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BroadReach Business Group, LLC

Principal/Owner: Douglas Tate

 

 

contact details:
  BroadReach Business Group, LLC
4 Blackstone Circle
Pelham
NH     03076
USA
tel: 603.864.6802
fax: 603.635.9225
mobile: 603.339.1750
email: dougtate@iib.ws
tate.1985@hotmail.com
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Key Services Offered:
The mission of BroadReach Business Group is to assist small and medium sized business owners in dealing with the plans, issues, risks, and/or opportunities they may be facing so that they can achieve both their business and personal objectives. The group will draw upon my over 24 years of senior executive experience, as both a Chief Operating Officer and CFO, in a variety of industries and business sizes to provide "practical advice that works" rather than just management theory. This includes the "hands-on" task of helping to implement the solutions, as well.

While BroadReach has a national scale, its primary geographic arena is New England, USA. I am able to support any type of business including, but not limited to, retailers, manufacturers, distributors, professional practices, personal care services, and start-ups. Additionally, I can provide advice and solutions on a broad range of business issues and conditions including sales and marketing, operational analysis and cost reduction, financial management and banking, cash management and financing, employee management and staffing, buying and selling a business, and better time management for the owner.

Core Experience of Principals:
Seasoned hands-on Senior Executive with over 24 years of dynamic leadership, operational management, and financial management experience. Core competencies include strategic partnerships and alliances, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring and organizational reengineering, financial performance improvement, strategic and operational planning, financial budgeting and analysis, financial accounting and reporting, operational management and analysis, change management, process flow reengineering and improvement, corporate finance and banking, cash management and working capital management, credit and collections, contract negotiations, debt financing and company recapitalization, fixed asset management, technology solutions and system impletations, risk management, performance management system design and managment, retail real estate development, retail operations, distribution and logistics mangement, business plans and new company start-up, third party logistics (3PL) and warehouse management, labor relations and union negotiations, crisis management, customer segmentation and sales force management, market penetration and growth strategies, break-even analysis, financial and operational turnarounds, broadline and wholesale food distribution, acquisition and operation integration, cost containment and downsizing, margin management and enhancement, franchise financing and franchising, and trucking, freight brokerage, and produce brokerage.

 

Qualifications:
With over 24 years' progressive management experience with diversified, multi-site industry leaders in supply chain management, distribution, logistics (3PL), retail and franchise sectors, I have demonstrated a consistent track record in directing substantial growth and leading the turnaround of underperforming organizations. As COO and CFO in both public and privately held business, I specialize in maximizing operational performance and financial integrity in businesses with single or multiple locations, simple or complex product lines, and high service expectations. From operational and financial turnarounds, emerging growth companies, and large or small businesses, my focus on efficient operational process flow and financial management, strict cost controls, and effective strategic planning and tactical execution has generated results exceeding 20% sales growth, 30% increase in operating margins, and a 25% increase in earnings. With an MBA in Finance and Management from Babson College, I have a solid foundation in operational management and analysis, financial analysis and budgeting, corporate accounting and financial reporting, strategic planning and tactical execution, mergers and acquisitions, business start-ups and divestitures, strategic partnerships and alliances, corporate and organizational restructuring and process reengineering, business diversifications, capital markets and banking relations, investment and financing alternatives, risk management, human resource manangement including labor relations, IT management and system implementation, crisis management, change management, team building, performance management systems, and implementation of effective functional controls to promote organizational and financial performance. I am member of the Society for Industry Experts with focus on Retail, Transportation, Logistics, and Distribution sectors. Accredited Associate, Institute for Independent Business

Industry Sectors worked in:
ndustry expertise includes franchise retail food, broadline food distribution, restaurant and foodservice, trucking and third party logistics (3PL), warehousing, freight brokerage, produce brokerage, specialty produce and meat operations, retail store operations, multi-location retail and supply chain operations.

I have been successful in leading performance improvement and operational efficiency in companies ranging in size from sole proprietors ot Fortune 500 companies. I have created effective and actionable business plans and management processes for small family run dry clearners, franchised multi-unit and concept restaurant owners, and medium sized distributors. I mentored the start-up of a trucking company which produced profit in first month and continues to do so. I have mentored individuals, business owners, and organizations who have achieved success with integrity.

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