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Small and midsize businesses are complex. Rarely does a single solution, no matter how integrated or streamlined, fit all organizations. In this class of business, "canned" or packaged functional and technical solutions, while seemingly less risky and often easier for consultants to implement, are not always the most effective solutions for every company or business situation. 

It's not uncommon for small companies to change their business operations to match a one-size-fits-all solution that may have worked before for some other company that's "just like yours, but slightly different." A costly approach for sure, and the reason why so many business re-engineering projects fail.

At ProScouts, we understand the special needs of smaller businesses. 

Our clients: Growing, established companies in PA with 10-200 employees, niche products and services, and razor-thin operating margins.

Different solutions - same positive results

Companies generating $500,000 annually have different service needs from those producing $5 million. With clients on both ends of the spectrum, we know what strategies work when and with which types of organizations.

And while other firms are married - either through contract or consulting habit - to certain, bundled solutions; we offer our clients unpackaged and customized technical, operational and functional services that can be integrated into their current operations quickly, seamlessly and cost-effectively.

ProScouts consultants work onsite, side-by-side with clients to show our commitment to their success and to make sure we're meeting their needs every day.

We provide the services, resources and tools that give these small and midsize businesses a competitive advantage without overloading their budgets.

At the start of every engagement, we make sure we have a thorough understanding of our clients' business objectives; their financial, operational and technical limitations; and a detailed plan for getting the people who do the work what they need to get the job done. 

ProScouts Success Story - Client A32

Situation

Branded company. Created marketing campaign focused on central message that stressed firm's client list, expertise, mid-level rates and on-demand services.

Created marketing collateral.  Designed corporate-grade brochures, mailers, postcards and other print media; and developed easy-to-use templates for composing professional proposals, sales letters and other documents quickly. 

Built website. Combined images of completed marquee jobs, in Flash movie format, with industry news, FAQs and an online request form to allow prospects to get additional info about the company and to send bid notifications 24/7.

Developed bid tracking system. Used Microsoft Office software suite to create custom system for tracking bid submissions, requests for additional information, key follow-up dates, sponsor notes and other data.

Trained staff. Provided task-specific instruction in MS Access, Project, Excel, Flash, and HTML to allow client to manage systems and update marketing materials and website independently. 

• Pipeline with 350+ qualified leads.
• Notifications up 400% (1st qtr).
• Bid development time down 70%.
• Contract awards doubled.
• Cumbersome and inefficient paper tracking process eliminated.
• Jobs lost or untracked since ProScouts' implementation: zero.
• Staff stress down, morale up on projects that require bidding.