services and programs

Cornerstone Advisory Group is proud to be the #1 provider of Advisory, Recruiting and Business Coaching solutions to Owners, CEO’s and Executives of privately owned businesses in Southeast Michigan.  We have always delivered more benefits and services to our clients than anyone else….and always will! Our experience coaching hundreds of business owners has led to the development of a variety of programs, processes and tools that are proven to improve companies. 

Strategic Business Leadership® & CEO Coaching

Discussions focus on decision-making strategies in support of the owner’s personal goals and company vision. Leadership coaching, sales & marketing strategies, cash flow management and family business issues can be discussed depending on the owner’s priorities. Additional topics such as strategic planning, operational systems, succession planning, exit strategies, acquisition strategies, and dealing with uncooperative partner issues can also be discussed if the owner chooses. Coaching and mentoring by an experienced CAG business coach will inspire you to become motivated and begin the process of moving your company forward to the next level.

Marketing Planning & Sales Training

Marketing is essential for every business and one of the leading issues facing small and medium size firms. The lack of an effective marketing process can eventually lead to declining revenues resulting in severe cash flow issues and potential bankruptcy. Cornerstone Advisory Group works with clients in the development of a marketing planning process including the selection of cost-effective marketing strategies, campaign planning and prospect management. We then advise and train our clients on developing a written selling process that begins with building customer rapport, establishing customer trust, identifying the customer’s need or “pain”, fulfilling and closing the sale. Cornerstone Advisory Group offers workshops and coaching programs to train and mentor our clients in the transformation process leading to a professional marketing/sales oriented firm focused on achieving exceptional customer satisfaction.

Get Clients Now! Marketing Planning Workshop

Marketing doesn't have to be a struggle! The GET CLIENTS NOW!® Workshop has helped over 50,000 firms build a thriving business by doing a few simple things each day. The program is designed to learn the marketing strategies and tactics work needed to achieve their firm’s growth objectives.  We also develop a written marketing plan, execute the marketing plan and follow up via coaching over the 28 Day period.  Coaching will hold the participants accountable and to helps in the development of “the habit of marketing continuously” over an extended period of time.  Private seminars are also available.

Executive Recruiting and Human Resources Services

Cornerstone Advisory Group offers a proprietary recruiting process to facilitate executive searches using a powerful web based candidate management tool.  Our recruiting process works by driving job applicants who respond to an internet advertisement into a specially developed website where they answer screening questions matching them against a job specification.  Our process saves both time and money for clients when compared to a traditional executive search process, while still offering the advantage of having expert retained advisors facilitating the entire recruiting and hiring process.  We also offer testing, DISC assessments, background checks and other services necessary to transition new employees into your organization efficiently at a low cost.

Performance Improvement Consulting & Turnarounds

The benefit of an effective and well-executed operational improvement plan can have a profound impact on P&L and balance sheet ratios. Cornerstone Advisory Group's performance improvement services include an overall review of operational activities, cost structure and financial analysis using ProfitCents® financial analysis software. We then review key operational and financial metrics and develop appropriate improvement plans for the organization. Depending on the objective of the firm, Cornerstone Advisory Group can facilitate the improvement strategy or coach the firm’s management team through the performance improvement process on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Cornerstone Advisory Group provides merger and acquisition consulting services, including buyer representation, businesses for sale, and succession planning for family companies. We also assist in the preparation of descriptive memorandums, financial analysis, business valuations, business sale marketing planning, prospect management and negotiation coaching. Our goal is to assist the business owner in marketing and selling their business to a strategic buyer without committing to the high costs of business brokerage services.

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