Running a successful business in today's competitive market demands much more than a good product or service, good location and good luck. The key element in today's successful businesses is good financial management. Our Firm's philosophy is to get to know your organization, operations and financial and tax situations and your management information system needs. Using this as a foundation, we help you put your business on track to successfully compete in today's competitive environment.

      

      

Modern computer systems need to communicate with one another in the most efficient and reliable manner possible. HBC Consultants, LLC has the experience and expertise to design and implement reliable network systems for your office while providing adequate security of your systems, records and information.

If you have multiple offices or wish to allow remote access to your systems, HBC Consultants, LLC will work with you to design systems and policies that provide secure and efficient operations.
      

Vital business decisions are made on the basis of information available from many sources. As information providers move to use the Internet as a cost effective approach to providing timely updates, you will need to provide Internet access to your staff. HBC Consultants, LLC is proficient at designing secure access to the Internet for business use.

Our consultants will insure that you control access to the Internet by your staff and that this access does not compromise your organization's data.
      

Information is essential to your organization's operations. HBC Consultants, LLC is prepared to analyze information produced and consumed by your organization to optimize your results. For example:

• Learn where your customers live
• Determine what marketing works best
• Exchange purchase documents with vendors and customers

      

Electronic mail (e-mail) offers incredible opportunities for cost savings and organizational savings. Many organizations now require that their vendors use e-mail as a condition of purchasing from them. HBC Consultants, LLC will design an e-mail system that works for your organization.
      

HBC Consultants, LLC can work with your staff to fix problems in your information systems. System issues evaluated include:

• Limitations of your personal computers
• Accounting software
• Standalone electronic devices

HBC Consultants, LLC has the expertise needed to determine if system replacement is needed or if strategies can be designed to avoid replacement.
      

Our Firm has individuals trained to aid any size organization with their accounting software needs. We specifically support all Quicken and QuickBooks products for small businesses.
      

Our Firm has helped develop and implement comprehensive employee manuals and performed organizational studies to achieve a smoother flow of information to management. Through our strategic alliances, we can help you maximize your investment return.

John Schmerold heads up the IT Consulting area of HBC Consultants, LLC. He has over 18 years experience in computer system implementations.