Fuel Accountants

Serves Portland, OR

35244

Hired 22 times

5 employees

40 years in business

Not yet available

4.8

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, and PayPal.

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Hours

Sun Closed
Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tues 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thurs 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat Closed

Credentials

Background Check

Mario Raia 
Completed on 3/2/2021 

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Introduction

We are Quickbooks Pro Advisors and Xero Certified Advisors. We make sure your numbers and financials are up to speed and running smoothly. Getting those in line is critical to objectively measure performance and track progress. We get that right first. You need an accurate picture of where you are before seeing where you should go. I can step into a seemingly convoluted situation, help make sense of it, find the few key leverage points that will drive greater results, work with the client to generate a robust strategy, pull together an implementation plan, and coach them through the execution of it. I listen carefully. My clients know a lot more than they think they do. My job is to help them surface the hidden business and human capital they have, and then use it to drive bottom line results. I enjoy seeing my clients break through and get to the next level in sales and profit. The light goes on inside their head. They feel empowered to make great decisions, and determine their strategic direction. Tired of “Silo Mentality?” A business is an interconnected system within itself, and also with the outside world. Sometimes decisions are made without considering their impact on those systems, and the people within them. Because of this, a good local decision can adversely affect the flow and profitability of the overall business. When we align people and measures, and use systemic thinking, we empower people with the ability to make great decisions that also contribute positively to the bottom line.

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Q&A

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

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It Starts with a Complete Business Assessment: Financial Assessment – comparative analysis to like sized companies Employee Workplace Assessment – shows you the cultural areas that may be putting stress on your business and holding back growth Customer Assessment – shows how customers have positioned your business Brand Assessment – determines if you have meaningful brand equity Leadership Assessment – gives you insight to leverage your strengths Market Valuation – provides a current market value for your business Typical Results that come from the assessment: Quickly get to the heart of issues holding back your business Understand your market position in the minds of your customers Learn how “satisfying¨ your workplace is for your most important asset – your people Uncover and leverage management strengths Quickly develop growth and profit strategies that work It Continues with a Comprehensive Plan: Exit Planning – Planning for eventual retirement from the business Financial Goals – Planning compensation and owner ROI Personal Goals – lifestyle quality and balance Business Objectives – Qualitative targets for the business and its people Market Opportunities – Defining and assessing business expansion Business Acceleration and Ongoing Coaching: Keeping the leadership team focused and on-track toward their destination Creating the messaging to engage all stakeholder (customers, providers, etc) Designing the organization’s scorecard to track progress and create accountability Organizational design to make sure the right people are in the right seats on the bus

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

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Master Degree in Accountancy Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy Quickbooks Pro Advisor Xero Certified Advisor WorkflowMAX Certified Advisor Certification in Production, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Certification in Project Management Major account sales trainer SPIN Selling Trained Jonah Trained with the Goldratt Institute

How did you get started doing this type of work?

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I started my career as a Certified Public Accountant working with Ernst and Young. I transitioned to a regional firm, then started my own CPA practice. After selling that I transitioned into management development work and process flow improvement.

What types of customers have you worked with?

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I have worked with large multi-national companies, but my passion is with small/medium sized companies. Partial list of organizations worked with: Microsoft, Intel, Cisco, Oracle, Hewlett-Packard, i2 Technologies, Hitachi Data Systems, Sequent Computer/ IBM, Canadian Forest Products, LSI Logic, Rockwell International, Providence Healthcare, Collins Products, Ruan Transportation Management Systems, Lam Research, Liberty Diversified, Pacificorp, Steelscape, EMC/Documentum, Amgen, Ingersoll Rand, FEI Company, Cooper Tire, Crystal Reports, Tyco Electronics, Wells Fargo, General Electric, Northwest Pipe

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

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What investment in time are they willing to make (without charge) to make sure the relationship will work? What advice can they offer during an initial consultation that leads you to believe they can do what they say they will do?

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

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I can’t break through to the next level — I’m stuck where I am at I need to get a grip on how this business is really doing I’m wearing too many hats — I can’t get everything done, and can’t think about the future My team is not cohesive — We have interpersonal challenges Profits? — Where are they?

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