In today’s challenging business and economic climate, businesses must operate as efficiently as possible. Available resources must be utilized in the most effective manner. Projects must have a strong return on investment. Successful enterprises build a strong network of trusted advisors to supplement the skills and talents of current executive management teams.
Astara Consulting provides advisory and consulting services to improve and strengthen the cash flows from your business. We can act as your trusted advisor and augment the skills of your management team and professional staff. We are expert at helping business owners and managers improve operating profitability by reducing expenses, recovering costs, improving business conditions, productivity and interest income. Let us give you a cash flow check up.
In response to market demand and client interest, the firm has developed specialty practices in energy efficiency improvement and in general cost reduction including Business Process Outsourcing.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONSULTING AND ADVISING
Astara Consulting acts as a non-biased, independent green energy advisor with capability to fully fund most Energy Efficiency projects.
We can support all aspects of your project from Benchmarking Reports to EPAct tax deduction studies to securing all available state, local or utility based rebates, incentives and grants to Building Energy Performance Assessments (BEPA studies) to evaluating your options for Deregulated Energy services. We are able to work with your contractors and suppliers or we can arrange for all professional services to deliver a quality project completed on time. Finally, we are able to provide full up-front funding for almost any Energy Efficiency project, typically on a five-year lease basis. In all cases, your monthly payment is structured to be less than the amount of energy savings the project delivers - we are able to create an immediate positive cash flow! This funding method was endorsed by the US Department of Commerce as part of the Obama/Clinton Better Buildings Challenge.
Astara Consulting secures tax deductions, rebates, incentives and grants to offset Energy Efficiency project cost and then arranges full funding that creates an immediate positive cash flow to cover the net project cost. Ask yourself “Why am I not completing an Energy Efficiency project right now?” rather than “How can I afford or pay for an Energy Efficiency project.”
BUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCING
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) is the process of hiring another company to handle business activities for you. Companies turn to BPO firms to handle non-essential day-to- day business tasks so they can focus on their core businesses.
The predominant business model of the '50s and '60s is that size was good. The creation of a huge, lumbering corporation with sprawling campuses was seen as a mark of success. Time has revealed the obvious answer to that question, and a company that would adhere to the above business model would not last long today. The rules have changed, and business process outsourcing (BPO) has become the cornerstone of the modern business model of the 2010s. A growing number of companies are now built virtually with partnerships used to build complimentary service offerings.
In its early days, BPO usually consisted of outsourcing processes such as payroll. Then it grew to include employee benefits management. Now it encompasses a number of functions that are considered "non-core" to the primary business strategy. Now it is common for organizations to outsource, to name a few areas, financial and administration (F&A) processes, human resources (HR) functions, call center and customer service activities and accounting and payroll.
Let us work with you to identify benefits of BPO – an excellent technique to reduce overhead and create cash flow that can be re-invested into growth of your core business.
Our projects do not burden your valuable staff resources, we typically work with accounting, finance or facilities staff. All projects have an immediate and highly positive impact on your bottom line results; we do not accept engagements that do not yield strong returns. Energy Efficiency expense reduction projects are always self-funding and will not draw on your available liquidity or credit facilities; you will not need capital budget support. Business Process Outsourcing, by definition, creates immediate benefit by significantly reducing those expenses.
Each of our principals has in excess of twenty years experience in their fields of specialty. Through their prior business assignments, they have advised and helped literally thousands of companies and individuals to improve their bottom line results. Your relationship with Astara Consulting will greatly benefit from those skills and experience.
Our experience and knowledge enable us to focus on you, your needs and our overall business relationship on a true partnership basis. Further, we do limit the number of active projects enabling us to provide the focus and attention each business relationship requires.
Project Support
Our principals are available for specific project assignments.
Terms and duration of such assignments can be tailored to meet your need.
Retainer Relationships
Principals are available on a retainer basis to add depth and breadth to your management team.
Partnering Programs
We partner with companies where our services compliment and enhance those offered by our partners.
We also partner with business professionals looking to create additional or new income streams.
Partnering referrals are conducted as an extension of your firm with the same high-level of professionalism that your clients have come to expect. You continue to own the client and we never solicit without your knowledge.
Is your business as profitable as it can or should be? Are you satisfied with the cash flow from your business? If not, make Astara Consulting part of your team. We are always available for no obligation evaluation discussions to help identify your improvement potential.