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BUSINESS-ADVISORS

WHY MORE CEO’s & BUSINESS OWNERS SEEK THEM.BY Richard D. Smith, CEO, SMITH-TRG

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I M A G I N E –Someone who . . .

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I N T E N D S –To help you succeed

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C A N H E L P –Reduce your risks

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W A N T S –To help you create value

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YOUYour CFO

Trusted business advisor

Your BOD

Your management team

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Your CEO Valued Relationships . . .

EXPERTISE INSIGHT

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STEADYSUPPLIER

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CEO Value Zones . . .

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8 characteristics

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They hear what you mean, not necessarily what you say.

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T R U S T I N T E G R I T Y

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Free flow and examination of information.

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D E E P G E N E R A L I S T S Keen observer.

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Framework.

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G L O B A L P E R S P E C T I V E Macro & micro economics, trends, emerging markets.

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E Y E F O R W I N N E R S Judgment.

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P OW E R O F C O N V I C T I O N S Values.

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Selfless independence.

D E T A C H ME N T C O M M I T M E N T

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3 value benefits!

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Unbiased ‘Honest Broker’ Not pushing own agenda.

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Enables Solutions Rather than supplies them.

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34:1 Potential ROI 5X faster than alternatives.

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SMITH-TRG‘trusted business advisors - value creators’

www.SMITH-TRG.com

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