The accelerating pace of technological innovation has reshaped products and markets in virtually every segment of industry. By itself, however, new technology has seldom produced market success. Invariably, companies that have profited from innovation have also been those which have developed an understanding of its impact on the market and competition.

All types and sizes of firms are subject to the impact of technological change. All, in some manner, are not able to properly react and plan.

JERRY R. MITCHELL AND ASSOCIATES, INC. focuses its efforts on providing manufacturers of engineered commercial and industrial products with a special kind of market insight and perspective that serves as the basis for effective results. Our organization is designed to specifically assist managers of technology based companies in the planning and exploitation of existing and new business opportunities Its unique experience in start-ups is especially important for new firms and new product endeavors.

JERRY R. MITCHELL AND ASSOCIATES, INC.'s experience reflects all facets of business. Members represent expertise in management, strategic planning, finance, marketing, product support and capitalization. The advantage represented is a unique team of professionals who have successfully worked together over the years. These professionals complement each other's capabilities. Their level of experience transcends academic training and represents over 25 years each in various aspects of business. All of the associates in JERRY R. MITCHELL AND ASSOCIATES, INC. have been responsible for major successes as individuals and as part of team efforts.

Our team is able to accomplish in hours or days what takes days or weeks and even months in usual start-up or small company environments. With a team effort or approach, we can quickly adapt to or complement existing management.

In many situations, our team can be an effective tiger force for specific problem solving.

Our members have successful track records in all aspects of business. Our approach for working with companies in all possible areas of operation is unique. JERRY R. MITCHELL AND ASSOCIATES, INC. can truly provide turnkey services for companies at various levels of their development.

Client Benefits

• QUICK MARKET ENTRY
• ACCELERATED CAPITALIZATION
• FAST GROWTH
• ELIMINATION OF COSTLY MARKET ENTRY ERRORS
• LEVERAGE OF IN-HOUSE STAFF
• ACCESS TO INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE TO THE IN-HOUSE STAFF
• OBJECTIVITY, FREE FROM IN-HOUSE INFLUENCES
• BROAD & MATURE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• CURRENT, DETAILED MARKET DATA
• UNIQUE SCOPE OF SERVICES

New Business Start-Up

New business start-ups include initial start-ups of companies with products that need to be developed and other situations where a product has been developed and is now ready for marketing.

Our participation could start with due diligence for both product and market. A complete market analysis would then lead to the finalization of a comprehensive business plan. The plan includes the development strategies and specifications needed to successfully carry the company forward in its first three years of operation.

Associated with the development of the business plan and the initial operation of the company is our participation in the acquisition of venture capital or other means of capitalization. Next, our members may become involved part- time to assist with the initial implementation of the business plan. Outside of our part-time working involvement, development of the full- time team required for the business can also be addressed. The intent is to provide a comprehensive approach insuring the early-on success of the start-up company.

Our role as consultants and part-time team members can also be expanded to include the full-time responsibility of certain aspects of the business. For example, we could become the initial distribution arm for the new company. Distribution makes sense as we will be establishing strong international as well as limited domestic distribution for certain types of products. We could even take on full responsibility for interim sales, sales management, marketing, marketing management, and product support. Our strengths in the sales and marketing areas definitely make this a viable approach for the new business start-up.

Business Development

Business Development means assisting a company in its transition from status quo to attaining subsequent levels of business through execution of an appropriate business plan. Status quo may mean moderate success, flatness, failure, major success or uncertainty. As such, subsequent levels of business may include profitable operation, next revenue plateau, growth through merger or diversification, and status as a public company.

Some typical areas of our participation are:

• Positioning for Initial Public Offering Assistance with Mergers/Acquisitions
• Management Team Implementation
• Diversification
• Market Position Optimization
• Reorganization & Turnarounds

Sales Distribution

One of our strengths is the experience of several partners in sales and marketing. This experience is exemplified through our active role in distribution for certain target products. The experience extends internationally and so does our distribution services. In this capacity, JERRY R. MITCHELL AND ASSOCIATES, INC. is truly unique. While assistance can be provided in the development of sales programs, we can do more by actually representing the company as its sales vehicle. Some of the programs available are:

• Sales Management
• Marketing Management
• Distribution
• International Marketing

Jerry R. Mitchell And Associates, Inc. Expertise

• BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/ PLANNING
• STRATEGIC PLANNING
• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/ PLANNING
• MARKETING MANAGEMENT/ PLANNING
• SALES MANAGEMENT/ PLANNING
• SERVICE & SUPPORT MANAGEMENT/PLANNING