Will you be successful in the 2000's?
Will your company succeed in the rapidly changing multi-national business environment of the 2000's? Hard decisions based on valid and timely real-world insights, followed by hands-on implementation will be required to maximize opportunities and reduce threats.
Introducing Minkin Affiliates.
Guiding Principles
Affiliate Network - Minkin Affiliates has, over 25 years, identified and developed close personal and business relationships with a select group of senior level independent consultants and organizations. This network provides our clients with exceptional acquisition opportunities and quality consulting services.
Highest Level of Professional Standards - Our affiliates average 15 years experience in their respective fields and adhere to the highest level of professional standards. Most affiliates have an MBA or advanced technical degree.
Practical Approach - MA will categorically state "what should be done" on the basis of comprehensive investigation and analysis.
Action-Oriented Consulting - MA is ready to participate in actual implementation of our recommendations to ensure client satisfaction.
Strategic Approach - MA offers integrated professional services among a wide spectrum of functional areas. We employ a proven methodology that continually checks our activities against the client's strategic objectives as well as the external trends that may impact our direction.
Ethics - No assignment shall be accepted from two competitive clients concurrently and all information concerning the client will be held in strict confidence. No fees will be charged to a potential client in the preliminary stages while discussions are being conducted to determine the nature of the assignment.
Among the organizations Mr. Minkin has consulted with are:
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'Amazing record of accurate predications." - Senior Vice President, Bank of America
"When Barry Minkin calls, we listen." - Senior Vice President, Sara Lee Corporation
"Minkin's identification of strategic market opportunities have all proven correct." - Senior Vice President, Tonka Corporation
"Minkin was the first to predict the downturn in Silicon Valley." - Senior Vice President, Intel Market Analysis and Strategy
"I have long been an admirer of Barry Minkin's unique insights ... anyone who is attempting to successfully navigate an organization during these rapidly changing times can benefit from this book. It is clear, practical and powerful tool that both individuals and businesses can use in planning for the future." - George Mateljan, President and Founder, Health Valley Foods
Strategic Market Planning
Market Research
Market segmentation
Opportunity and threat identification
Market forecasts (up to 12 years)
Competitive analysis
Product positioning
Import/export feasibility
Technology assessment
Executive Contact and Sales Assistance
Market Strategy
Advertising/Public Relations
Light DarkTM psychographics Model
Observation Techniques
Depth Interviews
Questionnaire, Phone and Customer Preference Surveys
Innovation Search and New Product Development
Economic Evaluation of Products and Services
Strategic Planning Implementation
Planning Process Implementation.
Enhance existing planning methodology
Assess organization strengths and weaknesses
Develop planning issues
Generate future scenarios
Assess opportunities and threats
Create alternatives
Develop strategic profiles
Analyze decisions
Technology Assessment
Enhance existing products and processes
Identify new opportunities and products
Economic Analysis
Manage and analyze investment portfolio
Introduce Econo 2OOOTM System
Advise on strategic direction and decisions
Assist units in development and achievement of sales
goals
Provide objective, confidential executive evaluations
Create organization design alternatives
Corporate Acquisition Assistance
Expertise in identification of acquisition candidates
Companies of superior quality and value
Wide variety of industries
One million to one-hundred million dollar range
Factual presentations to reduce uncertainty and to simplify
decision-making
Merger and divestiture assistance
Management assistance after acquisition or rnerger
Services for Prospective Sellers
Worldwide network of buyers of excellent reputation
and respected management
Preparing private businesses for sale
Realistic valuation of private businesses
Venture capital funding
Licensed Certified Business Opportunity Appraiser (CBOA)
Licensed Acquisition Broker
If an accurate assessment of the future is important to your organization, why use consulting and forecasting services that continue to fail dismally?
There is an alternative.
Introducing Econo 2000
The Econo 2000 Program is a method providing accurate, specific predictions about the future of companies, industry segments and industry sectors worldwide.
Forecasts up to 12 years (accuracy best in 2-7 yr. range)
Validity not based on straight line projections
Accuracy proven over 15 year period
Loan Default component for banks
Portfolio management tool for organizations
Examples of Typical Assignments
Following; are some of the typical assignments already completed by Minkin Affiliates:
Acquisition - MA identified a natural food & beverage company with good growth potential. MA served as business broker representing a Fortune 500 buyer in the successful acquisition of this company.
Acquisition - A major supplier of fast food products retained MA to find a buyer and assist in all phases of a complex negotiation strategy. MA was the sole business broker in the selection and negotiation with a Fortune 500 buyer who called the acquisition an excellent extension to their product line.
Acquisition Strategy Implementation - A company funded by a venture capital firm wanted to capture certain niche markets in food and beverages. MA has an ongoing relationship to identify and evaluate companies that fit into their massive acquisition strategy.
Market Analysis and Strategy - A well known worldwide computer manufacturer was looking for ways to increase sales of their mid-size computers and related software. MA evaluated opportunities in eight industry sectors and identified prospects and suspects for an ongoing market effort.
Trend Forecasting and Monitoring - Several billion dollar food and beverage companies have requested MA monitor product trends and psychographics to identify new products and acquisition candidates.
Strategic Planning - A rapidly growing NYSE information services company hired MA to assist a corporate vice president develop a regional strategic plan. MA had been retained to implement various phases of the plan. The region experienced significant growth.
Executive Contact Assistance - The telecommunications division of a NYSE corporation asked MA to set up meetings with business leaders who might benefit from the telecommunications services offered by the firm.
New Product Opportunities - Minkin has successfully identified new products and markets for several Fortune 500 companies in both high and low tech sectors.
Management Development - A major regional drug store chain asked Minkin to design a management development program for their organization. Areas included a full range of management topics which were designed and presented in a multi-media interactive format.
Strategic Market Planning - MA spends time with small companies whose products have potential for rapid growth. For example, a strategic marketing plan was developed for a small juice company using our method of approach that combines such factors as economics, market analysis, demographics, psychographics, Japanese K.J. observations and interviews. Sales have increased fifty-fold.
Large Product Coordination - A billion dollar joint venture among several users of petroleum oil refinery products requested Minkin analyze and make recommendations on how to best manage shareholder, board and corporate management among several large companies.
Cost and Staff Reduction Programs - MA has conducted several programs for large organizations, including the Department of Defense, which have identified major cost and staff reduction opportunities without sacrificing organizational efficiency and strategic responsiveness.
Technology Assessment, Opportunity and Success Strategies -A publisher requested MA author a book covering the status of biotechnology. The book was published and reviewed by Genetic Engineering News which called it "well written, comprehensive, and an excellent overview.
Identifying Market Niches - An advertising agency requested MA identify areas to target their marketing efforts. MA identified industry segments that offered growth opportunities using the Econo 2000 Program.
Business Valuation - MA has appraised private companies to determine true market value and profit. Often a reconstruction of the profit and loss statement is required.
Large Project Management - A Swiss client representing a large German company requested MA analyze systems integration, large project management and organization within major US companies.
Loan Default Evaluation - One of the worlds largest banks asked MA to develop a methodology for evaluating the probability of loan default for industry segments and companies. The request was made because of previous successful published forecasts.
Productivity Enhancement - A well respected securities and investment firm recognized that errors and ineffective utilization of resources were affecting productivity as well as incurring client discontent. Minkin led a team in reducing errors and increasing productivity.
Production Opportunities in US for Offshore Companies -Three large Japanese automobile companies requested assistance in planning where and how they could produce cars in the US Minkin as Senior Management Consultant at SRI International was a major contributor to all three projects.
Fixed Price Project
Time and Materials
Speaking Fee
Hourly Coaching for Individuals
Subscription Fee
