Artisan Source specializes in helping businesses operate more productively. We can help transition an organization through uncharted territory to a position of competitive advantage, by stepping into the business, evaluating current operations, identifying needs, developing an action plan and helping implement it. Drawing on experience from leading public and private wine and spirits companies, Artisan Source can provide hands-on support and advisory services in most areas of management:
Validating the Business Purpose and Proposition: Businesses succeed because they satisfy needs better than their competition. They do this by offering well differentiated goods and services, keeping them leading edge and relevant to prospective customers.
Quantifying Capital Requirements: Understanding the amount of capital necessary to meet goals requires an in-depth insight and knowledge of the industry. Many early stage ventures invest heavily in infrastructure and product development. They often establish the brand in a limited number of markets but underestimate the time and resources required to become self funding.
Assessing Management Gaps: Many smaller brands or companies do not have access to the complete range of management skills required to be competitive. Without the strategic and tactical proficiency, businesses struggle with resource allocation, branding and sales execution.
Evaluating Market Access and Developing Sales Strategies: Identifying the best routes to market for the business and then building a sales plan that attracts, motivates and retains exceptional employees and trade partners is key to the brand building process.
Strengthening Personnel Practices: Organizational effectiveness, roles and responsibilities, compensation programs and selection techniques must be aligned with the overall business direction.
Evaluating and Measuring Returns: Utilizing the correct forms of cost accounting, margin management, ROI and ROA to effectively guide the business is critical to delivering optimal performance and the right balance between short term profit generation and long term value creation.
