Member Testimonials

Dani Liblang, attorney, Liblang & Associates, Birmingham, Michigan

“My TAB membership has definitely been worth the investment.  The knowledge and ideas I gained through coaching and throughthe board started paying off after only a few months.  Having a business coach andother board members to work with has helped me feel much less stressed and more in control in moving my firm forward. Also, my employees have come to see it as time and money well spent because of their increased involvement in the business planning process.”

Mark Bello, president, National Title & Escrow Corp. and Lawsuit Financial Corp., Southfield, Michigan

“The Alternative Board has been a very valuable resource for me.  As a businessman who is, primarily, an attorney, often the “law” aspect of my work takes precedence over the “business” aspect of my work.  TAB keeps me focused on business (and personal) tools that I never focused on before.  I am becoming a proactive businessman rather than a reactive one.  TAB is responsible for that.”

John Horger, president, High Performance Systems, Inc., Walled Lake, Michigan

“With…the help of the other members of the TAB board…I increased business last year by over 30%, and I hope to more than double in 2007.  TAB and my coach have helped me to make more strategic decisions that put my resources where they will have the most long-term benefit, particularly in developing a pro-active marketing program that sets me apart from my competition.  I feel that TAB and the other board members genuinely care about my business and are always willing to make the extra effort to help one another succeed."

Terry Deichert, owner, Roof Management Co., Farmington, Michigan

“Our business has grown steadily over the past four years, but I didn’t feel I had the tools or experience to manage that growth effectively.  I want to build as much equity as possible in the business and have a solid exit strategy that allows my children to take over the business and funds my retirement.  The TAB board and the Strategic Business Leadership planning process have helped us get on the right track.  I feel much more confident now that we’ll meet our goals.”

Valerie Hayman Sklar, CAS, president, Corporate Specialties

“Working with TAB has taken my company to the next level. It has been a great experience, from developing mybusiness and personal vision statements to transforming the way I present my company'scompetitive strengths.  (Facilitator/coach) KimGreenspan and my TAB peer advisory board have helped me stay on track to achieve my goals and have been tremendous assets to my company.”

Holly Abessinio, President, Applied Solutions Inc., St Clair Shores, MI

"Our TAB membership and the consulting advice we get from the Boleyn Advisory Group has helped us prioritize our goals, set our business strategy and manage our time effectively. Ian has helped us put in place systems, policies and procedures that continue to improve our business."

Keith A. Paul, President, HandyPro Franchise Inc., Plymouth, MI

"TAB membership has helped my business in many different areas of marketing, finance and operations. For problem solving and motivation, I would recommend this to all who wish to grow their business and take it to the next level."

 Randy Jones, Co-owner, Funding Solutions LLC, Plymouth, MI

"Because we are a young, growing company we don’t have many opportunities to discuss the problems that many small businesses encounter.  TAB has forced us to step out of the day-to-day and take the time to analyze our business.  The other board members have offered advice based on their past experiences with similar issues.  Their advice has been very beneficial. 

Since we have joined TAB four months ago, we have analyzed our processes and have developed a plan to make us more efficient.  This plan has allowed us to evaluate our needs and make decisions for hiring the correct people, while developing technology to make us more efficient. 

Our board leader, Ian Charles, has been a great facilitator for our groups, and his coaching sessions have been invaluable.  He is able to relate his past experience to our business and has given us very helpful advice that will help us reach our goals.

I highly recommend TAB to every business owner."