New Gaming and Hospitality Operation Uses Technology for Successful Launch
New Gaming and Hospitality Operation Uses Technology for Successful Launch Client Situation A new gaming and hospitality company was in the process of building its first gaming and entertainment facility when the Executive Team recognized the importance of coordinating the planning and implementation of IT systems so that operations could open with useful technology and provide a foundation for growth. Making a broad scope of systems compatible up front [...]
Power BI Implemented to Improve Processing and Provide New Insights for Efficiency and Cost Savings
Power BI Implemented to Improve Processing and Provide New Insights for Efficiency and Cost Savings Client Situation An underground cable restoration company used various applications and systems and the process to compare and aggregate data across those systems was very cumbersome and unwieldy. There was also a sense that a significant amount of money was being wasted through unnecessary employee travel expenses. Solution A Business Analyst, now a NextLevel [...]
Besieged ERP implementation is transformed into a template for global growth and profitability improvement
Besieged ERP implementation is transformed into a template for global growth and profitability improvement Client Situation The international branch of one of the top six consulting companies in the world was struggling to deliver on a very complex ERP implementation and a management re-engineering project for their top branch customer, a large mining company. The project was critical as it also represented the foundational cornerstone for the consulting firm’s [...]
Re-build of a Major League Sports Franchise from Bankruptcy into a Valuable Business and Championship Contender
Re-build of a Major League Sports Franchise from Bankruptcy into a Valuable Business and Championship Contender Client Situation A Major League sports franchise was purchased out of bankruptcy by a new owner. Having been divested from a multi-sport operating entity and been under league control for two years, the club’s employee base was inadequate, the season ticket base had shrunk to less than 25 percent of stadium capacity and [...]
Family-Owned Human Resource Services Company Improves Sales Strategy and Readiness to Capitalize on Growth Opportunity
Family-Owned Human Resource Services Company Improves Sales Strategy and Readiness to Capitalize on Growth Opportunity Client Situation A family-owned company that provides contracted human resource functions for small- to mid-sized businesses experienced increased growth from gaining strong knowledge and expertise in the cannabis and adjacent industries. However, this new opportunity exposed significant deficits in their sales strategy, infrastructure, and overall sales readiness to maximize the growth. Solution The company [...]
Professional Services Firm Strengthens its Finance Function to Scale for Future Growth
Professional Services Firm Strengthens its Finance Function to Scale for Future Growth Client Situation A professional services firm in the real estate industry had been growing its revenues at an annual rate of 25 percent over five years, to approximately $15M, but its finance function continued to operate the same as when the growth started. The finance function consisted of a fraction of the CEO, a fraction of the [...]
Improved Cash Flow Management Plan for Travel Agency Leads to Higher Growth
Improved Cash Flow Management Plan for Travel Agency Leads to Higher Growth Client Situation A closely held adventure travel agency was having trouble predicting their cash flow. This was becoming more of a challenge as the company grew and there became a greater need to hire sales and support staff. In addition, the seasonality of the business is such that approximately two-thirds of annual revenue was received during a [...]
Systems Improvements for Large Pacific Northwest Non-Profit
Systems Improvements for Large Pacific Northwest Non-Profit Client Situation A $50M non-profit serving the state of Washington struggled with multiple disconnected data systems. Attempting to manage volunteers, donors, grants, and finance as well as several large warehouses was draining valuable resources from the organization’s primary mission. The organization was also inhibited by outdated applications and lack of support for highly customized critical functions. Solution A NextLevel partner who previously [...]
NextLevel Interim CFO Secures Debt Restructuring for Aerospace Company in Distress
NextLevel Interim CFO Secures Debt Restructuring for Aerospace Company in Distress Client Situation A $75 million VC and strategically backed aerospace company had been using the cash flow from its services business to finance the growth of its data sales business without considering significant long-term payables coming due. The company needed to arrange new financing within 30 to 60 days or risk causing permanent damage to its business prospects. [...]