Ephor Group's Philosophy

Setting the Stage for Sustained Success.

Developing a unique business model and a perform-based culture within the constraints of available useful capital and resources makes owning and managing a business a real challenge.

Ephor Group's philosophy is cross-functional and creates mutually dependant actions that are required internally. Our people have revenue-generating, profit-making, corporate and business development, and operational experience as owners and investors with proven track records in strategy, marketing, sales, partnering, operations, IT, finance, financial engineering, and management.

We apply a consistent, time proven methodology, our Perform Business Process™ to all of our engagements. This method moves beyond the symptoms to diagnose the underlying fundamental flaws challenging the business. We identify the issues, design and implement the solutions, often taking an active role in interim management and providing board level oversight as the company moves through its performance improvement program and growth initiatives.

Perform Business Process™

Ephor Group is unique because:

• Our approach creates sustainable and consistent performance both in the near and long-term.
• Our philosophy is holistic, metrics driven, accountability based, and in alignment with the objectives of business owners, shareholders, and institutional investors.
• Our people are experienced, results-oriented former owners and operators of businesses with c-level experience, multi-functional, backgrounds, and extensive technology and service industry experience.
• Our process (Perform Business Process™) initiates with a pragmatic assessment of your business which includes a roadmap for improvement. Contact us for a no-obligation assessment of your situation.

We have thirty plus years experience as sage advisors and investors, what distinguishes us is our approach and compensation beliefs. We align ourselves with the best interests of the company and its stakeholders while solving the underlying strategic, tactical, and management challenges. - Garry E. Meier

Ephor Group News & Updates

July 2010 – Happy 4th of July from Ephor Group!

As you prepare for the second half of 2010, let us share with you a few of our recent publications which will lend some guidance and support in achieving your 2010 goals and objectives.   See the resources here.

June 2010 – Ephor' client Serenity Systems Acquires Certain Assets of Lighthouse Consultants.

Serenity Systems, a provider of IT Managed Services for organizations with enterprise systems, today announced the acquisition of certain assets of Lighthouse Consultants. Read the rest of the announcement here.  

June 2010 – The CFO’s Role and Agenda for Capitalizing on Useful Capital

Garry E. Meier, Ephor Group Chairman, presents  to myCFOnetwork CFO’s. Read more here.

May 2010 - Ephor' client HRAdvance Acquired by Hewitt.

Learn more at: Hewitt.com

April 2010 – Ephor releases FAO (Financial and Accounting) Outsourcing Brief

As the economy transitions, enterprises are transitioning from cost-cutting to cost-agility.  Increasingly, businesses are opting for “lighter-weight” service providers that combine a) software technology with b) outsourced services to create a FAO platform offering that delivers exceptional value.  Download the report here.

 

February 2010 – Ephor' client Serenity Systems Acquires Certain Assets of Kommar Solutions.

Learn more at: serenitysystems.com

February 2010 – American Small Business Vulnerability to Slow Economic Recovery

In the article Garry E. Meier outlines the five (5) areas that will be weighing down the economy in the near-term. Learn more on Ephor Group's eNewsletter.

February 2010 – Capital & Financing Options in 2010

Businesses that that have changed and are profitable (and are backed by a strong management team with lean operations and have both a unique business model and defined business plan) have multiple financing options available to them as the following report details. Download the report here.

January 2010 – Top Barriers to Wealth Creation

Over the past decade Ephor Group has worked with literally hundreds of small businesses to overcome barriers to wealth creation. This document identifies the most common barriers and provides guidance and processes to create a roadmap for near and long-term success. Download "Top Barriers to Wealth Creation."