Who Is RK Fischer & Associates

RK Fischer & Associates has been providing business consulting and business coaching to Canadian business owners since January 2010.  The business was started by our 2 partners after spending over 25 years each in business where they held senior management and executive roles  in a variety of industries, working in large, medium, as well as small and start-up businesses.  We found that businesses under 150 employees had difficulty finding highly qualified consultants and coaches that understood the needs of the owner-operated business versus that of larger businesses, so we wanted to focus on this market. We have associates that provide some of the background work on engagements, which helps to keep the cost down on larger engagements. All work is supervised and reviewed by our two Partners.

Our business model is one in which we partner with other professionals to provide one-stop shopping services for small business owners. Some businesses  work under the RK Fischer umbrella to provide services, while others due to their industry or profession will be a direct referral. The affiliations we have with these professionals has been through years of working with them and trusting that our clients will be served well.

Our Mission 

​To help Canadian business owners achieve their business goals by developing and implementing the right strategies, plans, and processes based on best practices. By doing so, this will improve their overall business performance and increase the value of one of their largest personal lifetime assets.

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Our Core Values 

Trust & Integrity

• Integrity & trust are the cornerstones our philosophy as business owners are trusting us with their business. 
• We also only partner with like-minded businesses that we trust.

Results-Oriented 

• Our business is centered  around producing results for our customers.

Customer Satisfaction

• Build long-term relationships with our customers and partners
• Always be honest with our customers 

Social Responsibility

• It is important that we volunteer and give back our time to organizations and businesses who need help

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Industries Served

Our 2 partners prior to starting RK Fischer & Associates worked in complex business industries such as Financial Services, High Tech Software & Hardware, Telecom, SaaS, Business Services, and Manufacturing which helped prepare us for the businesses we have helped since we started.  We do not specialize in specific industries, but have worked with clients in the industries outlined below.  Though every industry is unique in its own way, for the most part many of the same issues that businesses face in one industry are very similar to those in other industries. Because of this we are able to apply common business principles and practices that are pertinent across all business sectors.

• Professional Services 
• Healthcare & Social Services
• Legal Services
• Fin Tech 
• Non-Profit
• Food & Beverage 
• Land Development 
• Hospitality
• Pet Care 

• Recreation & Entertainment
• Manufacturing 
• Transportation 
• Construction
• Retail 
• Printing 
• Wholesale Distribution 
• High Technology
• Beauty Shops & Spas
• Agriculture

Our Value Proposition

• We work “with you”  and transfer knowledge in areas of your business until such time you are able to go it alone. Unlike many consulting firms, our goal is not to “stay” in your business.
  
  
• You can choose the method you want to learn and have services delivered.
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• We have and use proven methodologies on all engagements to maximize success.
  
  
• We have actually “worked in” and managed businesses, so we have the hands-on experience to go with the advice.  Our 2 partners and associates  have expertise in all areas of a business, not just one area.
  
  
• We only partner and recommend other professionals in which we trust and have a long-term working relationship.
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• We only choose to work with owners in which we feel we can help and will provide you with referrals for those we do not feel we can provide the appropriate guidance.

We Help Business Owners

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• Understand and get a handle on their financials and overall business wellness
  
  
• Become more efficient and effective
  
  
• Determine why their business is not performing as expected
  
  
• Organize and facilitate sourcing for financing or investment
  
  
• Grow the business by choosing the right marketing and sales strategies and tactics
  
  
• Understand why they are not getting a return on their marketing and sales investment
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• Get their business ready to sell or transition