The Verme Firm - Business Services

Business Consulting - Strategic planning helps you get your business off the ground! Consulting services include, but aren't limited to: market research and qualitative analysis; brainstorming sessions to help you flesh out your business ideas; focus groups and customer surveys.

Business Plans - A well-drafted business plan is one of the keys to your success. Bankers and other investors will want to see that you have your fry pans in a row before lending you money. The process of putting your plan together will help you clarify areas that might need attention before that all-important investor meeting.

Competitive Analysis - Who is your competition and what are they up to? Knowing what your competition is up to enables you to soar above the others. The Verme Firm is experienced in gathering and analyzing information about your competitors.

Customer Service Training - Make sure your service gets you on the 'A' list! Ann Verme of The Verme Firm is experienced at customer relations and customer service training. Don't let your valuable customer walk out the door over a cold cup of coffee!

Management Training - Every manager should be aware of workplace rules - yours, the state of Minnesota's and the federal government's. This overview includes both legal and business tips for smart hiring, supervising and firing.

Marketing Events and Promotions - The Verme Firm is experienced at planning special events from little to large, be they grand openings or one-time promotions.

Project Management - Opening a restaurant or even ramping a restaurant takes a lot of work, and, as the saying goes 'the devil is in the details.' Let The Verme Firm manage those endless details for you.

Ann Verme of The Verme Firm is an experienced project manager. Ann's previous projects included managing conversions of several client companies' operating platforms, managing marketing and business development projects as well as managing an entire series of events within the Sports Division of the Minneapolis Aquatennial Association. All projects have involved working with internal and external staff and consultants as well as local and national vendor operations.

Vendor Agreements - The Verme Firm can help you write, review and negotiate your vendor agreements. Under Minnesota law, contracts or agreements for the sale of goods worth $500.00 or more must be in writing. Let The Verme Firm guide you through the process!