Real Results You Can Trust Strategic Planning & Implementation Associates (SPIA) is a New England based management consulting firm that helps companies reach either of three distinct business goals: achieving profitability, sustaining long-term growth; or positioning the company for sale. These strategies can draw upon SPIA’s expertise in guiding multi-generational transition and advising on mergers & acquisitions. At the center is SPIA’s proven success in addressing both internal and external issues to help clients achieve their desired goals. Other consulting organizations may be limited to business planning and analysis. SPIA is unique in that it adds the critical element of implementation to its repertoire. SPIA is fully engaged in developing solutions to client challenges and successfully implementing them in partnership with clients. Founded in 1971 by A. Craig Stimmel, a Certified Management Consultant (CMC), SPIA takes a multi-faceted approach to help clients increase profitability and resolve challenges rapidly, reliably, and sustainably. SPIA includes senior consultants focused on four core disciplines common to every business: · Management · Marketing/Sales · Operations · Finance SPIA CMC certified consultants are among an elite group of professional consultants who have demonstrated that they produce substantive results, adhere to the Institute of Management Consultants USA canon of ethics, and manage their practices professionally. SPIA’s process is simple and very effective. A project leader is assigned to work as the point-person for each client. We work with clients at all staff levels to develop measurable project goals and then we roll up our sleeves to implement mutually agreeable solutions until the targeted results are achieved. Among other benefits, this process ensures knowledge transfer so clients can sustain the desired results over time