Stuart Lindsay: Business Wizard

One of the most pre-eminent business experts, Stuart Lindsay offers the following products and services to guide a golf course. Service Description Financial Analysis, Planning and Feasibility A sound business plan is more than a necessary evil. Lenders, investors and vendors are placing more emphasis than ever on not only past results, but on future anticipated results of a golf operation We assist in the development of a sound financial plan which includes a cost/value analysis of planned improvements and refinancing options. Development and Management From concept to completion, we can guide the golf course owner from feasibility analyses for course design, improvements, and playability by providing construction supervision. Prior to opening, we can assist in the staffing or assume daily operational responsibility for the day-to-day management of private, municipal and daily-fee golf facilities. Customer Service Policies and Procedures Golf is a hospitality business. Basic policies and procedures are intrinsic to the identity which is established within the golf environment. We have created a ?best of breed? practice set to review and apply uniquely to each golf course operation. Demographics, Market Positioning and Awarenes What is your facilities brand, current identify and market position. We ensure that your current marketing efforts are applicable to your course?s identify to maximize the impact of the marketing budge. Management Analysis and Employee Motivation Efficient management is becoming more important to success. One of the most overlooked aspects of management is employee motivation. Our studies reveal that most often employees do not understand the goals or expectations of management because communication is stifled. As an independent third party, we can understand your goals, evaluate expectations and facilitate the transfer of information through the management/staff ranks. Cost Control and Revenue Enhancement Golf is a competitive business in which success requires providing value to its customers Effective cost control and maximum utilization of revenue opportunities are the prime components in creating a perception of value. We evaluation whether maintenance should be contract, how effective your tee time management is and compares your detailed general ledgers numbers to industry and local averages to ensure that your operation is efficiently managed.