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Seminars

Client Testimonials
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At Common Sense Business Solutions we believe that successful
businesses are created by developing a successful team. Although our
customers come to us in different stages of their business, our goal is
always to integrate the strengths of the key individuals into the
framework of the business in a way that works to the profitability of the
business.
Please take a moment to read what our clients have to say about our
success in this goal.
Common Sense Business Solutions,
helping to bring “common
sense” into the ordinary operations of businesses since 1993.
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Hi Cynthia,
I wanted to thank-you for the great job that you did with “Reading
Financial Statements - The Language of Business". It was very
informative with useful information. I enjoyed the "hands on" exercises
that we did. This was an excellent way to apply what we were being
taught to real world scenarios. I found too, that this workshop was very
helpful for me to better understand Quick Books. Cynthia did a great job
& I would strongly recommend this workshop to anyone whom wants to
better understand their business language. It was well worth the
investment.
Scientifically yours
David Ciardiello
Chief Mad Scientist
Mad Science of Tampa Bay |
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Having had the distinct pleasure of
working with Cindy Alloway of Common Sense Business Solutions, it is a
pleasure to provide a testimony. Cindy has all of the qualifications of
an excellent administrator, teacher and bookkeeper. Having worked with
Cindy for three years it is easy to attest to her integrity, honesty and
reliability. Cindy's and her company's work ethics are above reproach.
It has been my pleasure to have spent time with Cindy as both a
co-worker and student.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Farrell |
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We have worked with and known Cindy
for two years now. She has the utmost of integrity and professionalism,
is trustworthy and honest as well as having complete knowledge of
helping us grow our business. Cindy has the utmost of patience to deal
with teaching us, who have little knowledge of “keeping our books” for
our business. She is not only our financial consultant, but also our
friend. Cindy has the wonderful ability to train people with ease and
confidence in her seminars/workshops and we always look forward to
learning more at each session. Cindy always goes “above and beyond the
call of duty” in business as well as in friendship. If she believes in
you, it is with her heart and soul and her friendship and/or business
relationship will be lifelong. We definitely recommend Cindy for any
endeavor she puts forth.
On-Site Blinds & Shutters, LLC
Tom and Suzanne Goldtrap
Owners
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I would highly recommend Common Sense
Business Solutions. I started a new business without any prior, serious
financial knowledge, and turned to Cynthia at Common Sense Business
Solutions, Inc. for help after one year. With her help, we have gone
from trying to guess our financial situation, to actually having a clear
financial picture of our company. She has trained me to keep up-to-date,
accurate financial and administrative reports, so I always know where
our company is at. I would say her guidance and training have been
absolutely crucial to our current financial success.
C-N-C Air Conditioning, Inc.
Chris Marshall
President |
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I have known Cindy Alloway of Common
Sense Business Solutions, Inc. for well over five years. She has been a
friend of our family as well as having working for me on a consulting
basis. My wife and I wanted to start a business but didn’t know where or
how to begin. Cindy was instrumental in guiding us through the entire
process and helped us get our business out of the box and into the
marketplace. Cindy will tell you what you need to hear, not what you
want to hear. And that has kept me from making some very costly
mistakes. I would give my recommendation without hesitation.
Keith Wescott
Pressed4time of Brandon Florida |
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Cindy has been an incredible asset to
our company. As a new business owner, I didn't know the first thing
about accounting or Quickbooks. First, she helped me set up our company
in Quickbooks, then she trained me on not only how to accomplish tasks
in the software, but also gave me a basic understanding of accounting
principles. She continues to support our company with monthly and
quarterly corporate taxes and reviews our "books" regularly to ensure
the highest integrity. I've also attended Cindy's "Reading Financial
Statements – The Language of Business" seminar, which was extremely
helpful to understand the bigger picture of our company's finances. I
have referred Cindy to a number of friends who own businesses and will
continue to refer her. She's friendly, easy to work with and has a razor
sharp knowledge of Quickbooks and the underlying accounting principles.
Thompson Studios
Kim Thompson, Owner |
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Hi Cindy,
I've been meaning to let you know how much I enjoyed your seminar. I've been to many, many seminars like this one and have read many books on the subject, and have never put so many things into action so quickly as I did after your seminar. You had so many practical, easy to implement things to do that have created more time and focus in my life.
Thank you so much!!!!
Sincerely,
Tarie MacMillan, Sr. Regional Vice President
PartyLite Gifts..........the world's best candles and accessories!!
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My name is Shannon
Smith. I started a business last year, but wasn’t sure of what was
needed in the “back-end” to that business. I had heard of, and met
Cindy at networking functions several times. Everyone told me she was
the best. Even so I wasn’t ready to have someone tell me what to do in
MY BUSINESS! I figured I would go to one of her seminars, just to see
what it was all about. I went to the “financial Statements: the
Language of your business.” Best money I could have spent. Not only
did she show me where some trouble spots were in my business, and she
went over areas I didn’t even know I needed to know!
I got my business back
into shape, I thought, until I went to her next seminar – “Put it in the
Box” This class showed me how disorganized I was, in fact, some areas
were so disorganized I didn’t know
I was. After implementing her ideas, and her follow up that comes with
her services, I can honestly say I have learned a lot about what is
needed to have a successful business.
Anyone looking to
learn about the nuts and bolts of good business practices, Cindy is the
way to go.
Feel free to contact
me ANY time to ask about her, just be prepared to listen for awhile!
J
Shannon Smith
Silverflame Designs
(813) 654-2213 |
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Cynthia Alloway practices financial counseling with intelligence, great
skill and insightful solutions compassionately applied according to her
client’s needs. Quite simply, she’s a life saver.
Michael Osbourne
Tampa, FL |
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(Business Coaching)
Thanks so much for meeting with me today. I really felt like I had a
load lifted off my shoulders because you made me see that things are not
as bad as I had them in my head to be. I look forward to meeting next
week. Thanks again.
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(Business Coaching)
Thank you for your excellent suggestions. I knew I was wasting a lot of
time but I needed someone to point out steps to take to solve all the
redundancies. We will follow your advice and see how much better things
are when we get used to a new routine
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(Business Coaching)
Your visit really inspired me and helped me rethink my business goals and
my family priorities and goals too! I am so appreciative of your time.
Thanks for your ideas and organizational techniques shared. You'll be so
proud! I have the workroom almost completed and am now wirelessly
networked! Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you for your time. |
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(Financial Counseling)
Since meeting with you, reading/doing our workbook, working off a budget
for two months & having the mind set of “Needs vs Wants,” we feel we
have our situation under control. My wife is starting a full time job
next week - This move will more than double her income! I ended up
getting that raise and will be able to tithe and pay off my debt in
approx. 17 months. We truly feel the Lord led us to you and we know in
our hearts that we are on “road to recovery.” Thanks for all of your
time and commitment. |
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(Financial Counseling)
Dear Cindy:
I would like to express my appreciation for your feedback during your
financial counseling session yesterday. You have a unique vantage point to
see the "baggage" that contributes to the potential for failure of
relationships. I don't want to fall victim to the destructive behavior
patterns of the past. I am committed to do whatever it takes to remove the
stumbling blocks to our future happiness.
I have already ordered a copy of the resources that you recommended.
Thank you again for your help, understanding, and counseling.
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Cynthia Alloway was highly
recommended by our accountant as someone who could set up QuickBooks for
our new company. She did that and also showed us how to use our new
accounting tool. With extensive experience in small business, she was able
to speak with the people who had developed our ad order entry system to
make the systems co-ordinate properly. Paying for her services is one of
the best investments we have made in our first year in business.
J David Knepper
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Dear Cindy;
I just wanted to write and thank you for our visit tonight. A lot of what
you said, we had already thought about but didn't want to believe was
really necessary to do. But I am SO GLAD that you emphasized those points.
We are pretty bummed but we both know it's the right and necessary thing
to do. And, we will get through this and be so much better off. I am
looking forward to seeing less bills in our mailbox, already! What you
said about getting our kids to become more responsible adults also really
hit home too. I just realized our teenager has zero clue how to even load
up a dishwashing machine.... or run a load of laundry!
Take care and thanks so much again.
Valrico, FL
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Featured Testimonial
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(Financial
Counseling)
Dear Cindy:
I would like to express my appreciation for your feedback during your
financial counseling session yesterday. You have a unique vantage point to see
the "baggage" that contributes to the potential for failure of relationships.
I don't want to fall victim to the destructive behavior patterns of the past.
I am committed to do whatever it takes to remove the stumbling blocks to our
future happiness... Click
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