Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where did the firm's name originate?
A: Our clients. The phrase we hear repeatedly from our clients when they describe where they most need our services is in reference to their ideas, goals and projects that have been relegated to the proverbial "backburner". We wanted our company's identity to be a straightforward name that instantly conveyed our ability to give momentum to those opportunities that have been sitting in exile.
Q: Aren't the projects I put on the backburner low priority by definition?
A: No. There are many reasons a project is assigned a low priority. The most successful businesses have more ideas on the drawing board than can be pursued at any given time. However, these same businesses often lack the resources to act on these objectives and devise action plans and road maps to follow through on these languishing projects. Too few hours in the day, not enough money to hire additional full-time staff, too many crises to handle and fires to put out (many of which would not occur if only you could focus on those backburner projects and create lasting, long-term solutions). Placing a project on the backburner does not indicate a lack of urgency. More often, it means you need additional support and expertise to move them to the front burner.
Q: My backburner is so full, I am not sure what I need to move to the front of the stove. Can Backburner Consulting help me decide how to prioritize?
A: If your stove runneth over, the first step we take is reviewing all of the backburner projects and comparing them against the biggest pain points your business currently faces. We can determine which projects should be set aside indefinitely and which projects should take top priority. The Pareto principle (80/20 rule) inevitably points to where we need to concentrate. Then we will create an action plan to rapidly gain momentum on those urgent tasks and develop solutions that provide the biggest return on investment.
Q: What industries do you specialize in?
A: We have twenty years of experience in myriad markets including media and entertainment, consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, supply chain and real estate. However, we are quick studies and can grasp the essentials of any industry with great speed. We will research the practices, technology and trends that affect your business and organization to ensure you achieve your business goals.
A: Our clients. The phrase we hear repeatedly from our clients when they describe where they most need our services is in reference to their ideas, goals and projects that have been relegated to the proverbial "backburner". We wanted our company's identity to be a straightforward name that instantly conveyed our ability to give momentum to those opportunities that have been sitting in exile.
Q: Aren't the projects I put on the backburner low priority by definition?
A: No. There are many reasons a project is assigned a low priority. The most successful businesses have more ideas on the drawing board than can be pursued at any given time. However, these same businesses often lack the resources to act on these objectives and devise action plans and road maps to follow through on these languishing projects. Too few hours in the day, not enough money to hire additional full-time staff, too many crises to handle and fires to put out (many of which would not occur if only you could focus on those backburner projects and create lasting, long-term solutions). Placing a project on the backburner does not indicate a lack of urgency. More often, it means you need additional support and expertise to move them to the front burner.
Q: My backburner is so full, I am not sure what I need to move to the front of the stove. Can Backburner Consulting help me decide how to prioritize?
A: If your stove runneth over, the first step we take is reviewing all of the backburner projects and comparing them against the biggest pain points your business currently faces. We can determine which projects should be set aside indefinitely and which projects should take top priority. The Pareto principle (80/20 rule) inevitably points to where we need to concentrate. Then we will create an action plan to rapidly gain momentum on those urgent tasks and develop solutions that provide the biggest return on investment.
Q: What industries do you specialize in?
A: We have twenty years of experience in myriad markets including media and entertainment, consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, supply chain and real estate. However, we are quick studies and can grasp the essentials of any industry with great speed. We will research the practices, technology and trends that affect your business and organization to ensure you achieve your business goals.
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