About IA Business Advisors

We’ve helped small businesses grow and thrive in their industries since 1996.

People Make Profits

IA Business Advisors has a passion for seeing small businesses succeed. When the Great Recession hit in 2008, we worked with struggling businesses that were challenged to afford vital consulting services. This sparked one of our most popular services, which we still offer to this day: Over-Your-Shoulder Advising. Our clients can pay only for the time they work with us on an hourly basis at an affordable rate. Putting people first and treating them as human beings rather than objects is the foundation of a profitable business and a positive business culture.

BizVision

BizVision™ takes a holistic approach to the integration of people, processes, and technology. This tool provides insight into the operational components of how a business is managed, the unique company culture, and how that culture was created, and shines a light on opportunities that may have previously been overlooked. By considering the intricacies that make your entire team tick, we can identify the gaps.

Smart Management

Everything our team does is done through the lens of S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely). This ensures that all communication, goals, strategies, and tactics are aligned and understood and create value for our clients. We teach our clients about S.M.A.R.T. as not only a noun (S.M.A.R.T. Goals) but a verb (S.M.A.R.T. Management™). 

Personality Assessments

One of our key advantages over other advisory firms is how we integrate human assessment into our overall BizVision™ Management System. We embed both DiSC and Kolbe assessments with our BizVision™ process to analyze the individuals within the organization and understand better the influence they have on each other while they interact and work together for the betterment of self and team.

Global Reach. Local Touch.

Our team has helped clients on all seven continents, including Antarctica. We have team members who specialize in nuanced areas of business, and we will select the right partner for each client. When you work with the IA team, you have lifetimes of experience at your disposal and advisors who care about the personalized needs of their clients.

Our Home Office Team

Dr. Brian Smith

Since 1988, Brian has helped over 19,000 business owners and managers on all seven continents (yes, Antarctica, too). Coming from companies of all sizes, he has helped them make decisions to help them grow personally and as an organization. Brian is a lifelong learner; he has a Ph.D. in organizational psychology, a master’s degree in management information systems, a master’s degree in occupational safety, a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and is a certified Six Sigma master black belt consultant. He was also a Microsoft MCSE and has completed many certification courses supporting his work as an advisor.

  • What is the meaning behind your logo?

    The three rings symbolize our core philosophy that business is built on three interconnected things: People, Process, and Technology. The occasional addition of the six and σ to the rings demonstrates our belief in a consulting methodology known as Six Sigma and our commitment to error-free consulting.

  • What has been your favorite consulting project?

    First, I got to fly around the world to complete what we now call BizVision. Then, I got to design an ERP system and all its infrastructure for a company in 14 states and 12 countries. The entire time, I was tasked with being a member of the executive team that raised over $100 million from two IPOs, and I helped to integrate six new acquisitions into the company family. It was a wild 18 months that set the stage for who we are today.

  • What is your personal motto?

    There is nothing more important than what you are doing at this moment; it’s the time you have to make your best decision!

  • What is your passion in life?

    My family has always been and always will be my passion. I have been blessed with three amazing children and a beautiful wife who never ceases to amaze me. René and I have been married since 1992, and since then, she has been the glue that holds my life (and this office) together. Beyond my family, I also have a love for cooking, baseball, and reading.

  • What are some of your personal goals?
    • Always be responsible for my influence.
    • Stay positive in all I do.
    • Live in the present to be my best for myself and others.

Unlock Your Business Potential: 

When you're prepared to gain a clear perspective (BizVision™) of your company and address any challenges hindering your viability, reach out to IA Business Advisors.

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