Recession May Be Over, But Recovery is Far From Near

April 19, 2011 - PRLog -- Chicago...According to Equifax, small-business bankruptcy filings jumped the most in the Los Angeles and Chicago metro areas recently.  Even the larger, more reputable businesses receiving massive bailouts are facing an uphill battle to stay out of quicksand in the current recession.  In the midst of dismal reports, Najera Consulting Group, a small management firm out of Hinsdale, has been a saving grace for several businesses throughout the country in jeopardy of folding.  The company has helped both charitable and profitable organizations develop customized road maps that have resulted in sustainability and recovery.  

“Now, more than ever, it is imperative for business owners to re-establish their foundation.  Despite being surrounded by a hazy fog of negativity, they must recommit to their vision.  They must go back to the enthusiasm and focused planning used to establish their business in the beginning.  It’s all part of the American dream - the near defeat and ultimate triumph.  It seems unrealistically optimistic during a time when businesses are faced with so much pessimism, but I’ve seen both large and small businesses flourish even in this economy,” says Gabriel Najera, president of Najera Consulting Group.  Gabriel left his lucrative corporate gig in 1999 to pursue his dream of entrepreneurship.  Since then, his company has grown 30% per year by practicing what it preaches.  Since 1999, its clientele of businesses looking to ensure their future existence has increased by over 300%.

By simply implementing a few strategies, Najera has helped frustrated senior level executives and owners change their perspective and strategies.  For instance, the board and Executive Director of a large charitable organization established in 1975 were grappling with the development and implementation of a strategic plan which would position them for growth to avoid facing the doom of many nonprofits.  After a planning process that involved validating their vision and mission and working from the inside out to identify and solve simmering problems, their revenue grew by over 50% and there was a 50% growth in programs and services.

“Najera consulting got us asking the right questions.  They helped bring us to a period of historic growth and national award winning recognition, while guiding us throughout the way.  Now, we are prepared for today’s challenges while, more importantly, thinking about tomorrow’s challenges as well,” notes Juan Salgado, Executive Director of Instituto del Progreso Latino, located in Chicago.

“Executives spend the majority of their time fighting fires. As a result, they become reactive to their environment instead of proactive.  Something happens, they take action. They put out one fire and go on to the next fire and the next fire and the next and the next.  It’s understandable given the condition of our current economy, but it’s exhausting, counter-productive and sure to help now surviving businesses join the long list of those who no longer exist,” said Najera.

More information about Najera Consulting and its services can be found at
www.NajeraConsulting.com or by calling Gabriela Garcia at: 312-330-2035

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About Najera Consulting: Najera Consulting Group helps clients to transform their thinking, expand their perspective and achieve prosperity in all that they do. We help clients attain a new mindset of doing things when problems cannot be solved within the organization itself. We aim to successfully turn around ailing small to medium sized businesses and non-profit organizations into prosperous and thriving organizations.