Senior Executive Associates

Of the over 4,500 accredited associates with whom we work, the following SEA's collaborate on a regular basis and are part of the Best Business Associates team of specialists.


Lean Manufacturing...      Rob Condon

When it's time to recharge your profits, lean manufacturing principles can bring quantum improvements and make your operation world class with relatively low cost. Process analysis, Employee training review, Organizational agility, Operational cost analysis, Visual analysis: 5S, Setup and Changeover review, Waste analysis, Material handling and internal logistics, Supplier control, delivery and logistics, Schedule vs. Kanban at POU locations, Selected employee interviews, Quality system functional deployment, Review of current improvement initiatives, TPM effectiveness review, Equipment selection, utilization and downtime review.





Marketing in Japan...      Eriko Augustus:

Japan related business specialist with over 20 years of experience. General Management, Business Development, Internet Marketing in Japan. Experienced cross cultural communicator between Japan, US and Europe.




Legal Issues...    Ken Morris, Esq.:

Ken Morris, Esq. offers expert counsel in commercial and corporate matters, regulatory compliance, and alternate dispute resolution for clients in the industries of agrichemical and specialty operations, pharmaceutical, electric power generation, and technology; as well as general business contracts and documentation.

Being an entrepreneur for 38 years has its advantages. It instills an insight into the everyday realities of business that only a small business owner can appreciate.

Bob Banasik started, built up, and sold several businesses; and currenly runs a commercial real estate investment company as well as a Florida vacation rental company.http://www.bestfloridacondo.com).

Success in business means many things, but turning an entrepreneur's sense of urgency into sustainable profit streams, building assets, planned growth, and a comfortable exit strategy should always be the primary goals.

Bob Banasik, AInstIB, is an accredited Executive Associate of the Institute for Independent Business (IIB). The IIB is a nonprofit research, training, and accreditation organization established in 1984 to give independent businesses direct access to top business people bringing practical advice and timely ideas to the business. The IIB is the largest organization of its type in the world with more than 4,500 Executive Associates having now been through the accreditation process. Bob calls upon the vast resources of other accredited Executives to address any business issue. The Executive Associate plans and coordinates “hands-on” practical assistance with the help of seasoned professionals from every discipline imaginable, which allows small business owners to address any number of needs. Bob's specialty is marketing with sub specialties in retail marketing, HR, and digital imaging. Bob's team of associates handle all sorts of business issues from ISO accreditation to lean manufacturing...right through to import/export.
Bob Banasik is an accredited asssociate of the Institute for Independent Business.

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Crisis Management...    Frank Chiaravalloti


Crisis Management is best done before it's needed. After the fact increases costs by orders of magnitude, and is less effective than proper preparation. Frank can make the process painless and easy. Frank's career focused on Marketing, Communications, Public Relations and Consulting for C-Level Executives of some of the largest international business enterprises. His specialist skills include general business analysis, strategic planning, crisis management, stakeholder relations and brand analysis.