Simplified Examination to Maximize Profit (*Videos, *Training Book, *AI Chat)
The SEMP Approach is a comprehensive, step-by-step methodology that provides effective, clear-cut guidance to small business and SME consultants.
Small Businesses & SMEs Need Help!
It is estimated that there are approximately 30 million small businesses in the United States, and even more worldwide. Unfortunately, 7 out of every 10 new businesses will likely survive for only two years, and half will likely survive for only five years – a staggering statistic.
The SEMP Approach simplifies consulting for small business and SME consultants into easy-to-manage units, structured by a plan and checklists. It includes a 40-hour video lecture series, exam review, and an extensive 400-page training book.
What's Included with the SEMP Approach Training Program?
40-hour video SEMP Approach lecture series
- Small business and SME concepts made simple on videos
- Combines with the SEMP Approach training book to maximize understanding
- Learn at your own pace - watching and listening
AASBC 400-page SEMP Approach training book is filled with
- Questions to ask clients
- Possible recommendations
- Consulting tips
- Individual training modules which include:
- Small Business and SME Today
- What a SWOT Analysis can do for a Small Business/SME
- Essentials of Operational Management
- Business Growth through Planning
- Basic Accounting 101
- Discover the Secrets of Financial Statements
- Increase Profits with a Revenue and Expense Review
- Let's not Forget about Assets and Liabilities
- Ratio Analysis: Quick Indicators of Financial Performance
- The Benefits of Budgets
- Marketing: An Integral Part of Small Business Success
- How Fraud can Ruin a Business
- Strengthen a Business with Internal Controls
- Financing: Always a Topic of Interest
- Business Organizations
- How to Promote a Consulting Practice (or any Business)
Questions and answers via AI Chatbot
- Interactive AI chatbot
- Ask questions (bottom right - question mark)
- Receive instant answers
- All responses based strictly from training book
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Access to exclusive resources and development tools
- Checklists and practice aides
- Pre-designed custom monthly newsletters
- PowerPoint presentations
- Free use of 50+ financial calculators
- Archived business articles for your review
- Tax forms available for all states (U.S.)
- Special business reports
Major Benefits of SEMP Approach
Assist your clients in growing their small businesses and SMEs
- Learn all aspects of small business and SME consulting with an easy-to-follow, logical, concise, systems approach
- Practice aides (checklists) to guide and support you
- SEMP Approach teaches you how to think "out of the box"
- Can fit your skill level and needs of your client
Promote your own small business or SME consulting practice
- With new skills
- With new ideas
- With more to offer small business and SME clients
- Easy to use resources to help market your services
- Add additional revenue streams to your new or already existing business as opportunities
AASBC Branding and designation
- Designation on business cards, stationery, and website
- Public recognizes your achievement as an Accredited Small Business Consultant or Accredited SME Consultant
- Allows you to project a unique, professional image
- Distinguishes you from your colleagues who have not obtained the ASBC or ASMEC certification
- Commercial International Bank - EgyptDr. Richard Weinberger, CEO, was a speaker at a recent celebration event in Cairo, Egypt, for Business Banking Relationship Managers (150+) of Commercial International Bank - Egypt. CIB is the only bank in Egypt or the Middle East to have 100% of their Relationship Managers certified by the AASBC with the distinguished designation of Accredited SME Consultant. (Commercial International Bank - LinkedIn)
- Bob Starinsky, MBA, MSA, CCP, ASBC® Principal, Tradewinds Group, Incorporated"The AASBC has done a fantastic job of tying in the SEMP Approach training book to a very professional video series. Like many of my fellow consulting colleagues, I have a multi-year professional background, and like most, I’ve developed my own way of conducting business along the way. The good news? SEMP doesn’t replace a consultants’ prior experience or specialized knowledge – rather it will enhance that skillset by providing a core knowledge and toolset – a system – for helping the consultant probe deeper and make more focused business improvement recommendations to their clients. A good consultant must be knowledgeable, ethical and client-focused – the AASBC, the SEMP Approach, and the ASBC accreditation process combine to build such consultants."
- William E. Linzey, ASBC® Senior Consultant, 19Seventeen, LLCThe SEMP Approach is a great roadmap for growing a business resulting in positive outcomes for all my clients. The accreditation lends to my professional portfolio where clients and business partners require a level of professional trust in working and partnering together. One of my pillars is the more I learn, the better I can serve my clients and my community. Being an active member of the AASBC provides me a stronger foundation of expertise to consult and coach businesses. Excellent decision to be part of the AASBC!
- Denis Sweeney, ASBC® Owner, Sweeney Enterprises“The amount of material included in the SEMP Approach training book is incredible considering the reasonable cost. It’s a full-fledged consulting business curriculum. I regularly refer to it, as well as use it as a reference manual, during my client engagements.”
- Mollie Watkins, ASBC® Founder, Comprehensive Consulting Solutions for Small Businesses"When I started my own consulting business, I knew that I wanted to make sure I persisted in continuing education programs, which is why I joined the AASBC®and became an Accredited Small Business Consultant®. The program materials include the SEMP Approach training book and an on-demand video lecture series that provides a wealth of information pertaining to small businesses and how to help owners increase operational efficiencies and maximize profit.
- Dr. La Juana Whitmore, DBA, ASBC® Small Business Strategist www.LaJuanaWhitmore.com"Before joining the AASBC, I was already doing internal consulting for a major corporation and consulting small businesses on the side. Since I had not heard of the AASBC the question was, “Is this for me?” After completing the certification, it became instantly obvious that the answer was yes. The training filled gaps in my knowledge and gave me a complete playbook."
- Helal Al-Helal, PhD, ASMEC® Owner of Mac Market Access, Kuwait"If you’re a small business consultant or want to be, joining the AASBC will give you both the comfort and confidence that you know more about small business than any of your clients - and you’ll be able to deliver the right solution to the myriad of problems every small business owner will encounter. The training book is your ticket to passing the certification exam."
- Les Dutka, ASBC® Owner, Dutka International"During the three years since the sale of my company, I have coached and mentored small businesses and start-ups but did not feel that I had the structure or confidence to help with a thorough and comprehensive examination. This changed when I discovered the AASBC and began studying their comprehensive training book, the SEMP Approach, backed up with video lectures that bring to life the detailed information covered in the training book. The AASBC also offers impressive ongoing member support via newsletters, weekly tips, power points, checklists and more."
- Dennis Leininger, CEPA, ASBC®, CPC Owner, Business Transition Solutions"Being an independent consultant, certification helps marketability. It broadened my service offering and increased my projects just as a result of being able to promote my AASBC certification. The feature I liked best was that there were two different ways to learn the material...reading which is great and the addition of the video lecture series to plug some of the gaps in my understanding."
