HGSG-Testimonials

"We needed someone to design and implement a strategic planning program for a major potential project involving several separate teams. None of our partners at the time had the required expertise so we did a joint venture with H.G.S.G. Associates Inc. Mr. Gosselin drafted the proposal and subsequently lead a team in the seven-month project. We were delighted to be able to win the tender based on Mr. Gosselin's innovative methodology and we were pleased with Mr. Gosselin's precise, professional and good humored approach throughout the project. More importantly, HGSG enabled us to deliver a quality product".

"We have no representative in Quebec, so when we ran into a particular situation with a company in Montreal, we asked Mr. Gosselin to intervene on our behalf. He was able to quickly visit the company's offices, size up the situation and provide timely, expert advice and corresponding verbal and written reports on this financing scenario. Having access to his experienced viewpoint saved us time and enabled us to move quickly on the file".

"Howard and I went to university together in the late 60's. Since then, we have stayed close, we have followed each other's careers and he has used my firms's services. I also know some of his clients. Since founding his own company in 1994, he has developed a solid consulting and coaching business based on his extensive experience and his ability to add value. Throughout his career, he has always had a reputation for honesty, integrity and good humour. These are no doubt three of the many reasons why his clients enjoy dealing with him and trust him completely. I recommend him highly."

"We needed to review how we marketed our customized products to ensure that they remained relevant and competitive, as well as enabling us to maximize cost recoveries. We contracted H.G.S.G. Associates Inc who analyzed our product offerings and related strategies and surveyed both internal and external clients in a series of interviews. The resulting report delineated product, distribution, pricing and promotional strategies in a precise, realistic and logical manner and gave us what we wanted. The project was done on time and within budget and Mr. Gosselin worked well with our staff".

"Howard brings a tremendous amount of experience in corporate planning to his business consulting practice. He is well organized and is prepared to push his customers to plan and execute at a high level."

"We needed someone to facilitate our planning meetings and ensure that we covered all issues that could affect our future. Howard Gosselin provided the strategic planning framework and facilitation and delivered the kind of guidance and quality service we were looking for, in a tightly controlled and timely fashion".

- Robert Gagnon, VP and General Manager, Eastern Canada, Stanley Security Solutions Canada, St Laurent

"Initial research indicated that a courier service would be beneficial to the public and provide us with incremental revenue. We contracted H.G.S.G. Associates Inc to do a business plan. Mr. Gosselin did an excellent job in highlighting the key factors and risks associated with the potential business, including a marketing plan and a financial plan. Mr. Gosselin's work was thorough, straightforward and delivered on time and on budget".

"We made an acquisition and wanted to both integrate the new business development team and develop a strategic plan for the corporate clients that were acquired. Accordingly Mr. Gosselin lead us through a thorough strategic planning process. What was most impressive about the whole process was the methodical system he used to review all the external factors that affect our business and to come up with responses for each of these impacts. We greatly appreciated his ability to get everyone involved, as well as his dedication and professionalism. Consequently, we used him again for our core business unit with equally satisfying results".

- Jean R. Lachance, Chairman, Affinity Market Group, TD Meloche Monnex Inc, Montreal

"Howard helped make a delicate decision about an investment by seeing it from a non emotional view. He is pleasant to work with while at the same time very serious about the subject at stake!"

"We have been using the services of H.G.S.G. Associates Inc since 1999 to assist us with numerous projects in the areas of finance, research and marketing, as well as in strategic and economic development. Howard Gosselin's background and experience has proven valuable in enabling us to view these many situations from the perspective of a pragmatic independent third party. He is always able to quickly focus on what's most important and he tells it like it is. He has also brought in associates from time to time on different files. Each of these senior individuals has had many years of valuable, pertinent experience in their respective fields. They have added great value to specific projects".

"I've had the privilege of knowing Howard for over 20 years. I have used his consulting services numerous times; his research on topics that were outside his normal expertise was so extensive, his reports so detailed, that we're still referencing them today. Howard is not just an excellent business resource, but also has become a very good friend. I can unequivocally recommend him for indepth project reporting & implementation on almost any subject."

"I have known Howard for many years through oldtimers hockey. About two years ago I engaged him to advise me in a difficult and troubling situation. Using his experience and coaching expertise, he quickly sized-up the situation and guided me through the maze to a successful, very satsisfying outcome. I continue to use him as my business coach and I highly recommend him to others who will no doubt also benefit from his experience, his positve, sincere, empathetic nature and his excellent sense of humour."

"The organization that I worked for at the time was considering the addition of leasing products to its list of other financial products and services. I knew Howard Gosselin as a competent and straightforward executive when he was with Barclays Bank. So we contracted Howard to do some in-depth market research for us that included a number of one-on-one interviews, both internal and external. His resulting analysis and report was thorough and well documented".

"A company can possess all the technical skills in the world but will achieve insignificant and unworthy results if it does not know how to market and sell itself."

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