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Ian Nairn / December 14, 2023

niponneil – eCommerce Savings

IS YOUR ECOMMERCE BUSINESS PAYING TOO MUCH FOR ESSENTIAL SERVICES?

Your team has more important things to do than to conduct a thorough audit and renegotiation of your business expenses; but that’s what Schooley Mitchell does, all day, every day. We optimize your expenses so you can focus on doing what you do best.

At Schooley Mitchell, we’re entirely independent of any vendors. Our consultants receive no incentives or bonuses from services providers. In fact, we’re so confident in our ability to negotiate savings for our clients, we’ve based our business model on that very fact; if we don’t deliver savings, we don’t get paid.

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Savings Delivered

Cannabis Products eCommerce

$129,297

SPS Services Savings

International eCommerce Business

$775,000

Payment Processing Savings

Large Clothing eCommerce

$124,000

Payment Processing Savings

Questions To Consider

Shipping

Have you considered splitting your shipping business across multiple vendors?

Vendors tend to specialize in certain areas so playing to their unique strengths can reduce your overall costs.

Are you paying for unnecessary delivery guarantees?

Being more flexible on delivery times can significantly reduce your costs.

Do you review your monthly statements to ensure the correct charge codes are used?

Charge codes can be very confusing and require a detailed review to ensure you are being charged correctly.

Merchant Services

Do you reference the "effective rate" to evaluate how competitive your processing fees are?

A blended pricing structure makes it more difficult to fully understand all the factors impacting your fees.

Do you know how your current processing environment impacts your processing fees?

How you process payments and capture data can have a big impact on your monthly fees.

Have you asked your processor to provide you an "interchange-plus pricing" quote?

This pricing structure is often the least expensive and most transparent option.

Telecom

Have you conducted a recent usage audit across your telecommunications system?

In many cases, we find inefficiencies and redundancies in the number of lines and features.

Have you considered moving to a Voice over IP platform?

Cloud based telecommunications systems typically provide unique features at lower costs.

Do you know when your current plan automatically renews?

Companies typically only have a 30-day window to make changes to their current contract.

Waste

How predictable is your waste every month?

Variability in your waste from month-to-month makes a big difference to certain service providers.

Is your container size and collection frequency optimized?

Finding a provider that is both cost effective and meets your needs can be challenging.

Are your waste disposal fees changing frequently over the course of the year?

A professional audit of your expenses can get to the bottom of it.

Case Study

The Client:

  • Signs a Service Agreement that covers our business terms
  • Provides us with bills, or online access to their accounts, so we can establish a baseline of their current rate structure
  • Signs a letter of agency, so we can negotiate with their current vendors
  • Describes their current processing environment

Schooley Mitchell:

  • Uses our benchmarking data to research options nad negotiates better pricing for the client
  • Requests, reviews, and validates competitive quotes from other processors
  • Negotiates with the current vendor for a re-rate
  • Compiles our research and recommendations into a Value Report
  • Assists with the cancellation of services if needed
  • Assists with compliance standards
  • Implements pricing and changes
  • Confirms the new price 30 days after implementation

Doing a cost analysis on your own can be an overwhelming task. Schooley Mitchell takes a strategic approach, breaking down our risk-free analysis into several phases to ensure every aspect is considered.

As part of our process, Schooley Mitchell reviews your payment processing services and needs to ensure your costs are optimized and your bills are free of errors.

Schooley Mitchell’s specialized software, benchmarking tools and best-in-class pricing databases ensure our clients never pay too much for their essential services. Schooley Mitchell has relationships with carriers across North America, as well as extensive knowledge of the marketplace.

Client A:

Schooley Mitchell conducted a complete merchant services review for Client A, an e-commerce store that accepts payments online and over the phone.

  • They were paying $128,009.31 in monthly fees
  • They were integrated with Point-of-Sale software
  • There were multiple currencies, processed globally
  • They used one American processor for all accounts

Client A - Savings Breakdown

Schooley Mitchell’s analysis found that all of Client A’s accountsoutside of North America were on the wrong rate structure.

  • Schooley Mitchell negotiated and implemented the proper rate structure on each account. The client’s estimated savings over the 36-month agreement is $3,878,899.20.
  • The client will continue processing with their incumbent vendor and receive annual savings of 50.5%, totaling $775,779.84, after implementing our recommendations.

Larry Nipon

Strategic-Partner
Office: 518-851-1706

Michael Neil

Strategic-Partner
Office: 215-610-6200

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badmin / December 14, 2023

omuhammad – Tampa Bay, Florida

COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

Tampa Bay, Florida

Omar Muhammad

Strategic-Partner
Office: 813-463-0007

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Tampa Bay, Florida – 33545
813-463-0007
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Getting Started is Easy!

Provide Us Invoices or Online Access

First, you provide us with the bills or online access to your vendors so we can establish a baseline of your current cost structure.

Sign our Letter of Agency & Service Agreement

You also sign a letter of agency so we can negotiate with your current vendors, because chances are you’re not looking to switch. You also sign our service agreement which covers our business terms.

Step 2

We do the Analysis & Negotiating.

This is where we use our benchmarking data to research options and negotiate better deals for you.

Set Up a Call to Introduce Our Specialist

We don't need much from you during this step, just a quick call to introduce our specialist who is doing the work.

Step 3

We Share Our Recommendations

Then we share our recommendations with you. You choose what to implement and we take it from there.

BILLION+
in Client Savings
Businesses across the USA and Canada.
Average Expense Reduction

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When it comes to saving money for your business, the best time to start is right now. Reach out today for a risk-free analysis of your business expenses.

Schooley Mitchell saves our clients an average of 28%, and our entire process takes less than two hours of your time on average. Stop paying your vendors more than you need to. Let Schooley Mitchell put that money back in your pocket.







    By clicking "Submit", You consent to receive SMS messages from Schooley Mitchell which will only be sent in response to you initiating contact in order to answer questions you may have. Message and data rates may apply. To opt-out you can reply with "STOP" to the same number at any time. Additionally, you can also send us an email here [email protected] with your requests.

    badmin / December 11, 2023

    jhignett – Austin, Texas

    COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

    Austin, Texas

    James Hignett

    Strategic-Partner
    Office: 512-270-9935

    Office Information

    333 Fantail Loop , Unit A Austin, Texas – 78734
    512-270-9935‬
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    Alexia Hignett

    Business Optimization Specialist
    Office: 512-270-9935

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    When it comes to saving money for your business, the best time to start is right now. Reach out today for a risk-free analysis of your business expenses.

    Schooley Mitchell saves our clients an average of 28%, and our entire process takes less than two hours of your time on average. Stop paying your vendors more than you need to. Let Schooley Mitchell put that money back in your pocket.







      By clicking "Submit", You consent to receive SMS messages from Schooley Mitchell which will only be sent in response to you initiating contact in order to answer questions you may have. Message and data rates may apply. To opt-out you can reply with "STOP" to the same number at any time. Additionally, you can also send us an email here [email protected] with your requests.

      Ian Nairn / November 30, 2023

      fcarter – Rubber Division

      Schooley Mitchell services are a perfect fit for Rubber Division members

      The Rubber Division provides a range of benefits that can help you and your employees advance their career and stay connected to the industry – now it's time for your business to save money and create new revenue streams. Schooley Mitchell helps businesses reduce their vital businesses expenses by an average of .

      The best part? Our services are completely self-funded from a portion of the savings we achieve. Meaning, if we don’t find any savings, our services come at no cost.

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      Fred Carter

      Strategic-Partner
      Office: 330-708-2944

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        badmin / November 28, 2023

        dkrutsinger – Ferndale, Washington

        COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

        Ferndale, Washington

        Derick Krutsinger

        Business Optimization Specialist
        Office: 360-614-7575

        Office Information

        1730 LaBounty Drive, Suite 9-H20 Ferndale, Washington – 98248
        360-614-7575
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        Ferndale Pharmacy

        "Schooley Mitchell delivered a 50% reduction in our Merchant Services processing fees, without requiring any changes to our existing software. They were even able to get the implementation retroactive for several months due to the processor delays. Tangible results, behind the scenes, from a company that wouldn’t listen to us."

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        When it comes to saving money for your business, the best time to start is right now. Reach out today for a risk-free analysis of your business expenses.

        Schooley Mitchell saves our clients an average of 28%, and our entire process takes less than two hours of your time on average. Stop paying your vendors more than you need to. Let Schooley Mitchell put that money back in your pocket.







          By clicking "Submit", You consent to receive SMS messages from Schooley Mitchell which will only be sent in response to you initiating contact in order to answer questions you may have. Message and data rates may apply. To opt-out you can reply with "STOP" to the same number at any time. Additionally, you can also send us an email here [email protected] with your requests.

          badmin / November 21, 2023

          rjorgensen – Wenatchee, Washington

          COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

          Wenatchee, Washington

          Rob Jorgensen

          Business Optimization Specialist
          Office: 509-955-4727

          Office Information

          Wenatchee, Washington – 98801
          509-955-4727
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          Echo Ridge Dental

          "Schooley Mitchell reduced our annual credit card merchant fees by 13.4%. The process was simple. We provided them with invoices, and Schooley Mitchell took care of the rest."

          - Dr. Michael Potter, DDS

          Wenatchee Valley YMCA

          "Schooley Mitchell analyzed our waste removal and our telecom services. They informed us that we were currently optimized in spending on these expense categories, but they identified a potentially significant savings opportunity once our current telecom contract expires"

          - Dorry Foster, CEO, Wenatchee Valley YMCA

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          When it comes to saving money for your business, the best time to start is right now. Reach out today for a risk-free analysis of your business expenses.

          Schooley Mitchell saves our clients an average of 28%, and our entire process takes less than two hours of your time on average. Stop paying your vendors more than you need to. Let Schooley Mitchell put that money back in your pocket.







            By clicking "Submit", You consent to receive SMS messages from Schooley Mitchell which will only be sent in response to you initiating contact in order to answer questions you may have. Message and data rates may apply. To opt-out you can reply with "STOP" to the same number at any time. Additionally, you can also send us an email here [email protected] with your requests.

            badmin / November 21, 2023

            mbenson – Saratoga Springs, New York

            COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

            Saratoga Springs, New York

            Matt Benson

            Business Optimization Specialist
            Office: 518-707-0907Mobile: 914-572-5007

            Office Information

            30910 Buffalo Horn Walk Saratoga Springs, New York – 12020
            518-707-0907
            516-218-8389
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            When it comes to saving money for your business, the best time to start is right now. Reach out today for a risk-free analysis of your business expenses.

            Schooley Mitchell saves our clients an average of 28%, and our entire process takes less than two hours of your time on average. Stop paying your vendors more than you need to. Let Schooley Mitchell put that money back in your pocket.







              By clicking "Submit", You consent to receive SMS messages from Schooley Mitchell which will only be sent in response to you initiating contact in order to answer questions you may have. Message and data rates may apply. To opt-out you can reply with "STOP" to the same number at any time. Additionally, you can also send us an email here [email protected] with your requests.

              badmin / November 16, 2023

              smcwhirter – Charleston, South Carolina

              COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

              Charleston, South Carolina

              Stuart McWhirter

              Business Optimization Specialist
              Office: 843-410-9932

              Office Information

              6650 Rivers Ave, STE #100 Charleston, South Carolina – 29406
              843-410-9932
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              When it comes to saving money for your business, the best time to start is right now. Reach out today for a risk-free analysis of your business expenses.

              Schooley Mitchell saves our clients an average of 28%, and our entire process takes less than two hours of your time on average. Stop paying your vendors more than you need to. Let Schooley Mitchell put that money back in your pocket.







                By clicking "Submit", You consent to receive SMS messages from Schooley Mitchell which will only be sent in response to you initiating contact in order to answer questions you may have. Message and data rates may apply. To opt-out you can reply with "STOP" to the same number at any time. Additionally, you can also send us an email here [email protected] with your requests.

                badmin / November 16, 2023

                ccarriere – New Orleans, Louisiana

                COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

                New Orleans, Louisiana

                Charles Carriere

                Strategic-Partner
                Office: 504-500-7912

                Office Information

                265 Glenwood Drive New Orleans, Louisiana – 70005
                504-500-7912
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                When it comes to saving money for your business, the best time to start is right now. Reach out today for a risk-free analysis of your business expenses.

                Schooley Mitchell saves our clients an average of 28%, and our entire process takes less than two hours of your time on average. Stop paying your vendors more than you need to. Let Schooley Mitchell put that money back in your pocket.







                  By clicking "Submit", You consent to receive SMS messages from Schooley Mitchell which will only be sent in response to you initiating contact in order to answer questions you may have. Message and data rates may apply. To opt-out you can reply with "STOP" to the same number at any time. Additionally, you can also send us an email here [email protected] with your requests.

                  badmin / November 16, 2023

                  martythomas – McLean, Virginia

                  COST REDUCTION CONSULTANTS

                  McLean, Virginia

                  Marty Thomas

                  Business Optimization Specialist
                  Office: 571-488-6101

                  Office Information

                  1044 Clover Drive McLean, Virginia – 22101
                  571-488-6101
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                  When it comes to saving money for your business, the best time to start is right now. Reach out today for a risk-free analysis of your business expenses.

                  Schooley Mitchell saves our clients an average of 28%, and our entire process takes less than two hours of your time on average. Stop paying your vendors more than you need to. Let Schooley Mitchell put that money back in your pocket.







                    By clicking "Submit", You consent to receive SMS messages from Schooley Mitchell which will only be sent in response to you initiating contact in order to answer questions you may have. Message and data rates may apply. To opt-out you can reply with "STOP" to the same number at any time. Additionally, you can also send us an email here [email protected] with your requests.