FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore some frequently asked questions about our services.
Don't hesitate to contact us for further details; we are more than happy to assist you with any questions you might have.
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How We Find Savings
Q: How can Total Optim Solutions help my business save money? A: We use a combination of cost reduction tools and strategies to identify and eliminate unnecessary expenses. Our team of experts will analyze your current operations, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions that lead to significant savings. We find savings for over 90% of our clients.
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Business Process Automation (BPA)
Q: How can BPA benefit my business? A: BPA can improve process efficiency by 20-30%, reduce cycle times for purchase orders by 80%, and enhance overall productivity. It also helps in reducing operational costs and minimizing human errors. Most importantly it gives back valuable time you and your staff can spend focusing on the growth of your business.
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Outsourced Procurement
Q: What is outsourced procurement? A: Outsourced procurement involves delegating some or all of the procurement process to a specialized third party. Total Optim Solutions manages all aspects of procurement, from market analysis and supplier sourcing to contract finalization and supplier performance management. We go a step further and even help you develop bid proposals when you desire to market your business by bidding on supplier solicitations. As a former VP of Supply Chain and Procurement, our Founder Stacy is an expert in the procurement process and can help your business secure savings and winning proposals.
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Service Gurantees
Q: Do you offer any guarantees for your services? A: Yes, we are confident in our ability to deliver results. Many of our services, like business process automation, are billed on a monthly basis after implementation, ensuring a risk-free path to enhanced efficiency and scalability for your business. In addition, our expense reduction audits are contingency fee based meaning you don't pay unless we find savings.
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Getting Started
Q: How can I get started with Total Optim Solutions? A: You can get started by contacting us through our website, booking a 15-minute discovery call, or emailing us at contact@totaloptim.com. Our team will be happy to discuss your needs and how we can help
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Expense Reduction Audits
Q: What does the expense reduction audit process look like? A: Our expert auditors are able to audit operational expenses in areas that Businesses often overlook, including workers' compensation premiums, utility bills, credit card merchant fees, and even laundry and linen services. These areas often contain complex billing that business owners don't have the time or expertise to deep dive into. Our audits are done remotely, don't require a huge time commitment and best of all are conducted on a contingency fee basis, meaning if we don't find savings, you don't owe us any fees.
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Outsourced Procurement
Q: What industries do you serve with your procurement services? A: We serve a wide range of industries including IT, staffing, facilities, raw materials, marketing, sales, HR, and industrial goods and services. We are able to assist you in developing bids for both private corporations and government agencies including local, state and federal.
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Confidentiality & Security
Q: How do you ensure the confidentiality of my business information? A: We take confidentiality very seriously and use secure systems and processes to protect your business information. Our team adheres to strict privacy policies and confidentiality agreements