This document discusses Bramlett Mechanical Company, a plumbing, HVAC, and low voltage company operating in Georgia since the 1950s. It outlines BMC's hierarchy and values, including customer satisfaction and upholding their reputation for service. The document also discusses the pros and cons of small business ownership, such as autonomy but also investment and pressure. Finally, it provides tips for small business credit management and references used.

1. Tyler Pineda
BUS 301
Professor Boosel
BRAMLETT MECHANICAL COMPANY

2. HIERARCHY
CEO/President Vice President
Office Manager Service Manager
Pam
Allen
Steve
Bramlett
Michael
Meehan
Jessie
Whitley

3. WHAT IS BMC?
Plumbing,
low voltage
and
commercial
and
industrial
HVAC
services
Providing
the state of
Georgia
since the
mid 1950's
Deliver
customer
satisfaction
while
working
with
customers
and
contractors
every step
of the way”
“Having the
right man
with the
right tools"
Upholding
our
reputation
for service,
as well as
satisfaction.

5. WHY BMC?

6. RISK
1988
2008
2014

7. 7 HABITS OF GREAT SMALL
BUSINESS OWNERS
They have lives
outside their business
They take care of
themselves
They look forward
They are organized
They nurture
relationships
They make decisions
They cut the fat

8. PROS
Windfall
Autonomy
Influence

9. PROS (CONTINUED)
Prestigous
Freedom
Financial
Gain

10. CONS
Investment
Devotion
Minutiae
Inconsistency
Learning

11. CONS (CONTINUED)
Not getting
paid
Pressure
Adapting to
change
No guarantee
in success
Liabilities

12. COMPANY SIZE
Respect
TeamworkFinish
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13. ENTRUSTING STAFF WITH
RESPONSIBILITIES
Teamwork, Leadership,
Production, Work
Lack of Production, Non-
Quality work,
Complaints/Issues

14. TOP FIVE TIPS TO MANAGE CREDIT AS
A SMALL BUSINESS OWNER
Manage Your Cash Flow
Take Advantage of Business Specialists
Get the Most Out of Rewards
Keep Track of Your Finances and Expenses
Stay in Control

15. REFERENCES
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http://www.atouchofbusiness.com/guides/start-
up/pros-and-cons-of-owning-your-business.html
Authority, N. (2013). 7 Habits of Great Small Business Owners.
Forbes. Retrieved 17 February 2015, from
http://www.forbes.com/sites/thesba/2013/02/26/7-
habits-of-great-small-business-owners/
Bramlettmechanical.com,. (2015). Bramlett Mechanical. Retrieved
17 February 2015, from
http://www.bramlettmechanical.com/
Carter, C. (2014). The Pros and Cons of Owning a Business. Hostway Blog. Retrieved from
http://www.hostway.com/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-owning-a-business/

16. REFERENCES (CONTINUED)
Gilmore, A., Carson, D., & O'Donnell, A. (2004). Small business
owner-managers and their attitude to risk. Marketing
Intelligence & Planning, 22(2/3), 349-360.
doi:10.1108/02634500410536920