I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Fredia Pryor, Owner/CEO of CCG & Associates. CCG & Associates is responsible for helping hundreds of business owners acheive their dreams.
What sets CCG & Associates apart from their competitors is that they cater to small businesses, they care about more than just the bottom line and they offer true one-on-one support to their clientele. Having started off as a client of CCG & Associates, I personally vouch for their effectiveness and must state that although I was one of many clients, I honestly felt as if I were the only one. My calls never went unanswered and the personalized attention I received was priceless. Additionally, the CCG team provided more than business advice, but also provided the emotional and mental support that was necessary to push me to the next level. Whenever self-doubt started to creep in or distractions threatened to become too much, CCG & Associates was there to steer me back on track.
The interview with Fredia Pryor, Owner/CEO of CCG & Associates follows.
Tamara: Can you tell us a little bit about CCG and the services you offer?
Fredia: CCG & Associates is a business consulting firm that specializes in both the development of the entrepreneur and the development of the business. The services we provide are geared to target key areas to are vital the success of not only new businesses, but established business as well. We provide services that assist with the start-up of a new business, to services that help obtain and retain clients.
Tamara: How did the idea for CCG come about?
Fredia: CCG & Associates started initially as a resume preparation business. The services provided were solely for the advancement of the jobseeker . As time passed, CCG Staffing evolved into consulting and coaching. CCG Staffing has now grown in to an independent staffing agency that has recently partnered with Meg Staffing, LLC.
Tamara: I notice that you focus on small businesses, what do you say to people that think you should target large companies?
Fredia: CCG & Associates targets the start-up, newly established and established (less than 5 years) businesses. I am asked often why not target large companies, and my answer is this: Larger companies have more opportunity to succeed than that of the smaller businesses. The aspiring business owner may not have the tools available to him/her that the larger , more established owner would. My role is to provide assistance where it is needed most.
Tamara: What gave you the strength to step out there on your own?
Fredia: I have always had a niche for planning and organizing. I always knew that my position was to help others succeed and that is what I have been successfully doing since 2003.
Tamara: If you could pass on one piece of advice to a budding entreprenuer, what would it be?
Fredia: If you have an idea, make it happen. Don't think about what you need to for a long period of time, you will only talk yourself out of it. Document everything you want to do, prepare a timeline for accomplishing your goal(s), have a realistic schedule and FOLLOW IT!
Tamara: What can we expect to see next from CCG and Fredia Pryor?
Fredia: Next, I plan to expand CCG by providing another service that will be beneficial to my clients. Right now, I operate Career Consultation Guide, which is focussed soley on Entrepreneurial Coaching & Development. There is CCG Staffing with has now partnered with Megstaffing to provide a personal approach & a cost-effective solution to staffing for small businesses (50 employees or less). CCG also provides Entrepreneurial Benefits at very affordable rates to ensure the unemployed and the small business owners are able to receive healthcare coverage for their families. The next venture will be a seperate entity , but will remain under the CCG umbrella. It will provide an additional solution to the issues plaguing small businesses, their owners and their success.
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