Introduction
Lance Collister formed Creative Resources International following two
decades
of experience in such areas as design engineering, research and
development,
production management, sales training and marketing management
(domestic
and overseas), general management, new product development, project
management,
computer programming, and general technical services. Significant
factors
in his successful career have been his ability to communicate
effectively,
both verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences; problem solve;
and his scientific, mechanical and technical aptitudes. In addition to
technical papers and scientific reports, he has written extensive
manuals
for sales training and do-it-yourself construction, sales brochures,
press
releases, advertisements, catalogs and other promotional literature.
Collister's
scientific education and background, coupled with extensive domestic
and
international marketing and sales experience, as well as management
experience,
provide many options for working effectively with clients on a variety
of specific projects.
Independent Consulting Services
Although flexible programs can be developed to suit the particular
needs
of the client, CRI most usually provides services in the following
areas:
1. Marketing and Export Management. In this capacity, CRI
works
as the export manager or international distributor for small to
mid-size
American manufacturing or service firms. Typically, a client company
grants
CRI exclusive territorial marketing rights for its products/services.
Other
options are to retain CRI to develop and establish distribution
networks
for the client's products in designated regions or countries and/or
utilize
CRI assistance to sell products or services for a specific project.
2. Exporting and Importing. In some instances, it is desirable
for CRI to act as the importer or exporter, taking title to the goods,
financing the transaction, securing buyers and handling all of the
formalities
involved.
3. Consulting. In this capacity, CRI provides independent
consulting
services to American firms, providing them with expertise in exporting,
technical and marketing writing, graphic layout and design for product
literature, production and technical assistance and marketing/public
relations
services. Typically, such work is performed on a part-time retainer
basis,
in accordance with the clients' needs.
4. New Product Development/Project Management. CRI assists
clients
in the development, patenting, marketing and licensing of new products
in America and abroad.
Fees for Export Management and Export and Import services are usually
paid
through a percentage commission based on the value of the products
sold.
Marketing and New Product Development services are usually paid on a
consulting
basis, plus a negotiated percentage of royalties and/or licensing fees.
Consulting activities are renumerated either through a monthly
retainer,
on a project basis, or a simple hourly basis depending on the types of
services required. Please contact us for availability and further
specific
fee information.
Links to Past/Present
Clients
As the Internet is becoming increasingly used
by businesses, more of our clients have become interested in developing
their own web sites. We assist clients in evaluating the benefits
related
to such an expansion, as well as planning and maintaining such sites.
As
additional clients obtain their own sites, they will be publicized here.
Timberline
Tool
&
Casting manufactures unique, internationally
patented
Firefighter's
and Topside clamps for safely and securely "squeezing off "
the
flow of pressurized water in hoses or natural gas in polyethylene
pipes.
A smaller version also is available for use on rubber and plastic hoses
for industrial, automotive and home applications. All clamps safely can
be left in the closed position, compress the pipe/hose only a
controlled/predetermined
amount, and are available in metric sizes and specifications for
overseas
shipment. The clamps are strong, non-rusting and non-sparking, and
optional
accessories also are available. Located in western Montana, the company
is extremely forward-thinking and comitted to high quality products and
service.
Contact
Information
Thank you for visiting! To find out more about how
we
can assist you, we invite you to contact us:
Creative Resources
International / Big Sky Spaces, P.O. Box 73, Frenchtown, MT
59834-0073 USA
TEL/FAX : (406) 626-5728
This page last updated on 14, June, 2010
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