Corporate

Presentation

2010

Table of Contents

• Company Profile

• Core Skills & Abilities

• Previous Experience

• Approach & Methodology

• Price & Schedule

• References

Company Profile

MAXPRO STRATEGIES

Formed in 2008

Developing business through various life-cycle stages:

Start-up

Growth

Exit

Assisting clients through:

Business planning

Market research

Strategic planning

Marketing & Presentations

Connecting entrepreneurs & investors

Business development

Why MaxPro Strategies?

Experience in a range of industries:

Renewable energy

Engineering technology

Architecture

Real estate

Media & publishing

Global concierge

Advisory council comprised of top executives in B.C.

Proven record of success achieving client goals:

Revenue growth; international market expansion

Cost reduction; franchise rights; capital investment

Cost-effective rates & high ROI

Leadership Team

DIRECTORS

Philip Heming

McGill University – Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship

Vision: fresh thinking balanced with strategic execution

Notable work experience: Grosvenor Group (UK), Sid Lee,

Bunting Coady Architects

Ian Douglas

University of Victoria – Entrepreneurship

Passion: renewable energy revolution

Notable work experience: Genus Capital, TeamPages.com

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Top B.C. executives

Industries include: investment, finance, engineering,

advanced energy, media & planning

Organization Chart - MaxPro

STRATEGIC MARKETING & PLANNING

MAXPRO STRATEGIES

Philip Heming

DIRECTOR

STRATEGIC MARKETING & RESEARCH

MAXPRO STRATEGIES

Ian Douglas

DIRECTOR

CLIENT & STAKEHOLDERS

CLIENT

Vancouver, British Columbia

ADVISORY COUNCIL

MAXPRO STRATEGIES

5 Member Advisory Council

EXPERT ADVISORY ROLE

SUPPORT STAFF

MAXPRO STRATEGIES

Part-Time Staff (As Needed)

WEB DESIGN & VIDEO

Skills & Abilities

1) Business planning

2) Strategic planning

3) Market research

4) Marketing & presentations

5) Connecting entrepreneurs & investors

Business Development:Skills & Abilities

MaxPro Strategies also functions as a business

development team that fulfills immediate or

long- term needs.

Our team combines passion, experience, innovation

and an expert network to assist clients in achieving

their goals.

We can work on an ongoing basis to roll out

core strategies or on a short-term basis to complete

specific projects.

Skills & Abilities

1) BUSINESS PLANNING

Manual for success

Necessary to obtain investment & financing

Key to attracting talented employees

Creates daily operating structure

Provides financial targets & milestones

Skills & Abilities

2) STRATEGIC PLANNING

Powerful executive tool to improve business

performance

Facilitates revenue growth, cost reduction

& operational efficiency through action steps

Crucial for: new product development, acquisitions,

revitalization, diversification, differentiation,

re-direction, international expansion, joint ventures

Aligns corporate vision with managerial goals

& employee actions

Skills & Abilities

3) MARKET RESEARCH

Vital for assessing the potential of new markets

Prepares for entry into new global regions

Defines high value consumer segments

Studies precedent cases to adapt proven methods

into successful future strategies

Evaluates strengths and weaknesses of competitors

to capitalize on market gaps and consumer needs

Skills & Abilities

4) MARKETING & PRESENTATIONS

Necessary to bridge gap between business offering

and consumer awareness

Selection of marketing channel and mix is important

to maximize program effectiveness and boost sales

Creative marketing efforts can be achieved

through co-branding and sponsored events

Professional presentations can be leveraged for:

negotiating purposes, business-to-business sales,

investor relations, franchising scenarios,

exit strategies, raising capital investment

Skills & Abilities

5) CONNECTING ENTREPRENEURS & INVESTORS

We have developed a large network of financiers,

angel investors and bankers

This resource base has the capability to provide both

financial investment and advisory services for

start-ups and existing companies, as well as the ability

to connect buyers with sellers for exiting entrepreneurs

Previous Experience

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Renewable Energy

Engineering Technology

Machinery

Architecture

Internet & E-commerce

Media & Publishing

Real Estate & Concierge

Previous Experience

SELECTED CLIENT PORTFOLIO

Case Study #1: Quintessentially

The Nuts & Bolts Quintessentially is a private members' club with a 24-hour

global concierge service. The Quintessentially Group has

grown to become a portfolio of complementary businesses

that cover every facet of luxury lifestyle around the world.

The ChallengeTo assist a BC entrepreneur achieve franchising rights to open

a Quintessentially office in Vancouver.

The ResultMaxPro developed a personalized business plan and investor

presentation that our client delivered to Quintessentially’s

UK-based head office. Our client was awarded the exclusive

franchising rights for the whole of Canada and Seattle against

over 150 other applicants. MaxPro continues to assist in a

business development role, taking the Vancouver franchise

from concept to revenue growth.

Case Study #2: Hydraulic Technologies

The Nuts & Bolts Hydraulic Technologies Inc. (HTI) specializes in full service

repairs and sales of hydraulic components to key industries in

the Pacific Northwest, including mining, forestry and construction.

The ChallengeIn the midst of the recent global recession and a shrinking BC

forestry industry, HTI presented MaxPro with the task of

developing a strategic plan to improve profitability through new

market penetration, new product distribution and cost reduction.

The ResultMaxPro developed marketing strategies to diversify HTI’s

service offerings into new sectors, increase brand awareness

through web-based development and grow sales via targeted

distribution of new products. MaxPro also delivered financial

strategies that ensured HTI presented a flexible pricing plan

for its customers, while also reducing in-house production costs.

Case Study #3: Bunting Coady

The Nuts & Bolts Bunting Coady Architects is an innovative practice with a global

reputation for creating high performance buildings and

sustainable architecture. The company has won over 50 awards

for design quality and building performance and has more square

footage of LEED® NC Gold certified institutional and commercial

projects than any other firm in North America.

The ChallengeTo seek and win new architectural consulting contracts

through public RFP bid processes as well as private channels.

The ResultMaxPro researched new markets to enter and secured joint

venture partnerships in Dubai, submitted comprehensive RFP

proposals on a weekly basis, and developed new marketing

material to improve awareness among private clients. So far,

MaxPro’s proposals have assisted BCA in securing over

$4 Million in upcoming architectural work, and we continue to

fulfill business development needs for BCA.

Approach & Methodology

STEP 1: EVALUATION

Initial meetings with Client

Develop understanding of Client’s business

Evaluate owner’s needs and vision

Perform SWOT analysis with owner

Define goals, expectations and scope of work

Construct work schedule and agreement

Approach & Methodology

STEP 2: ADVISORY COUNCIL

Advisory council team includes: 5 leading industry

experts in BC in engineering, media, investment,

finance & strategic planning fields

Meet with advisory council

Present challenge

“Sound-board” ideas, strategies and case studies

Approach & Methodology

STEP 3: DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION

Development Task Start Finish Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 Goal 4 Goal 5 Goal 6 Goal 7 Goal 8

Meeting #1 to define strategies, agreement Day 1 Day 1

Advisory council meeting: sound-board ideas Day 2 Day 2

Initiate research and plan development Day 3 Day 8

Meeting #2 w/ Client to present updates & milestones Day 9 Day 9

Continue research, planning, business development Day 10 Day 16

Meeting #3 present completed work to Client Day 17 Day 17

Begin implementation (if applicable) Day 18 Ongoing

Evaluate results

Provide ongoing business development

Contact Us

MaxPro Strategies

545 Clyde Ave.

Suite 230

West Vancouver, B.C.

Tel: 778.628.2055

Fax: 604.925.6787

E-mail: phil@maxprostrategies.com

ian@maxprostrategies.com

Website: www.maxprostrategies.com