Vanguard Business Accelerator

For Addiction Treatment Providers that want to transform their business.

Discover how to take your Addiction Treatment Business to the next level.

Vanguard provides services, systems, and financial solutions that help you transform your businesses to run more smoothly, and profitably, so you can provide the best services possible to those who need it most.

Before you move forward, you have to ask…

What’s holding you back?

What’s keeping your business from reaching its full potential? Here are some of the frequent problems we see…

Not getting paid. Are insurance reimbursement rates too low or payments taking too long? Claim denial, co-pay issues, something else?

Staffing problems. How’s your turnover? Do you have a hard time finding and keeping the right people? Does the business run on its own or do things fall apart if you’re not micro-managing everyone?

Regulatory changes. Federal and State laws are constantly changing with new regulations emerging all the time. Staying current is expensive and time consuming. Are you compliant? What about data security and privacy? What would an audit reveal? Are you at risk?

Access to capital. Need a large credit line? Debt to expand or purchase another facility? Or maybe you want to sell. Is your business set up the right way to get you the money you want with the least amount of risk?

Census problems. Are your beds not full? Declining census? Do you swing between under and over capacity? Do you know what’s causing this and how to control it?

Quality of care issues. What’s the patient experience like? What kind of feedback do you get? Inconsistent or negative reviews? Not getting a lot of alumni referrals? Does your staff understand how your service should be provided so it’s consistent with your expectations?

Managing growth. Demand is on the rise. More and more people need your help. Are you able to profitably and efficiently scale up? What about cash flow? Do you have the systems in place to handle growth or will things break down?

Not Knowing what’s working. Are you making decisions based on a reliable set of numbers and data measuring the performance of all the parts of your business? Or are you guessing?

If these are some of the problems you’re dealing with, you’re not alone and you’ve come to the right place for answers. The next question is…

What are you going to do about it?

Handle this in-house? What if you handle this in-house… you and your current staff? This might be the best option depending on the problem, but do you have the experience and skills to solve this? What’s your track record? Can you afford the time and money it might take to figure this out on your own… and what if it doesn’t work? What then?

Outside marketing companies? There are some good companies out there that specialize in different kinds of custom marketing – SEO, Paid Search, Radio, TV, Print, Content, Marketing Automation, and more. But do you know how to find, hire, and manage the right companies, coordinate their efforts, and measure their performance over time to make sure you’re really getting what you need.

Consultants? There are plenty of marketing, financial, operations, and other consultants who can offer advice on what to do. Find and hire the right ones, pay them a fee, and they can point you in the right direction… which can work. But the risk with consultants can be the fact that you pay their fee and you’re often left to execute on your own which is why consulting advice alone often doesn’t solve the problem.

Banks or Venture Capital? Maybe you just need money. You can go to banks or venture capital sources. A simple loan or credit line might be the solution, or not. Be careful here. Taking on debt or selling off part of your company to raise money from these sources can be risky and expensive. Plus, it doesn’t solve strategy or operational problems… and could make things far worse.

Do nothing? If you can live with this then it’s not really a problem. The thing is, if you do have a real problem… and keep doing things the same way, you’re going to get the same results. Problems don’t magically go away. So, if you really need to solve this you really need to deal with this sooner than later. Right?

NOW WHAT? Well, if you don’t like the options above, you need to ask…

Is there a better way?

Good question. And yes, there is a better way. That’s why we created Vanguard Business Accelerator, to solve problems and provide solutions like no one else.

We partner with Addiction Treatment Providers that want to take things to the next level. We help you avoid the pitfalls of growing your business while transforming it to run smoothly, and profitably, so you can provide the best services possible to those who need it most.

Transform your business…

Here are some of the outcomes we can deliver aimed at taking your Addiction Treatment business to the next level.

You’ll be able to help more people. With your business running smoothly, and profitably, you can help more people. Tap into the guidance, services, systems, and capital we help provide so you can fulfill your higher purpose and provide the best services possible to those who need it most.

Get paid. Give your business the fuel it needs to provide services to others. Insurance payment solutions, cost-effective marketing, and referral programs some of the keys to steady income and growth that can keep your business financially healthy.

Really know what’s working. No more guessing or having to hope your gut feel was right. With the right tracking and reporting in place, you can measure everything and know for a fact what’s working and what isn’t, including: marketing, finance, employees, operations, and services.

Improved patient experience. By defining what makes you unique, your quality and range of services, values, and style – you establish the standard for your business and how you deliver value. Your advertising, services, operations, and staff will all be guided by your brand standards – your way of doing business – and you’ll be able to provide a consistent and improved patient experience as a result.

Keep your census up. Take control over your occupancy and income with cost-effective marketing and referral programs that can lower intake costs, keep beds full, and allow you to grow your business and serve more people consistently and profitably.

Developing in-house staff you can count on. Solve your people problems and no more micro-managing. Recruiting is part of the solution. We also develop training and operations systems with you that can give your people the tools they need to consistently deliver results.

Stay on top of regulations. Know the rules and avoid problems with regulators. With the right systems in place, you can run your business with piece of mind knowing you’ve got this handled.

Manage growth. How about growing your business without having to worry about the wheels coming off? With the right systems in place, you can scale up smoothly, and profitably, allowing you to serve more people while increasing the value of your business.

Access to capital. If you need access to money, we can help you get it. Through our investment banking relationships and a national network of investors, we can help prepare your business to get you the money you want at a lower cost with less risk.

Put your business on auto-pilot. Imagine not having to be on call 24/7 because there is always an emergency at the office? Instead, you can trust that things will run smoothly when you’re not there. With the right training and systems in place, your business can operate on its own providing consistent, high-level service.

Increase the value of your enterprise. These improvements and systems all increase the value of your business… not to mention making it a heck of a lot easier to run. Whether you want to sell at some point and get the most possible, or you want to increase operating profits and improve your cash flow, our solutions will help.

Aligned interests. The first thing we do is set goals together. Then we plan and execute. Everything we do is tracked and we are held accountable for results. We structure agreements that are based on aligned interests, and create value for your business.

Whole solutions. Because of our size we’re able to provide guidance, services, and solutions that can impact every part of your business – a one-stop-shop. And because we work as a team, we deliver result more efficiently and more effectively than trying to stitch things together from a number of unrelated sources.

A lot more than just consulting. We don’t just offer advice. We are hands-on. We help you execute to make sure everything works with a focus on achieving the goals we set together. Everything we do is measured and we are held accountable for results.

Cross-industry expertise. In addition to our expertise in Addiction Treatment, we bring skills, experience, and insights from a range of other industries which gives us the unique ability to accelerate growth and the results we produce.

Avoid the landmines. We’ve worked with thousands of companies across dozens of industries, including decades of experience in Addiction Treatment. We know where the landmines are and we can help you avoid them, saving you time, money, and grief. Instead, we offer a guided path to growth and transformation.

Our team can help you make it happen…

During the planning stage you’ll be assigned a Vanguard Business Accelerator Account Team, customized to meet your needs and business goals.

Vanguard and its Alliance Partners is made up of entrepreneurs, executives, business owners, investors, investment bankers, and hands-on subject matter experts in Addiction Treatment, Finance, Marketing, Operations, IT, Legal, and Program Development.

In addition to Addiction Treatment expertise, our team members bring skills, experience, and insights from an array of industries including Hospitality, Real Estate, Finance, Marketing & Advertising, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Technology, Retail, Insurance, and others.

Our combined pool of talent, insights, and capabilities gives us the unique ability to help you grow while transforming your businesses to run smoothly, and profitably, so you can provide the best services possible to the people who come to you for help.

Alliance Partners.

These are some of the trusted companies that are part of our team. They expand our abilities even further and allow us to do even more for you.

Some of our Clients.

We’re using the word Clients here, but we really view each one (and you) as a Partner. We focus on what’s best for you, and as your partner, we benefit from the results we produce and the goals we achieve with you.

To give you a sense of our range of expertise, we’ve included company examples from both Addiction Treatment and other industries we serve.

What are people saying?

“Working with Vanguard was one of the best decisions we’ve made. They have helped us achieve substantial and continued growth.”

“Their integrated approach produced impressive results that exceeded are our targets.”

“They take the guesswork out of growing our business. Plus, they work closely with our team creating a truly collaborative partnership.”

“They give us results we can count on and they always deliver.”

“Their team took a truly collaborative approach which set them apart. Working with them we reached our target sales numbers with a solid ROI.”

“I want to personally thank you for the work you and your team at Vanguard did for us! Your insightful and experienced team knew exactly what would move our organization forward to achieve its goals!”

What’s the process?

Three stages: Assessment. Planning. Fulfillment.

1. Assessment. First we talk, ask questions, and get clear about what you want and the challenges you’re facing. If we think there’s a fit, we conduct an Assessment that tells us what we need to know for the next stage, Planning.

2. Planning. You’ll be introduced to your Account Team and based on the Assessment results, we’ll create a plan with you that includes your goals, our scope of work, timing, budget, and how we’re going to measure results.

3. Fulfillment. Once the plan is approved, the Account Team gets to work with you and your team. This will be a combination of on-site and remote work with our teams working together. Everything will be measured and we’re all held accountable for results.

Is this a fit for you?

Another good question. After we talk and decide to take the next step, you’ll get a clearly written “no surprises” proposal and work agreement. It’ll confirm exactly what we’re going to do along with next steps, timing, fees, and plan details that focus on your needs and goals.

What you’ll see as we move forward…

One of the first things we do is set goals together. Then we plan and execute. Everything we do is tracked and we are held accountable for results. We create agreements that are based on shared goals and aligned interests that create value for your business.

The principles of all our agreements.

All agreements must:

Successfully deal with your key issues.
Embrace shared goals and aligned interests.
Focus on measurable timely results.

Are we a good fit?

If you’re a good, professional leader that wants what’s best for your business and for others, then you’re probably a good fit for us. Does that sound like you? If it does, let’s talk.

If you want to realize the full potential of your business, we can help you…

Help more people. Take control of your future and tap into the guidance, services, systems, and capital we offer so you can fulfill your higher purpose and provide the best services possible to those who need it most.

Get paid. Give your business the fuel it needs to provide services to others. Insurance payment solutions, cost-effective marketing, and referral programs are all keys to steady income and growth that can keep your business financially healthy.

Know what’s working. No more guessing or having to hope your gut feel was right. With the right tracking and reporting in place, you can measure everything and know for a fact what’s working and what isn’t, including: marketing, finance, employees, operations, and services.

Develop in-house staff you can count on. Solve your people problems and no more micro-managing. Recruiting is part of the solution. We also develop training and operations systems with you that can give your people the tools they need to consistently deliver results.

What’s next? Let’s talk.

If you’re an Addiction Treatment Provider and you’d like to find out how Vanguard can help take your business to the next level, let’s talk.

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