Completed Consulting Assignments

Merger Consulting for SubSea Solutions

We worked with legal counsel and separately determined the EBITDA and valuation of Miami Diver, Inc. and Parker Diving, Inc. in connection with the proposed merger of the companies that have had a long term joint venture relationship. 

Entertainment Industry Evaluation for MPH Entertainment

We determined the Fair Market Value of the library and other assets of MPH Entertainment, Inc., producers of the ?Dog Whisperer? television series. 

Executive Summary for Above Technologies, Inc.

We served as advisor to founders and prepared an executive summary for use in determining efficacy of proposed new product offerings. 

China Manufacturer Negotiations

The CEO of AMD Lasers and Janas renegotiated the agreement with its Shanghai based manufacturer and achieved a 20% reduction in per unit pricing with extended payment terms. 

Financing and Financial Support to Operating Companies in American Samoa

A Janas Consulting professional assisted numerous companies in American Samoa to obtain bank financing and improve operations and profitability. 

Strategic Consulting for Value Enhancement of Anzon Company

Janas Associates completed a financial structuring analysis, recommended structural changes in operations, and consulted on strategic alternatives. 

Condominium Resorts Hawaii has been acquired by Aston International

A Janas Consulting professional consulted and implemented the turnaround and expansion of Condominium Resorts Hawaii to become Hawaii’s third largest Condo-Management Company. He initiated and closed the sale of the company to Aston International Hotels. 

Personnel and Operations Consulting to Athletic Team Specialties, Inc.

We reviewed the duties of all personnel, prepared job descriptions, and consulted with management with respect to operating polices. We are acting as financial advisor to the company to affect a regional roll-up in sales and manufacturing. 

Strategic Planning for The Hurt Company, Inc., Port Consolidated, Southern Counties Lubricants, LLC

We applied the Janas Strategic Planning Process to determine the organizational readiness of each of these Chevron distributors to make acquisitions. 

Turnaround Management for Chris Stone, Inc.

Janas Consulting professional, Joe Feig, served as acting Chief Financial Officer of Chris Stone, Inc. Janas obtained financing commitments, managed cash flow, updated accounting, participated in negotiations with the existing lender, and participated in the restructuring of operations. 

Conversion to Condominium and Time Share Hotel

A Janas Consulting professional planned, managed and implemented the conversion and acted as advisor to the owners. 

Expansion of Manufacturing and New Facility for DocuSource

We devised the terms and contributed to successful implementation of establishing a new Orange County location. 

Tourism Plan for the Fiji Islands

A Janas Consulting professional assembled and managed the Professional Team to complete a comprehensive Tourism Plan for the Fiji Islands, including analysis of areas for development and tourist markets. 

Economic Feasibility Study for Hotel Hana-Maui

A Janas Consulting professional consulted with the owner and management company for the Hotel and made recommendations with respect to various financial and operational matters. 

Economic Feasibility Study for the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel

A Janas Consulting professional prepared an Economic Feasibility study for the proposed land leaseholder. 

General Management of Hawaii Maritime Center

A Janas Consulting professional had overall responsibility for operations, including budgeting, fund raising, day-to-day management of the facility, expansion planning, program design and repositioning and reported directly to the Board of Trustees. 

IT Systems Implementation for Hearthstone, a real estate equity provider

A Janas Consulting professional implemented an advanced business intelligence system that enabled this Real Estate Equity provider to dramatically improve its capability for managing its portfolio and achieving planned results. 

Development, Turnaround Management and Addition to Facilities

A Janas Associates professional successfully managed, expanded and achieved profitability at Hotel Molokai. 

Economic Feasibility Study Prepared for the The Hemmeter Companies

The Chairman of Janas Consulting managed the Team that prepared a series of economic feasibility studies that resulted in development of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Waikiki. 

Turnaround and Expansion

A Janas Consulting professional provided successful turnaround management, obtained financing and expanded the hotel. The hotel was owned by American Samoan Development Corporation and managed by InterContinental Hotels Corporation. 

Feasibility Study for King's Village (Formerly King's Alley)

The Chairman of Janas Consulting prepared the Economic Feasibility Study used to complete acquisition of the site and obtain financing. 

Sales and Marketing Training for KMPG Peat Marwick

The Chairman of Janas Consulting prepared the Economic Feasibility Study used to complete acquisition of the site and obtain financing. 

Turnaround Management Services for LP Designs, Inc.

We worked with management and staff to update accounting records, modify manufacturing processes, and improve accountability, which extended the life of this company. 

Feasibility Studies for LSG Sky Chefs

The Chairman of Janas Associates directed preparation of feasibility studies that resulted in the development of two Chosun Hotels in the Republic of Korea. 

Strategic Initiative for Lubrizol

We consulted with an internal planning group to define a specific growth initiative. 

IT Turnaround Consulting for Major Non-Profit

A Janas Consulting professional eliminated ineffective software development and unnecessary maintenance, and outsourced applications. The changes reduced a $2 million annual expense to less than $500,000 annually. 

Malaysia Ministry of Tourism Development Plan

A Professional of Janas Consulting assembled and managed the professional team, including architects and landscape architects, that completed a comprehensive plan for tourism development for the principal areas of visitor interest in Malaysia. 

Economic Feasibility Study for Marriott International Hotels

A Janas Associates principal prepared an economic feasibility study for use in demonstrating the economics of the proposed development of a Marriott Hotel in Bangkok, negotiating transaction terms, and support financing. 

Financial Consulting for The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

A Janas Consulting professional consulted with the developer and owner of the Management Company for the Hotel with respect to various financial and operational matters. 

Economic Feasibility Studies for MEPC

A Janas Consulting professional led a team that prepared economic feasibility studies for the development of commercial and resort properties in Australia for Metropolitan Estates Properties Corporation (MEPC). 

Strategic Consulting for Value Enhancement of Molding International&Engineering, Inc.

Janas Associates consulted with MIE to evaluate its operations, and management objectives and opportunities to define growth strategies for value enhancement. 

Economic Feasibility Study

A Janas Consulting professional prepared an Economic feasibility Study to demonstrate the economics of rehabilitation of the property. This property is a colonial style hotel and the previous home of the British Governor. It was used for a hospital scene in the movie “Bridge on the River Quai". 

Strategic Consulting, Northeast Products Company, Inc.

We consulted with company ownership to determine individual goals, and structured a management buyout of one of the owners. 

Tourism Development Plan for People’s Republic of Bangladesh

A Janas Consulting professional directed the study of Tourism Development in Bangladesh and prepared a comprehensive action plan. 

Republic of China Tourism Development Plan

The Chairman of Janas Associates assembled and managed the professional team, including architects and landscape architects, to complete a comprehensive plan for tourism development for the principal areas of visitor interest on the island of Taiwan. 

Strategic Consulting for Value Enhancement of Royal Truck Body, Inc.

Janas Associates consulted the company to evaluate management objectives and opportunities to define growth strategies for value enhancement. 

Process Improvement and Strategic Planning for Safe Environment Engineering

We prepared a manual and conducted a facilitation meeting with senior management to review strategic planning goals, using process improvement, and prioritized key issues. 

Turnaround Management for Distressed Debt Industry

Janas Consulting worked with the CEO and CFO to develop strategies and orchestrate meetings with International City Bank. The bank agreed to forestall a plan to foreclose that provided The Sagres Company with time to sell a loan portfolio for the benefit of the bank and develop a plan to continue operations. 

General Management for Sea Life Park

A Janas Consulting professional had overall responsibility for operations, including budgeting, fund raising, day-to-day management of the facility, expansion planning, program design and repositioning, and reported directly to the Board of Directors. 

Consulting Services to Sequel Contractors, Inc.

Janas provided strategic consulting services to support and define owner goals and objectives. 

Product Development Plan

A Janas Consulting professional directed the development of a plan for tourism products, a study of future hotel room requirements, analysis of available sites, and recommendations for hotels for specific sites. 

Resort Market Study in Socialist Republic of Vietnam

A Janas Consulting professional completed a market study for development of the Dankia Resort in Dulat. 

Turnaround Management for Wood Bros. Homes

A Janas Consulting professional spearheaded the acquisition of a faltering builder in a new market, implemented price increases and cost controls that resulted in a return to significant profitability. 

Development Plan for Writers Guild of America West, Inc.

We undertook a feasibility study to determine alternative uses of vacant space in building owned by the guild to provide additional member services.