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ABS News2020-11-12T16:06:12-05:00
  • tom pratt interim president toledo solar

Tom Pratt Appointed Toledo Solar Inc. Interim President

July 19th, 2023|

Tom Pratt, Managing Director of Applied Business Strategy LLC, has been appointed interim President, Treasurer, and Secretary by Toldeo Solar Inc.’s Board of Directors.

Along with lead investor, Sean Fontenot, the Board’s new Chairman, Tom Pratt will oversee daily operations.

Toledo Solar manufactures state-of-the-art Cadmium Telluride solar modules for the residential, commercial, and industrial markets.

  • Applied Business Strategy acting as interim Chief Financial Officer

Applied Business Strategy Engaged as Interim Chief Financial Officer

July 14th, 2023|

An Applied Business Strategy professional has been engaged by a private equity backed international tier one and aftermarket producer of components for the heavy truck and trailer markets as interim Chief Financial Officer.  ABS’s engagement was the result of an untimely departure of the prior Chief Financial Officer.

Where Do Recessions Come From?

March 31st, 2023|

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis recently published two articles which happened to catch our interest. The first is with respect to the labor market. In one graph, the inflationary pressure we are experiencing is well displayed. The graph in essence shows the disparity, over time, between labor supply and demand at: “Are labor supply and labor demand out of balance? | FRED Blog (stlouisfed.org)”. The imbalance (workers required) stands at 4.7 million.

  • Valuations

Valuations for Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors

March 30th, 2023|

Applied Business Strategy of Cleveland (ABS) provides valuations in distressed situations. Recently, ABS completed valuation projects in connection with General Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors (ABCs) filed in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware. ABS determined the value of various assets, including accounts receivable, deposits, inventory, fixed assets, and software (for bonding purposes) in three separate matters involving a biotechnology start-up, video-conferencing company, and medical device manufacturer.

  • Tom Pratt Named Agent for Tradefull

Tom Pratt Named Agent and Collateral Agent for Tradefull

March 29th, 2023|

Tom Pratt has recently been named Agent and Collateral Agent for Kasper Holdings LLC, dba Tradefull, involving two separate debt based capital raises. In his role, Mr. Pratt helped negotiate an inter-creditor agreement and acts as collateral agent for the Secured Creditors pursuant to the security documents.

Tradefull provides outsourced e-commerce solutions using proprietary technology and services to help e-commerce companies drive revenue, save money, and make logistics more streamlined and efficient.

  • expert witness testimony

Winning Expert Witness Testimony

March 15th, 2023|

Defendants in a commercial litigation matter enlisted Applied Business Strategy of Cleveland (ABS) and John Stark to assist in a response to Plaintiff allegations of breach of contract, fraud, unjust enrichment and other allegations, which resulted in alleged damages. ABS prepared a rebuttal report to assist counsel in providing questions and exhibits for deposition and cross-examination of the Plaintiff’s expert. The case went to trial. With John Stark’s testimony and presented evidence, ABS’s client prevailed,