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K. James Crandell
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James Crandell, founder and Chairman of NBS Consulting Group, Inc., (NBS or New Business Strategies) has been a management advisor to entrepreneurial companies for the past twenty-five years. His primary areas of expertise include strategic planning and finance for formative stage entities involved in broadcasting, entertainment, software and publishing. Mr. Crandell also acts as an executive coach to a select group of entrepreneurs.
Throughout his career, Mr. Crandell has been known for his commitment to entrepreneurship. He has written several articles on a variety of topics dealing with strategic planning and has been a speaker over the years at business and professional conferences on developing strategic plans and raising capital. He has also addressed these topics as a guest on radio and television programs and as a lecturer at universities. In addition, he wrote and co-produced a ten week business television series in conjunction with the Public Broadcasting Service ("PBS") which focused on the planning and financing needs of growing companies and on the buying and selling of small to mid-sized businesses.
Prior to forming NBS/New Business Strategies, Mr. Crandell served for
several years with Arthur Young and Company (now Ernst & Young) where he
enjoyed a distinguished career and was one of the original members of the
Firm's Entrepreneurial Services Group. He was principally responsible for
business planning, financial forecasting and valuation services and was
Associate Director of Entrepreneurial Services in one of Arthur Young's
fastest growing markets.
Mr. Crandell is a member of several professional organizations including the American and Florida Institutes of CPAs, the California Society of CPAs, and Financial & Administrative Management Executives in Entertainment (FAME). Over the years his biography has been selected to appear in many publications including Who's Who in America and he has been recognized both domestically and internationally for his leadership, achievements and exceptional professional and community service.
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