Albershardt & Associates, Inc. (AAI) is an advisory firm servicing small to mid-sized businesses.

Our expertise lies in identifying the problems and needs of business owners and providing expert solutions and practical advice, along with "hands-on" support throughout implementation.

OUR MISSION

To provide expert, thoroughly researched, unbiased opinions and advice to independent business owners that assists and guides them, ultimately increasing their profits, giving them more time to enjoy them, and providing a new peace of mind.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

People First - While AAI serves as an effective link between the individual business owner and the strategies, innovations and expertise necessary to improve their profits for growth and expansion, it is our friendships with the business owners that will focus our attention on their personal welfare first. 

Empowerment - AAI empowers business owners by providing access to a vast and deep knowledge base that is guided by their own interpretation of their needs, thereby enhancing their ability to compete for a wealth of new opportunities.

Partnering - AAI creates alliances with a variety of compatible partners in an effort to leverage and share resources and create mutually beneficial opportunities to achieve win-win results.

Integrity - AAI will always try to do the right thing. We are honest and straightforward. We operate within the letter and spirit of the law. We uphold the values, ethics, principles and Code of Conduct of the Institute for Independent Business in every action and decision. We are data based and intellectually honest in advocating proposals, including recognizing risks.

Accountability - AAI spends resources optimally and efficiently. AAI carefully tracks the appropriate performance measures to accurately reflect the actual impact of our efforts on our clients’ businesses.

Innovation - AAI will remain flexible in its planning and strategic focus to capitalize on opportunities and ideas that set AAI’s clients apart from the rest of the world.

OUR ASSOCIATES

AAI draws on a vast pool of senior executive associates to address the diverse needs of its clients and the many different industries they represent.  AAI's talented associates have helped companies that produce motion pictures and television programs, medical research laboratories, manufacturers, printing companies, health clubs, e-commerce startups, construction companies, restaurants, software designers, fast food franchises, mechanical engineers and even political campaigns. 

Susan’s insight is based on her experience holding executive positions at Fortune 300 companies, non-profits, and small startups, in industries as diverse as motion picture and television production, advertising, software technologies, and state government.  She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communication and a Masters in Business Administration.  She is a senior executive associate accredited by the Institute for Independent Business International (IIB).  Through Susan's accreditation with the IIB, Susan regularly calls on any one of more than 4,000 experts accredited by the Institute for Independent Business to implement a winning solution for any problem her clients are confronted with.
She enjoys surfing, boating, hiking, golf, tennis, international travel, growing roses, and spending time with her family and friends.