The task of coordinating an organization’s overall vehicle transportation needs is fleet management, and vehicle leasing is an attractive fleet management option for companies. It allows the use of needed vehicles for business without a cash outlay; with business car leasing, if a vehicle has mechanical issues and needs repairs, there is no cost to the lessee. Many auto leasing companies are eager to offer rental services — the challenge for business leaders and managers is to assess if they’re receiving the best possible pricing. ERA works closely with clients to help them evaluate vehicle leasing expenses. Skilled ERA consultants leverage their industry knowledge to see if additional savings exist.

Payroll services include the tasks associated with organizing employee compensation. This function often resides in a company’s human resources (HR) department, and some organizations outsource payroll administration responsibilities to payroll service companies. ERA helps clients analyze their employee payroll services costs to determine if hidden savings exist in this cost category. Is an incumbent provider offering the best pricing for payroll services compared to other payroll service providers delivering comparable levels of service and quality? ERA works collaboratively with clients, taking an objective, comprehensive look at suppliers and pricing.

Security solutions for businesses vary widely, from business alarm systems to security guard services. Regardless of the type of business, most companies view security as a wise investment, allocating budget dollars to business security services. Are existing expenditures reasonable and competitively priced? Clients benefit from ERA consultants’ security service knowledge to help them uncover cost-savings opportunities. Working together, ERA helps organizations review non-core costs for services such as security to recover additional cash flow — offering financial peace of mind.

Employee business travel costs are often a necessary part of doing business, yet travel expenses can escalate quickly and take a large bite out of an organization’s operating budget. Experienced ERA consultants analyze clients’ corporate travel management costs to evaluate travel savings opportunities — savings that could add extra dollars to a company’s bottom line. ERA takes the time to understand an individual client’s needs, and then reviews existing travel expenses including travel agency services, the fees charged by travel companies, and other travel-related costs. The result is a better, more detailed understanding of spending patterns for travel. This detailed analysis may suggest potential savings opportunities.

For some businesses, the cost of work uniforms and linens is an important line-item expense. Restaurant uniforms or office uniforms may be mandatory for employees. Linens may also be part of a company’s day-to-day operations, hotel linens, for example. ERA reviews client expenses to assess savings opportunities in this category. By studying costs for uniform suppliers, linen service providers, and related non-core business expenses, ERA helps organizations develop a plan to manage expenses from their supplier base. Increasing cash flow is the outcome.