FAQ
I pride myself on being a good cost-controller, should I bother?
Can we do what DCI does ourselves?
Although your company may have extremely capable people who have always done their best, there are specific tools and specialized “10,000 hour” skills employed by DCI that cannot be duplicated. Extensive databases of best-in-class pricing, tariff analysis skills, audit software, knowledge of unpublished discounts, along with the deep understanding of all the negotiating protocols necessary to obtain best pricing. We have never seen our practices duplicated by any company’s in-house staff. Even if you have used outside consultants recently and think you’ve gotten all the “low hanging fruit,” DCI’s confidential analysis will still uncover substantial opportunities for cost savings and tax refunds.
What are unpublished discounts?
Will we need to change suppliers?
Is there a fee to do a review of our company’s costs?
You will never have to pay upfront for anything, including the confidential analysis you receive three weeks after you give us your data. With DCI you will always be cash flow positive!
What’s our best upside?
How much executive and staff time will be required?
What size businesses do you work with?
DCI will benefit the leader of any organization wanting large, sustainable increases in cash flow, profit, and market value. With proven expertise in large companies with thousands of employees and the flexibility to bring large gains to smaller companies, DCI will benefit the leader of any organization wanting large, sustainable increases in cash flow, profit, and market value.
Do I need to open my books and share sensitive information?
No, you don’t. We do not audit your books or comb through any sensitive or confidential information.
Does DCI do Process Improvement?
No. While it can be worthwhile, the results don’t always justify the time, energy, and human capital invested. We also do not review your processes, books or audit your direct cost of goods sold. Our focus is on SG&A vendor invoices and agreements.
What if we already have consultants?
Are there any geographical limitations to work with DCI?
Isn’t our company too small?
Companies of all sizes are eligible for many of DCI’s proprietary tax savings strategies. Whatever the size of your company, you will benefit from significant dollar-for-dollar credits to your bottom line.
Can you find us a tax savings?
Your directly or indirectly taxed activities are likely eligible for more than one type of tax savings. We have never worked with a company where there wasn’t at least one type of tax savings available!
Does DCI think our company qualifies for tax savings?
DCI’s strategy finds tax savings that are seldom detected or optimized by even the brightest tax departments and outside CPA firms. DCI experts keep abreast of the continually changing state and federal tax regulations, which enables us to find your company any eligible tax credits
Isn’t this a waste of time? Are there any upfront costs?
NO and NO! DCI does all of the heavy lifting. We require a minimum amount of executive and staff time to develop a clear and accurate picture of your tax savings and a solution for recovering those monies in the most effective way. We thoroughly prepare all of the reports and documents of your available tax savings. Further, there are no upfront costs – we only get paid if you get any tax savings.