Who We Help

Every corporation is different and therefore at Chikol, we tap into our extensive range of services in order to devise a customized plan to assist our corporate clients. By using an advisement firm for corporate restructuring, financial advisory, enterprise improvement or corporate bankruptcy, we help our clients see their business from a different perspective. From financial assessments and restructuring to operational assessments and restructuring, we look at the whole picture so that we can advocate change within an organization.

Chikol also has a network of professionals that can be utilized to assist with lender and creditor negotiation, financing opportunities, due diligence assessments and a variety of other services which can boost corporate financial and operational stability.

For more information regarding the services that Chikol provides to corporations nationwide, see:

• Corporate Turnaround and Restructuring
• Enterprise Improvement
• Financial Advisory Services

Chikol provides services to private equity groups, hedge funds and equity sponsors for financial and operational restructuring.
For equity sponsors, the task of managing underperforming investments can be overwhelming and time consuming. The professionals at Chikol use tried and true strategies to review and manage these investments so that equity sponsors have the option of investing in new opportunities. At Chikol, we are results driven and we use a hands-on approach to assist companies which are distressed in order to facilitate change.

Our managing partners and professionals have over 3 decades of experience as financial operators. We will diligently review each situation and then create a customized plan based on our client’s specific situation.

Chikol has a proven track record of assisting companies with financial restructuring and providing all levels of service using efficient and decisive methods. For more information on how Chikol can help equity sponsors, see:

• Financial Advisory Services
• Corporate Turnaround and Restructuring
• Enterprise Improvement

Lending institutions and creditors have been faced with the task of having to make quick changes to their business structure and practices due to the state of the economy over the past several years. With continued uncertainty in the lending industry, financial institutions are met with a variety of complex challenges and the need to be prepared for future economic changes.

Chikol has extensive experience spanning decades of studying market conditions, forecasting cash flow projections and assessing operational procedures so that we can assist lending institutions during times of distress. With a skilled advisor on your side, we can help you:

• Maximize recovery efforts
• Create a customized plan to regain stability
• Prepare for future economic conditions
• Create efficient and organized underwriting guidelines
• Realize competing interests

Since each situation is unique, we have developed a team of experienced professionals that can assist financial institutions in several different areas, such as:

• Asset Management
• Financial Advisory Services
• Corporate Bankruptcy

Whether your lending institution is in a current state of crisis or you simply want to prepare for future economic uncertainties, Chikol has a dedicated team of skilled professionals who will create a customized strategy based on your organization’s specific needs.

Chikol is Your GSA Professional

Organizations in the government sector are not immune to the complex problems businesses are faced with today. Chikol provides both financial and operational services to businesses in the government sector at both management and consulting levels. Through our vast experience assisting government organizations, Chikol can immediately assist healthy and distressed corporations and entities in the government sector, supplier, or services group.

(MAS) Multiple Award Schedules – Assist clients in schedule preparations and negotiations of long-term government wide contracts. Chikol assists in the selection of proper SIN Special Item Numbers and will assist clients to promote the contract awarded. Eligible buyers are Federal, State and Municipal Agencies. T

Single Schedule Solicitation (SSN) is streamlined new large and sub-categories, updated Special Item Numbers (SIN) making it easier for contractors to offer products, services, and solutions.

(BPA) Blanket Purchase Agreements – We assist clients securing an agreement established by a government buyer with a Schedule contractor to fill repetitive needs for supplies or services (FAR 8.405-3). BPAs make it easier for our clients fill recurring needs with the GSA customer’s specific requirements.

(LTC) Long Term Contracts – We support clients in securing these large awards that provide known quantities and dollars with releases over a long-term award period.

GSA Advantage – Global Supply – Chikol works with clients to secure placement of items and services within the online shopping and ordering system known as GSA ADVANTAGE. This provides our clients with access to thousands of GSA Buyers “on-line” 24/7. Federal government employees can make purchases on using:
• A governmentwide commercial purchase card (GSA SmartPay®);
• A GSA Activity Address Code (AAC); or Department of Defense Activity Address Code.

Our team of dedicated professionals utilizes tactical strategies and proven methods to assist the government sector in minimizing risk and adapting to economic change. Agencies in the government sector have an advantage with Chikol as we adhere to quick deployment strategies to swiftly deal with chaotic and critical situations.

Over the last 30 years, Chikol has developed long-standing relationships with government agencies, banks, lending institutions and other professional firms to provide a superior and efficient level of service to each of our clients.

Chikol Equities provides a full portfolio of financial and operational management consulting services to organizations in the government sector. Our core competency lies in the ability to identify critical issues affecting distressed businesses and government departments and then acting quickly to improve financial and operational performance. We routinely serve in governance roles on behalf of our clients to ensure that budgets and expenditure decisions fully align with management objectives and priorities.

How Focus Can Help the Government Sector

1. Experienced Team of Professionals: Our Professionals bring interdisciplinary expertise and tactical skills to help government institutions in this era of financial reform, as well as prepare to minimize risks in the current environment.
2. Tailored Services for the Government Sector: Our professional team has senior-level, subject matter expertise in financial, operational and risk management. Government agencies benefit from our commercial experience, insights and responsive delivery of Financial & Operational Evaluations & Reviews and Mission Critical Program Assessments. 
3. Long-Standing Relationships: We are typically engaged through trusted relationships with leading entities in the financial and governmental sectors. 
4. Industry Expertise: We assist agencies and quasi-governmental organizations respond to regulatory changes in oversight of three primary industries: banking and financial services, real estate and healthcare.

Government Contracting Experience
Focus currently serves as a contractor for the General Services Administration (GSA). We offer a wide variety of financial services to government institutions under the following contract vehicle:

Financial & Business Solutions (“FABS”)

1. Financial Management FSS Sin 520-13

• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Policy Formation & Development
• Performance Benchmarking

2. Due Diligence & Support FSS Sin 520-3

• Due Diligence Assessments
• Data Collection & Organization
• Asset Sales
• Quality & Information Control
• Forensic Audits

3. Budgeting FSS Sin 520-12

• Budget Formulation & Execution
• Budget Preparation Assistance