Ask Hugh - Providing Management and Consulting Services to Small Businesses

Small business consulting services, focusing on, financial planning. QuickBooks® accounting systems, organizational management, statistical analysis and forecasting, human resources, short and long range planning, operations, preparing for the sale or acquisition of small lodging properties, and expert witness services.

Clients include Bed and Breakfast Inns, Country Inns, Municipalities, Universities, Associations and Individuals.

In addition to Hugh's business, accounting and innkeeping experience, Hugh has significant experience in public safety. He is expanding his practice to include Emergency Management, Disaster Preparedness and Business Continuity Planning.

26 years of hands-on small business experience, particularly with B & B Inns, innkeepers and small hotels
20 years in a wide variety of membership associations
18 years in municipal government work on a number of levels including Emergency Management
9 years working with consulting clients around the country
B.S. degree in Accounting
Masters Degree in Business Administration
Sale and acquisition, due diligence, research work, property valuations and small business start-ups
Teaching, lecturing, research, published writings and expert witness testimony
Significant Emergency Management training and experience