Lori Smith Gives Businesses a Strong Competitive Edge Through Acu-Elligent LLC

Staying ahead of competitors in today’s business climate is no longer as easy as having a strong digital footprint, finding the right niche, or attracting the right market. Staying ahead in the game necessitates a lot of planning, careful execution, strategic information gathering, and the unique ability to detect problems before they even happen. These are the important necessities that Lori Smith helps her clients perfect through her company, Acu-Elligent LLC.

With more than 40 years of unmatched experience helping companies successfully perform contracts with the Federal Government, Lori is more than just a seasoned woman running her own coaching and management consultancy company. She is an information and systems powerhouse who has an in-depth understanding of how to get things done through unbiased solutions. With her dedicated team of highly skilled and knowledgeable business strategists, mentors, professional leaders, and thought leaders, clients can be assured that they are in good hands. From helping their clients maximize cost-effective solutions to meeting their contracting goals, the Acu-Elligent team is at the forefront of impacting organizations.

“My vast knowledge and experience stem from a culmination of 40 years of working with government agencies, policymakers, government contractors, end-users, as well as suppliers and subcontractors,” Lori shared. “I am a subject matter expert or experienced professional with comprehensive knowledge of federal contracting. Leveraging this knowledge and experience makes me and my company uniquely equipped to help businesses navigate through opportunities and challenges through strategic positioning, relationship and resources.”

Among her many attributes as a CEO and business consultant, Lori’s visionary leadership, which comes with a strong entrepreneurial background, has been very instrumental in guaranteeing her success. Having recently retired from the Federal Government, Lori has shifted her efforts by leveraging her business acumen gauged from directing a full range of contract administration actions and overseeing a $128 billion portfolio.

“Our consulting approach is informed by our over seventy-seven years of experience orchestrating results amid the fast-paced environment working with government agencies, policymakers, government contractors, end-users as well as suppliers and subcontractors,” Lori added. “Ever since our involvement in this sector, we have earned a stellar reputation for successfully proffering the best solution helping businesses navigate through opportunities and challenges through strategic positioning, relationship and resources.”

Lori is where she is today as a result of her lifelong commitment to growth and learning to be able to better serve organizations, communities, and her clients. She finished a degree in Resource Management from Troy University and a Master of Science in Education degree from the University of Oklahoma. Seeing a lot of potential in business, she went on to pursue a master’s degree in Business at the University of Phoenix. Lori also earned a certification in DAWIA and FAC Contracting Level III and is also a certified GrowthIQ Personality Assessment Evaluator. Lori is also American Board certified as Hypnotherapist, Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), NLP Coach, and is also certified as a Time Line Therapy Practitioner as well.

Additionally, she is a decorated military and civilian personnel and was the recipient of the Veterans Administration and Army Outstanding Performance Cash Awards, Meritorious Service Medal (2), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal (6), Air Force Achievement Medal, Veterans Administration and Army Superior Performer Civilian Award, to mention a few.

To be able to reach a wider audience and empower more people, Lori wrote the book titled WINNING BUSINESS PROPOSAL STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS: How to Give Your Business the Winning Edge, Writing to Win More Customers, Clients, and Contracts. She also wrote Customer Relationship Management: A Business Guide to Customer Relationship Management, Discovering Techniques for Attracting and Retaining Customers. Her latest effort, Business Development and Strategic Marketing: A Practical Guide for Business Owners, Understanding Business Development, Guidance for Orchestrating Strategic Marketing Plans for Success, will be published soon. Determined to see more and more businesses succeed, Lori can be expected to elevate her offerings and reach an even bigger market this year.

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