32 years US and international engineering and construction business for major EPC oil, gas, refining, LNG, power, water, chemical and petrochemical projects.  Former executive with CBI, an international EPC contractor.  12 years as Owner/President of Southernstar Consultants LLC providing professional services for construction contracts training, claims and dispute resolution,and international trade with Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, China and Japan.  Author of the book:  "Understanding and Negotiating Construction Contracts"

Legal Services expert. Corporate Law expert. Taxation planner. Main Career as Assistant General Counsel, Ford Motor Company. In charge of Taxes and International transactions. Two years private business law practice in NY. Six years at National Office of the Internal Revenue Service, IRS, legislation, regulations and corporate reorganizations. Own hotel and commercial Real Estate. Involved in small business in various fields.  Negotiations, business planning.

All facets of Human Resources & Labor Relations (compensation, benefits, management development, h.r. policies, e.e.o., safety, pension & retirement plans, etc); Corporate Secretary responsibilities within a public traded corporation; Risk management & insurances; Acquisitions evaluation & due diligence; Business planning & development.

Marvin Brook I worked for the United States Postal Service for 30 years, ultimately becoming the financial controller for Northern California. In that job I managed 65 employees with 15 managers and professional staff. I had oversight for timekeeping, accounting, statistical testing, auditing, and a budget of over $800 million. My background in the delivery business has allowed me to see all phases of an enterprise, and I have particular expertise in understanding budgets and cash flows. No matter what size your business is, you must be able to manage your cash flow. At USPS I developed and presented a highly popular series of financial education seminars. My expertise in teaching as well as in financial analysis and planning should be helpful to business owners who need to align their business plan with their personal financial goals. In dealing with those starting a new venture, I try to ask: How does starting this new venture fit into your lifetime personal and financial goals? By constantly reminding yourself about why you are doing this, you can help do the important things to achieve your goals.