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There was an interesting article in the New York Times about First Quality Music, which is owned by the Sullivan family and manufactures banjos, guitars, parts and accessories in Louisville, Kentucky. The company was having financial problems that had been intensified by the recent recession. One of the family members had read “Profits Aren’t Everything, They’re The Only Thing” by George Cloutier. Mr. Cloutier is the founder of American Management Services, a consulting firm that specializes in business turnarounds. After reading the book, the Sullivans decided to pay American Management Services $500 to give them a preliminary assessment.