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Better visibility. Stronger security. Smarter decisions.

Exclusively for Rea manufacturing clients

Are These Challenges Holding You Back?

  • Flying blind on financials – no real-time dashboards, just spreadsheets and month-end surprises
  • IT issues dragging you down – problems that never seem to get fully resolved
  • Security gaps you can’t see – vulnerabilities that could shut down production
  • Data trapped in silos – can’t get the reports you need without manual work
  • Decisions based on gut feel – because you don’t have the numbers in front of you

These aren’t just IT problems—they’re business problems that affect your bottom line.

Can’t decide on an assessment?

Book time for a quick chat with Steve.

Choose Your Free Assessment

Option A: Free Rapid Service Resolution Session

Have an IT issue slowing you down or creating risk? Let us resolve it.

 

What’s Included:

  • Fix one or more critical or high-priority IT issues
  • Hands-on technical support provided during the session
  • Immediate impact on security, disruptions, or productivity
  • Direct experience with our service quality and approach

Time Investment: Under 4 hours – scheduled at your convenience

What You’ll Get: Problems solved. Issues resolved. Business back on track.

No Charge: Delivered complimentary as a way to experience our services firsthand

 

Perfect For:

  • Businesses with a specific IT problem that needs fixing now
  • Companies experiencing system slowdowns or outages
  • Organizations dealing with productivity-killing tech issues
  • Teams frustrated with their current IT situation

Option B: Free Data Services Demo

See how our ReaVantage Dashboard transforms financial data into strategic insights.

 

What’s Included:

  • Live walkthrough of our Power BI dashboards with real examples
  • See financial metrics, automated reporting, and performance visualization in action
  • Discussion of what’s possible with your QuickBooks Online data
  • Honest conversation about whether data services fit your needs
  • Q&A with our data analytics team

Time Investment: 30-60 minutes – scheduled at your convenience

What You’ll Get: Clear understanding of how data analytics could work for your business.

No Charge: Complimentary demo with no obligation

 

Perfect For:

  • CFOs and controllers wanting better financial visibility
  • Businesses needing reporting beyond standard QuickBooks capabilities
  • Leadership teams exploring data-driven decision making
  • Anyone curious about what modern dashboards can do

Don’t Use QuickBooks Online? No problem. Contact us to discuss dashboard solutions for Foundation, Sage, or other financial software.

Option C: Free Business Email Compromise Risk Assessment

Uncover hidden email and security risks before they cost your business.

 

What’s Included:

  • Review of email authentication and protection services
  • Spot-check of Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace security settings
  • Verification of multi-factor authentication and forwarding rule protections
  • Evaluation of user training and incident response readiness

Time Investment: Under 4 hours – scheduled at your convenience

What You’ll Get: Clear, business-focused recommendations – no tech jargon

No Charge: If we identify issues, get them corrected at $100/hour (normally $200/hour)

 

Perfect For:

  • Businesses concerned about email security
  • Companies with compliance requirements (HIPAA, CMMC, etc.)
  • Organizations wanting peace of mind about their cybersecurity
  • Leadership teams who need to know where they’re vulnerable

Not sure which to choose? Call Steve at 440-590-3823 or book a quick call to discuss your needs.

Not sure which to choose? Call Steve at 440-590-3823 or book a quick call to discuss your needs.

The RIS Manufacturing Advantage

Real-Time Financial Visibility Stop waiting for month-end reports. Our dashboards give you instant access to the metrics that matter, so you can make confident decisions today.

Production-First IT Support We fix problems fast and prevent them from recurring. Your technology should help you produce—not slow you down.

Security That Enables Growth We protect your operations without creating bureaucracy. Security that works in the background while you focus on business.

One Partner for Technology + Data IT support, cybersecurity, and data analytics from one trusted team. No finger-pointing between vendors—just solutions.

The Real Cost of Standing Still

Challenge Business Impact
No real-time financial visibility Delayed decisions, missed opportunities
Unresolved IT problems Lost productivity, frustrated teams
Ransomware attack $50,000+ per day of downtime
Email security breach $150,000 average recovery cost
Manual reporting processes Hours wasted weekly, error-prone data
Unplanned system outage 4-7 days average production loss

The cost of inaction adds up—whether it’s a security incident, ongoing inefficiency, or decisions made without the right data.

What Leading Manufacturers Do Differently

Real-time Dashboards

Financial and operational metrics at their fingertips, not buried in spreadsheets

Proactive IT Management

Problems prevented or resolved quickly, not lingering for weeks

Strong Security Posture

Email protection, network isolation, and tested backup recovery

Data-driven Decisions

Everyone knows exactly what to do when something happens

One Trusted Technology Partner

Integrated support for IT, security, and analytics

– Steve Grossenbaugh, Rea Information Services (RIS)

Prefer to Talk Directly?

Connect with Steve Grossenbaugh Your Manufacturing Technology & Security Expert

For the past 20 years, Steve has helped manufacturers protect their operations while improving productivity. He understands that downtime isn’t just an IT problem—it’s a production problem.

Call: 440-590-3823
Schedule a Meeting with Steve

Ready to Protect Your Production?

Choose Your Free Assessment:

 

Option A: Rapid Service Resolution

Fix what’s slowing you down right now

Option B: Free Data Services Demo

See what’s possible with your financial data

Option C: Email Security Assessment

Uncover hidden risks before they cost you.

Exclusively for Rea manufacturing clients. Limited availability.

Building relationships with trust. Investing in knowledge. Leading the charge.

 

Rea Information Services

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from our current IT support?
Most IT support is reactive—they fix things after they break. We focus on preventing production-stopping incidents before they happen and ensuring rapid recovery when they do.
Will this disrupt our production schedule?

No. We understand production comes first. Our assessments require minimal involvement from your team and are scheduled to fit your operations—not the other way around.

What if we already have an IT person?

Great. We work alongside internal IT teams, providing specialized security expertise and strategic guidance they may not have time for.

Is this just a sales pitch?
No. You’ll leave with actionable insights regardless of whether you engage us further. The Rapid Service Resolution Session actually fixes your problems on the spot. Our goal is to demonstrate value, not pressure you.
How long do the free assessments take?

Options A and C are under 4 hours each. Option B (the data services demo) is typically 30-60 minutes. All scheduled at your convenience.

What if we don’t use QuickBooks Online?

We also have dashboard solutions for Foundation (construction) and can discuss custom options for Sage and other financial software. The demo will help you understand what’s possible regardless of your current system.