S. I. Business Associates

bio for linkedin si business associates (siba) is a business growth management firm specializing in the needs of small business since 1975. the principals, joann r. forrester and james w. martin have a combined experience of over 150,000 hours of business expertise in management, training, teaching, cost analysis, financing, strategic growth planning and positioning their clients for success. they have written two workbooks, including “15 steps to writing a successful business plan, “the david vs goliath” marketing workbook. small since 1994 siba has secured over 30 million dollars in financing for small business. in 1997, siba developed price it perfect (formerly achieve), a customized cost management and pricing program for small business. price it perfect has been installed in over 25 locations, ranging from construction, manufacturing to hi-tech firms in pennsylvania, ohio and connecticut. joann r. forrester, majority partner, has been recognized by several organizations for her ex