Robert Mano is a business consultant with experience that spans the spectrum from small businesses and startups to medium sized companies. He learned traditional marketing, sales, business and executive management at corporate giants Nestleacute;, Tenneco, Dole and Yorkshire Dried Fruit and Nut where he served as president. But more importantly, he experienced ldquo;real worldrdquo; small business management while owning and operating 3 franchise sandwich shops. Taking the discipline of his corporate experience and coupling it with his small business ownership experience gives Robert a unique understanding of the problems and frustrations facing business owners today. Robert founded… Mano Y Mano Consulting in 2003 with the goal of positioning businesses for success. Robert uses a proprietary concept called ldquo;Thinking Beyond the Obviousrdquo; to help businesses reach their potential. ldquo;Thinking Beyond the Obviousrdquo; is providing businesses with solutions that are outside the boundaries of ordinary thinking. Through his coaching/consulting, speaking engagements, training seminars and workshops, and published articles, Robert has instilled a renewed confidence and passion in those that own their own businesses.