Schooley Mitchell Geneva - Chad Rauch

06/03/2026

05/14/2026

With Kane County Chronicle - Shaw Local – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

05/04/2026

Peace of mind starts with knowing your expenses are being managed with care.

At Schooley Mitchell, we help clients uncover savings, reduce unnecessary costs, and make confident decisions without adding more to their plate.

Let us handle the details, so you can focus on what matters most: running your business.

05/01/2026

May is Small Business Month.
For those of us who run small businesses, every month feels like small business month. But it is nice to have a few weeks when the rest of the world pauses to notice what we do.
Small business owners wear every hat. You are the strategist in the morning, the problem solver at lunch, and the one closing up at night. You figure out payroll, chase down a missing shipment, fix something on the website, and still find time to show up for your family.
It is not easy. And most of the time, nobody sees the work behind the work.
This month, take a minute to appreciate what you are building. And if you know a local owner who is pouring everything into their business, tell them. Most will not ask for it, but all of them need to hear it.
To every small business owner in the Fox Valley. Thank you for what you do.

04/27/2026

Most businesses don’t lose margin all at once.

They lose it quietly.

A small fee here.
A vendor increase there.
An invoice that looks “normal” because it has always been that way.
A service renewal nobody has had time to revisit.

For manufacturers and local businesses, those small leaks can add up fast.

At Schooley Mitchell, we help businesses take a closer look at everyday operating expenses to find savings opportunities that may be hiding in plain sight.

Because protecting margin is not just about cutting costs. It is about keeping more dollars available for your team, your growth, your customers, and your community.

Quiet leaks are still leaks.

Let’s find them before they become expensive.

04/03/2026

Heading into Easter weekend — hope you’re able to slow down and enjoy some time with your family.

03/30/2026

Congress is talking about spending transparency this week. 🏛️

And honestly? It’s a conversation every business owner should be having too.

Not about government — but about their own numbers.

When’s the last time you reviewed what you’re paying for telecom, processing fees, or shipping contracts? Most businesses haven’t looked in years — and that’s where the savings are hiding.

I help local businesses do exactly that. Independent. Performance-based. No savings, no fee.

If you’ve been meaning to take a closer look at your costs, now’s a good time. I’m here. 😊

03/27/2026

Washington wants more transparency on spending.

DO YOU?