Compass Business Solutions Looks Out for Small Business

	Richard Ruse

Richard Ruse, seasoned industry veteran, is re-launching his consultancy, Compass Business Solutions, and focusing the firm's resources on providing a cost effective, outsourced sales and marketing solutions for engineering driven companies in the MI/pro audio industry.

Based in Los Angeles, California, Compass Business Solutions is dedicated to helping unique companies discover their potential for growth in the pro audio/musical instrument market. Notes Ruse: "With the economic upheaval of the past five years subsiding, the climate for small business growth is improving and now more than ever, businesses need help to maximize their efforts and ensure stability, predictability, and controlled growth."

Formed in 2004, Compass Business Solutions Inc. has direct access to a large network of talented people and facilities in all disciplines of marketing, engineering, manufacturing, and sales and can bring that network to bear on the problems facing small business today. "In today's market the key to sustainable growth is through customer demand. A well thought out product offering is the foundation of any success, but experienced business management, smart marketing, and a complete commitment to customer support are paramount to sustained success," states Ruse. "People expect innovation and the most ingenious products in our industry were developed by small companies owned by creative people with a passion for thinking outside of the box -- it's what has made our industry nuanced, envied, and deep. The past few years have been very difficult for the small business entrepreneur but I believe that's changing and I'm certain we have the experience and the tools to make a substantial difference."

Since 2008 Ruse has served as VP worldwide sales and director of marketing, portable PA for JBL Professional. Prior to JBL he enjoyed success with Compass Business Solutions in addition to a diversified career in the professional audio industry. With over 25 years of experience with category leaders such as JBL, Alesis, Line 6, SWR, and KRK Systems, the company says Ruse has been involved in the development of several highly successful products while being directly engaged in the sale of over $1B in musical instrument or professional audio product.

Ruse is also an accomplished musician. After moving from Chicago to Los Angeles in 1986, he was chosen to be an understudy by legendary bassist Rocco Prestia and the exposure from that association led to several high-level playing opportunities. As a studio/tour musician in Los Angeles he has performed or recorded with notables such as Chaka Kahn, Bruce Springsteen, Mick Jagger, Tom Petty, Robin Zander, and Jon Bon Jovi while working with iconic music producers Jimmy Iovine and Rick Rubin among others. Still playing today, Ruse spends time in his DAW-based home studio and performing locally when schedules permit.