Access takes an approach that is decentralized at is core. We believe that one of our competitive advantages is to successfully enable each operating business to run itself locally. In other words, each business is empowered to identify and respond quickly and effectively to changing market conditions as well as local customer needs. We believe, having been entrepreneurs and operators, that sales and distribution businesses operate at peak performance when this decentralized local operations approach is combined with the centralization of shared services (administrative, legal, etc.) that usually weigh down most sales and distribution businesses at the local level. In our experience, this weight on the shoulders of operators of sales, marketing, service, and distributions businesses prevents such businesses from maximizing results, but it also creates many moments of displeasure with the people on the ground locally.

The Access shared services model combined with our decentralized operations structure provides accountability and incentives to local management and its team while also enabling Access to attract, develop, and retain top talent.

We do not have all the answers. We perpetuate and encourage a culture of continuous learning. We remain focused daily on our people-first approach. We believe in outperforming AND having fun doing it. All we really can say about our culture is that you will know it when you see it. When you walk into any of our offices, you will see and feel it. It is special and something the will remain and improve regardless of size.
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