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Frequently asked questions
What does SBT do?
SBT provides business consulting, technology solutions and practical training. Scope is agreed in advance, from needs analysis to implementation and team learning.
What is the legal company name?
The legal name is SBT Consulting & Solutions MMC, tax ID 1204007791. See About → Who we are for company information.
How can I contact you?
Use office@sbt.az, sales@sbt.az for sales, or +994 55 455 27 26. The website also provides a contact form, WhatsApp and a Telegram bot.
Do you have a walk-in office?
There is no walk-in customer office. We work at client offices in Azerbaijan and online worldwide. The legal address is not a customer reception location.
What are your working hours?
Monday–Friday, 09:00–18:00 Baku time. Meetings are arranged in advance.
Which languages are supported?
The website is available in Azerbaijani, English and Russian. Project and teaching languages are agreed separately; check each training package.
What should my first enquiry include?
Describe your industry, problem, desired result and contact details. Do not include confidential documents or passwords in an initial open message.
How does a consulting engagement start?
We discuss the objective and current situation, then agree scope, stages, required data, deliverables and engagement terms.
What does business analysis deliver?
It clarifies needs, documents processes and requirements, and sets priorities. It supports decisions about root causes and suitable changes.
What is Strategy and Performance Management?
It translates goals into priorities, KPIs, responsibilities and an execution plan. SBT helps with diagnosis, roadmaps and performance review routines.
How do you select KPIs?
We start with the decision and objective, then agree each KPI’s formula, data source, owner and review frequency.
Do you improve business processes?
Yes. We examine workflows, handovers, delays and controls, then adapt the target process and implementation steps to the business.
How do I request an audit review?
Specify the area and objective: processes, documentation, financial information or internal controls. Review type, scope and reporting are agreed before work starts.
What is included in a review report?
Findings, evidence, risk priorities and corrective actions within the agreed scope. A statutory independent audit opinion requires separately confirmed authority and terms.
What accounting support is available?
We discuss bookkeeping organisation, document flows, reconciliations and reporting processes. Specific tasks and responsibilities are defined in the engagement.
What does finance consulting cover?
Areas include budgeting, cash-flow planning, profitability and management reporting. Scope depends on the business need.
What does HR consulting cover?
Support for recruitment, onboarding, roles and responsibilities, performance and employee development processes.
Who is sales consulting for?
Retail, corporate and HoReCa teams. We examine sales stages, customer work, control indicators and team skills together.
Do you prepare business plans?
Yes. We agree objectives, market assumptions, operating model, financial scenarios and risks. Funding or profit is not guaranteed.
What is the difference between CRM and ERP?
CRM focuses on customers and sales relationships; ERP focuses on resources and operations. Selection should follow actual requirements and existing systems.
Where can I learn about SBT CRM?
Visit the SBT CRM page for the module catalogue and separate product, demo, pricing and sign-in links.
Where can I see CRM plans?
Select “View CRM plans” on the SBT CRM page. Check the product pricing page for current prices and plan inclusions.
Can I explore a CRM demo?
Yes, a demo link is provided on the SBT CRM page. Follow the product’s demo instructions and do not enter real customer data.
Does the CRM include a cash desk?
Yes. Operations includes Cash desk (POS), with barcode sales, receipts, shifts, returns and X/Z reports shown in the interface. Check plan and user permissions separately.
Do you help implement CRM?
Requirements, process alignment, data preparation and user training are planned separately. Integrations are agreed after technical assessment.
Can existing data be migrated?
We assess source files, quality, field mapping and permissions before planning migration. Automatic compatibility is not assumed.
When is a Power BI solution useful?
For combining sources into a consistent model and building KPIs and management dashboards. Data quality, refresh and access are considered in the project.
How should I start with AI?
Identify the repetitive task, data involved and who reviews outputs. Start with a small pilot and measurable acceptance criteria.
Which training programmes are available?
Business analysis, project management, AI, Power BI, Excel, HR, retail sales, corporate sales and HoReCa. See Training for current programmes.
Where is the training price?
An approved fixed package displays price, currency and tax explanation on its programme page. Incomplete packages are marked as being prepared.
How do I register interest in training?
Choose a programme and use Contact. Include the programme and your contact details. An enquiry is not payment or a confirmed seat reservation.
What training formats are offered?
Online, in person or hybrid, depending on the programme. Check the package for confirmed format, location and dates.
Can a corporate team attend?
Yes. We discuss programme fit based on team level, needs and work scenarios. Scope beyond a standard package is agreed separately.
Can a programme have several trainers?
Yes. A programme can link multiple trainers. Approved profiles and links to their other programmes appear on the training page.
Where can I read trainer profiles?
Open Trainers for biographies, experience and topics. Profile links lead to the trainer’s programmes.
What is covered in business analysis training?
Needs, stakeholders, process mapping, requirements, prioritisation and practical KPI work. The programme lists the detailed topics.
Where is project management training?
Training → Management and projects. The programme covers topics such as objectives, work breakdown, time, risk and progress tracking.
What level is Excel training for?
Prerequisites and topics are shown in the programme. Describe your current level and the type of files you work with in your enquiry.
What software is needed for Power BI training?
The working environment and technical requirements are confirmed before training, including installation and any organisational licensing requirements.
Does AI training address confidentiality?
Data confidentiality, output checking and responsible use are important programme topics. Real confidential data requires an agreed environment.
Which sales areas are covered?
Retail, corporate and HoReCa sales and service have separate programmes with their own audiences and topics.
Is a certificate issued after training?
Where offered, the issuer, assessment, attendance and other requirements are stated. A certificate is not automatic or unconditional.
Is the certificate internationally accredited?
Rely only on accreditation explicitly confirmed in the programme. An SBT certificate does not automatically imply state or international professional accreditation.
What are the duration and group size?
Total hours, lesson count, schedule and participant capacity are specified for each fixed package. Unconfirmed numbers are not published.
Can training dates be changed?
Rescheduling, cancellation and any refund terms should be confirmed in writing before registration. No unagreed refund promise applies.
What appears in the portfolio?
Only real projects approved for publication. Client names, logos and measured results require disclosure permission.
How are reviews and partner logos added?
Only approved wording and authorised logos are published. Confirm the company, contact and permitted disclosure with SBT.
How can I enquire about careers?
Use the Careers page and describe your area of interest and experience. A general enquiry does not promise a job or an open vacancy.
What is the difference between the Telegram channel and bot?
@SBT_Consulting_and_Solutions is for news and announcements. The Telegram BOT link is a separate destination for questions and enquiries.
How is enquiry information used?
Contact details and messages are used to respond to enquiries. See the privacy policy for scope and contacts; Telegram and WhatsApp follow their own platform policies.