Management Consulted

JANUARY 1, 2017

By the end of this article, you’ll be well on your way to becoming an M&A case framework master. Check out our breakdowns on Profitability , Market Sizing , and Market Study to become a complete expert on any kind of framework you’ll need in your case interview. This comes down to 4 key areas: – The Market.

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Case Interview Interviews Intellectual Property Cash Flow 154

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 17, 2018

At the industry level they include (a) the extent of AI diffusion in economies; (b) the build-up of corporate profit; and (c) labor market dynamics. It took several decades for steam to drive the rollout of railways services and create a large market of exchanges in the United States. This may dissuade them from acting.

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Cash Flow McKinsey Retail Survey 127

Consulting Matters

JANUARY 7, 2019

If you want to achieve sustainable success as a consultant - ideally you want to create a marketing system to ensure you have a consistently full pipeline of right-fit clients. However, there will be times when you have to feel the cash flow pressure and need to find clients.right now! level, title, company size, industry, etc.)

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Consulting Strategy Strategy& Strategy 202

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

ECONOMIES OF SCOPE is an idea that was first explored by John Panzar and Robert Willig in an article published in 1977 in the Quarterly Journal of Economics entitled “ Economies of Scale in Multi-Output Production ”. Marketing – The cost of advertising can be shared across products.

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Cash Flow Consulting Productivity Telecommunications 117

Management Consulted

MAY 29, 2016

Boston Consulting Group on Strategy is a compilation of 82 valuable articles called Perspectives, 4 Harvard-reviewed business articles and 8 other articles written by various members of The Boston Consulting group between 1968 to 2005. The focus here is completely on cash flows and not projections. QUICK OVERVIEW.

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

tax law is likely to increase after-tax cash flows for U.S.-based There’s a strong argument that they should invest in growth , and the newly available cash offers them a unique chance to do so. The intrinsic value of a company with growing cash flows doubles every time the discount rate is cut in half.

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Cash Flow Retail Fashion Efficiency 119

CaseInterview.com

MAY 15, 2020

One option is to be in denial about abrupt market changes and continue along aggressively in one’s original plans. Restructuring costs to improve free cash flow can be learned. Pivoting to target an adjacent market segment can be learned. Reconfiguring a go-to-market approach can be learned. Determination.

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Case Interview Cash Flow Interviews Resources 119

Successful Independent Consulting

MAY 31, 2018

For more information on charging what you’re worth, see my article, “ How to Figure Out Your Billing Rate.” As an independent consultant, cash flow is erratic. Admittedly, I was lucky to have invested early in one of the longest bull markets in history, but I wasn’t a particularly savvy investor.

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Consulting Cash Flow Banking Knowledge Base 150

Harvard Business

JULY 25, 2017

Companies spend a lot on marketing communications. And more fundamentally, does marketing actually work? Marketing ROI analysis can help answer those questions. What is Marketing ROI, and How Do Companies Use It? Avery explains that it is also referred to by its acronym, MROI, or as return on marketing investment (ROMI).

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ROI Marketing Financial Sales 74

Harvard Business

MARCH 1, 2018

Unlike national oil companies and oil majors that typically take five to 10 years to develop conventional oil reserves, these independent and “unconventional” players have improved their drilling and fracturing technology to the point where they can respond within months to temporary spikes or dips in the market.

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Cash Flow Transportation Energy Balance Sheet 132

Harvard Business

JUNE 28, 2016

Also, as we explained in an earlier article , we believe that being an established CEO of a small firm involves much less angst than being a senior member of a consulting, investment banking, or private equity firm. So, we begin by assuming that the traditional path offers cash compensation equal to the average starting salary. (It

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Small Business Cash Flow Consulting Banking 71

Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The observation that many “unicorn” companies with no profits — and sometimes no revenues or even fully developed products — get valued so highly makes me skeptical of the idea that the capital market is systematically myopic.

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McKinsey Cash Flow Comparison Methodologies 120

Tom Spencer

MAY 24, 2024

In this article, we will explore six (6) tips for businesses to successfully navigate economic challenges. Although it is fairly common for a successful business to generate 80% of its profits from 20% of its products, relying heavily on a small number of products, services, or markets exposes a business to significant risk.

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Strategy& Strategy Strategy Cash Flow 88

Women in Consulting

JUNE 12, 2014

We can also do specific things that can increase our cash flow. In this article, I want to stick to income ideas. Offer New Services: If you want to improve your cash flow and build your business, think of adding additional service offerings to yourcustomers/clients. So how can we run a profitable business?

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Cash Flow Productivity Energy Consulting 78

Successful Independent Consulting

MAY 15, 2017

This article covers two sides of the same coin for independent consultants: how to set up your business for success and what expenses to track to pay less tax. Avoid a full-time or long-term lease so you can keep your expenses as low as possible, especially in the beginning when cash flow will be tighter. They're interrelated.

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Consulting Insurance Insurance Cash Flow 150

Harvard Business

JUNE 8, 2018

The market caps of just four companies, Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft, now exceed $3 trillion. Their combined assets of $944 billion are an order of magnitude lower than the combined assets of $7,700 billion of the largest 3,177 companies in 1986, when the aggregate market capitalization reached $3 trillion for the first time.

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Financial Report Cash Flow Metrics 85

Harvard Business

APRIL 26, 2017

The marketing, underwriting, and servicing of SME loans have largely taken a backseat. New digital entrants have spotted the market opportunity created by these dynamics, and the result is an explosion in online lending to SMEs from fintech startups. Other sectors of retail lending have not fared much better.

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Banking Small Business Oliver Wyman Retail 136

Harvard Business

AUGUST 10, 2018

Since I last wrote about the company , theater operator AMC entered the subscription market, to early success , and MoviePass took out and paid back a $6 million emergency loan and flip-flopped both its pricing and its product. Robert Woloschanowski/EyeEm/Getty Images. It has been a very rough few months for MoviePass.

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Cash Flow Case Studies Case Study Advertising 128

Harvard Business

APRIL 5, 2017

Similarly, considering greater accruals (which represent the difference between reported income and operating cash flows) to measure short-term orientation has its difficulties. It assumes that a smaller proportion of cash flows in earnings indicates a myopic firm. Are all share repurchases myopic?

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Metrics Study McKinsey Cash Flow 103

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 15, 2021

This article discusses what this wireless technology is about, some of the advantages 5G offers, and the future direction of 5G as it relates to online sports betting. Growth of the Live Sports Betting Market. As a result, the implementation of 5G is likely to lead to growth in the live sports betting market. But, what is 5G?

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Sports Wireless Cash Flow Tools 78

Martinka Consulting

NOVEMBER 8, 2014

June 2014 , Mergers & Acquisitions magazine has an article titled “Loosening Up” that discusses how intense competition has forced lenders to be more aggressive on pricing (lower) and have covenant-lite loans. or 4, times cash flow” won’t get the deal when the bank will lend that amount or more.

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Cash Flow Banking Groups Examples 40

Progressus

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Utilization goals must strike a balance between short-term revenue targets and long-term considerations to avoid burnout or underutilization, which can lead to cash flow issues. Adapting to changing market conditions and addressing clients’ evolving needs become imperative when growth slows.

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Cash Flow Metrics Resources Sales 52

Harvard Business

MAY 28, 2018

He asked one former major investor for a reaction to the company’s prediction (accompanying poor quarterly results): “that the [current] market contraction will bottom out soon and our profits will improve.” ” The company took note and duly committed to reducing costs at a rate exceeding market contraction.

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Company Balance Sheet Cash Flow Interviews 105

Martinka Consulting

APRIL 26, 2019

Second question: is there similar activity with larger companies, small, mid-sized, and lower middle market firms? Barlow research – Two-thirds of lower middle-market business owners are expected to retire. Similar firm in a different market. What we write about is aimed at the $10 million deal and below. Easy money.

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Marketing PricewaterhouseCoopers Cash Flow Banking 40

Martinka Consulting

AUGUST 6, 2018

On June 2, 2018 Jason Zweig’s article in the Wall Street Journal was titled, “ The Fanciful Alphabet Soup Companies Use to Fool You.” The premise of the article was most of the financial jargon used to provide insights into companies’ health are make-believe and don’t reflect actual conditions, i.e. true profitability.

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Progressus

AUGUST 29, 2023

Ultimately, these hurdles jeopardize the firms’ ability to set and achieve short-term and long-term objectives, forecast cash flows, and strategize for the future. For companies where projects are the heartbeat, sales, marketing, and client servicing are the vital vessels supporting this heartbeat.

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BCG

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Article Thursday, December 15, 2016 Life insurers are feeling the squeeze. Yet that income stream is weakening, as low-risk investment yields dip toward 0% and central banks continue to drain the bond markets. The industry’s overall business growth has stalled, and investment income has become a critical mainstay.

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Insurance Insurance Cash Flow Management 40

Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In the previous article , we introduced the key skills an effective consultant is expected to possess — but now what? As an aspiring consultant, simply knowing which skills to show on your CV is not enough; you’ll also need to know how to hone and highlight these skills, which is what we’ll be covering in this article.

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Consulting Cash Flow Leadership Course 78

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Too many companies still follow a “Plan-then-Do” approach to strategy: The organization works tirelessly to create its best forecasts about the future market and competitive landscape. Caesars Entertainment has built test-and-learn into its marketing investments. Think of strategy as a portfolio of options, not bonds.

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Strategy Strategy& Strategy Company 74

CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

When he cites the idea of market niches as a way to build a durable competitive advantage, he borrows that concept from the field of ecology. If your end of month cash in the bank differs from what you thought it would be, that means the mental model of your operating cash flow isn’t accurate. Additional Resources.

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Case Interview Cash Flow Interviews Sales 64

Harvard Business

MAY 6, 2016

Four hundred seventy-one companies in the S&P 500 bought back stock last year, and 372 companies expanded their dividends — actions undertaken in spite of the need to invest heavily to keep up with global market changes. Eventually, the company’s share price nosedived.

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Management Cash Flow Government Financial 70

Harvard Business

AUGUST 3, 2018

On June 25, 2018, Facebook lost market capitalization of more than $100 billion in just two hours of trading after it announced its quarterly performance, despite exceeding analysts’ earnings forecasts. In a market like social media, a firm’s success can depend on the winner-take-all profits that come from market leadership.).

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Financial Report Company Metrics 70

Harvard Business

AUGUST 15, 2017

One of the most stressful things about being self-employed is managing your cash flow. “Before you respond to a request or knock on a door in a marketing capacity, you need to establish that the company can pay you and will pay you,” he says. This information helps you better manage your monthly cash flow.

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Cash Flow Case Studies Case Study Talent 74

CaseInterview.com

MAY 26, 2023

Let’s say a company is looking to relocate to a new market. They may hire a consultant to advise on ideas for gaining market share. They may mix separate issues or expect that their previous strategies will work in a new market. In this case, you may determine that gaining market share will be your client’s biggest challenge.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 5, 2016

A rapidly growing firm also attracts competitors, which see the expanding market and the opportunity to attract new customers. New customers are, well, new — they have no loyalty to the company and no history, and they may very well bring new demands.

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Company Cash Flow Transportation System 70

MishTalk

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Let''s take a look at a couple short snips from the first two articles and then a longer snip from his letter to the Fed. Here is a of chart from the article with Hussman''s comments. For most investors, a material exposure to equities requires a very long investment horizon and a wholly passive view about market prospects.

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Cash Flow Trends Policies Marketing 65

Martinka Consulting

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

A recent Business Brokerage Press newsletter featured an article titled, “ What Serious Buyers Look For. Those topics were the industry, inventory, cut backs in spending on marketing, R&D, etc. All great topics. All of them, and many more, on every due diligence list a buyer can get from me, their CPA, attorney.

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