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! AND their psychographics (e.g.,

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

And the same applies to the affected workers: The tight labor market means there are opportunities for those who go through retraining. If you greatly reduce the production volume, the cars that do come out have to absorb more of the fixed costs, and that eventually sends the product into a profitability death spiral.

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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! AND their psychographics (e.g.,

Consulting 202

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Management Consulted

MAY 29, 2016

Bruce introduced strategic competition in 1980s to the market and it has since transformed business productivity and has the same impact that the industrial revolution had on individual productivity. The focus here is completely on cash flows and not projections. OVERALL SUMMARY & CONCLUSION. competition.

Boston Consulting Group 100

Boston Consulting Group Groups Strategy& Strategy 100

LSA Global

JULY 1, 2024

Cash Flow Cash flow management is crucial for meeting day-to-day operational needs and setting the company up to invest in growth. Market Share Market share can be a crucial indicator of competitive positioning. Market Share Market share can be a crucial indicator of competitive positioning.

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Metrics Cash Flow Talent Financial 68

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.

McKinsey 116

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MishTalk

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Energy production is extremely capital intense, and often accompanied by negative free cash flow. oil production which requires abundant capital,” Lafakis said. EXXI), an oil and gas explorer, which has raised more than $2 billion in the bond market in the past four years. Junk bonds of Energy XXI Ltd.

Energy 78

Energy Marketing Benchmarking Cash Flow 78

MishTalk

MARCH 21, 2014

We have described in detail over the past two years how we believe China’s twin excesses (excessive investment funded by excessive debt) will inevitably unwind, causing a substantial slowdown in China’s economy, significantly below market expectations. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth to 5.0% over the next two years. trillion GDP.

Finance 74

Finance Cash Flow Banking Government 74

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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Tom Spencer

MAY 24, 2024

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. Diversify Revenue Streams One fundamental strategy for business resilience is to diversify revenue streams.

Strategy& 88

Strategy& Strategy Strategy Cash Flow 88

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. This ad strategy led to its quest to scale as quickly as possible, given its cash burn.

Cash Flow 127

Cash Flow Case Study Case Studies Advertising 127

Women in Consulting

JUNE 12, 2014

We can also do specific things that can increase our cash flow. Here are 5 things you can do to increase income and profits: Offer new services or products. Upsell additional services/products to current clients. Think of creating a product to sell that can help provide a solution for those clients.

Cash Flow 78

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Tom Spencer

MAY 25, 2019

There are a couple of reasons for this: Asset managers can see cash flow and earnings fluctuate wildly with markets. If there is a financial crisis, the stock market falls by half and the asset manager’s performance is in line with the stock market, they now make $500 million.

Cash Flow 60

Cash Flow Management Metrics Benchmarking 60

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?

Metrics 99

Metrics Study McKinsey Cash Flow 99

Harvard Business

APRIL 26, 2017

The marketing, underwriting, and servicing of SME loans have largely taken a backseat. Recent analysis by Bain and SAP found that only 7% of bank credit products could be handled digitally from end to end. They estimate that online lenders will constitute nearly a fifth of the total SME lending market by then.

Banking 133

Banking Small Business Oliver Wyman Retail 133

Consultant Ninja

MARCH 4, 2009

The Company’s cash flows and results of operations have been adversely impacted by these factors as indicated by its net loss of $5.3 Im guessing UAL started a large scale hedging program that locked in fuel prices near the market peak - and had to pay out on the put options as prices fell during 2H. Productivity. (6).

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Oliver Wyman Airlines Consulting Management 100

Successful Independent Consulting

MAY 15, 2017

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. I recommend this summary on Forbes.com: 20 of the Best Time Tracking Tools to Increase Your Productivity. Determine your marketing and positioning (how you “go to market”).

Consulting 150

Consulting Insurance Insurance Cash Flow 150

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 15, 2021

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. 5G networks are a promising wireless technology that online bookmakers and sports betting operators should factor into their business strategy. Implications of 5G for Online Sports Betting.

Sports 78

Sports Wireless Cash Flow Tools 78

Harvard Business

APRIL 5, 2016

These companies are able to attract and keep the right customers, those who value its product or service and will purchase year after year. A rapidly growing firm also attracts competitors, which see the expanding market and the opportunity to attract new customers.

Company 70

Company Cash Flow Transportation System 70

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.

Financial 75

Financial Report Cash Flow Metrics 75

MishTalk

AUGUST 7, 2013

Minyanville Business and Market News. China Financial Markets. Market Oracle. Market Ticker. Real Clear Markets. Fed Balance Sheet vs. Stock Market; Will QE Cause Inflation? Fed Balance Sheet vs. Stock Market. Sitka Pacific. Recent Posts. Featured Links. Automatic Earth. Bay Area Real Estate Trends.

Balance Sheet 73

Balance Sheet Marketing Real Estate Financial 73

Tom Spencer

JULY 21, 2018

During one of my internships I worked on a due diligence project, which involved conducting market research to help a PE firm decide whether to acquire a major stake in a joint venture owned by one of the largest telecom companies in Asia. Financial due diligence involves a lot of financial modelling ( DCF , LBO , NAV ) and deal structuring.

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MishTalk

MAY 14, 2014

China’s real estate market correction — some economists are even calling it the popping of a bubble — is partly the result of a deliberate decision by the country’s leaders in Beijing. Economic data released on Tuesday also included a deceleration in industrial production, with growth in steel and cement output slowing to a crawl.

Real Estate 77

Real Estate Banking Construction Cash Flow 77

Consulting and Organizational Management

OCTOBER 26, 2011

My experience of the differences of between OD in small and large is that in small organizations: It rarely works to market myself as “guiding change” or “change agent,” etc. Is the business getting started, i.e., new in a market OR has it been so successful and grown fast that it needs internal systems?

Consulting 76

Consulting Organizational Development Nonprofit Small Business 76

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. One milestone might include completion of prototype-level next-generation digital products.

Management 70

Management Cash Flow Government Financial 70

Consulthon

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Hi All, With all the innovation and products on the market to support small and medium companies, how to manage cash flow and keep the money rolling in? I would like my accounting team to move away.

Cash Flow 40

Cash Flow How To Management Productivity 40

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.

Company 101

Company Balance Sheet Cash Flow Interviews 101

Harvard Business

AUGUST 13, 2018

And stitched into its origin story is a clue to why some products (and businesses) succeed in the market while most wither and die. Yet the value of establishing demand before you launch the business is just as important for us, whether we’re launching a new company or simply a new product. Check for search traffic.

Cash Flow 70

Cash Flow Productivity Industry Study 70

Martinka Consulting

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

But the beer market is struggling, both in emerging and mature markets, and that threw AB InBev’s debt coverage out of whack, i.e. not enough profits to cover debt payments the way they wanted to. When you want to expand your product or service offerings make sure there’s a market. Growth is great. We all want to grow.

Cash Flow 40

Cash Flow Small Business Marketing Productivity 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. Over time, this KPI facilitates precise cash flow forecasts, enabling strategic investments in line with long-term objectives.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Metrics Resources Sales 52

Brimstone Consulting

MARCH 12, 2020

After a decade of growing organic herbs and vegetables and raising farm animals, a family-run New England farm decided to pivot and produce high-end functional CBD products. This pivot required the organization to change its business model from wholesale agricultural commodities to the production and retail of consumer goods.

Case Study 53

Case Study Case Studies Cash Flow Retail 53

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. Synergistic product line firm. Contract manufacturer (of your product).

Marketing 40

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Asamby Consulting

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Strategy Consultants Strategy consultants for small business help your company to find it's strategic positioning in the market. They support you in making fundamental decisions regarding your product, your service, your pricing or your target market. They help you analyze and optimize your marketing efforts.

Small Business 52

Small Business Cash Flow Consulting ROI 52

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.

Strategy& 71

Strategy& Strategy Strategy Company 71

Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Here are three things that Western investors should want from African entrepreneurs: a focus on the top of the pyramid, control over factors of production, and innovation in distribution rather than in products. Factors of Production. Today his Nice Rice Mill processes 70% of the region’s rice production.

Cash Flow 70

Cash Flow Hotels Case Interview Productivity 70

Tom Spencer

MARCH 17, 2023

One example of a company that embodies Porter’s approach is Patagonia, an outdoor clothing company, which is committed to creating high-quality products as well as protecting the environment. As a result, the value of many of these securities plummeted to zero when the housing market crashed.

Ethics 78

Ethics Financial Cash Flow Real Estate 78

ConsultX

MARCH 1, 2022

They are seeing first hand how many opportunities are being missed to improve profitability and cash flow just from existing operations alone. “Our Consultants are meeting with Business Owners around the world every day.

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Cash Flow ROI Operations Analysis 52