Harvard Business

APRIL 26, 2017

The marketing, underwriting, and servicing of SME loans have largely taken a backseat. In a recent survey from Javelin Research, 56% of SMEs indicated a desire for better digital banking tools. 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

Harvard Business

JUNE 28, 2016

(It might be tempting to turn to the highest starting salary paid, which typically goes to the graduate with the most experience in the most competitive market, who often earns crazy money their first year. Some large sample surveys report that MBAs nationwide have an average starting salary of about $100K.

Small Business 71

Small Business Cash Flow Consulting Banking 71

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 102

Company Balance Sheet Cash Flow Interviews 102

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.

Consulting 68

Consulting Management Cash Flow Financial 68

Harvard Business

JULY 13, 2016

Leaders… Make sure they have a market/service fit before investing in on-boarding customers. Listen most to the members who are most representative of your future, but remember to spend some time studying the market and prospects as well in order to get a full picture. To serve as a marketing channel.

Cash Flow 70

Cash Flow Survey Metrics Accenture 70

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. Retail sales also grew more slowly than expected in April, and the furniture market stalled as fewer families moved into new homes.

Real Estate 76

Real Estate Banking Construction Cash Flow 76

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. Regardless of the Industry, size of the Business or state of the Business, we found Profit Leakage in every single Business we surveyed!

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow ROI Operations Analysis 52

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 5, 2017

The root cause is twofold: a mismatch between organizations’ strategies and actual market demand, and a lack of operational discipline. To achieve sustainable financial performance, health systems must match their strategy to the actual market demand. health systems. The following areas deserve special management attention.

System 71

System Financial Insurance Insurance 71

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

To better understand businesses’ financial preparation for and management of disasters, my colleagues and I partnered with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to survey firms in the New York area one year after Hurricane Sandy. Our data include about 950 businesses. Challenge risk financing conventions.

Insurance 70

Insurance Insurance Small Business Finance 70

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Today’s executives are dealing with a complex and unprecedented brew of social, environmental, market, and technological trends. “Stranded assets” are investments that become obsolete due to regulatory, environmental, or market constraints. 3%; a market capitalization loss of $378M per firm.” in 2014.

Study 70

Study Productivity Efficiency Operations 70

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

A comprehensive survey of financial executives concluded that “repurchases are made out of the residual cash flow after investment spending.” The evidence suggests this view is more accurate.

Cash Flow 71

Cash Flow Finance Government Study 71

Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Among the firms we identified as focused on the long term, average revenue and earnings growth were 47% and 36% higher, respectively, by 2014, and market capitalization grew faster as well. public market capitalization over this period. The differences were dramatic. Earnings quality: Accruals as a share of revenue.

Management 70

Management Metrics Financial Company 70

Progressus

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Professional Services Overview Professional services firms – such as IT professional services firms, marketing/PR firms, or legal or financial advisers – are at an inflection point. RingCentral data suggests that the professional services market — overall — is growing at a CAGR of 9.1% — and stands to hit the $8B mark by the end of this year.

Industry 52

Industry SMB Software Talent 52

Emerson Consulting Group

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

The primary rationale for retaining a PEO – at least according to the marketing of the PEO itself – is that by bundling multiple employers together it is possible to leverage efficiencies of scale. A study in the Kaiser Family Foundation’s 2019 annual health benefits survey [3] confirms this. Other Considerations Count, Too.

Insurance 40

Insurance Insurance Comparison Company 40

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. They used a harsh phrase to describe this cause of failure: “no market need.” Test your marketing promise. To better leverage its foodie customer base, Yelp purchased Eat24.

Cash Flow 70

Cash Flow Productivity Industry Study 70