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. Total local government debt adds up to RMB17.9

Finance 74

Finance Cash Flow Banking Government 74

MishTalk

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Energy production is extremely capital intense, and often accompanied by negative free cash flow. EXXI), an oil and gas explorer, which has raised more than $2 billion in the bond market in the past four years. cents in September, according to Trace, the bond-price reporting system of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Energy 78

Energy Marketing Benchmarking Cash Flow 78

MishTalk

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Guest Post from Peak Prosperity In an exclusive interview of John Hussman by Peak Prosperity''s Chris Martenson, Hussman says Stock Market Is Overvalued By 100%. Chris Martenson : John Hussman is highly respected for his prodigious use of data and adherence to what it tells him about the state of the financial markets.

Financial 74

Financial Interviews Marketing Cash Flow 74

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. It’s a tasty deal (ahem, read), I’d say.

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Boston Consulting Group Groups Strategy Strategy 100

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.

Banking 133

Banking Small Business Oliver Wyman Retail 133

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

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. Set up your accounting system or hire a bookkeeper. Determine your marketing and positioning (how you “go to market”). Try Carbonite , LiveVault or Barracuda.

Consulting 150

Consulting Insurance Insurance Cash Flow 150

Harvard Business

APRIL 5, 2016

For example, in 2015, Jennifer Braus bought Systems Design West, which serves hundreds of municipal firehouses in the Pacific Northwest by handling billing to insurance companies for their emergency ambulance transports. As a result, Systems Design West retains virtually 100% of its customers year in and year out.

Company 70

Company Cash Flow Transportation System 70

MishTalk

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Despite the soothing Q3 headline earnings reports as US companies ‘game’ the system, all is not well once you look into the ‘MUC’ (Manipulated Underperforms Conservative). Most correlation analysis finds virtually no post-war relationship between economic growth and the stock market. Remember the so-called Fed model? If so (i.e.

Company 69

Company Cash Flow Sales Report 69

Seth Godin Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2014

First, there''s a cash flow issue. New jobs mean more need for paint and materials, but he has to lay out his own cash to pay for it. No cash, no time, no joy. An alternative is for the painter to create a scalable system. The key things to focus on, I think, are: Cash flow. Demand enhancement.

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Cash Flow System Talent Sales 50

The Fearless Marketer

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

This is a good testimonial: “When I came to James, the cash flow in my business was in chaos and my profitability was down despite increasing my business volume in the past year. We now have a good, positive cash flow each and every month, and profitability is up by 13%. Decide on a System. Make it Happen.

Cash Flow 62

Cash Flow How To Interviews Finance 62

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.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Financial Sales Operations 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.

Company 102

Company Balance Sheet Cash Flow Interviews 102

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 3, 2020

A monetary system based on a gold standard enforces monetary discipline, creates balance in international trade, and constrains government spending. This approach seeks to benefit from the large free cash flows that successful gold mining companies are likely to generate during a gold bull market. Gold ETFs.

Cash Flow 88

Cash Flow Government Banking Financial 88

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.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Metrics Resources Sales 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. The strategy required a massive capital investment in a nationwide system of distribution centers with robotic stock-picking equipment.

Strategy 71

Strategy Strategy Strategy& Company 71

Harvard Business

APRIL 13, 2016

Such mindsets become further embedded in systems, structures, processes, and cultures that are self-perpetuating. It’s hard for managers, especially those who excel in the current system, to explore new unchartered terrain. CEO Mike Kneeland changed the incentive system for branch managers.

Company 70

Company Construction Cash Flow System 70

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. Check out a demo of the ConsultX System, including the Profit Leakage Calculator. “Our Consultants are meeting with Business Owners around the world every day. We want to show you more!

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow ROI Operations Analysis 52

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. It’s the species that performs a niche function in the ecological system that isn’t being served by another species. In nature, it’s not the species with the greatest population that survives.

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Case Interview Cash Flow Interviews Sales 64

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

The senior slices of a CDO were considered to be safer because they had first priority on cash flows received from the pool of mortgages in the event of default. MBS were being used as collateral for interbank trading, thus essentially underpinning the entirety of the financial system in the US.

Financial 60

Financial Banking Balance Sheet Cash Flow 60

Tom Spencer

MARCH 17, 2023

Through his book, he illustrates how many of those who prioritised winning at all costs, rather than playing the game ethically, ultimately went bankrupt and nearly brought down the global financial system. 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

Martinka Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2019

This means expenses for: A CEO at fair market salary. About 15 years ago I started using the term “free cash flow,” which is pretty much the same as what’s above. What this means is, it’s the income after allowing for all the expenses required to run a business. Anticipated capital expenditures.

Cash Flow 40

Cash Flow Construction Metrics Financial 40

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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Management Consulting Bain Deloitte 105

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

Martinka Consulting

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Buyers - new markets open up for buyers because of SBA loans. It’s much better for them to buy a larger business with systems, processes and a management team instead of an owner-operator business-and they can do so easier because of the SBA program. 2009 - Were there any business acquisition loans? Who benefits?

Cash Flow 40

Cash Flow Banking Finance Government 40

The Fearless Marketer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

This is the second of five articles about the 5 Pillars of Marketing, my marketing model that helps get your marketing on track. – Better cash flow. And then you turn the answers to those questions into a marketing piece, often called an “executive summary” that’s two or three pages long.

Transportation 54

Transportation How To Cash Flow Case Interview 54

Harvard Business

JUNE 26, 2017

And you may end up like social media software startup Buffer, which struggled to achieve profitability because its generous cultural practices, including offering vacation bonuses and wellness grants, ate away at cash flow instead of producing employees who were passionate about the brand offering and committed to developing on-brand innovations.

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Culture Company Cash Flow Operations 72

MishTalk

JULY 11, 2014

The BIS slam, coupled with a recent stock market selloff, brought up debate on a " controlled collapse ". Over the past few years, non-financial corporations in a number of EMEs have borrowed heavily through their foreign affiliates in the capital markets, with the debt denominated mainly in foreign currency.

Balance Sheet 73

Balance Sheet Financial Banking Policies 73

Seth Godin Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

It’s an investment in future cash flows, but it can be fraught, because, unlike a car, you can’t take a company for a test drive, and they usually need more than a periodic tune-up and charging station visit. The market for used companies isn’t as efficient or reliable as the one for used cars, as surprising as that might sound.

Company 38

Company Cash Flow Retail Operations 38

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. These require sophisticated, sustainability-based management.

Study 70

Study Productivity Efficiency Operations 70

The Fearless Marketer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

This is the second of five articles about the 5 Pillars of Marketing, my marketing model that helps get your marketing on track. – Better cash flow. And then you turn the answers to those questions into a marketing piece, often called an “executive summary” that’s two or three pages long.

Transportation 48

Transportation How To Cash Flow Case Interview 48

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

In a separate paper , my coauthor and I find that community banks in developing and emerging economies reduce lending after disasters because systemic loan defaults deplete bank capital. Others were unable to borrow to replace lost assets and address other operating needs, compromising their earnings potential.

Insurance 70

Insurance Insurance Small Business Finance 70

Martinka Consulting

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Good employees are hard to find and often are not in the job market. Great employees with industry knowledge and experience are in the job market even less. They are doing very well, they aren’t working too hard, and they don’t want to disrupt the nice moneymaking system they have. Just talk to any executive recruiter.

Cash Flow 40

Cash Flow Small Business Sports Talent 40

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.

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Industry SMB Software Talent 52

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. It started with developing a proprietary Corporate Horizon Index.

Management 70

Management Metrics Financial Company 70

Harvard Business

MAY 5, 2016

The innovative system promised to reduce local governments’ energy consumption and maintenance costs and improve their constituent relationships. Cameron allowed himself a quick smile as he thought of how well the system worked in some cities. Headquartered in Philly, Lumiscape now had customers in nearly every U.S.

Case Studies 70

Case Studies Case Study Study Sales 70

Seth Godin Blog

MAY 3, 2019

Are you aware of work in process, cash flow and cycle times? Systems thinking matters). Because your marketing message is incorrect). Because you’re overspending or underspending on marketing. Within those three areas, there are many sub-riffs: It might be that you’re too early to the market.

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Cash Flow Sales Efficiency Marketing 37