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Coronavirus & Consulting Offers

Tom Spencer

During the dotcom bubble, the financial crisis, and the real estate bubble, what did consulting firms do? If the firms don’t have a strong balance sheet, if they foresee a potential cash flow problem, or if they have clients in particularly hard hit industries, I’d be concerned. Three prior downturns, what can we learn?

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Housing Starts in China Plunge 25%; Did China's Property Bubble Finally Burst?

MishTalk

You can’t predict how the bursting of a Chinese real estate bubble plays out because it plays out in very small steps,” said Joel H. Rothstein, a partner in the Beijing office of the Paul Hastings law firm who specializes in Asian real estate. Here we are again, in another slowdown.

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Leading Management Principles of the World’s Top Shipbuilders

Epicflow

To prevent a crisis, HHI rationalized their management by disposing of non-core assets (like stocks and real estate), reducing costs, and ending extra working hours to reach a new level of financial stability. These steps have been essential to strengthening the company’s financial foundation and building up resilience.

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Investing into US Companies to Gain Profits

Business Consulting Agency

These companies, such as Coca-Cola or Procter & Gamble, tend to be more stable, making them ideal for investors seeking steady cash flow. Real Estate Investment in U.S. companies is investing in real estate through Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) or direct investment in commercial properties owned by U.S.

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Winning Isn’t Everything: The Art of Playing Well

Tom Spencer

These securities, which were backed by real-estate mortgages, were sold to investors as a safe investment. In 1988, he purchased a large stake in the company, seeing its strong brand, steady cash flow, and long-term growth potential. However, many of the mortgages had been issued to people who could not afford them.

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Financial Shenanigans Versus Incompetence

Martinka Consulting

Sometimes it’s because they’d sooner “play” with their product than worry about the numbers and often it’s because they’re doing so well it becomes “management by checkbook,” as in, there’s plenty of money so who cares about cash flow, metrics, etc.

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Business Funding for Small Businesses: A Comprehensive Guide

Business Consulting Agency

It provides resources to invest in new products, build marketing campaigns, and manage cash flow. Interest is charged only on the amount used, making it a flexible option for managing cash flow or covering seasonal expenses. SBA Loans The U.S. 7(a) Loan Program: The 7(a) loan is the SBA’s most popular loan program.