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3 Questions Sales Teams Should Ask After Losing (or Winning) a Deal

Harvard Business

In the authors’ experience leading and coaching sales teams, they see evidence that a brief, well-pointed sales retrospective, where you unpack the reasons behind a win or a loss, can significantly improve a team’s future win rate. But very few take the time to assess why they won the business.

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The Transformative Power of AI in Business

Tom Spencer

In this article, we will explore the transformative power of AI in business and five key areas where it is being successfully implemented. These systems can suggest relevant products that customers are likely to enjoy. Enhanced Customer Experiences Customer experience is a critical factor in the success of any business.

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Overcoming Data Collection Challenges in Consulting

Tom Spencer

I was assigned to a typical strategy engagement – should client X selling product Y increase sales in market Z? Our hypothesis was that increased sales volume would be associated with increased profitability due to economies of scale. Then, we used their current income statement to calculate the average cost for each product.

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Why Write and Publish Business Articles? For 5 Good Reasons!

Emerson Consulting Group

In a world filled with tweets, ever-breaking news, a thousand TV channels and podcasts galore, is there any point to toiling away at an article, then seeking a journal or magazine willing to publish it? Publishing articles can promote your business. Publishing articles offer higher levels of credibility.

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From Idea to Business: A Comprehensive Guide

Business Consulting Agency

In this article, we’ll outline the key steps to start a business and emphasize the crucial role of business consulting agencies and consulting services in ensuring success for startup companies entering the business world. Finances : Secure startup funding through personal savings, loans, investors, or grants.

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The Ups and Downs of a Career in Consulting

Tom Spencer

Having spoken to dozens of working consultants, I will briefly discuss some of the ups and downs of an entry level career in consulting in this article. For example, digital marketing executives would just focus on digital marketing; sales executives on sales for a particular set of products, and so on.

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Professional Services Firms

Progressus

However, it should be evaluated in conjunction with metrics such as total revenue, revenue per billable resource, backlog value, sales pipeline, and client satisfaction for comprehensive insights. It provides a high-level overview of business performance, highlighting the sustainability of the current strategy.