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Ignore the Balance Sheet at Your Own Risk

Martinka Consulting

He told me something that’s stuck with me when he said how as an operator he was concerned with the profit and loss statement but as a deal person he found an appreciation for the balance sheet and its importance. The balance sheet tends to get overlooked by many businesspeople, sellers, and buyers, which is a shame.

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Overcoming Data Collection Challenges in Consulting

Tom Spencer

During one of my recent consulting experiences, I received a piece of advice from my supervisor that saved our engagement. His advice was specific to consulting, but applicable to other areas of business too. I was assigned to a typical strategy engagement – should client X selling product Y increase sales in market Z?

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Coronavirus & Consulting Offers

Tom Spencer

How certain can you be that your internship or full time offer from a consulting firm will hold? Top consulting firms have hundreds of current consultants either sitting idle or working a limited case load. During the dotcom bubble, the financial crisis, and the real estate bubble, what did consulting firms do?

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Bank Valuation: Understanding Key Ratios and Metrics

Tom Spencer

A higher ratio of fee income implies less traditional credit risk and less balance sheet usage (therefore higher ROE) but also implies greater market risk related to securities portfolios and potentially higher revenue volatility related to volatility in capital markets.

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Fed Balance Sheet vs. Stock Market; Will QE Cause Inflation?

MishTalk

Fed Balance Sheet vs. Stock Market; Will QE Cause Inflation? Fed Balance Sheet vs. Stock Market. The risk premiums of risky securities have become unsustainably compressed in the process, and the Feds balance sheet has metastasized to $3.5 Fed Balance Sheet vs. Stock Market; Will QE Cause Inflation?

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Unlocking Business Profit Potential

Business Consulting Agency

Whether you’re a startup or an established company, consulting services offer expert guidance to enhance your profitability. In this article, we’ll outline the essential steps to increase profits with the help of consulting services and emphasize the pivotal role of business consulting agencies in achieving financial success.

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Boosting Business Profitability

Business Consulting Agency

To navigate the complexities of the marketplace and maximize revenue while minimizing costs, many companies turn to business consulting services. These services offer a wealth of expertise, strategies, and solutions aimed at increasing profitability. The Role of Business Consultants in Profitability 1.