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How to Win Consulting Clients Fast!

David A Fields

Your consulting firm need clients fast. Winning clients is a bit like securing a loan: if you already have a lot in the bank, it’s easier to get more. But let’s say that … Continued The post How to Win Consulting Clients Fast! But let’s say that … Continued The post How to Win Consulting Clients Fast!

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Bank Profitability: Decoding the Income Statement

Tom Spencer

How do banks make money? What is a bank really worth? Firstly, by outlining the major items on a bank’s income statement, and then by discussing key ratios that are commonly used to measure profitability and to estimate the market value for banks. Where does this money ultimately go?

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Bank Valuation: Understanding Key Ratios and Metrics

Tom Spencer

In the previous article , we looked at how banks make money and how they must meet capital requirements. In this article, we will explore the importance of profitability ratios and valuation metrics that are crucial when analyzing banks. It provides insights into how effectively a bank utilizes shareholder capital to generate profits.

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Business Banking for Solo Consultants (and freelancers)

Kai Davis

A friend asked me for a business banking recommendation (US based) for Solo Consultants/Solopreneurs/LLCs. My standard banking recommendation is ‘go with your local credit union.’ ’ Beyond that, I personally like (or have had solo consultant/solopreneur/LLC friends recommend): Charles Schwab.

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Wealth Management 101: The Hidden World of Private Banking

Tom Spencer

The financial services industry comprises firms that operate across a range of sectors: Asset & Wealth Management, Banking & Capital Markets, and Insurance.

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The Consulting Firm Danger Zone (and How to Avoid It)

David A Fields

I’m going to walk way out on a limb and assume you want to grow your consulting firm or your bank account and/or your personal capabilities. The post The Consulting Firm Danger Zone (and How to Avoid It) appeared first on David A. Okay, it wasn’t much of a limb. More like lounging in a lawn chair while looking at the tree.

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Management Consulting versus Investment Banking

Management Consulted

The cons of investment banking – the long hours, the repetitive and unengaging nature of the work, the lack of non-finance exit opportunities – mattered far more to me than a 6-figure salary. Banking salaries average 50-100% higher than consulting salaries , with the difference increasingly significant as your seniority increases.

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