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How to Understand Key Metrics in a New Industry

Tom Spencer

By adding a reference point one can better understand the impact and significance of the metrics. Each of these techniques can be used independently or in combination to provide structure and anchor the metric in a way that provides a reference point. Understanding the calculations. Using the metrics for decision making.

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Bank Profitability: Decoding the Income Statement

Tom Spencer

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. The interest rate set by the central bank serves as a benchmark or reference rate for banks. Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio).

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Now Is the Best Time to Raise Your Rates

Successful Independent Consulting

Do some market-rate benchmarking to learn what other consultants are charging, or what clients are paying. Reference the length of your relationship or any recent results from your work. Do the math a few different ways and see how these numbers play out. In my example of $150 hourly, a 5% annual increase works out to $157.50

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Now is the Best Time to Raise Your Billing Rate

Successful Independent Consulting

Do some market-rate benchmarking to learn what other consultants are charging, or what clients are paying. Reference the length of your relationship or any recent results from your work. Do the math a few different ways and see how these numbers play out. In my example of $150 hourly, a 5% annual increase works out to $157.50

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How and When to Raise Your Consulting Rate

Successful Independent Consulting

Third, do some market-rate benchmarking to learn what other consultants are charging, or what clients are paying. Reference the length of your relationship or any recent results from your work. Do the math a few different ways and see how these numbers play out. for year one, $165 for year two, and $172.50 for year three.

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Now Is the Perfect Time to Raise Your Consulting Billing Rate

Successful Independent Consulting

Do some market-rate benchmarking to learn what other consultants are charging, or what clients are paying. Reference the length of your relationship or any recent results from your work. Do the math a few different ways and see how these numbers play out. In my example of $150 hourly, a 5% annual increase works out to $157.50

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Emerging Market Contagion Spreads; Argentina, Venezuela, Turkey Roundup; 50% Tax on Internet Purchases

MishTalk

Argentina Institutes 50% Tax on Internet Purchases; Emerging Market Contagion Spreads; Argentina, Venezuela, Turkey Roundup Yesterday, Argentina devalued the Peso hoping to halt further declines in its currency reserves. Markets had seen this coming as charts of the Peso vs. the US dollar show. The 5-year decline is over 50%.