Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

In the 2001 recession, total sales for the S&P 500 declined by 9% from its pre-recession peak to its trough 18 months later—almost a year after the recession officially ended. We’ll focus here on what the sales organization should be doing now to prepare for the next recession, with an eye toward using new digital tools.

Sales 47

Sales B2B Tools Software 47

MishTalk

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Retail sales reports on Wednesday have me thinking about the strength of the economy, commercial construction, jobs, and profit margins. Let''s start with a look at retail sales. Retail Sales Falter Amid Signs of Global Slowdown. Similarly, Bloomberg reports Weaker Retail Sales Signal Smaller Spending Boost. percent drop.

Retail 71

Retail Sales Construction Benchmarking 71

Harvard Business

MARCH 24, 2017

In addition to examining surveys of employee happiness, our research included the annual revenue growth rate of companies. So the leaders decided to use their next “all hands” meeting to respond to anonymous AMA (Ask Me Anything) questions, and committed to addressing every point. Two distinct sets emerged.

Culture 49

Culture Benchmarking Sales Trends 49

Tsavo Neal

JULY 10, 2020

Here’s an example of what he does taken from one of his services pages : I’ll make many recommendations, but the four areas we’ll examine the most closely are these: The first is benchmarking. We’ll explain several dozen methods to move work through your firm to enhance its effectiveness, generate greater profit, and still meet deadlines.

Sales 15

Sales Metrics Productivity Consulting 15

QEmploy

JULY 16, 2019

You get the chance to meet a lot of different people. One thing is other consultants that will be working on the same projects as you, but there’s also the different clients, as well as all the people you meet in the office. If you’re in doubt about how much you can earn, look at the benchmarks for your specific title and industry.

Consulting 64

Consulting Case Interview Interviews Survey 64

The Nonprofit Consultant

DECEMBER 27, 2006

The benchmark the study looks in "healthy" nonprofits is 75 percent or more for programming, 15 percent or less for administration, and 10 percent or less for fundraising. Tags: surveys Nonprofit marketing email spam administrative costs fundraising. Just some interesting food for thought as we begin a new year.

Nonprofit 40

Nonprofit Survey Benchmarking Guidelines 40

Harvard Business

APRIL 11, 2016

” After completing the survey, the respondent receives a score that gauges the firm’s maturity in each area and reveals internal readiness for overseas expansion. They prioritize global business expansion by: Reviewing international initiatives at all major internal meetings.

Company 28

Company Tools Ethics Culture 28