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Breaking down the M&A Case Study

Tom Spencer

Rationale: The main reason IBM decided to buy these 40+ companies is that they could all benefit from the firm’s global sales force. IBM estimates that thanks to its footprint it could accelerate the growth of the companies it purchased by more than 40% over the two years following the acquisition in some cases.

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5 Best Practices for Attracting Ideal Consulting Clients

Consulting Success

3 common reasons for taking on less than ideal clients are: Revenue – you increase your sales and revenue. This creates more leverage, efficiency and creates better results for clients. Better case studies. Schedule – you fill your schedule with work that creates a sense of accomplishment and productivity.

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Top Trends in US Business Startups

Business Consulting Agency

E-commerce and Online Retail : Facts : E-commerce continues its rapid growth, accounting for a significant portion of retail sales. In 2021, US e-commerce sales surged to $933.3 Statistics : The US Census Bureau reports that online sales constituted 16.1%

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M&A deals – benefits and drawbacks

Tom Spencer

Many consulting, corporate strategy, and corporate development roles require the interviewee to go through an M&A case study. Depending on the firm and specific role this case could be very strategic and operational like doing a market entry/growth-type case or very technical (i.e. Benefits of Combining Forces.

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Case Interview Foundations: 6 Types of Case Interviews

Management Consulted

However, in business, decisions can be effectively and efficiently made based on near-perfect data/calculations. You are measuring the existing market of an item in total units or totals sales ($) – it’s important to clarify up front which one it is. Market Study. Market study questions come in 3 forms: Market Entry.

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Intro to Consulting Case Frameworks

Management Consulted

The frameworks help you quickly identify hot topics that will assist you in solving a case – real or in an interview – in an extremely short – and efficient – amount of time. Overview of consulting case frameworks. The interviewer wants you to assess the existing market of a product in units or sales.

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How to Quantify Sustainability’s Impact on Your Bottom Line

Harvard Business

We chose Brazil’s beef industry as the location of our case study , both for the size and complexity of the industry and for its impact on the planet. Nonetheless, the case study demonstrates that measuring the value of sustainable business can be done, and that sustainable business itself can be cost-effective.