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How Middle Market Companies Can Avoid a Liquidity Crisis

Harvard Business

Managers tend to think about liquidity as a finance issue, but in face the behaviors of the sales and operations team — and how they communicate and work together — can have a direct affect on a company’s cash position. Following these steps can reduce a company’s working capital needs and increase earnings and cash flow.

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Investment Banking 101: Understanding the Industry

Tom Spencer

Investment bankers work on behalf of both individual and institutional clients to raise capital by issuing securities, as well as to advise clients on financial matters such as mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate finance activities. How would you value a company with negative historical cash flow?

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Navigating the Crossroads: Project Management vs. Project Accounting Software

Progressus

Streamlining Communication and Collaboration in Remote Teams Problem: A software development company with a globally distributed team faced challenges in communication and collaboration. Budget Control: Helps avoid cost overruns and manage project finances proactively.

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Starting A New Company? Do You Need Help? It Is Available

Business Consulting Agency

Are you starting a new company? Consultants work with any size company to provide the necessary support. Capital/Financing. Cash Flow Management. Get better results with the help of a business consultant from companies such as the Business Consulting Agency. Are you starting a new company?

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Optimizing Project Accounting: A Game-Changer for Professional Services

Progressus

Ultimately, these hurdles jeopardize the firms’ ability to set and achieve short-term and long-term objectives, forecast cash flows, and strategize for the future. For companies where projects are the heartbeat, sales, marketing, and client servicing are the vital vessels supporting this heartbeat.

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Equity Research: Understanding the Role of Stock Analysts

Tom Spencer

Equity researchers, also known as stock analysts, are professionals who conduct in-depth research and analysis on publicly traded companies to help investors understand the potential risks and returns associated with owning a particular stock. One of the key responsibilities of an equity researcher is to conduct financial analysis.

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China Faces "Minsky Moment" on Ponzi Financing

MishTalk

Inquiring minds are tuning into a report on the Ponzi finance setup in China. Our analysis indicates that China’s economy has arrived at that unstable state where speculative and Ponzi finance appear to dominate. Most assume China can grow at 7% a year, a notion that I have challenged on many occasions. Morgan Stanley agrees.

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