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Navigating a Downturn: Strategies for Business Resilience

Tom Spencer

Diversify Revenue Streams One fundamental strategy for business resilience is to diversify revenue streams. Just think of Kodak, Blockbuster, Blackberry, and Nokia, companies that were once dominant in their respective industries.

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Yes, Cash Flow is Important

Martinka Consulting

In the March 2014 edition of Mergers & Acquisition magazine there was a quote that compared public companies and Private Equity Groups. It was, “Our experience is that PE firms tend to have a different focus than publicly traded companies. For PE firms, cash flow, EBITDA, and low cap ex are very important.”

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How Middle Market Companies Can Avoid a Liquidity Crisis

Harvard Business

Following these steps can reduce a company’s working capital needs and increase earnings and cash flow. To improve this working relationship, focus on aligning the teams, improving the quality of forecasts, map forecasts to the supply chain, and optimize for profitability rather than predictability.

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Power of Business Consulting: How Companies Reap Benefits

Business Consulting Agency

These professionals bring a wealth of industry knowledge, innovative solutions, and a fresh perspective that facilitate enhanced operational efficiency, optimized strategies, and a competitive edge in the market. Find out here how companies reap benefits when working with experts. Power of business consulting is hard to ignore.

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Embracing Your Expertise: The Importance of Believing in Yourself with Ann Carden

Consulting Matters

Do you have the mindset and strategies you need to create a thriving consulting or coaching business so you can reach your full potential in your career and life? Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ann Carden, a highly successful consultant and fellow mentor to other consultants.

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New Companies Benefit When Working With Consulting Services

Business Consulting Agency

Find out more how new companies benefit when working through consulting services. According to a study by the University of Oregon, companies with a written business plan have a 50% greater likelihood of achieving higher profitability and growth. A key way new companies benefit from working with business consultants.

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Business Book Review: Boston Consulting Group On Strategy

Management Consulted

Boston Consulting Group on Strategy is a compilation of 82 valuable articles called Perspectives, 4 Harvard-reviewed business articles and 8 other articles written by various members of The Boston Consulting group between 1968 to 2005. WHY READ IT? QUICK OVERVIEW. INTERESTING BOOK INSIGHTS.