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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. Investment bankers may also be involved in the creation and distribution of new securities.

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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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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Professional Services Firms

Progressus

Factors impacting profit margins include the tendency to allocate 80% of project work with the last 20% of the budget, inaccurate time-sheet reporting, underbidding during the sales process, and client disputes. Adapting to changing market conditions and addressing clients’ evolving needs become imperative when growth slows.

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Unlocking Business Profit Potential

Business Consulting Agency

Review income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow to identify areas that impact profitability. Consider cross-selling, upselling, and expanding into new markets. Sales and Marketing Optimization : Evaluate your sales and marketing efforts. Develop loyalty programs and personalized experiences.

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From Idea to Business: A Comprehensive Guide

Business Consulting Agency

Entrepreneurs often face a myriad of challenges, from market research to legal compliance. Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a New Venture Idea Generation : Begin by brainstorming ideas that align with your interests, skills, and market demand. Finances : Secure startup funding through personal savings, loans, investors, or grants.

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Breaking Down Case Interview Frameworks – M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions)

Management Consulted

Check out our breakdowns on Profitability , Market Sizing , and Market Study to become a complete expert on any kind of framework you’ll need in your case interview. These cases can be some of the scariest, because they test things like finance principles, but on the other hand, they’re really easy to recognize.