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Navigating the Crossroads: Project Management vs. Project Accounting Software

Progressus

Progress Reports: Generate real-time updates on project status. Financial Reporting: Generate detailed financial reports and analyses. Budget Control: Helps avoid cost overruns and manage project finances proactively. Milestone Tracking: Visualize project timelines and key deliverables.

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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. Over time, this KPI facilitates precise cash flow forecasts, enabling strategic investments in line with long-term objectives.

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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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Equity Research: Understanding the Role of Stock Analysts

Tom Spencer

Understanding Equity Research The role of an equity researcher is to analyze financial data, industry trends, and other information to create detailed reports on specific companies or sectors. This includes analyzing a company’s financial statements, such as its income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.

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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. Mish Note:] The prelude to the report on MacroBusiness Australia is interesting in and of itself: " From Morgan Stanley comes the latest must read bearish China report. Morgan Stanley agrees. What follows is from Morgan Stanley.

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How to Get Client Testimonials

The Fearless Marketer

This is a good testimonial: “When I came to James, the cash flow in my business was in chaos and my profitability was down despite increasing my business volume in the past year. James helped me hands-on with my business finances and taught me what I needed to do each month to stay on track. How to Get That Testimonial.

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

Business Consulting Agency

Capital/Financing. Reporting/Analytics. Cash Flow Management. Logos/Graphic Design. Contract Negotiations. Social Media/Blogging. Licensing/Certification. Regulatory Compliance. Promotional Collateral. Strategic Alliances/Triangulation. Mergers/Acquisitions. Expansions/Consolidations. International Localization.

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