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Why you need a COO or operations manager

Asamby Consulting

Why you need a COO or Operations Manager. Either their operations have grown quite a bit or they are in the midst of growing. Many founders and CEOs ask us this question: Do I need an operations manager? But there are a few questions: Why is it necessary to hire an operations person? We answer with a resounding yes.

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Back office vs. front office: how to boost efficiency and productivity between both offices

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That’s why it’s critical to keep both front and back office operations running smoothly and effectively. Yet, in many businesses, there is often some overlap and confusion over what defines the roles of a front office and back office, making it difficult to prioritize an area for greater efficiency and productivity. Learn more.

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What does a Business Consultant do?

ConsultX

A Traditional Consultant Let’s start by looking at the definition and role of a consultant. Wikipedia states: The consultant is in a role of sharing her or his knowledge and advice In recent years, we’ve seen sales-people take on the title of consultant, as they provide advice on the product they’re selling. Accelo states: ?”A

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What Skills Do Firms Want in Aspiring Consultants?

Tom Spencer

Even in day to day scenarios like team meetings, conflict resolution, and decision making, good leadership is essential to ensure smooth operations within the firm. The project leader or engagement manager might spearhead the problem definition process and assign entire sub-problems to the team.

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How do MBA Programs Prepare you for Consulting?

Tom Spencer

These are definitely important to get you there, but it’s not enough to know they exist, it’s important to delve further into WHAT each aspect is actually composed of. With a team of five, we delved into 3+ years of sales data and operational costs to create an effective final presentation.

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What is Project Accounting?

Progressus

Its most general definition is processing financial transactions by project including costs, billings, and revenue. For those companies, project accounting is one component of several operational mechanisms used in controlling projects, maximizing project profitability, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

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The goal trap for small businesses

Asamby Consulting

Why goals are important The definition and the use of the metrics for tracking company goals should come before formalizing the processes and organization in a small business. In this case, Goals are the perfect way to efficiently coordinate a growing and often delocalized team. sales calls) and not lagging ones (e.g.