July, 2013

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5 reasons to choose strategy consulting over financial advisory consulting

Management Consulted

'Strategy consulting vs. financial advisory consulting – both are consulting. Can they really be that different? We get at least 5 questions a month from readers about this either-or, and in honor of all of you we put together our 5 major differences between the 2 prominent types of consulting , and why – if you have a choice – we recommend strategy consulting as your top pick.

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Recharge Your Time Management

The Clever Consultant

'I have a love-hate relationship with holidays. I love spending time with my family and getting away from my desk. Yet, I hate the feeling of not being productive. I gave up golf years ago because I couldn’t wrap my head around walking a course for four hours. I’d get irritable by the 9th hole thinking I was either forgetting or ignoring something.

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How Great Leaders Inspire Action

Tom Spencer

'People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it. Why do you get out of bed in the morning? Why do you do what you do every day? Why should we care? What drives you?

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A Look at PR and Communications Changes in Recent Years (Infographic)

Melissa Agnes

'I recently came across the below infographic that highlights all the changes we’ve seen in PR and communications within the last couple years. I know you’ll enjoy this one! Take a look: PR: Then and Now. I originally viewed this infographic here. The post A Look at PR and Communications Changes in Recent Years (Infographic) appeared first on Agnes + Day.

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.

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The Affordable Health Care Act: Are You Ready for 2015? |Women.

Women in Consulting

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3 ways financial advisory consulting bests strategy consulting

Management Consulted

'In our last post, we discussed 5 major differences between 2 prominent types of consulting. From the variety of work and access to C-level executives to the wide array of exit opportunities, strategy operations consulting far surpassed financial advisory consulting as our recommended career to pursue. Missed part one? Find it here: 5 reasons to choose strategy operations over financial advisory consulting.

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Time for a Summer Break

The Clever Consultant

'The summer holiday season is upon us and, in talking to our business contacts, many of you are checking out to recharge your batteries during one of the slower times of the year. We’ve decided to give our team a break too, and let them some quality time with their friends and loved ones. So here’s to a great 4th of July. Enjoy your time off, and stay safe.

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Entering a New Market

Tom Spencer

'Your client is a low-cost airline headquartered in Philadelphia with frequent service to cities along the East Coast of the United States. The CEO is interested in expanding service into a small town in the Midwest; let’s call it Greenville. What is your recommendation? THE first step in approaching a question such as this one is simply to summarise the information provided.

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The Irregularity of Regular Giving

The Nonprofit Consultant

'We love our regular donors. As nonprofit professionals, we just love to look over our donor rolls and know that there''s a good percentage of those listed who will give again and again, year after year, and all we have to do is send them a nice annual letter. Maybe there''s even a few of those donors who have trusted us enough to let us charge a small amount to their credit card every month without even asking.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Best Practices in Consulting in 2013: What insights would you like to get from other successful consulting practices?

Women in Consulting

'By: Kathie Sherman If you want to know more about how successful businesses like yours improve their practice, take our 12th annual best practices survey. Let me explain how this works. You take 12-15 minutes to answer our questions. Many many other WIC members take the same survey. Plus many many non WIC members who are consultants take the same survey.

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Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis: Avalanche of City Debt.

MishTalk

'MISHS. Global Economic. Trend Analysis. Home. Contact. Advertisers. Sitka Pacific. Recent Posts. Featured Links. GoldMoney: The Best Way to Buy Gold & Silver. Dollar Collapse News on the Dollar's Death Spiral. Minyanville Business and Market News. Patrick Housing Crash News Top Housing and Commercial Real Estate News. Get Involved The State of the Unions Finances: A Citizens Guide.

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5 reasons to sign up for a Management Consulting Bootcamp (registration now open!)

Management Consulted

'Have you been waiting for that big break; the prime opportunity to get a jump on your consulting career? It’s here! Management Consulted is taking consulting bootcamps on the road – live and delivered straight to you. What is a Management Consulting Bootcamp? Does it sound like nerd camp to you? First, a quick breakdown of our different options for Consulting Bootcamps -.

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Freedom

Chad Barr

This week’s reflection point: Tomorrow is July 4 th , marking the independence of America. Many of us will celebrate and mark the day with barbecues, picnics, parades and fireworks. For me it takes on a special meaning beyond all the festivities. 35 years ago I arrived in this country not knowing the language, the culture or the people. I had always dreamed of being here in the US and was in awe of it all.

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Savings Consultants Are Needed in Today's Market More Than Ever

Savings Consultants are needed in today’s market more than ever. With an increase in expenses, businesses are looking for opportunities to save. Often unknown to businesses are savings in expense reduction, specialized tax savings, specialized savings including medical underpayments, health benefits cost reduction, zero cost processing, and more. Blue Coast Savings, with over 20 years in business, assists Savings Consultants in helping these companies move toward more profitable businesses.

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How to Use Envy to Build Success

Tom Spencer

'There will always be greener pastures. Accept what you have, and build from there. YOU may have found yourself envying the position of others. In a former life, I worked as a finance lawyer and often dealt with investment bankers. They worked about the same hours as I did, their job seemed much less challenging than mine was, and they enjoyed doing deals while I often had deals foisted upon me at the 11th hour.

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Managing Employees Who Complain

Gina Abudi

'We all need to manage employees who have a complaint. It is important to handle complaining employees effectively to help resolve the issue and get them back on track. Consider these best practices to manage employees who complain: Do not make assumptions. We assume that when employees complain they are unhappy with the job. This [.].

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Social Media Program: Twitter Tips|Women In Consulting Blog

Women in Consulting

'Peer-to-peer Fundraising Email Marketing Website Management Website Design Payment Processing Sphere Know How Blog Sphere Knowledgebase Sphere Forum Case Central Sphere Connect Sphere Connect Partners Blackbaud Connect Partner Network Overview Partner Login. Get the Flash Player to see this player. -->. Backed by award-winning services and support teams, Blackbaud’s comprehensive set of Internet solutions, featuring Blackbaud NetCommunity and Blackbaud Sphere eMarketing along with our ind

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Lettuce Bot - Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis

MishTalk

'MISHS. Global Economic. Trend Analysis. Home. Contact. Advertisers. Sitka Pacific. Recent Posts. Featured Links. GoldMoney: The Best Way to Buy Gold & Silver. Dollar Collapse News on the Dollar's Death Spiral. Minyanville Business and Market News. Patrick Housing Crash News Top Housing and Commercial Real Estate News. Get Involved The State of the Unions Finances: A Citizens Guide.

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TOOLS and METHODOLOGIES for developing DECISION SUPPORT PACKAGES

This White Paper targets opportunities for Management to develop proficiency in the Decision Framing and Analyses element of input to Decision, & Risk Analyses for Major Project Funding Decisions.

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Business Buyers Must Be Passionate (and Edgy)

Martinka Consulting

'Business buyer tips: Ask insightful questions. Research the industry. Show an interest and passion if you’re considering making an offer. A client lost a deal recently and the above is a synopsis of what the seller told me caused him to not finalize a deal structure. Now, he tried to be charitable but I kept drilling down on the “why?” He finally opened up.

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3 Tips To Get Your Content To The Right People

Chad Barr

© Chad Barr 2013. All Rights Reserved. The post 3 Tips To Get Your Content To The Right People appeared first on The Chad Barr Group.

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List: Aussie Strategy Firms 2013

Tom Spencer

'List of Australian Strategy Firms in 2013. BELOW is a hand-picked list of leading Australian strategy firms. This list will be of interest to you if: you’re a student who wants to work for a leading strategy firm, or. your company, non-profit or government agency is looking for quality strategy advice. The firms are: Nous Group. Pacific Strategy Partners.

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Daniel Pink's New Pitch

Strategy+Business

'In his most recent book, To Sell Is Human , bestselling author and management thinker Daniel Pink explores the changing nature of sales in today''s market. He equates selling to people with "moving" them, or facilitating an exchange of--for example--products, time, and talent. To be successful, salespeople will need to adopt a new approach.

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Why You Need to Use Case Studies in Sales and Marketing (and How to Start Now)

Case studies are proof of successful client relations and a verifiable product or service. They persuade buyers by highlighting your customers' experiences with your company and its solution. In sales, case studies are crucial pieces of content that can be tailored to prospects' pain points and used throughout the buyer's journey. In marketing, case studies are versatile assets for generating business, providing reusable elements for ad and social media content, website material, and marketing c

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New Taxes for 2013: Paying for ObamaCare |Women In Consulting.

Women in Consulting

'Peer-to-peer Fundraising Email Marketing Website Management Website Design Payment Processing Sphere Know How Blog Sphere Knowledgebase Sphere Forum Case Central Sphere Connect Sphere Connect Partners Blackbaud Connect Partner Network Overview Partner Login. Get the Flash Player to see this player. -->. Backed by award-winning services and support teams, Blackbaud’s comprehensive set of Internet solutions, featuring Blackbaud NetCommunity and Blackbaud Sphere eMarketing along with our ind

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Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis: Only Hope For Italy is.

MishTalk

'MISHS. Global Economic. Trend Analysis. Home. Contact. Advertisers. Sitka Pacific. Recent Posts. Featured Links. GoldMoney: The Best Way to Buy Gold & Silver. Dollar Collapse News on the Dollar's Death Spiral. Minyanville Business and Market News. Patrick Housing Crash News Top Housing and Commercial Real Estate News. Get Involved The State of the Unions Finances: A Citizens Guide.

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PRINCE2® and PMBOK®

Gina Abudi

'The Message in the Mention Guest post by Ronn Faigen, © Copyright 2013 Ronn Faigen is the General Manager for APMG-US, part of APMG International, a global accreditation and qualifications organization. In this capacity, Ronn is responsible for increasing the awareness and adoption of internationally recognized best practices, among them PRINCE2®, Managing Successful Programs [.].

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Are You Self Sabotaging Your Web Site?

Chad Barr

© Chad Barr 2013. All Rights Reserved. The post Are You Self Sabotaging Your Web Site? appeared first on The Chad Barr Group.

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The Art of Remote Collaboration: How to Successfully Whiteboard with Remote Teams

Just because we're working with a distributed team doesn't mean we have to abandon time-tested tools and methods like whiteboarding. Digital look-alikes often cramp creativity and all but eliminate the humanity of shared interactions. Hardware solutions are also limiting and, of course, expensive and immobile. In an increasingly digital and remote-first world, it’s important for us to select tools and processes that allow us to mitigate if not eliminate the above problems.