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How One Startup Developed a Sales Model That Works in Emerging Markets

Harvard Business

These challenges forced BioLite to reevaluate our approach and customize our sales methods to a market that demands an entirely different way of doing business. It was a good idea in theory, but ultimately it was too passive as a sales approach: Simply placing our HomeStove on a shelf did not lead to uptake. Here’s the thing.

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Why consulting?

Management Consulted

” “I was working in a wine shop during my undergrad and started to realize that I was able to close more sales by being a trusted advisor to my client rather than acting like a sales rep. The perks were fantastic – travel to new locations, work in different industries, client pays for the travel.

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Top 10 Consulting Firms in Boston

Management Consulted

Despite the teeny-tiny footprint (compared to most McKinsey locations), several global practice leaders – in Corporate Finance, Marketing & Sales, Innovation, Strategy, Consumer and Transactions – are based in Boston. Still, the offices are typically McKinsey-swanky – located on 280 Congress St #1100, Boston, MA, 02210.

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There Are 4 Futures for CMOs (Some Better Than Others)

Harvard Business

For companies, this requires an unprecedented level of integration and coordination across every business unit, from sales and marketing to customer service, and across physical and digital channels. This is a break from the traditional paths of finance, sales, and operations to the top spot.

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Getting an Intricate Operation Back in Sync

Harvard Business

Service increasingly was hit or miss, and Forbes Travel Guide issued a preliminary rating that would have docked the restaurant a star. The sales and marketing director said he was receiving complaints about sloppy service. Our fine dining restaurant was on the brink of losing its hard-won Michelin rating.

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4 Ways Leaders Can Get More from Their Company’s Innovation Efforts

Harvard Business

One reason for the paltry performance is that while other business areas, like sales or finance, are considered to be core functions, innovation is often considered to be something that’s “nice to have” rather than essential. Yet every enterprise is essentially a square-peg business waiting for a round-hole world.

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FTI Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

FTI Consulting has 5 areas of expertise, but excels in Forensic & Litigation Consulting and Corporate Finance/Restructuring. They aim to help companies protect enterprise value. Corporate Finance/Restructuring. Financial & Enterprise Data Analytics. Restructuring/Turnaround Services. Bankruptcy Support Services.