Harvard Business

OCTOBER 6, 2023

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.

Cash Flow 87

Cash Flow Marketing Company Finance 87

Steve Shu Consulting

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Prior to my current role, I spent many years in the traditional management consulting space. As I see it, the traditional segment of the management consulting industry values MBAs primarily because it facilitates a plug-and-play kind of model where people are interchangeable and can start working on a broad swathe of business problems.

Management 150

Management Consulting Methodologies McKinsey 150

Progressus

MARCH 1, 2024

A common area of confusion lies in distinguishing between Project Management and Project Accounting software. The Power of Project Management Software: Project Management software is engineered to assist teams in organizing, tracking, and completing projects efficiently.

Software 52

Software Cash Flow Management Financial 52

Effective Managers

MARCH 10, 2024

In the world of consulting, a distinction is often overlooked: the difference between the industry at large and the profession of management consulting. In this article, we explore this distinction, the role of ISO 20700 as a gateway to the profession, and how it paves the way towards certification as a Certified Management Consultant (CMC).

Industry 52

Industry Consulting Ethics Management 52

Steve Shu Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In March 2023, I will be guest speaking to DBA students at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology about implementing behavioral finance initiatives in corporations, an area that I have worked in for more than a third of my three-decade-some working career. Much thanks to Prof. Anirban Mukhopadhyay for inviting me.

Finance 30

Finance Case Study Case Studies Study 30

Tom Spencer

MAY 18, 2019

Asset managers are institutions that ‘manage money’ on behalf of certain beneficiaries. Well, asset managers aim to understand client investment objectives and invest client funds in a variety of financial products and asset classes. Major traditional asset managers include: Blackrock. Affiliated Managers.

Industry 113

Industry Real Estate Management Retail 113

Consulting Matters

APRIL 13, 2023

He applied for a financial manager job at Disney and was one of 1400 candidates. Brad had an unconventional start to his career after meeting his boss's boss while studying finance at college. He talks about his exciting career journey, which started at the Naval Academy, then to British Petroleum, and finally to Disney.

Consulting 156

Consulting Finance Turnaround Healthcare 156

Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 9, 2024

Consultants conduct market research, competitor analysis, and feasibility studies to assess market opportunities, target audience needs, and competitive landscapes. They help define clear business objectives, value propositions, revenue models, and growth strategies that align with market trends and investor expectations.

Consulting 52

Consulting ROI Efficiency Financial 52

MishTalk

MARCH 21, 2014

Inquiring minds are tuning into a report on the Ponzi finance setup in China. We have described in detail over the past two years how we believe China’s twin excesses (excessive investment funded by excessive debt) will inevitably unwind, causing a substantial slowdown in China’s economy, significantly below market expectations.

Finance 75

Finance Cash Flow Banking Government 75

Tom Spencer

MARCH 29, 2024

For example, if a case is related to business, it is likely to involve questions about finance and accounting, strategy, and marketing. You might choose a finance major, a marketing major, and a sociology major. I recommend looking up common team management tools and methods, keeping in mind that no team is the same.

How To 88

How To Consulting Finance Resumes 88

IMC USA

MAY 29, 2018

May 29, 2018 — The Institute of Management Consultants USA (IMC USA, www.imcusa.org ) announces that its 2018 annual international consulting conference, “Consult-Con 2018: Fearless Consulting in Disruptive Times” ( www.imcusaconference.org ), takes place on October 5-7, 2018 , at the San Diego Marriott Mission Hills in San Diego, California. . —

Conference 100

Conference Consulting Management Methodologies 100

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 16, 2021

Knowing the ins and outs of upcoming trends in finance is indispensable for any aspiring consultant. A prime example for such a question is how finance is adapting to the issue of climate change, and might assist its mitigation. Green Finance. Final thoughts.

Financial 88

Financial Insurance Insurance Finance 88

Tom Spencer

JUNE 1, 2019

Retail Wealth Management. Large mutual funds have strong relationships with banks, where they are able to pay a trailer fee to bank investment advisors to market their product. However, they also make money via securities lending when other market participants want to borrow their stocks in order to short them.

Management 60

Management Retail Banking Benchmarking 60

Tom Spencer

MAY 25, 2019

Characteristics of Asset Management Firms. Most major asset managers are conservative with their use of leverage. There are a couple of reasons for this: Asset managers can see cash flow and earnings fluctuate wildly with markets. Valuation of Asset Management Firms. Price/Earnings, EV/EBITDA and EV/AUM.

Cash Flow 60

Cash Flow Management Metrics Benchmarking 60

Tom Spencer

JULY 21, 2018

During one of my internships I worked on a due diligence project, which involved conducting market research to help a PE firm decide whether to acquire a major stake in a joint venture owned by one of the largest telecom companies in Asia. Financial due diligence involves a lot of financial modelling ( DCF , LBO , NAV ) and deal structuring.

Consulting 68

Consulting Management Cash Flow Financial 68

Tom Spencer

MARCH 11, 2022

In experiential learning, you learn skills such as communication, project management, and teamwork. These skills are very much aligned with the work you would be doing after graduation such as in management consulting or any industry position. You could help fundraise, develop marketing materials, or organize events.

Finance 88

Finance Government Industry Consulting 88

Harvard Business

JULY 17, 2017

When I ask students graduating from Harvard Business School what they’re doing next, I often get some version of “I’m going into finance but…” Then they quickly explain that finance is just a way station on the route to nobler goals. And it is truly fascinating.

Finance 28

Finance Insurance Insurance Financial 28

Tom Spencer

JUNE 8, 2019

Asset management as an industry is becoming increasingly important for a variety of reasons: The world is getting wealthier, driven by growth in emerging markets. This bodes well for those looking to work in asset management. The Rise of Passive Asset Management. Shifting Global Landscape.

Trends 60

Trends Management Banking Government 60

Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Some people also call consulting a ‘talk-job’ – you go to the clients, you talk about what the ideal world scenario would be for a particular project, product or market, and your billable hours are sorted. Sales, Marketing, Production) and secondary functions (e.g. Finance, HR, Supply Chain, ICT, Legal).

Consulting 135

Consulting Operations Financial Real Estate 135

MishTalk

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Ukraine''s just-named "Finance Minister" is a US citizen, and Ukraine''s new "Economy Minister" is from Lithuania. citizen and chief executive of private equity group Horizon Capital, will take over as "Finance Minister". Ukraine has a new finance minister, Natalie Jaresko. That process is now underway. State Department.

Finance 77

Finance Government Policies Financial 77

Epicflow

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Do you know your organization’s project management maturity level? If not, it’s high time to change the situation: project management maturity has a direct impact on a company’s competitiveness and business success. . What is project management maturity exactly, and how to define its level?

Management 52

Management Metrics Efficiency Resources 52

Tom Spencer

MAY 18, 2019

Min Kim is currently an MBA student at NYU Stern School of Business where she is specializing in Product Management, Business Analytics and Finance. But it’ll all be worth it when you get that second round interview and consulting offer! Image: Pexels.

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Case Interview Interviews Marketing Finance 113

Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

For example, in industries like finance and accounting, AI-powered systems can process invoices, perform data entry tasks, and generate financial reports with minimal human intervention. Supply chain management is another area where AI is revolutionizing operations. AI can also facilitate rapid prototyping and testing of new products.

Data 147

Data Operations Efficiency System 147

MishTalk

AUGUST 26, 2013

Japan''s Finance Ministry will request a record 25.3 Japan''s Finance Ministry will request a record 25.3 The decision, aimed at guarding against any future rise in long-term interest rates, underscores the increasing cost Japan must pay to finance its massive public debt. Watch What Happens Next.

Finance 71

Finance Industry Management Strategy 71

Martinka Consulting

APRIL 26, 2019

Second question: is there similar activity with larger companies, small, mid-sized, and lower middle market firms? Barlow research – Two-thirds of lower middle-market business owners are expected to retire. In successful businesses (and successful departments I’m sure) with good managers the figure is above 68%.

Marketing 40

Marketing PricewaterhouseCoopers Cash Flow Banking 40

Tom Spencer

MAY 6, 2022

For the other, they helped create marketing materials to acquire more donations. This could be anything from creating marketing materials, setting up an online store, or doing market research. Student Organizations focused on Consulting, Finance, or Technology. For one, the team was able to develop an easy-to-use website.

Finance 88

Finance Resumes Government Recruiting 88

Tom Spencer

APRIL 8, 2022

I initially started out my career in management consulting, exited to an internal strategy team in industry, and pivoted back to consulting. In Part 2, I will highlight 7 key differences between internal strategy and management consulting. Internal strategy (or corporate strategy) is a common exit for management consultants.

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Strategy Strategy Strategy& Analysis 97

MishTalk

DECEMBER 28, 2013

RT reports French broadcasting watchdog CSA eager to tax YouTube, Facebook, Dailymotion France''s Superior Council of Audiovisual, an independent broadcasting authority, wants to impose taxes on media giants like YouTube, Facebook and Dailymotion to force them to contribute to financing French culture. billion ($1.8

Finance 78

Finance Culture Film Advertising 78

Tom Spencer

APRIL 21, 2023

These reports typically include information on a company’s financial performance, management team, competitors, industry trends, and any other relevant information. An equity researcher also conducts industry research to understand the broader economic and market conditions that may affect a company’s performance.

Research 88

Research Balance Sheet Cash Flow Analysis 88

Management Consulted

APRIL 20, 2016

MBA programs for Management Consulting – and the results may surprise you. Kellogg School of Management – Northwestern University. Tuck’s Class of 2015 placed 34% of its students in management consulting, with a vast majority of those going to MBB firms. With that in mind, we compiled the 2016 Top 10 U.S

Consulting 100

Consulting Management Deloitte Bain 100

Management Consulted

JANUARY 1, 2017

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.

Case Interview 154

Case Interview Interviews Intellectual Property Cash Flow 154

MishTalk

JULY 24, 2014

Issues concern unpaid soldiers, pro-Russian MPs, and various oil schemes to finance the war. Mr Yatseniuk rebuked the existing parliament for putting Ukraine’s future at risk and betraying the ideals of the protests that toppled Mr Yanukovich in February, by failing to pass vital laws on energy and army financing.

Finance 71

Finance Energy Government Transportation 71

MishTalk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

France Finance Minister in Complete Denial Those of you seeking still more amusement can find it in one of the usual places: statements made by French politicians. Mike "Mish" Shedlock [link] Mike "Mish" Shedlock is a registered investment advisor representative for SitkaPacific Capital Management. rise in industrial production.

Finance 75

Finance Industry Data Report 75

Management Consulted

OCTOBER 12, 2014

An Introduction to Operations Management. An Introduction to Marketing. Khan; three of Wharton’s top faculty in the marketing department, which is consistently ranked as the #1 marketing department in the world. It focuses on branding strategies, customer centricity and new market entry. IESE Business School.

Course 184

Course Development Consulting Finance 184

Business Consulting Agency

AUGUST 12, 2023

Consider cross-selling, upselling, and expanding into new markets. Market Expansion : Explore opportunities for market expansion, whether it’s entering new geographical areas, offering complementary products, or diversifying your service offerings. Identify bottlenecks and areas where automation can be beneficial.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Balance Sheet Financial Efficiency 52

Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The Role of Business Startup Consulting Services Commencing a new business venture is a multifaceted endeavor that encompasses everything from initial planning to market entry and beyond. Financial Planning Business consultants aid in creating realistic budgets, helping startups manage their finances effectively right from the start.

Operations 52

Operations Consulting Financial System 52

The Fearless Marketer

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Your marketing message communicates to the world what your business is about. And your LinkedIn profile is the perfect place to both develop and spotlight your most focused marketing message. This is the fourth of five articles about the 5 Pillars of Marketing, my marketing model that helps get your marketing on track.

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Marketing B2B Media Course 54