Consulting Matters

JANUARY 29, 2020

The presence of money fears can be good if they act as alerts to be strategic about investments and with marketing and sales. I had just come through a divorce the decimated my finances. Money Fear: "I'm not good at marketing so I'll find other more successful consultants or coaches who will hire me as a subcontractor".

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Consulting How To Talent Training 177

Management Consulted

JULY 2, 2017

The Boston office was the originator of concepts such as the experience curve, the portfolio concept, time-based competition, and segment-of-one marketing. The industry focus in Boston is on Financial Services, Wealth & Asset Management, Banking & Capital Markets, Insurance, Technology, Life Sciences & Health, and Private Equity.

Oliver Wyman 72

Oliver Wyman Mercer Consulting Deloitte 72

Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

Compensation and benefits are on par to the market, but not adjusted for NYC living (so for take-home pay you might be better off in Atlanta or Dallas as a young McKinseyite, unless the magnetic draw to the Big Apple is just too much). Before the acquisition of Parthenon, consulting at EY was really synonymous to Advisory (not strategy).

Consulting 157

Consulting Deloitte Bain McKinsey 157

MishTalk

DECEMBER 26, 2014

Next year will be a very important year for China because possible strains in the banking system and the intensity with which the reformers present their case will give us a better sense both of how much debt capacity the country retains and of how well positioned Xi Jinping and his allies are to implement the needed reforms.

Banking 71

Banking System Benchmarking Finance 71

Tom Spencer

JUNE 17, 2013

The number of consultants hired for public sector projects has been steadily increasing ever since, spiking to new heights over the past few years in response to the tumultuous state of public sector finances. Business Strategy. Get Email Updates (It’s Free). -- Australia’s premier consulting blog. Graduate Consulting Group.

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Consulting Boston Consulting Group Government Case Interview 116

MishTalk

DECEMBER 11, 2014

CJES), postponed financings this month as sentiment soured. EXXI), an oil and gas explorer, which has raised more than $2 billion in the bond market in the past four years. cents in September, according to Trace, the bond-price reporting system of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. percent this week from 5.7

Energy 78

Energy Marketing Benchmarking Cash Flow 78

Management Consulted

JANUARY 20, 2014

On February 8th, 2001, KPMG Consulting, LLC, went public on the NASDAQ starting at $18 per share under the ticker “KCIN” Their IPO was 6 months delayed due to the quickly declining high-tech consulting services market. BearingPoint was also in the midst of integrating all of its international acquisitions into the old system.

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BearingPoint Interviews Oliver Wyman Capgemini 139

Progressus

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Project-based organizations that are still utilizing legacy systems today have a host of potential system failure, compliance, and integration concerns. According to the United States Government Accountability Office , ten of the government’s legacy systems cost approximately $337 million annually to operate and maintain.

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System ROI Software Government 52

MishTalk

MARCH 31, 2014

Finance reports Yellen strongly defends easy Fed policies, cites U.S. labor slack Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen gave a strong defense of the central bank''s easy-money policies on Monday, saying its "extraordinary" commitment to boosting the economy, especially the still struggling labor market, will be needed for some time to come.

Real Estate 72

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 30, 2016

You won’t succeed without having a firm grasp on numbers, markets, analytics, economies of scale and much, much more. Finance – A Finance degree not only shows that you’re proficient in math, but also implies you’re inquisitive and like to get to the root of problems.

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Consulting Engineering Finance Case Interview 100

Harvard Business

MAY 17, 2018

And so a transformation is a system of systems, all made up of the most complex system of all — people. Sponsored by Accenture Strategy. The transformation office approached the country finance leaders with their findings and made them partners in process improvement for the rest of the subsidiaries.

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Culture Strategy Strategy Strategy& 59

The Fearless Marketer

MAY 20, 2019

In my Fast Track Marketing System I divide marketing into seven very specific modules: 1. The Game of Marketing. The Mindset of Marketing. Marketing Messages (Your Value Proposition). Marketing and Selling Conversations. Written Marketing Materials. Marketing Strategies.

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Marketing Media Strategy Strategy 54

Management Consulted

JULY 3, 2016

Bates White has been a dominant market leader in asbestos litigation and valuation as well as in False Claims Act litigation. Though antitrust remains Bates White’s largest practice area, the firm is recognized as an expert in environmental product liability, healthcare and life sciences, energy, and finance. Practice Areas.

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Interviews Culture Consulting Case Interview 140

MishTalk

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Bloomberg reports Venezuelan 1,000% Inflation Seen by BofA Without Weaker Bolivar Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro, set to announce a new currency system today, needs to devalue the bolivar or risk inflation passing 1,000 percent as soon as next year, according to Bank of America Corp. to about 50 bolivars per dollar. “If

Banking 76

Banking Finance Government Sales 76

MishTalk

APRIL 28, 2014

The financial market structure has radically changed in the past 15 years. The global financial system has experienced one bubble after another because major central banks have kept monetary policy loose. Prolonged loose monetary policy has made the financial system extraordinary large relative to the real economy.

Banking 72

Banking Financial Policies System 72

MishTalk

DECEMBER 26, 2013

China''s Move to Market-Set Rates Let''s step back to December 8 and look at China Relaxes Grip on Interest Rates China is relaxing its grip on interest rates with the launch of a financial instrument that allows banks to trade deposits with each other at market-determined prices. China’s credit boom is still in full swing.

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Balance Sheet Marketing Banking Financial 64

MishTalk

OCTOBER 30, 2013

annual return, with an 8% return assumption, the Illinois Teachers Retirement System (TRS) fell another $3.5 This increase in the System’s unfunded liability, even with good investment results, is another wake-up call to state officials and our members that TRS long-term finances continue to head in the wrong direction.".

System 77

System Government Sales Policies 77

MishTalk

JUNE 18, 2014

The Financial Times investigates China’s precarious shadow banking system. As chief accountant for Yuncheng City Investment, a financing vehicle for the local government, Mr Qiao has played a crucial role in the development of this gritty steelmaking city in central China. The first article in the series is Into the Shadows.

Real Estate 65

Real Estate Banking Enterprise Finance 65

MishTalk

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Orr, seeks to invalidate complex transactions that helped finance Detroit’s pension system in 2005. Of even greater concern to creditors is the city’s 99-page “plan of adjustment,” the all-important document that details how Detroit proposes to resolve its bankruptcy and finance its operations in the future.

Insurance 71

Insurance Insurance Banking Finance 71

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

“Data is a precious thing and will last longer than the systems themselves”, Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web. Data science is made possible by machine learning and artificial intelligence, which use advanced computer systems that can adapt and learn from data without prompts or explicit instructions. Required Skills.

Data 88

Data Trends Information Technology Information Technology 88

MishTalk

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

The tighter control over public finances of each country, which occur revenues and expenditures, is the condition of these forward-looking statements, both from the point of view of the IMF and Brussels. But there is much work ahead for something like a common shutdown could crystallize into a eurozone labor markets as diverse. "A

Banking 71

Banking Insurance Insurance Finance 71

MishTalk

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Banks; Global Financial System is Bankrupt. The effects of a system that ''encourages excessive financial leverage''. According to the Bank for International Settlements, the French banking system''s total exposure to the riskiest euro-zone countries is $671.7 Let''s backtrack to my blog post that started it all. billion (€489.9

Balance Sheet 78

Balance Sheet Banking Financial Finance 78

MishTalk

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

It also means there will be a very major reversal at some point as there will be a moment when the last loan that someone will actually pay gets written and the system will not be able to expand. Importantly, no money held for safe keeping (checking deposits), would ever be at risk in 100% gold-backed system.

Banking 77

Banking Policies System Government 77

MishTalk

JUNE 25, 2013

Minyanville Business and Market News. Get Involved The State of the Unions Finances: A Citizens Guide. China Financial Markets. Market Oracle. Market Ticker. Real Clear Markets. China Acts to Calm Markets; Stock Market Rebounds From 6% Plunge After Central Bank Pledges More Liquidity; Wet Nurse Action.

Analysis 64

Analysis Trends Marketing Real Estate 64

MishTalk

DECEMBER 2, 2013

The collapse of Spanish housing left the banking system with as much as 51 billion euros of deferred tax assets(DTAs), mostly from 2011, that can be used against future profits for as long as 18 years. Sources of Finance estimate that at least multiply by 3.3 Why 100 billion? And then, as always, a lot of fine print.

Banking 60

Banking Finance Analysis Government 60

The Fearless Marketer

JULY 23, 2018

I like to think I’m a pretty good marketer of my professional services. After all, I’ve been at it for 34 years, read hundreds of marketing books, thousands of articles and studied with the very best marketing gurus. But marketing is still challenging for me and the majority of independent professionals. Challenge # 2.

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Meeting Marketing How To Resources 48

Tom Spencer

APRIL 6, 2019

Drones are a useful tool for farmers, and the agricultural drone market is expected to be worth $1 billion by 2024 ( Margaritoff, 2018 ). For example, drones mounted with cameras can be used to collect detailed real-time information about crop quality, irrigation systems, and livestock. Image: Vogel. References. BBC (2018).

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Industry Efficiency Data Energy 104

MishTalk

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Customers are attracted to trust funds and the stock market which has been on a tear, up 43% in the last six months. Higher returns from Internet funds and investment products such as trusts, combined with the promise of a soaring stock market, have China''s banks feeling the drain.

Banking 74

Banking Benchmarking Finance Policies 74

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Business development consultants can work with both B2B and B2C businesses, and provide a wide range of services including data analytics over operations and financials, business design , marketing strategies, digital innovation, business model design , and organisational systems.

Development 88

Development Consulting B2C B2B 88

Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

From technology and finance to healthcare and marketing, data scientists are at the forefront of extracting meaningful insights from vast amounts of data. Through personalization algorithms and recommendation systems, data scientists can help companies deliver tailored experiences for customers.

Data 78

Data Healthcare Tools Trends 78

MishTalk

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Kevyn Orr said in a recent interview that at the current pace, the city''s General Services System pension fund could lose its ability to pay pensions owed to current and future retirees within 12 years. Michigan''s emergency-manager law allows for the takeover of a municipal pension system that is less than 80% funded. What''s Fair?

Management 74

Management System Finance Journal 74

Chad Barr

JANUARY 8, 2025

These systems won’t just assist in solving problems—they’ll uncover and solve problems we didn’t know existed. Finance: Predicting market trends with near-flawless accuracy. These are intelligent systems designed to act autonomously within businesses.

Trends 52

Trends eBook Training Training 52

MishTalk

AUGUST 15, 2013

Finance reports Wal-Mart cuts profit outlook on shopper worries. and our international markets, as customers are cautious in their spending," Wal-Mart Chief Financial Officer Charles Holley said in a statement. Cisco Systems Inc. Wal-Mart, Macy''s, Kohl''s Cut Profit Outlook. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Retail 72

Retail Report Journal Conference 72

Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Even though I’m in marketing, your advice is so pertinent to a variety of industries.” I knew your course focused on strategy consulting – but after reading everything you covered, I figured much of the stuff would overlap with technology and operations consulting too. ” -Giulia, Chicago Booth alum.

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Case Interview Bain McKinsey Interviews 175

MishTalk

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

The problems in Desert Hot Springs came to light last week when a new finance director reviewed the city''s records and discovered a $3 million shortfall in its budget of $13.5 Sitka Pacific is an asset management firm whose goal is strong performance and low volatility, regardless of market direction.

Finance 69

Finance System Management Report 69

MishTalk

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Target2 stands for Trans-European Automated Real-time Gross Settlement System. Target2 – the payment system used for intra-eurozone transfers – has widened again, with the largest two-month move since mid 2012. The mechanism is one of the huge structural flaws in the euro system itself.

Banking 70

Banking Government Course System 70

MishTalk

JULY 9, 2014

Steen Jakobsen, chief economists and CIO of Saxo Bank has some interesting observations on the illusion of low interest rates and the vital flaw in Pimco''s bullishness at a market peak. Eternity in excess return from stock markets, eternity in no growth, eternity in low productivity, eternity in chasing yields. Eternity is here.

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Banking Policies Marketing Finance 69