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Technology Ain’t Going to Solve Your Problems

Markovitz Consulting

I was at a conference for internet retailers two weeks ago and was overwhelmed by the software and hardware solutions promising to solve all their operational problems and turn their ecommerce businesses into a highly profitable, eight figure monsters. You’ve got to eliminate the interruptions before you add software.

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Optimizing Project Accounting: A Game-Changer for Professional Services

Progressus

For companies where projects are the heartbeat, sales, marketing, and client servicing are the vital vessels supporting this heartbeat. To steer the business in the right direction, the finance department requires instantaneous data on project statuses, forthcoming deals, and future client engagements.

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Wealth Management 101: The Hidden World of Private Banking

Tom Spencer

The financial services industry comprises firms that operate across a range of sectors: Asset & Wealth Management, Banking & Capital Markets, and Insurance. In simple terms, asset management firms are the ‘manufacturers’ of investment products (e.g., clients can purchase iShares on the RBC Wealth platform).

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Upgrade your Legacy System without Disrupting your Project-based Organization

Progressus

According to the United States Government Accountability Office , ten of the government’s legacy systems cost approximately $337 million annually to operate and maintain. Legacy systems are outdated computer systems, software applications, and technologies designed to perform specific tasks in a specific way. What are Legacy Systems?

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From Idea to Business: A Comprehensive Guide

Business Consulting Agency

Finances : Secure startup funding through personal savings, loans, investors, or grants. Sales and Distribution : Create a sales strategy that includes distribution channels, pricing, and sales tactics. Register your business accordingly. Register your domain name and trademark if necessary.

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Professional Services Firms

Progressus

Factors impacting profit margins include the tendency to allocate 80% of project work with the last 20% of the budget, inaccurate time-sheet reporting, underbidding during the sales process, and client disputes. The post Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Professional Services Firms appeared first on Progressus Software.

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Want To Be On The Leading Edge? Forget About It.

Markovitz Consulting

Here are a few areas that are probably creating lethal operational drag on the corporate ship. At this level, managers are consumed with the chaos of daily operations, and seldom have any understanding—or bandwidth—to execute on the lofty strategic goals pronounced in the C-Suite. Problem: lack of clarity around strategy.