Alan Weiss

JULY 5, 2023

One of my clients asked for my help gaining a sole-source recognition with a government agency which has asked if she’d bid on an RFP (request for proposal). Incidentally, the government’s FAR Act (Federal Acquisition Regulation) specifies that RFPs can ignore lowest price and choose highest value. A small ray of light.

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Government Consulting 52

PM Alliance

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Maybe we weren’t quite sure we really wanted that particular product or perhaps the price gave us pause. Project requests and proposals come along that sound good or spark some interest, and they’re added to the cart. Project requests and proposals come along that sound good or spark some interest, and they’re added to the cart.

Retail 68

Retail Data Management Tools 68

CaseInterview.com

APRIL 15, 2022

If all you’ve known is price stability, it’s hard to fathom what inflation looks like. This form collects your name and email so that we can add you to our email list that delivers the free resources you are requesting. The same is true of economic cycles. The key is to recognize that cycles exist in everything. First Name *.

Marketing 105

Marketing Balance Sheet Policies Resources 105

Kai Davis

MAY 18, 2021

You’d like the clerk to: Open up one of the Power Ranger toys Open up one of the Pizza-related toys Combine the parts in one box (for gift-wrapping ease) but leave out a few of the pieces that don’t make sense Seal the box up (so it doesn’t look awkward) Sell the result to you for the price of one toy. Why not make your life easier?

Sales 59

Sales Productivity Marketing Meeting 59

Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 6, 2020

However, due my busy schedule there is only a handful of requests that I can reply and offer to help. In this post, I’ll walk you through the secret formula for writing an irresistible LinkedIn connection request, getting your message read, and then scheduling that coffee chat. Image: Pixabay.

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Recruiting Recruitment Resumes Conference 139

CaseInterview.com

JULY 20, 2022

This means that for goods and services priced in U.S. dollars and in crypto, the crypto price is going to change wildly, day to day. If an avocado were price in crypto, it would have been $3 two years ago, $30 roughly a year ago, and $8 today. The stock price at the time (after adjustments for splits) is the equivalent of $0.09.

Cash Flow 111

Cash Flow Productivity Sales Enterprise 111

CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

When companies exceed Wall Street analyst estimates, the stock price goes up. When a company “misses” earnings forecasts, the stock price goes down. Take the stock price hit. This form collects your name and email so that we can add you to our email list that delivers the free resources you are requesting.

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Financial Metrics Company Finance 98

The Consultants Peer Group

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Using these ‘standard’ templates, our responses to a request (verbal or written) for a proposal is that our responses look alike, with the same sections and follow the same pattern/outline – Executive Summary, Background/Current Situation, Proposed Solution, Project Plan, Qualifications/Credentials, Pricing/Fees, and Signature lines.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Cover Letters Consulting Methodologies 52

Consulting Matters

JANUARY 20, 2020

2 Try on New Pricing Models That Get You Out of "Trading Time for Money". But the truth is we don't have to say "yes" to everything a client requests. Get consulting and coaching videos, visuals, and guides to help you grow a high-quality business when you request your instant access to my FREE resource library.

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The Consultants Peer Group

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In this approach, then, it seems to come down to price as the ultimate differentiator. If a Proposal Is Not Required/Requested: But, what if a proposal is not required/requested, then change the sales process to remove the need to do so. How do you as a management consultant avoid this trap? Let’s explore possible ways.

Ethics 52

Ethics Intellectual Property Consulting ROI 52

Markovitz Consulting

APRIL 22, 2020

Marriott, a member of the BRT, not only paid out $160 million in quarterly dividends this year, it requested a 7.7 percent salary increase for the chief executive, and a cash bonus of up to 200 percent—all while furloughing most of its workforce.

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Harmonious Workplaces

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

He touted the software as a worker who never complains, works odd hours, will do anything requested, conducts tedious research, and costs only $20 per month (on the paid subscription). Constant indulgence of requests without pushback breeds self-entitlement and a sense of power. My heart sank.

Software 52

Software Ethics Chemicals Research 52

Consulting Matters

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

It is how I grew my business and helped my clients grow small requests into six-figure engagements. This positioning starts long before a client requests more information about working with us. I proactively advocated for the work approach I thought was best for my role. Accelerate their results AND their growth.

Consulting 156

Consulting Leadership Operations System 156

PM Alliance

JULY 14, 2023

Data such as workforce metrics, vendor rates, and material pricing gives your team the necessary background to minimize costs by identifying the right resource mix for each market. As remote work arrangements continue to become the norm for many roles, project groups may find that costs related to staffing vary widely by region.

Data 63

Data Management Transportation Resources 63

Consulting Matters

JANUARY 29, 2020

Money Fear: "If I don't give the client whatever they ask for, at the price they want, I won't land the work". Sure they may come at you with specific requests and ideas because that is who they are. Don't Give Clients What They Want - Offer Them What They Need. Executives hire advisors because they are looking for peers.

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Consulting How To Talent Training 177

CaseInterview.com

MARCH 21, 2019

I've had several requests to provide an example of a case involving the Capacity Change Framework as described in my case interview frameworks article. DEMAND - Demand is what customers are willing to BUY at a certain price. Demand is always expressed as a relationship between two factors -- PRICE and QUANTITY.

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Case Interview Examples Interviews Airlines 69

Buzzsprout

APRIL 8, 2024

Podcasters can set their pricing, and subscribers get a unique RSS feed to access the premium content on their favorite listening app, like Apple Podcasts! uStudio (request a demo) | uStudio allows companies to deliver secure audio files and video podcasts to their team for communication that is 500% more effective than email or text.

Course 75

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Asamby Consulting

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Examples of measures to systemize your success factors: Define your vision and mission Build out SOPs Defining your value proposition Setting up some best practice examples around how you service clients Set up standard responses to specific client requests Set up decision-making frameworks. Charge high prices. Charge high prices.

How To 52

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Progressus

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This metric offers insights into overall productivity, informs training, project assignments, and tech investments, and guides pricing strategies to ensure project profitability. It is crucial to factor in potential expenses, delays, and contract coverage for rework or out-of-scope requests.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Metrics Resources Sales 52

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 24, 2020

In using a digital currency, individuals and investors are exposed to six specific risks: Price volatility. Price volatility. The biggest perceived risk of many digital currencies is price volatility. For example, over the last three years, the price of Bitcoin has fluctuated from less than USD4,000 to more than USD19,000.

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Banking Government System Policies 88

Tsavo Neal

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

A notoriously low percentage of requests for links are actually accepted. Just by being on freelancing sites, you’re paying a fee: You’re competing on price You’re commoditizing yourself You’re trolling job boards instead of marketing. Disadvantages of link building. Time-consuming. Challenging. Penalization.

Advertising 60

Advertising Exercises Consulting Engineering 60

Progressus

AUGUST 28, 2023

Know Your Numbers When margins are tight and the opportunity to raise prices is limited, managing the cost of subcontracted labor is the only way to remain profitable. Project managers should immediately report any performance issues, requests by the subcontractor for more frequent payments, or difficulty meeting deadlines.

Engineering 52

Engineering Company Management Financial 52

Granite Leadership Strategies

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This applies to technical, management, performance, or Government contracting price information. Unless you are specifically requested not to send in supporting information, presume the reader/evaluator/pricing analyst wants to know what you meant by the numbers on the page. Then answer only the questions asked.

Government 52

Government How To Resumes Small Business 52

MishTalk

AUGUST 11, 2014

It''s a " small price to pay " for 800 Finnish Dairy Workers Furloughed Due to Russia Sanctions. Will Finnish dairy suck this up as a "small price to pay" for national pride? Please consider the behavior of Spanish peach and nectarine growers, completely unwilling to pay a "small price" for the sake of international peace.

Government 75

Government Meeting Management Company 75

CaseInterview.com

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Logically, I wanted the best product at the lowest price. I ended up buying the most appropriate product above the lowest price – and I knew it. First Name * Email Address * Submit This form collects your name and email so that we can add you to our email list that delivers the free resources you are requesting.

Cash Flow 52

Cash Flow Data Analysis Operations 52

CaseInterview.com

DECEMBER 11, 2019

In its usual context, arbitrage is a financial trading strategy design to exploit goods that are inefficiently priced. Here's a simple example: Let's say the price of 100 oranges in Los Angeles is $100, and the price of 100 oranges in San Francisco (about a 5-hour drive away) is $1,000. That, too, is a form of arbitrage.

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Case Interview Interviews Comparison Transportation 40

CaseInterview.com

JUNE 11, 2019

I then broke it down to find out that the raw materials really depended on the price of natural gas, and oil (where I was told to not take into account the plummet in these prices after the recession). (PS: Next are energy prices for other industries equally high (making it an economy wide issue) vs. an industry specific issue. (e.g.,

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Case Interview Examples Interviews Energy 40

CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

You can split revenue down further into quantities, prices, and product mix. For example: Mathematically, the only ways to grow revenues are to increase quantity sold or the price per unit sold. 3) Pricing. For example: When it comes to determining prices, there are three basic ways to frame your approach.

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CaseInterview.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Gross Margin = Price of Your Product - Cost of the Product. In contrast, Business B can mathematically never be profitable at any size unless there is some dramatic miracle shift in the company’s ability to raise prices, reduce costs, or add high-profit revenue streams that only become possible at a certain size. To over-simplify.

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Case Interview Retail Finance Conference 59

Buzzsprout

JULY 13, 2023

This is a simple monetization method because the ads are already priced and ready to insert into your episode. And don’t be hesitant to negotiate on things like pricing, ad format, and samples. Here are a few that you can use: Podcorn On Podcorn, podcasters browse through sponsors and submit their own pitches and pricing.

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Tsavo Neal

DECEMBER 7, 2017

And finally, for his “Getting in Touch” Section, Kurt gives 5 ways that you can get in touch with him: paid call, apply to be an Ethercycle client, talk to his assistance, request a quote or interview, and join his group to ask your question publicly. Besides answering the common question, “What are you up to these days?”,

Video 60

Video Consulting Interviews Resources 60

Organizational Talent Consulting

APRIL 24, 2023

Inquire about pricing and learn more about the leadership style inventory and executive coaching. Schedule a 20-minute initial conversation or submit a contact request form to tell us how we can help. Now it's time to use what you have learned to maximize your leadership potential and get more out of life and work.

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Leadership Study Survey Comparison 76

CaseInterview.com

JANUARY 26, 2021

Another might have suffered a huge financial loss due to a drop in stock prices, even though sales and profits have actually increased. I downloaded the 53-page Pfizer Emergency Use Authorization request submitted to the Food and Drug Administration. I did the same for the 84-page Moderna Emergency Use Authorization request. (I

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McKinsey Case Interview Media Analysis 81

Women in Consulting

MARCH 5, 2018

Since you have a well-defined product, so you can offer a fixed price. You are also more vulnerable to commodity pricing. Have you ever been asked to trim your price because the client has an alternate source who is somewhat cheaper? The vendor takes the client’s request as a given; the consultant takes it as symptomatic.

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Consulting Comparison Course Productivity 54

MishTalk

DECEMBER 12, 2014

He made the following charts for me on request. Vs. Gold Priced in Dollars Since 2012 click on either chart for sharper image Sure enough. Vs. Gold Priced in Dollars Since 2014 Since the beginning of the year, gold has tracked movements in the euro even better than the Yen. Euro vs. Yen. But let''s hone in on 2014.

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Trends Management Strategy Strategy 60

MishTalk

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Around midday on Tuesday, a bitcoin was worth $135, compared with the $522 quoted by the CoinDesk bitcoin price index, which tracks the price of the currency on major exchanges. In January a bitcoin was worth more than $900 at MtGox, one of the world''s oldest exchanges for the unit. Problem with technology or a problem with fraud?

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Journal Software System Data 77

Martinka Consulting

APRIL 24, 2015

There is give and take, not everybody gets what they wish and hope for (a super-high price all in cash or a rock-bottom price with almost no down payment.). It doesn’t help to win a bunch of little battles if you lose the war, which you may lose if you drive the other side crazy with nagging requests (always wanting a little more).

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