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OPERA America’s Survey Shows an Industry in Freefall…

Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

My ambition is to do one of these a month as a way to replace a little bit of the traveling I might have done in the past. Enhanced marketing and sales: I don’t find most of the marketing that goes on effective and most of the sales processes are outdated. Ticket sales, subscriptions, and other revenue are down, down, down!

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The Secret Sauce to a Superior Customer Experience

Rick Conlow

I travel often. Research shows us that the top service companies have higher sales growth and profits over time. Keys to the Secret Sauce for a Superior Customer Experience Instead of working to improve, it seems like everyone keeps surveying customers for even more feedback. Why not survey and measure less.

Survey 98
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2020 Study: Why Smart People Start a Consulting Business (And What Holds Them Back)

Consulting Matters

This year, we created a survey that we administered to both new and seasoned consultants to learn more about what drives smart people to start their own consulting businesses and what stands in the way of achieving their full potential. But there are many factors that hold them back. Through cost reductions, I was released from the company.

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Unlocking a Career as a Marketing Consultant

Tom Spencer

To do this, they should possess a keen understanding of the client’s target market and existing customer base, as well as the ability to recommend clear and actionable strategies to increase sales, expand the customer base, and develop new product offerings that will appeal to customers.

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100 Small Business Ideas To Get You Started

Business Consulting Agency

Commission-Only Sales Business. Affiliate Sales and Marketing. Travel Consultant. eBay Sales Business. Fill Out Online Surveys. Real Estate Sales Consultant. Dropshipping & Amazon Reselling. Local Business Consulting. Phone Case Business. Virtual Assistant. Tax Preparation. Remote English Teacher/Tutor.

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Research = Opportunity! 8 Lessons From the Some of the World’s Biggest Sports Brands…

Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

In the last 18 months working with some of the world’s biggest sports brands, I’ve done research that has taught me the importance of market research to build strong brands and grow sales. I’ve put together 8 key lessons that will help you do a better job researching your market so you can make more sales. There’s no order.

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Simon-Kucher & Partners Interviews & Culture

Management Consulted

Though the firm’s background is exclusively in pricing, in more recent years it has been breaking into other practice areas such as strategy, marketing, and sales. In 1996, Simon-Kucher opened an office in Boston and began to put more of a focus on its other three practice areas: strategy, marketing, and sales. Industries. Automotive.