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Skills, Tips, and Tactics

How to Attend Conferences as a Businessperson

(Source: Cydcor) This is a guest post from Archie Ward. Take responsibility for getting the most value out of the next conference you attend. By planning ahead and thinking strategically, a conference can generate sales, increase business, improve vendor relationships and initiate strategic partnerships. Going to a conference can renew excitement about the business, open […]

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Consulting Industry

Conversation with 2020 Delivery

2020 Delivery is a management consultancy committed to improving public services and bringing about lasting change within public sector organisations. I recently had the good fortune to talk briefly with Mike Meredith who is a Director at 2020 Delivery, and leads the firm’s people development function. Please read the edited transcript of my discussion with […]

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Frameworks

Value Chain Analysis

Value Chain Analysis is another tool that may prove useful during the consulting case interview. It can be used to analyse the cost structure of a company as part of a declining profitability case, or to analyse the supply chain as part of an operations case. To understand which activities provide a company with a competitive […]

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Frameworks

Four P’s Analysis

Four P’s Analysis is a framework that may prove useful for solving consulting case questions. It can be used to evaluate the marketing strategy for a product. 1. Price The pricing strategy that a company employs will affect its market share and profitability. There are three key pricing strategies to consider. Competitive pricing: How do prices compare with […]

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Strategy

When, Where and How Do you Sell Your Own Business

One of the great things about starting your own company is that you may be able to sell it in the future for a massive profit. Depending on how much you sell it for, you may never have to work again to secure your financial future. This could allow you to spend more time with […]