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Three C’s Framework

The Three C’s Framework may prove extremely valuable for consulting case questions. It can help to assess the business situation in the context of entering a new market, M&A, product development, and starting a new business. It involves examining customers, competition, and the company. 1. Customers Eight (8) factors to consider when examining the customer. 1. Customer […]

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Profitability Framework

The profitability framework is probably the most important framework for solving consulting case questions Profit equals revenue minus cost. 1. Revenue Revenue is normally thought of as being a function of price per unit and units sold. Declining revenue can derive from a fall in prices or a reduction in units sold, and can be […]

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Innovation

Overseas Business Expansion: The Promise and the Pitfalls

For most business owners, the dream is to one day expand beyond the original market. Whether a large corporation or an SME, many look for ways to scale and develop additional revenue streams. One of the most popular options is to expand overseas, where they can tap into additional groups of consumers that want their […]