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Why Goal Setting Matters: How Clear Direction Drives Real Progress
Discover why setting clear goals is essential for real progress in business and life. Learn how direction beats speed, and how clarity drives better decisions, alignment, and results.
Navigating Tariffs: How U.S. Manufacturers Can Mitigate the Impact of Tariffs
Explore how U.S. manufacturers can reduce the impact of recent U.S.-China tariffs. Discover five strategic ways to mitigate cost increases and optimize your supply chain—with expert consulting support.
A Structured Vendor Selection Criteria for Procurement Teams
Discover how to choose the right vendor after a bidding contest using a structured, cross-functional evaluation process. Learn how to define criteria, assign weights, and make smarter procurement decisions.
How to Set Up a Bidding Contest for your Key Purchases
Learn how to set up a bidding contest for large purchases to save time, improve vendor performance, and drive better procurement outcomes through a structured, competitive process.
How to Negotiate Better Vendor Terms Without High Volume: 10 Levers Beyond Price and Quantity
Learn how to negotiate better vendor terms without relying on high volume. Discover 10 powerful levers beyond price and quantity to improve supplier agreements and strengthen procurement strategy.
Vendor Negotiations: A Framework
Discover ten proven vendor renegotiation strategies using a structured framework based on criticality, recurrence, and volume. Improve procurement outcomes and reduce costs across your supplier base.
How Manufacturing Companies Can Improve Their Working Capital
Discover 7 proven strategies manufacturers can use to improve working capital, boost cash flow, and increase financial resilience and profitability.
Maximizing Business Stability with Take-or-Pay Contracts
Take-or-pay agreements, commonly used in industries such as energy, manufacturing, and raw materials, ensure a guaranteed revenue stream for suppliers while providing buyers with stable pricing and supply security.
Centralizing Purchases: How You Can Cut Costs and Improve Efficiency
If your business is still relying on a decentralized purchasing model, you’re likely leaving money on the table. A centralized procurement function empowers you with better control, improved efficiency, and significant cost savings.
Just-in-Time (JIT) Inventory Management: A Strategic Advantage for Businesses
Today supply chain is one of the strongest sources of competitive advantage for manufacturing companies. Efficiency and cost management are critical for success. One of the most effective strategies for optimizing inventory and improving financial performance is Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory management.
We Help Companies Create Value via Vendor Management. Here’s how (part II).
Small, intentional changes in procurement and vendor management can have a significant impact on the bottom line.
We Help Companies Create Value via Vendor Management. Here’s how (part I).
Vendor management is one of the most overlooked ways to reduce costs and improve cash flow. Many companies focus on revenue growth but fail to optimize their procurement strategies. With a structured approach to vendor relationships, we have helped businesses achieve significant savings.
How to Value an Ecommerce Store Using Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
A key method to determine the value of an ecommerce store is the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology, which assesses the present value of future cash flows.
Acquiring a Business with an SBA Loan: What To Know
Acquiring a business is one of the fastest ways to become an entrepreneur or expand an existing company in the United States.
Financing with Debt: The Next Best Thing?
Debt can be a powerful tool that allows founders to retain ownership while accessing the funds they need. After all it is a way of funding that is non-dilutive, allowing the founders to keep their equity. However, not all debt is created equal.
The Different Stages of Capital Raising
Investors at different stages of funding have distinct expectations, and understanding these nuances can make the difference between securing an investment and walking away empty-handed.
Growth through Finance: A Strategic Guide to Capital Raising
Securing capital is an essential part of most companies in order to achieve expansion, innovation, and sustainability.
Effective Presentations and How to Create Impact
Whether you’re addressing a boardroom, a conference, or a team meeting, the power of a well-delivered presentation relies in the impact it can create in the audience
9 Ways Consultants Could Add Value to Your Venture Capital Firm
There’s value that some VC’s might be leaving on the table.
7 Key Steps Companies Can Take to Strengthen Their Fundraising Strategy
With preparation and strategy, you can turn your fundraising efforts into a powerful catalyst for growth.