Stories by Nicola Stewart
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The best management consulting clubs (Benefits + fees)
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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ibm
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pwc
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deloitte
Explore the top 12 global management consulting clubs providing consultants with pathways for growth through workshops, networking and industry insights.
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A beginners guide to attending Xerocon London
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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fintechs
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financial systems
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instagram
Xerocon London's first-timers' guide provides essential insights to prepare for the thrilling atmosphere of the event, which will alter one's perspective on accounting.
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2024: The top 10 professional services firms (revenue + margins)
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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power / energy
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randstad
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fujitsu
The top 10 global professional service firms of 2024 make significant contributions to the $6.02 trillion industry, driving revenue and operating margins.
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What are professional services? (examples + key statistics)
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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apm
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devops
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software development
The professional services industry, valued at $6.02tn in 2022, incorporates diverse sectors from supply chain management to cybersecurity consulting.
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Transform your accounting practice with professional services advisory
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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data analytics
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fintechs
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financial systems
Accountants and bookkeepers are poised to unlock lucrative opportunities by venturing into the overlooked professional services advisory sector.
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25 ways to build and retain trust with your clients
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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martech
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cx
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opinion
Unveiling 25 practical strategies to cement trust with clients, businesses are beginning to understand that word-of-mouth recommendations, underpinned by trust, outperform traditional advertising efforts fivefold.
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How to calculate your utilization: Professional Services 101
Mon, 18th Mar 2024
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devops
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rpa
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apm
Determining your consultancy's utilisation – involves assessing billable hours as a proportion of total hours worked, with automation offering time-saving calculation benefits.
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How to calculate your margin: Professional Services 101
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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it training
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financial systems
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professional services
Ensuring fiscal health: Understanding and regularly checking your margins can unlock insights about your firm's financial state, calculate gross profit and avoid common errors.
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Mastering year-round profitability at your consultancy firm
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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crm
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data analytics
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planning
Understanding capacity and future costs while defeating seasonal slumps through strategic planning can help consultancies maintain consistent profitability.
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Five metrics every successful professional services firm uses to remain profitable
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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cx
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devops
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martech
Professional services firms boost profitability through understanding core metrics as insight into these factors enables targeted improvement.
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The four business models for professional services firms and their benchmarks for success
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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strategy
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capgemini
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rocket lab
Diving deep into what you should be measuring and what the benchmarks are, you’ll leave this article with a fresh new approach to the way you run your business.
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What is professional services automation (PSA) software?
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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devops
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apm
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erp
Professional Services Automation (PSA) software is aimed at enhancing efficiency within professional services firms and automates crucial tasks.