Month: October 2020

How to Develop a Strategic Plan

Many entrepreneurs start their businesses with a relatively simple idea for a product or service. They also have a relatively simple goal of producing and selling that product or service as profitably as possible. Yet, this isn’t unique just to new entrepreneurs. Senior managers in charge of large divisions within publicly traded companies, however, also…

Warren Buffett: A Master of Business Relationships

Warren Buffett is a name you’re guaranteed to have heard of if you’ve paid any attention to the international business landscape in the last fifty years. There is practically a whole sub-industry of literature out there promising to unveil the secrets of Buffett’s success. Buffett – also known as the “the Oracle of Omaha” -…

Bain Offices

Bain offices can be found all over the world, with 58 locations serving six different continents. The various Bain & Company locations all seek to perpetuate the company’s signature “Bainie” culture, which the company has espoused since its founding in Boston in 1973. And what does the Bainie culture entail? In addition to its professional…

Making An Online Presentation Like A Pro

Making an online presentation is no longer the exception, it’s the norm. And even after COVID-19 passes us by, giving an online presentation will be a required skill for any leader, sales & marketing professional, or consultant. But are the rules really that different for a virtual presentation as opposed to an in-person experience? They…

How to Read Financial Statements

Knowing how to read financial statements is one of the most vital skills you can possess in business, and an essential one for a consultant. Financial statements are the tools used to assess the overall financial health of any organization. They give you a report card on a variety of crucial factors such as income,…

Types of Consultants

There are many types of consultants that exist to help organizations address business issues. Being a consultant can be a fulfilling and lucrative career. That is, if you are willing to put in the long hours, continue to learn, and consistently produce results for your clients. Types of Business Consultants Before we talk about all…

KPMG Locations

Are you interested in a job with KPMG? With over 80 global offices to choose from – and incredible training, fun office culture, and awesome professional development – how in the world can you tell the difference between them? KPMG is a blue box (ha ha – get it? Their logo is blue. No? Our…

McKinsey Academy

From digital transformation to an aging workforce, there is a remarkable amount of change taking place in the marketplace today. McKinsey, arguably the most acclaimed management consulting firm in the world, saw a need to develop a new generation of leaders given the evolving business climate. So, the firm launched McKinsey Academy. The above is…

3 Main Types of Fit Interview Questions

The fit interview is like a behavioral interview for the consulting industry. Within that, there are distinct fit interview question types a candidate should be aware of. Today, we're sharing about 3 types of fit interview questions. The direct questions, story questions, and what we call "tricky" questions. Intrigued? Good! Read on as Jenny Rae,…

Mergers and Acquisitions Case Walkthrough: McKinsey Style- Restaurant Acquisition

When you think about case interview prep, you must be ready for all types of cases. Generally there are 6 types of case interviews. They are: profitability cases, mergers & acquisitions cases, brain teaser cases, consulting math cases, market sizing cases, and market study cases. Going through case walkthroughs can be helpful as they allow…