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The Independent Consultant’s Guide to The CARES Act

The CARES Act refers to the legislation passed by Congress on March 27th to help owners of small and medium-sized business owners impacted by the Coronavirus. The legislation involves multiple programs and additional funding for counseling services that help small business owners navigate these programs. From the perspective of an independent consultant, the two main…

3 Reasons To Work For Bain

If you've ever wondered what sets Bain apart from McKinsey and BCG, this video is for you! The top three consulting firms, known as "MBB", are the most prestigious firms in the world. Land a consulting role at one of these firms, and doors of opportunity open before you for the rest of your career.…

Companies Hiring Near Me: Recession Proof Jobs Available Now

In a time of global economic uncertainty, many of us are asking, "Are there companies hiring near me?" The good news is that there are recession proof jobs available - you just have to know where to look. That's why we have compiled a list of companies hiring now for white collar jobs. So yes,…

KPMG Careers

A KPMG career offers you experience and training from an organization that has exhibited over 100 years of strong growth – and is averaging 10% YoY growth in the last decade and has revenues topping $30B. Even though it is one of the Big 4, KPMG is the underdog of the group, with a lower…

Capex vs. Opex

At some point in your business career (hopefully sooner rather than later) you’ll find yourself wondering – what is the difference between capex vs. opex? Whether you want to run a business yourself, understand how a business you work for operates, or advise executives on ways to improve their operations, understanding these terms is a…

Liquidity Crisis Looms: What Businesses Can Do Now

A liquidity crisis. You’ve likely heard that phrase used a lot in recent weeks as financial markets respond to the global economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus/COVID-19. If you’re a small business owner, or an aspiring consultant who wasn’t in business during the 2008 recession, you may never have experienced a liquidity crisis. More importantly,…

Deloitte Locations: Offices From A-Z

Location. Location. Location. It’s not just a real estate mantra. It’s also an important criterion for job hunters. This is especially true if you’re looking to find the ideal Deloitte location from which to launch, or continue, your consulting career. It’s not an easy choice. Because not all cities—or lifestyles—are alike. What’s good for a…

Comcast NBC Streaming Service

Listen on Strategy Simplified The new Comcast/NBC Streaming Service (Peacock) is the newest entrant into the streaming wars. But is this a smart strategic move by Comcast/NBC as opposed to continuing to syndicate its own content? Comcast/NBC has a track record of skimping on UX in its previous technology platforms - if that trend continues,…

MBA Application Deadlines

If you are considering pursuing an MBA in 2023, now is the time for you to develop a strong application before MBA application deadlines. It's imperative for those intending to apply to get your applications in tip-top shape ASAP, and all your ducks in a row for a shot at that top program. Want to…

Types Of Business Communication

Understanding that there are different types of communication for business allows you to maximize your team's effectiveness. Email, meetings, and interpersonal communication are all different but play an integral part in team performance. Jenny Rae breaks down these three types of communication, and how each one should be utilized within the proper context. Heed the…