Category: new consultant

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.…

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…

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,…

KPMG Salary

The KPMG salary will strongly influence your decision to join this massive firm. Consulting salaries are going up as a result of growing competition due to the increased proliferation of boutique firms and the expansion of in-house consulting services within large corporations. The KPMG starting salary has followed this trend and is on par with…

Variable Cost: Examples, Definition, & Formula

Variable cost is one of the two major cost categories that you'll find in nearly every business endeavor. Together with fixed costs, they form the foundation of all corporate expenses. Even in the top business schools we teach at, there is some confusion over what exactly is defined as a variable cost. Our goal is…

3 Month Mastery – the Ultimate Guide for New Consultants!

For the last 3 months, we've enjoyed receiving feedback and comments from readers all over the globe that purchased 3 Month Mastery through Amazon. We had a key finding from the program, however - MC readers are more global than Amazon users! As such, we've decided to make the book available directly from our website.…

11 tips for new consultants to hit the ground running

After releasing a few big products last week, we're back to regularly-scheduled programming. This week, we'll focus on the consulting lifestyle. Today's post is on practical tips to being successful as a new consultant. A former manager once said to me, "do well in your first project, and you can write your own ticket for…