Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

airline companies have pointed fingers at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the biggest cause of outages, even as the FAA has fired back at airlines. And just to make things interesting, do it in a decentralized organizational construct where laws, standards, and procedures aren’t as tightly controllable as within a single company.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 24, 2014

Thanks to Professor Clayton Christensen of Harvard University and his 1997 landmark book, The Innovator’s Dilemma , we have a new way of understanding the life cycle of companies and why some market leaders maintain their dominant position and other one-time market leaders disappear. semiconductors (disrupted vacuum tubes).

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Leading Blog

MAY 21, 2021

B USINESS is not a discipline, but an endeavor made up of disciplines such as accounting, communications, economics, finance, leadership, management, marketing, operations, psychology, sociology, and strategy. Lesson: A profitable company may be chronically short of cash.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

This article will discuss the pros and cons of expanding your online business into a retail company. Prepare Your Finances and Analyze the Market: Before opening a retail store, you will need to analyze the market and prepare your finances. Photo by Ksenia Chernaya: .

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This role requires a deep understanding of market dynamics, consumer behavior, and technological trends, enabling the organization to adapt to changes and lead them. These efforts have resulted in personalized marketing and improved operational efficiency, underscoring the tangible benefits of a digital-first strategy.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 3, 2021

Darrin had spent the last decade reinventing this sleepy bank—revamping the bank’s finances, providing liquidity to investors, raining new capital, and doubling down on operational efficiencies—and turning the organization into a regional bank that people truly admired. One thing was certain in Darrin’s mind.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The COO is often tasked with translating strategy into action, leading critical functions ranging from operations and finance to sales and marketing. This ensures a robust alignment between the candidate’s leadership style and the company’s strategic objectives. times higher revenue growth compared to their peers.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Essentially, the CRO’s role is to turn the company’s ambitious visions into profitable actions. A high-performing CRO must thoroughly understand the company’s strategy and values, seamlessly combining technical proficiency with strategic insight.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Diversification is not a trend; it is essential for companies to become and remain competitive. With technology reshaping the global business landscape, many companies will be pushed to fundamentally reconsider their ways of doing international business, diversifying into new product categories and adopting a “borderless” expansion model.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 12, 2024

FinTech companies are putting a new twist on financial concepts. Finance digital transformation involves leveraging cutting-edge technologies for better operational efficiency and enhanced strategic decision-making. For example, a manufacturing company can cut costs by reducing employee headcount.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Beginning in the 2000s, capital became more abundant due in large part to the costs required to start a new company. VCs are trying to determine whether this founder will be able to create a compelling story around the company mission in order to attract great engineers, executives, sales and marketing people, etc. Market Size.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

Today’s competitive job market can be rife with job offers and opportunities but also with scams. A genuine firm will be transparent about its recruitment process , the companies they represent, and the roles they are contracted to fill. Given the high stakes, jobseekers must diligently differentiate legitimate and fraudulent offers.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

Regardless of what you do at work you probably know who buys the product or service your company makes. In a lot of cases, the person who uses what you make isn’t the end customer of your company. It’s likely to be someone who works for your company. If you work in finance, who uses that spreadsheet you create?

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

These Human Resource leaders represent the top 25 human resources leaders shaping careers, culture, and talent at the world’s most innovative people driven companies. While Chief Digital/Technology Officers or Chief Marketing Officers are often tagged with the innovator label, it is the CHRO who is the real innovator in 2020.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The Chief Sustainability Officer is a dynamic force driving a company’s success by seamlessly blending profitability with purpose. More than just “going green”—this position strategically positions the company to thrive in a market where sustainability is a competitive edge.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Revenue-based financing is an excellent option for companies with consistent and recurring revenues. It also removes many risks and regulations associated with equity or debt financing. This flexibility allows companies to adapt to changing market conditions and reduce the risk of financial strain or default.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Here, we will delve into some key strategies for successful business finance, highlighting the importance of financial planning, efficient budgeting, smart investments, and risk management. This plan should outline the company’s short-term and long-term financial goals, as well as the strategies to achieve them.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 15, 2024

Starting a new business is an exciting venture, but managing the finances of a startup can be challenging. This article provides practical finance tips to help keep your startup on track, ensuring you have the financial foundation needed to grow and thrive. This will help you forecast your cash flow and determine your break-even point.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Chief Commercial Officer The Chief Commercial Officer stands at the intersection of market opportunity and organizational capability. Entrusted with driving commercial strategy, this leader leverages company resources to maximize market impact and revenue growth. Leadership qualities are paramount.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Okay, so you founded the company, but does that mean you should also be the chief executive? Perhaps you were the right person for the job initially, but has the company outgrown your management ability? As the founder, can you, or should you, attempt to grow with the company? CEO…that title sounds good doesn’t it?

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Starting a small business can be exciting and rewarding, but managing finances can be challenging. If you run a small business with its finances out of control, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Proper management of your business’ finances can help ensure its long-term success. It can all seem difficult—but it doesn’t have to be.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Successful digital chiefs combine a nuanced understanding of emerging technologies with strong commercial instincts, aligning sophisticated digital strategies with core enterprise objectives to outpace market shifts and capture new opportunities. Equally vital is the alignment of digital initiatives with broader corporate vision.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 5, 2011

Pricing impacts everything from strategy and tactics, to finance, to branding, to marketing and sales, to vendor selection and supply chain management, to recruiting and compensation, and to customer satisfaction and loyalty. Competition : Does your pricing place you at a competitive advantage, or disadvantage in the market?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

How many times have you witnessed someone holding-out for a higher price, better valuation, evolving markets, technology advances, or any number of other circumstances that either never transpire, or by the time they do, the opportunistic advantage had disappeared? I always appreciate your kind words. pastortom2022 Great post Mike.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Evolving Role of the CMO Previously, a Chief Marketing Officer’s or CMO role mainly involved traditional marketing activities like brand management, public relations, and market research. Yet, when carried out adeptly, it results in holistic and sustainable marketing strategies.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

I have witnessed company bonuses work marvelously well, and I have seen them create great animosity and discord. It is very typical that in this type of environment that the controversy shifts from company vs. employees, to employee vs. employee. It is not the bonus that is right or wrong, but the manner in which it is rolled-out.

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Career Advancement

JUNE 15, 2020

Having a strong understanding of how to analyze reports will help professionals in departments from finance to HR to help steer their organization in the right direction. Most people can’t understand it without having someone to translate it and make recommendations for how it should influence organizational direction.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

Ask yourself this question…Who is more loyal; an employee who has been with the company a long time but is an under-performer, or a less tenured employee who always goes the extra mile and consistently exceeds expectations? the company is not leveraging its true talent base. link] Drew I like this post Mike.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

Jettisoned employees are finding that their hard won knowledge, skills and capabilities earned while being loyal are no longer valuable in the employment market place. What kind of a contract can employers and employees make with each other? The central idea is both simple and powerful: the job or position is a shared situation.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Therefore, if you have a background in development and construction and you have always wanted to start a business, here are a few tips on how you can establish a construction company as an entrepreneur. Market Research and Your Business Plan. Marketing Strategies. Get Your Finances in Order.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

In today’s post I’ll share my thoughts on how to control gossip in the workplace… If what you desire as an executive is to have a healthy, thriving, and productive company, it is essential that you curtail office gossip.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Toxic personalities will put a damper on morale, attempt to intimidate and/or manipulate co-workers for personal gain, and can even chase away a company’s best talent. Here are "9 Signs That Your Next Company Cares About Its Employees." link] Donna Svei Great post Mike.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

Emerging Technologies Shaping the Future Emerging tech like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are revolutionizing the digital landscape and already have numerous applications in the market. They streamline business operations, process big data to derive valuable insights, and automate tasks previously managed by humans.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Distinguishing the Traits of Successful Revenue Leaders In a competitive market, revenue leaders play vital roles, often exerting influence across the entire organizational hierarchy. One of the most important qualities is a profound understanding of market dynamics and customer needs.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 3, 2012

Way back in 1957 Parkinson used the example of a finance committee spending hardly any time approving the construction of a nuclear power station, then going on to spend hours debating the construction of a bike shed.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

This includes sales , marketing, customer support, pricing, and revenue management, distinctly mapping out the path to sustainable, profitable growth. Hence, by harmonizing various revenue-focused functions, a CRO plays a pivotal role in amplifying a company’s profitability and long-term commercial success.

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