Leeanna Nelson

DIVE BLOG 

Insights from the world of private equity, strategic consulting, and business intelligence.

Manufacturing Equipment Financing: Machine Loans, Leases

Machinery Finance: Process From a high-level point of view, there are four steps to the machine tool financing process. 1. Apply You apply for financing from an institution. Whether you’re seeking a few thousand dollars, or millions upon millions, this is the first step. 2. Get Approved After the financial institution reviews your application, hopefully you’re approved to receive the funds. Some banks allow for pre-approval, which speeds the process. 3. Review and Sign Finance Agreement After...
Arrow Icon
PE Firms, Value Creation, Finance

Sales Process Workflow: Stages, Examples for Businesses

What is a Sales Process Workflow? A sales process workflow is a systematic and visual representation of the stages and activities involved in the sales process. It outlines the sequence of steps from identifying leads to closing deals and post-sale follow-up. The primary goal of a sales process workflow is to provide a clear roadmap for the sales team to follow, improve their performance, reduce errors and be more efficient. It can also help identify bottlenecks or areas where the process can...
Arrow Icon
PE Firms, Operations, Value Creation

What is Product Positioning? Framework, Strategy for Marketing

Product Positioning Framework Product positioning refers to the strategic process of establishing a distinct and favorable perception of a product in the minds of consumers relative to its competitors. It involves creating a unique and compelling position in the market that differentiates the product from others and resonates with the target customers. It is also a strategic marketing process that of identifying and communicating a product’s or service’s key attributes, differentiators and...
Arrow Icon
PE Firms, Operations, Value Creation

Industrial Pricing: Strategies for Manufacturing Businesses

Manufacturing pricing strategies are top of mind for businesses in this transitionary economy. Industrial pricing has becoming more competitive than ever as margins shrink and supply chain problems persist. “BluWave is seeing an increased number of resources allocated to competitive pricing analysis from our private equity clients and their portfolio companies,” BluWave co-head of operations Keenan Kolinsky says. “Specifically in the manufacturing and industrial spaces, companies are running...
Arrow Icon
PE Firms, Value Creation, Finance

Why Hire an Interim CEO?

What is an Interim CEO? An interim CEO is someone who leads a company on a temporary basis during a time of instability. The interim is hired to provide stability and direction during the transition. As the most important role in just about any organization, this is a seat that can’t afford to be left open. An experienced, talented individual will be able to come in and have an impact from day one while a long-term solution is identified. “Every company needs a strong leader – someone to steer...
Arrow Icon
PE Firms, Operations, Value Creation

Employee Management Softwares: 13 Reasons To Use Them

Employee management softwares – or human capital management systems – are a suite of applications that helps businesses automate and streamline their HR processes, from recruitment to payroll. Here are some reasons why you should use them. Start Your Project READ MORE: Hire an Interim CHRO HCM Systems Benefits Streamlined automation. Embrace efficiency with modern employee management software that automates labor-intensive tasks such as payroll processing, benefits administration and...
Arrow Icon
PE Firms, Value Creation, CEOs

Platform Modernization: App, Software Upgrade – IT Strategy

Platform modernization is the process of updating the infrastructure, architecture and features of existing platforms to bring them up to current standards. This makes the platform more efficient, secure and valuable. Outdated platforms can be a major business liability, leading to performance issues, security vulnerabilities and compliance problems. Fixing this can help save money on operating costs and improve customer experience. Start Your Project App modernization can be a complex and...
Arrow Icon
PE Firms, Operations, Value Creation

How To Analyze Sales Data: Tools, Examples, KPIs

What is Sales Data? Knowing how to analyze sales data is a valuable skill that can be used to improve sales results. By tracking and analyzing sales data – concrete information about how your products or services are selling – you can identify trends, patterns and opportunities that can help you close more deals and increase revenue. For example, you might see that your sales cycle is longer for certain types of customers. This could be because you need to do more research on them or because...
Arrow Icon
PE Firms, Value Creation, Finance

Automating Accounts Payable: Benefits of the Best Software

What is AP Automation Software? Accounts payable (AP) automation software is a multifunctional tool that assists businesses in optimizing and automating their accounts payable operations. This can involve activities such as processing invoices, matching purchase orders, and reconciling payments. AP automation software has the potential to reduce risk, increase precision, and save time and money for businesses. AP automation software typically comes equipped with the following functionalities:...
Arrow Icon
PE Firms, Value Creation, Finance

Private Equity Market Analysis: Growth Strategy for Businesses

Private equity market analysis is crucial to inform business decisions about essential activities such as marketing strategies and product development. It involves gathering and analyzing data about a specific market, including its size, potential and competition. Before any acquisition, BluWave’s co-head of research and operations, Scott Bellinger, emphasizes the importance of this exercise. “No matter how strong a target company’s product or service is, if the market is shrinking, then it...
Arrow Icon
PE Firms, Value Creation

Strategic Sourcing and Procurement: What is It?

What is Sourcing Strategy and Procurement? Strategic sourcing and procurement is a crucial process that aids businesses to balance revenue growth strategies, smart cost containment, sourcing and operations configuration. “When the economy’s going down, people aren’t making as much money as before,” says Scott Bellinger, BluWave’s co-head of research and operations. “Even if they’re maintaining or increasing their sales, the cost is going up. Every dollar you can capture in a downturn is huge...
Arrow Icon
PE Firms, Deal Team, Due Diligence

Tech Stacks of Companies: How To Choose

What is a Tech Stack? A tech stack is a set of software tools and programming languages that serves as the foundation of any technology project, including websites, desktop software and apps. It’s also the backbone of a project and can determine its performance, scalability and maintenance in the long run. Selecting the right one can help developers streamline their work, speed up the development process and provide a better user experience. Get Help with Your Tech Stack CASE STUDY:...
Arrow Icon
PE Firms, Value Creation, CEOs

Loading

End of content

No more pages to load

MORE RESOURCES

svgexport-28

Podcasts

res-3 (2)-3

Newsroom

svgexport-29 (1)

Case Studies

res-5

Events

READY TO START A PROJECT?