How do you identify top C-suite talent? And what’s the best way to improve culture and retention for existing employees? These were among the most popular topics in the latest BluWave-hosted Human Capital forum March 9. Megan Ryan Kanefsky of J.F. Lehman & Company, Kristin Brown Patrick of New State Capital Partners and Abby Wilson of Transom Capital Group joined BluWave as panelists for the virtual event. SIGN UP for the next Human Capital Forum Here are some highlights of what was discussed....

What Do Pricing Consultants Do? Pricing consultants help businesses maximize profits based on researching trends, competitors, customer behavior and more. The goal is to maintain high demand and revenue generation without sacrificing quality, loyalty or perception. Setting the right price for a product or service is a key factor in maximizing profit margin. It can unlock substantial additional revenue when done correctly. In fact, demand for pricing strategy resources continues to increase in...

Companies conduct voice of customer (VoC) studies to better understand how people interact with their product or service. While there are many techniques to gather this information, the objective is largely the same: Ensure the customer is being heard and served as best as possible. Private equity firms, portfolio companies, and private and public companies can all benefit from a strong voice of customer framework. “Voice of the customer is extremely important to businesses because it allows...

Business intelligence continues to be among the most high-demand services in the Business Builders’ Network. One aspect of BI&A that’s popular is automation. The founding partner of one of our BluWave service providers says BI automation is essential to modernizing data analysis. “A lot of times the process involves people pulling data into spreadsheets manually, analyzing, cleaning, doing stuff with the data and then giving it to their bosses or whoever downstream needs them,” says the...

A product vision roadmap defines your vision and strategy, creates your product roadmap, gains alignment and buy-in, and tracks progress and re-aligning. These steps serve as a guide for your team and key stakeholders throughout the product vision process. Let’s take a closer look at each phase. Define Your Product Vision and Strategy Defining your product vision is the first step in creating a roadmap. It should explain the purpose of your product, how it aligns with your company’s vision, the...

By evaluating the technology, processes, and people within the finance function of their portcos, private equity firms can make informed decisions that can lead to improved financial performance and increased profitability. Here are a few ways they’re already doing so: Technology: After an acquisition, portfolio companies incur debt that they need to measure against for the duration of the hold period. To effectively measure financial goals like these, companies need a robust, PE-grade...

Are you looking to recruit an SEO expert? A strong organic search presence is a great way to attract new readers, users or clients. As you rank higher on search engine results pages (SERPs), you can usually expect more traffic, conversions and revenue. But it’s important to have the right person in place to lead these efforts. What is SEO? Search engine optimization, or SEO, is the process or strategy behind improving a website’s content so that it organically ranks well on search engines like...

A data warehouse is an essential tool for businesses that need to manage large amounts of data. With the advent of big data, data warehouses have become even more critical for making the right data-driven decisions. But with so many different types of out there, it can be tough to figure out which one is the best fit. Having an expert service provider help with the process can save you a lot of time. Let’s discuss the different types of data warehouses: enterprise data warehouses, data marts,...

As businesses become more data-driven, the need for a robust business intelligence (BI) infrastructure becomes increasingly crucial. With the right infrastructure in place, organizations can unlock insights that inform their decision-making and give them a competitive edge. Let’s explore the key components of a BI infrastructure and why they matter. Data Storage and Management Businesses must ensure they have the right data management systems in place to efficiently store, process and manage...

When a company faces a financial crisis, an interim chief financial officer can make all the difference in a successful turnaround. Whether going through a restructuring, facing bankruptcy or other challenging financial situations, an experienced financial leader is essential. Situations for an Interim CFO A financial crisis can be due to something within a company, external economic forces, or both. Poorly responding to a distressing financial situation can destroy a business. A capable...

As part of an ongoing series, we’re sharing real-time trending topics we are hearing from our 500+ PE firm clients. In our most recent installment, Scott Bellinger, BluWave Consulting Manager, shares some of the top reasons our clients bring in merger integration groups and the benefits they gain from them. Learn more by watching the video below. Interested in connecting with the PE-grade, specialized merger integration providers you need? Contact us here to quickly get started. Video...

As part of an ongoing series, we’re sharing real-time trending topics we are hearing from our 500+ PE firm clients. In our most recent installment, Jeremy Yoder, a BluWave Strategic Account Executive, shares how to action BI & Analytics experts, detailing the different use cases firms and other proactive companies have for bringing in data & analytics experts. Learn more by watching the video below. Get connected to a BI & Analytics Expert. Video transcript: In our increasingly digital world,...