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Temporary CFO Assignments: Hire the Right Interim

Identifying an interim chief financial officer can be tedious, if not expensive. Companies that don’t know what they’re looking for when they begin their search could spend large sums of money on headhunters and recruiting firms. They can also lose valuable time interviewing unqualified candidates. When hiring an interim CFO instead of a permanent replacement, […]

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Colocation Security: Facilities, Services, Meaning

Colocation Services: Why Use Them? Colocation services provide businesses with the space, power, cooling and security required to host their IT equipment in a data center. Colo security providers offer a wide range of services tailored to the requirements of organizations of all sizes, from small businesses that may need only a few server racks […]

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Q1 2023 BluWave Insights: HR, Tech Take Center Stage

Every quarter our team analyzes the projects we work on with our 500+ PE firm clients to get a bird’s eye view of the market. We recently compiled our Q1 2023 findings into our BluWave Insights Report. You can request your copy and our client coverage team will be in touch. Key findings from Q1 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Centralized Data Management: Business Intelligence & Analytics

What is Centralized Data in Business? Centralized data in business analytics involves consolidating information from across an organization into a single system for easier analysis. “This aspect of business intelligence and analytics is important because it gives companies visibility into KPIs at a high level,” says Brandon John, BluWave’s Service Provider Relationship Manager. The consolidation […]

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In the Know: Essential, Accessible Digital Transformation

Digital transformation is no longer something only the biggest, wealthiest companies can afford. Not only are these services within reach for businesses of all sizes – from enterprise organizations to lower middle market companies – but they’re also essential. Learn about common improvement areas all businesses can implement to accelerate digital transformation efforts.

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WHAT IS A VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER SURVEY?

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. READ MORE: What Makes a Commercial Due Diligence Firm ‘Specialized’? […]

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Business Intelligence Automation: What is it?

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, […]

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SEO Recruitment: Hiring Organic Search Experts

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 […]

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