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Insights from the world of private equity, strategic consulting, and business intelligence.
What To Do When Your Service Provider is at Capacity
Connecting with a service provider you can trust is like looking for a great dentist. Once you find “the one,” you wouldn’t put your teeth in anyone else’s hands. The same goes for your business. After a successful engagement with a trusted third party, you save a lot of time by contacting them directly the […]
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 […]
IT Due Diligence Process: Mergers and Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions are complex processes that require due diligence in multiple areas. Information technology (IT) due diligence – a thorough evaluation of the target company’s IT assets, systems and processes – is one important aspect. The goal is to identify any potential risks or opportunities related to the target company’s technology and make informed […]
Interim CFO for a Financial Crisis
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, […]
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, […]
In the Know: How to Tackle Merger Integration
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 […]
Interim CFOs – Why Use Them?
Interim CFOs are a powerful resource that can be used in a wide array of ways. In this video, BluWave’s Founder & CEO, Sean Mooney, and Managing Director, Houston Slatton, discuss some of the most common uses of interim CFOs and the benefits to both the PE firm and the portfolio company. You can learn […]
Interim CFO: When and Why You Might Need One
When is an interim CFO needed? Many businesses find themselves in a situation where they need to hire an interim CFO. This can be for a number of reasons, but it is most often due to a sudden change or growth in the company. If you are considering hiring an interim CFO, there are a […]
How to find the right-fit interim CFO for your growing business
I get asked a lot of questions about how to build a business, and how to do it with as few headaches as possible. Not that I’ve totally figured it out, but I’ve certainly made my fair share of missteps and gratefully have learned something along the way. From investing, to hiring, to reducing headcount, […]
REDIRECTED Interim CFO – what to look for when hiring this critical role
One of the biggest mistakes private equity funds make when searching for an interim CFO for their portfolio company is looking for someone who can do everything a full-time CFO would. Searching for this diamond-in-the-rough candidate ends up taking just as long as it would take to find a full-time candidate, and in the meantime, […]
An Interview with Aterian Investment Partners Co-Founder & Partner, Michael Fieldstone
Michael Fieldstone is a Co-Founder and Partner at Aterian and has worked in private equity investing for more than twenty years. Prior to founding Aterian in 2009, he was a principal at both Sun Capital Partners and Apollo Management, and part of the Mergers & Acquisitions Investment banking group at Salomon Smith Barney. With regard […]
In The Know: Interim Executives
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, one of our Managing Consultants, Keenan Kolinsky, talks about one of the ways private equity firms are responding to The Great Resignation – Interim Executives. He shares why the need […]
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System Selection & Implementation Solutions in Professional Services Industry
In the professional services industry, companies face challenges like system integration difficulties and outdated technologies. Expert third-party service providers in BluWave’s network offer crucial support in these areas, from ERP system integration to optimizing existing platforms. Their expertise not only addresses immediate concerns but also paves the way for scalable growth. Let’s explore how these […]
Meet Evan Garoutte
Name: Evan Garoutte Hometown: Springfield, Missouri Team: Client Coverage Title: Account Manager What’s your favorite thing about working at BluWave? I love working in an organization of go-getters. Two of our core values are “Grow” and “Win,” which I think are great representations of our people and culture. We are constantly striving to improve and […]
5 Challenges Interim CROs/CSOs Solve for Software Companies
The software industry is characterized by its rapid pace of innovation and market dynamics, presenting unique challenges in sales and market strategy execution. Technology companies, from startups to established enterprises, often face hurdles in optimizing sales strategies, enhancing team performance and tapping into new growth avenues, all while maintaining a competitive advantage in a fast-evolving […]
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