How We Did It: Commercial Due Diligence Case Study
Our PE Fund client needed to understand the viability of a home furnishing e-commerce business. Tapping into our invitation-only Intelligent Network, we specifically vetted and introduced multiple best-in-class groups to match the client with a specialized third-party resource with extensive online retail experience. Within two days, we successfully paired the client with a group that was […]
An interview with The Halifax Group’s Scott Plumridge
As American companies fight to recover from COVID-19 and the resulting economic downturn, the private equity industry has stepped in to provide capital, expertise, and many other forms of assistance. But how, exactly, are PE firms approaching such an unprecedented situation? What lessons can they teach other companies, including those that aren’t PE-backed? What does […]
How Pandemic-Era Managers Can Level Up By Using Collaboration Tools
Effective managers are capable of articulating their company’s values and a clear set of concrete goals, while also maintaining a commitment to diversity and open communication. These principles will help companies move from a rigidly hierarchical dynamic in which workers feel disconnected from their jobs to one in which they feel like stakeholders and partners […]
An interview with the American Investment Council’s Drew Maloney
At a time when companies are in desperate need of capital (and every other form of support they can get), the private equity industry has assumed a larger role in the U.S. economy. That’s why now is a good time to take a closer look at private equity – how it functions, the ways in […]
How We Did it: Private Equity Associate Case Study
With our extensive private equity knowledge, we use time-tested frameworks to assess PE-grade investment professionals for interim work opportunities with our clients. This means when clients have a need, we can move swiftly to connect them with viable, third-party resources. When a private equity fund in our network unexpectedly lost two mid-level investment team members within a few […]
REDIRECTED Part Two: How To Avoid Hiring the Wrong Person When You are Growing Fast
Last week, I wrote about the fact that when you’re poised for growth and moving fast, putting the right people in place is just as important as developing a business strategy. However, you’d be surprised how many leaders underestimate the importance of finding the right fit. In addition the first common mistake I see— treating talent acquisition as tactical […]
REDIRECTED Part One: How To Avoid Hiring the Wrong Person When You are Growing Fast
When you’re poised for growth and moving fast, putting the right people in place is just as important as developing a business strategy. But hiring the wrong person or third-party resource can be more detrimental than leaving the seat open. HR agencies estimate the cost of a bad hire can range from 40% of salary for entry level […]
Leveraging our founder’s 20 years in private equity, we have extensive frameworks for assessing PE-grade interim CFOs. So, when a private equity firm purchased multiple I.T. managed services provider companies with the intention of integrating them into one streamlined platform, they turned to us for their immediate need: finding the perfect fit, interim CFO. Crucially, the […]
BluWave Insights: How the Agile Workforce is Impacting the Economy
Many hiring managers report that they face a talent shortage, which is why the agile workforce – independent professionals hired on a project-by-project basis – is only going to become more critical in the coming years. In my first article for Toolbox HR, a new platform for executives to learn about everything from cybersecurity trends to […]
PE funds across a broad spectrum of industries often approach us with specific, episodic needs. Our first step for matching them with best-in-class, third party resources is to understand the nuances and unique challenges they face. When a private equity firm acquired a leading plastics company that designed and manufactured innovative plastic-injection-molded products, the firm believed […]
State of PE: An Interview with Huron Capital’s Gretchen Perkins
Private equity is a widely misunderstood industry – from the common belief that Private Equity firms snatch up companies just to strip them down and sell them to the lack of awareness about the pivotal role PE plays in the modern economy. Gretchen Perkins is a partner who focuses on business development at Huron Capital, and there’s […]
Finding specialized executive search firms is an area PE funds often seek our assistance, because instead of spending countless hours trying to find the right fit we can quickly match the funds with a series of vetted candidates. So, when our PE fund client acquired a founder-owned business that provides services to the niche power […]
5 Challenges Interim CROs/CSOs Solve for Manufacturing Companies
Sales and market in the manufacturing industry presents a unique set of challenges that demand strategic insight and operational finesse. Companies often grapple with optimizing sales strategies, enhancing team performance and identifying new growth opportunities, all while striving to maintain a competitive edge. This blog post explores how interim chief revenue officers (CROs) and interim […]
Resources To Solve Operations Challenges in Distribution Industry
In the distribution industry, operational agility and strategic foresight are keys to modern commerce. Businesses face challenges such as optimizing distribution center operations and managing international supply chains, each of which requires a tailored strategy to remain competitive. This blog post delves into five critical operational challenges within the sector, highlighting how specialized expertise can […]
Growth Strategy Resources for Construction & Engineering Industry
In the construction and engineering industry, companies face operational challenges that span from strategic market analysis to optimizing manufacturing processes. Each one presents a unique obstacle as well as an opportunity for growth. Working with third-party experts who have a nuanced understanding of the industry can give your PE firm, portfolio company or private or […]
