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Insights from the world of private equity, strategic consulting, and business intelligence.
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 Outdated platforms can be a major business liability, leading to performance issues, security vulnerabilities and compliance problems.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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How To Extract Data from ERP Systems
What is ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)? Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software streamlines business processes by coordinating data flow across an organization. It provides a single source of truth and optimizes operations. They are used to manage everyday business activities such as finance functions, compliance, risk management, retail, supply chain and HR. How To Extract Data […]
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 […]
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.
Pricing Consultants: Hire an Expert
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 […]
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. Private equity firms, portfolio companies, and private and public companies […]
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, […]
Product Vision Roadmap: What is it?
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 […]
In the Know: Optimizing the Finance Function
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: If you or your portcos have a finance need, or any other third-party need, contact our […]
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Before Building Internal Finance Teams: Outsourced Accounting Benefits
Growing businesses often rush to build internal finance teams, but this approach can strain resources and limit growth potential. Choosing between outsourcing and building an internal team requires careful evaluation of costs, capabilities and business needs. A strategic mix of internal staff and outsourced expertise often provides a great alternative. Early Finance Team Scaling Costs […]
What is DevOps Strategy?
What DevOps Means for Businesses Software development and IT operations traditionally functioned as distinct units. DevOps removes the barriers by bringing these teams together to share practices and goals. This integration helps companies ship features and fixes faster while maintaining high quality. Small, frequent updates replace large, risky deployments. Data shows the impact: Companies using […]
How To Build an IT Roadmap for Your Business
What is an IT Roadmap? An IT roadmap is a strategic framework that turns technology investments into business value. This method goes beyond regular IT planning for private equity-backed companies and other top firms. It links tech initiatives directly to value creation and sustainable growth. This tool helps leadership teams evaluate, prioritize and implement IT […]
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