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St. Charles consultant Ellen Johnson recommends that we evolve the concept of an Elevator Speech into an interactive Elevator Dialogue. Her thoughts first appeared in the online Free-Range Learning News in April 2013. To access the full article go to: … Continue reading…

Eight Strategies for Staying Relevant

By Andrew Sobel, Big4 guest blogger

“The market has changed dramatically,” a senior partner at a major law firm recently told me. “I’m beginning to wonder if clients even want a trusted advisor anymore. Much … Continue reading…

By Michael VanBruaene, Big4.com Guest Blogger

For your Board to effectively govern it must be have a positive culture.  And a productive Board culture will positively affect your organization’s culture and operations.  You can have an appropriate number of members, … Continue reading…

No matter how good you are at what you do, sometimes we can all use a little expert advice and guidance. Admit it – you might be smart, competent, and accomplished, but there are always people a few steps ahead … Continue reading…

By Andrew Sobel, Big4 guest blogger

Advice abounds on “asking good questions” during the sales process. I believe much of it is confusing or even misleading.

My clients and readers have enjoyed Power Questions, but have asked for more detailed … Continue reading…

By Rob Starr, Content Manager, Big4.com

PwC survey

The findings of PwC’s recent survey of private equity backed companies indicates that the popular perception of private equity as an investor only involved for short term gains couldn’t be further … Continue reading…

St. Charles consultant Gabrielle Wallace identifies 10 attributes of a Great Consultant and challenges Big4 Bloggers to add to the list (and to explain why they think their suggested attributes are so important).

In today’s business environment, if you are … Continue reading…

By Rob Starr, Content Manager, Big4.com

According to the sixth annual 2013 Global Powers of Consumer Products report issued by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, the world’s 250 largest consumer products companies grew by 7 percent in fiscal year 2011 (which … Continue reading…

For companies today, everything is fast paced. The speed at which technology advances is incredible. While there’s non-stop regulatory reform, … Continue reading…

By Randy Samsel
This past Friday I attended the Akron CPE day at the University of Akron. Thanks to KPMG and Smuckers Corporation for sponsoring. The first session was a discussion of accounting and financial issues by three local CFO’s … Continue reading…

By Randy Samsel
This past Friday I attended the Akron CPE day at the University of Akron. Thanks to KPMG and Smuckers Corporation for sponsoring. The first session was a discussion of accounting and financial issues by three local CFO’s … Continue reading…

When you choose KPMG as the place to build your career in tax, you can really add value. KPMG’s tax partners and professionals … Continue reading…

By Rob Starr, Content Manager, Big4.com

PwC commentary

The Government announced new measures to support shale gas exploration and Alan McCrae, head of UK energy tax,PwC commented saying that they are planning to consult on these changes and are … Continue reading…

By Rob Starr, Content Manager, Big4.com     

Deloitte Survey   

Voice and data tariffs will need to be rationalised in 2013 to sustain the telecom industry, according to Deloitte Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) Predictions 2013.

Mobility will be the most … Continue reading…

By Rob Starr, Content Manager, Big4.com

Deloitte report

The Social Value Act should drive change in local communities by encouraging business to more closely consider the social impact of their procurement decisions, according to Deloitte, the business advisory … Continue reading…