RGBA

Executive Perspectives

 Spring 2002

The Quarterly e-Newsletter of R. Gaines Baty Associates, Inc.

In This Issue

 

 

Accelerating Growth in a Down Economy

Ø    Accelerating Growth in a Down Economy – To consistently make money and increase valuation companies must focus on accelerating the growth of the "top line." In a down economy we often hear of executives cutting costs, mostly in the form of downsizing to protect margins and the value of their company's stock. This approach is far less effective than being able to consistently grow revenue.  For more information, click here.

 

 

Consulting Firms – Making Progress

Ø       CONSULTING FIRMS, is it time to “put your hooks into the water?” – In recent months, most IT-related consulting firms have found new projects and/or profits very elusive.  Now a lesser number of consulting organizations are poised to prosper in the next economic upturn.  Prospective clients have finally started talking about new initiatives, and rainmakers describe swelling pipelines.  The question becomes, “How should we proceed, and when?” 

Ø       What sales models work?  What are the more prevalent sales models and which seem to work best?  For more information, click here.

Ø       SAMPLE Sales Model developed and used by at least one Professional Services firm: click here.

 

RGBA in the Press

 

Ø       How to Evaluate a Search Firm – Featured in the Dallas Business Journal, February 8, 2002…Whether your company is currently considering an executive search firm for an important requirement, or will do so as the economic market rebounds, it is critical to choose the right one (of thousands) for your unique needs.  This article identifies a few common mistakes, as well as a number of key criteria and questions to ask of your potential recruiters: click here. 

Ø       Wall Street Journal Profile – RGBA is profiled among the top recruiting firms in the industry and offers suggestions on the “Negotiation Process”: click here.

 

   

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