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The first 12 months of U.S. market entry: What SMB Leaders must get right

Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) should consider U.S. market entry as their most challenging yet rewarding international business expansion opportunity. The U.S. market provides businesses with unlimited potential through its position as the world’s biggest consumer base and its diverse competitive environment and abundant funding opportunities that boost growth at high speed. The process of […]

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The CEO’s 90-day playbook for entering the North American market

A vast consumer base together with strong B2B markets and innovative cultural practices attract CEOs toward U.S. and Canadian expansion. Market entry into this region requires more than establishing offices and hiring sales staff. Companies with adequate funding will lose their momentum and waste their capital and fail to build market presence when they lack […]

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Unlocking Growth in Uncertain Times: A 4-Step Framework

The economic conditions of today create growth paths which lack straight lines. Uncertainty in the market alongside supply chain interruptions and rising operational expenses and customer behavior changes and market fragmentation makes efficient scaling extremely challenging for mid-sized businesses. History demonstrates that challenging times serve as chances for organizations to grow when they adopt new […]

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What Private Equity Partners want to see in a portfolio company turnaround plan

When a portfolio company underperforms, private equity (PE) firms don’t panic, they pivot. The success of that pivot hinges on one thing: a robust, credible, and fast-acting turnaround plan. At International Executive Consulting LLC (IEC), we work closely with both PE operating partners and executive teams to craft and implement high-impact turnarounds. Based on decades of experience across industries from tech, manufacturing, professional services, to consumer goods and more, we’ve seen what […]

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Growth isn’t a department, It’s a company-wide discipline

International Executive Consulting (IEC) encounters many leadership groups who believe that marketing and sales departments hold responsibility for growth. The leadership of the company places growth responsibilities on the CRO and CMO or has designated this duty to the new Head of Business Development. Any company attempting to scale in competitive markets will be limited […]

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The real ROI of a fractional CEO, COO, CSO, or CRO in a $10M–$75M company

Businesses generating $10M to $75M face mounting pressure from the unstable economic conditions to create profitable growth and execute complex transformations before deciding their future direction. These high-stakes situations frequently require executives to lead but most organizations lack the necessary leadership strength to win. The expense of hiring a full-time executive along with the prolonged […]

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Inside the C-Suite Playbook: How we align strategy, operations, and sales to drive results

At International Executive Consulting (IEC), we understand that the fastest-growing, most resilient SMBs don’t operate in silos. Instead, they win by ensuring their strategic vision, operational discipline, and sales execution are in constant, deliberate alignment. This is more than a theory, it’s a tested playbook that we use across client engagements to transform fragmented efforts […]

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Breaking Into the U.S. Market: A Playbook for International SMBs

The United States remains one of the most attractive markets for international small and midsize businesses (SMBs). With more than 330 million consumers, world-leading innovation hubs, and a highly competitive but opportunity-rich economy, it’s no wonder businesses across Europe, Canada, and the Middle East view U.S. expansion as a critical growth milestone. However, entering the […]

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5 Reasons Why Private Equity Portfolios Benefit from Hiring Strong Interim Resources

When I engage with private equity companies, I’m always startled by how little they know about how to use interim resources efficiently and effectively. Identifying skilled interim help can be critical for a variety of reasons that are frequently ignored at private equity (P/E) portfolio companies. Interim professionals can be strategically recruited to a company’s […]

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Operations Management is Important for a Business. Here’s why | IEC

Planning, organization, and supervision of the manufacturing, or production phase of the products and services are termed as operations management. It is also known as the heart of an organization. Staffing, monitoring, directing and controlling are also the significant elements of operations management. Operations management was an underestimated disciple in the past. However, later organizations […]

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