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 […]
Introduction CEO leaders tend to slow down their expansion plans when economic conditions become unpredictable. The situation makes sense because capital prices rise while customers watch their spending and market instability makes forecasting difficult. Strategic growth during economic downturns leads companies to become market leaders according to historical evidence. The article presents methods for CEOs […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In the life of every company, there comes a moment when business as usual is no longer sustainable. Revenue stalls. Margins shrink. Talent exits. Customer satisfaction dips. Leadership teams are forced to ask: Do we need a turnaround or a transformation? While these two terms are often used interchangeably, they represent very different strategic approaches, objectives, […]
December 23, 2024 Today, Interim Manager Cyril Moreau, our Certified Interim CEO, shares his experiences as Interim Manager. This insightful view gives you interesting and useful tips on how to prepare for the client company’s expectations and interim assignments. Not for the faint hearted: For the past 25+ years I have been working as a […]
Security and affiliation: An interim manager is a temporary manager, as the name implies. In a perfect world, this would be a matter of mutual understanding. As a result, it is evident to both parties that they are on the same page, working toward the same goal for a limited time. The benefits of interim […]
Most of the new generation of freelance executives, like independent consultants, actively chose this career path for a considerable portion of their careers. At International Executive Consulting LLC, we’ve discovered that most people make this decision in their mid-career (rather than at retirement) and in quest of hands-on, satisfying employment (rather than while searching for […]