International Executive Consulting

From factory floor to boardroom: solving manufacturing growth bottlenecks

Published on June 20, 2025

Manufacturing companies face mounting demands to achieve sustainable growth along with customer expectation fulfillment and operation modernization in the current competitive environment. Various levels of business operations face different growth bottlenecks including supply chain disruptions and labor shortages as well as outdated technology and inefficient team coordination. Leadership teams resolve symptoms through late shipments and […]

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

Published on June 10, 2025

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 […]

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

Published on June 3, 2025

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 […]

Our Newsletter – Q1 2025

Published on April 15, 2025

MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO As we step into 2025, businesses across industries face both exciting opportunities and new complexities — from regulatory shifts to technological disruption and global market volatility. At International Executive Consulting, we’re small business owners ourselves, and we understand the challenges you face. Our focus this year is helping companies like yours […]

The State of Technology in 2025

Published on April 11, 2025

Executive Summary As we advance into 2025, the technological landscape is undergoing rapid and transformative changes. This white paper explores the key trends shaping the industry, including the pervasive integration of artificial intelligence (AI), significant investments in AI infrastructure, the emergence of agentic AI, and the evolving dynamics of the global tech market. By examining […]

The State of the Cannabis Industry in 2025

Published on April 11, 2025

Executive Summary With nearly a decade of experience as stakeholders in the cannabis sector, we have heard almost every position on the industry – and the core message remains “there is opportunity, but…”. Well, as of 2025, no one can refute the cannabis industry has expanded rapidly, its adoption fueled primarily by public support, the […]

The State of Manufacturing in 2025

Published on April 11, 2025

Executive Summary In 2025, the manufacturing sector is navigating a complex landscape marked by technological advancements, supply chain challenges, and evolving market demands. Despite these hurdles, the industry is poised for growth, driven by innovations in automation, reshoring efforts, and a focus on sustainability. This paper provides a strategic perspective on current trends, challenges, and […]

Is It Better To Hire A Permanent CFO Or An Interim CFO? – IEC LLC

Published on May 8, 2021

As a business owner, you are faced with many options. If you are in start-up mode, you throw in just about everything in your business, from bookkeeping to sales, from rainwater management to employee management, and maybe a little HR, just to keep things interesting. Let’s take a look and see the ins and outs […]

Align Costs with Improved Business Strategy | IE Consulting LLC

Published on November 1, 2020

CEOs were already facing challenges before the outbreak of COVID-19. The world’s 20 largest economies then went into lockdown at an eight-week window. The optimism for a quick recovery has evaporated and a big question is: how do we prepare for a future that will change forever, but is still not fully known? The actions […]

Basic Facts on How Interim Executives Can Make Money for Your Company

Published on August 29, 2020

The interim talent — the “gig economy” —is one of the best kept secrets at every level and all successful companies know it. These days, the size of a company is not judged by its workforce. Big companies like WhatsApp and Instagram can be valued in the billions. With this small size, this team is […]