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The Important Role of Pricing Departments in the Price, Cost, Revenue Equation

Holden Advisors

Think: Revenue – Costs = Profit. Is aware of costs and constraints like the finance team. Works side-by-side with sales to sell value and overcome procurement. Pricing Divisions: The Guardians of Revenue and Defenders of Value. The pricing department of any company is essentially the guardian of revenue.

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Context and curiosity drive commerciality and pricing

Red Star Kim

This week’s PM Forum training workshop “Commerciality: Finance, Pricing, Innovation and Research” was attended by delegates from law, accountancy and insolvency firms. The crux of marketing is to anticipate (and meet) client needs whilst maximising profit. Price is a major driver of profit.

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How to negotiate with procurement, with Mike Lander

Account Management Skills

In this episode, I chat to Mike Lander, CEO of Piscari, a former procurement director who now assists sales teams in negotiating with procurement departments. We also dive into a five-step framework to help you negotiate more effectively and shed light on some questionable tactics employed by less experienced procurement professionals.

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How can agencies make client relationships more profitable?, with Chris Merrington

Account Management Skills

In this episode we talk about making client relationships more profitable. He specialises in helping agency leaders and their teams negotiate more profitably. Now some of you may have vampire clients, because what they do is they suck the profitability out of your business. Welcome to Episode 53. Quite rightly, quite rightly.

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What Is Microlending & Is it Right for You?

Hubspot Sales

For entrepreneurs whose credit or circumstances make the risk of default high, crowdfunded or peer-to-peer financing, such as microlending, offers monetary opportunities that are not available elsewhere. Typically, they feature lower interest rates or capital requirements than conventional financing. CDC Small Business Finance.

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Insurance Industry Value Chain: Deep Dive

Flevy

It consists of primary and support activities that work in tandem to manage risk, deliver value to customers, and ensure profitability. These activities directly impact customer satisfaction, profitability, and risk management. Underwriting Underwriting is the gatekeeper of profitability for insurers.

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Retail Banking Industry Value Chain: Deep Dive

Flevy

In a highly competitive market, banks must balance customer expectations with regulatory requirements and risk management, all while ensuring profitability. From mobile apps to online portals, customers now expect seamless digital experiences that allow them to manage their finances anytime, anywhere.

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