Having a good idea of what to expect when starting and maintaining a business can make a huge difference in organizational health and can enable entrepreneurs to craft a winning strategy for their company’s success. Even if a professional is already knee-deep in business ownership, knowledge of its current...

Company analysis (a.k.a. fundamental analysis) examines a firm’s financial condition, products and services, and competitive strategy. Typically, this allows us to better identify how an organization responds to external threats and opportunities. It contains basic information about the business and its underlying characteristics. Elements of Company Analysis A firm’s...

Every investment research undergoes an industry analysis. Naturally, each industry is different, and implementing one universal approach leads to problems. Therefore, we should figure out what type of evaluation to work with. Industry Classification Methods Imagine that you compare the cash conversion cycles of Verizon, a telecom enterprise, with...