Service – Competitive Intelligence
“If you know yourself, but not the enemy – for every victory gained you will suffer one defeat!” — Sun Tzu, “The Art of War”
Whether you are acquiring a company, engaging a new business partner or a new employee, it is essential, indeed, mission critical, that you know all about who you will be dealing with. Relying on self-disclosures is a major pitfall of many business executives, lawyers, accountants and other business advisors. CSI provide Intelligence and information that decision makers must have to make Smart Decisions;
Risk Assessments of joint venture partners, contractors , suppliers and other persons that could potentially be a liability; Uncover the financial status, professional capabilities, character and reputation of potential employees, vendors, competitors and potential business partners;
Competitive Intelligence Interview Targets (covert or overt):
- Current and Prior Employees
- Accountants/Bookkeepers
- Secretaries
- Contractors
- Suppliers
- Clients
- Competitors
- Senior Management