Finding growth in uncertain times
Forging your own path to growth in an unpredictable global market
Finding growth in uncertain times
Forging your own path to growth in an unpredictable global market
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- Navigating Volatility
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- Navigating Volatility
Uncertain times call for an actionable commercial plan
Effective preparation mitigates your risks and drives better growth opportunities.
When markets are unstable, the temptation is to focus solely on minimizing risk factors. But looking beyond this, volatility also creates an opportunity for companies with a growth mindset.
Creating a tangible, realistic plan built around optimizing commercial growth levers for your unique situation is key to navigate the current economic downturn. It’s crucial to understand your business demands and how these will be impacted.
The right approach will depend on your exposure and your ability to react. A strategy customized for your business will not only help you stabilize, but also strengthen your market position and achieve more profitable and better growth.
Uncertain times call for an actionable commercial plan
Effective preparation mitigates your risks and drives better growth opportunities.
When markets are unstable, the temptation is to focus solely on minimizing risk factors. But looking beyond this, volatility also creates an opportunity for companies with a growth mindset.
Creating a tangible, realistic plan built around optimizing commercial growth levers for your unique situation is key to navigate the current economic downturn. It’s crucial to understand your business demands and how these will be impacted.
The right approach will depend on your exposure and your ability to react. A strategy customized for your business will not only help you stabilize, but also strengthen your market position and achieve more profitable and better growth.
Sector & regional deep-dives
U.S. deep-dive: U.S. growth during volatility series
Sector & regional deep-dives
U.S. deep-dive: U.S. growth during volatility series
Our thinking
Industrials deep-dive: Growing through a downturn
The uncertain economic outlook is already having a negative impact on B2B industries. But what has caused this uncertainty? How long is the downturn expected to last? And how can you mitigate the impact? Read more about how you can future-proof your Industrials business with clear, tangible steps.
Our thinking
Industrials deep-dive: Growing through a downturn
The uncertain economic outlook is already having a negative impact on B2B industries. But what has caused this uncertainty? How long is the downturn expected to last? And how can you mitigate the impact? Read more about how you can future-proof your Industrials business with clear, tangible steps.
Our thinking
Understanding the growth opportunity presented by volatile times
The fate of a business—for better or worse—is often sealed in a downturn. This can be when companies lose their way—yet the evidence is that there is a clear path to better, sustainable growth even in the midst of the most challenging times.
Our thinking
Understanding the growth opportunity presented by volatile times
The fate of a business—for better or worse—is often sealed in a downturn. This can be when companies lose their way—yet the evidence is that there is a clear path to better, sustainable growth even in the midst of the most challenging times.
Sector & regional deep-dives
U.S. deep-dive: U.S. growth during volatility series
Sector & regional deep-dives
U.S. deep-dive: U.S. growth during volatility series
Our thinking
Industrials deep-dive: Growing through a downturn
The uncertain economic outlook is already having a negative impact on B2B industries. But what has caused this uncertainty? How long is the downturn expected to last? And how can you mitigate the impact? Read more about how you can future-proof your Industrials business with clear, tangible steps.
Our thinking
Industrials deep-dive: Growing through a downturn
The uncertain economic outlook is already having a negative impact on B2B industries. But what has caused this uncertainty? How long is the downturn expected to last? And how can you mitigate the impact? Read more about how you can future-proof your Industrials business with clear, tangible steps.
Our thinking
Understanding the growth opportunity presented by volatile times
The fate of a business—for better or worse—is often sealed in a downturn. This can be when companies lose their way—yet the evidence is that there is a clear path to better, sustainable growth even in the midst of the most challenging times.
Our thinking
Understanding the growth opportunity presented by volatile times
The fate of a business—for better or worse—is often sealed in a downturn. This can be when companies lose their way—yet the evidence is that there is a clear path to better, sustainable growth even in the midst of the most challenging times.
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By now, Q2 of 2023 is in the books. Conventional wisdom at the beginning of this year was that head winds like inflation and the great resignation would limit the success of many companies in 2023. Simon-Kucher has been monitoring key indicators and trends in the market. What we are seeing are unique

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Our experts are always happy to discuss your issue. Reach out, and we’ll connect you with a member of our team.