Vertical IQ

💸Every business, whether large or small, faces cycles of low profitability due to shifts in demand or increasing operational costs. Strong management can steer the company through these challenging times, but sometimes, external forces impact entire industries, forcing businesses to make radical changes to survive. 🔍 The key to navigating these challenges? Identifying vulnerabilities before they become insurmountable obstacles. While it’s impossible to predict every challenge ahead, many companies fail to fully understand the risks that influence their profitability. 💡 In this insightful blog post by renowned market analyst Ingo Winzer, we explore various vulnerabilities that businesses should be aware of — and how to manage them effectively. Read more to discover how to prepare your company for the unpredictable! https://hubs.ly/Q03cNpTt0 . . #VerticalIQ #IndustryIntelligence #ReadinessWins #TrustedAdvisor #economicinsight #financialprofessionals #insuranceproducer #banker #accountant #CPA #financialplanner #insuranceagency #creditanalyst #businessconsultant #BusinessStrategy #RiskManagement #Profitability #Economics #BusinessResilience #Leadership #tariffs

Happy #SBDCDay! 🎉 SBDCs revolutionize the entrepreneurial landscape with training and strategic guidance, empowering America's entrepreneurs to launch, sustain, and grow their businesses. We look forward to continuing our work with America's SBDC, helping them to leverage #IndustryIntelligence in order to advise their small business clients and sustain enduring relationships with them. Learn more about #SBDCDay here: https://lnkd.in/e_6E4-9 #ReadinessWins #SBDC #smallbusinessconsulting

Whether you're an accountant, banker, financial advisor, insurance producer, or business consultant, there's one tool that can elevate your expertise: Vertical IQ! We saw this firsthand in our latest webinar, “How Experienced Financial Professionals Use Vertical IQ,” where our expert panelists from Kish Bank, Peoples Bank of Alabama, and Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) shared their insights on leveraging our Industry Intelligence. 🔑Want to learn from the pros who’ve mastered Vertical IQ to level up their game? Check out our latest blog post about how they and their teams unlock the power of Industry Intelligence! https://hubs.ly/Q03bvRvT0 . . #VerticalIQ #IndustryIntelligence #ReadinessWins #TrustedAdvisor #BestPractices #economicinsight #financialprofessionals #insuranceproducer #banker #accountant #CPA #financialplanner #insuranceagency #creditanalyst #communitybank

We are heading to #ICBALive in Nashville, TN! 🎸🎶💼 We're bringing the power of #IndustryIntelligence to the heart of Music City! Stop by our booth (105) to see how we help community banks win clients, deepen relationships, and drive growth with actionable insights. See you there—boots, business, and bank-ready! 🤠💰 #CommunityBanking #ReadinessWins

Grateful for beautiful weather and an even better team! We spent the day volunteering at Urban Ministries of Wake County, helping out with landscaping, organizing, and supporting the food pantry. It was a fantastic way to come together, bond, and give back to the community! #Teamwork #CommunityImpact #VerticalIQ

Machine shops proved resilient in 2024, even as U.S. manufacturing jobs declined. While overall jobs fell 2%, cities like Charlotte, Houston, and Phoenix saw growth driven by local demand and specialized, high-skill work. With less exposure to foreign competition and a strong tie to local industries, machine shops remain a key part of the manufacturing landscape. Our latest report analyzes job trends across 15 markets. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q036F3F50 #IndustryIntelligence #EconomicInsights #MachineShops

"We need to talk." Tough conversations are inevitable, but with Industry Intelligence, you can turn them into opportunities. Equip yourself with the insights to guide business owners through risk, cash flow challenges, and business valuation. Be the trusted advisor your clients need: https://hubs.ly/Q035DbLf0 #ReadinessWins #IndustryIntelligence

We were honored to be the presenting sponsor at today’s RMA Raleigh Chapter meeting, where we had the opportunity to share how Industry Intelligence empowers bankers. A big thank you to RMA for hosting such a valuable event. We love connecting with industry leaders and supporting the commercial banking community! #ReadinessWins #IndustryIntelligence #RMA

Phoenix, here we come! Building relationships is what community bankers do best. We can't wait to connect with our peers at the American Bankers Association Conference for Community Bankers and share how Vertical IQ's latest enhancements can support your community bank! Learn more and register for #ABACCB here: https://aba.social/3QvyzyD #ReadinessWins #IndustryIntelligence #ABA #CommunityBanking

"Analysis paralysis": two words that may sound familiar for credit teams overwhelmed by information during the analysis part of the lending process. Discover two strategies to escape the "hyper-analysis" trap in our eBook, A Credit Renaissance: https://hubs.ly/Q034qB2D0 #credit #banking #lending #credittraining