Common Structures/Frameworks to use

Question 1

Growth

Answer 1

Learn about client
Learn about industry (and how client is doing compared to it)
Look into ways to increase volume and revenues

Question 2

Profit and loss

Answer 2

E(P=R-C)M

Question 3

M&A

Answer 3

DD on company and industry
Consider cost and revenue synergies
Consider other reasons to purchase (gain mgmt, gain a patent, other co is a threat, etc)

Question 4

Market entry

Answer 4

If they should enter and how
Company first, then market, then CBA of the three main ways to enter
Also might need to do a product analysis and competitive response analysis

Question 5

Pricing

Answer 5

What is the pricing objective: profits, market share, or brand positioning?
Investigate the product
Determine the pricing strategy. There are three main ones: competitive analysis, cost-based pricing, and price-based costing.