Friendly Finances & Loans

Analyses that deal with the integration of high-yielding instruments in bond portfolios must take into account the market inefficiencies mentioned above. Otherwise, false conclusions cannot be ruled out. Because of the biased correlations between individual bonds, historical estimates of the volatility of high-yield indices are too low. Generally, this causes suboptimal portfolio weights that are [...]

Ensure that customer decisions improve profitability. Stepping back from routine decisions and considering how to derive greater value from existing customers and products may enhance profitability. Questions to consider include: How can customer loyalty (and repeat purchasing) be enhanced? How can the sales proposition be made more competitive? (Simply improving it may not be enough; [...]

Some of the most useful practical techniques to improve profitability are as follows: Focus decision-making on the most profitable areas. Concentrating on products and services with the best margin will protect or enhance profitability. This may involve redirecting sales and advertising activities. Decide how to deal with the least profitable products. These often drift, with [...]