What Competitive Intelligence is not:
- It is not the aggregation and analysis of historical business data
- It is not the mere investigation of a business or individual or marketplace for due diligence purposes
- It is not just fraud detection or prevention
What Competitive Intelligence is:
- It is reliable, discreet, time sensitive information that assures competitive advantage, risk reduction and increase in profits
- It is a proactive rather than remedial strategy – giving you control over the situation, not the situation control over you
- 5Si Business Intelligence enhances the Client’s ability to turn knowledge into profit
Investigative Approach
- Onsite and offsite information collection
- Onsite and offsite interviews
- Forensic examination – look-back and information reconstruction
- Research, surveillance and undercover operations
- Review and analyze the information provided
- Business Evaluation and Risk Analysis
- Financial
- Reputational
- Legal
- Report, documentation and recommendations
- Customized implementation of a remediation program, including workshops and seminars, policies and procedures, as well as best practices
Situational Awareness
- Customized to the needs and requirements of the Client
- 360° situational awareness – integrated and holistic approach
- Economic
- Political
- Cultural
- Business
- Legal
- Incentives to do business
- Impediments to doing business
- Public and private sector transparency, corruption and information integrity
- Criminal and terrorist considerations