{"id":12198,"date":"2024-12-05T11:27:54","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T11:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/?p=12198"},"modified":"2024-12-05T11:27:54","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T11:27:54","slug":"niche-vs-big-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/niche-vs-big-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Niche vs Big 4: Why B2E Consulting offers the best of both worlds"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 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fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Niche vs Big 4: Why B2E Consulting offers the best of both worlds\u2026\u2026<\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"color: #f39200;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/portfolio-items\/alex-king\/\">Alex King | Delivery Partner<\/a><\/h4><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The majority of global organisations are under increasing cost pressure to deliver more for less and are focussing on driving innovation through the business in order to stay competitive. The question is how to still deliver this innovation whilst reducing consulting spend?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When it comes to selecting a consulting partner, businesses face a critical decision when choosing between Big 4 consulting firms and niche, specialised consultancies. Both types of firms have advantages and disadvantages but, what if you could <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">combine the<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">best of both worlds in the shape of B2E Consulting?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">B2E Consulting represents a unique fusion of the personalised, client-focused approach of boutique consulting firms and the scope of resources and robust, methodology-based approach of the Big 4 consulting giants.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">B2E Consulting offers access to over 20,000 consultants<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> &#8211; the majority of whom have Big 4 backgrounds or blue-chip company experience but can be deployed at a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">significantly lower cost<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0 Added to this, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the flexibility to have just one consultant or a team of experienced specialist consultants<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, means that B2E Consulting holds a unique position in the market.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1162\" height=\"556\" title=\"Niche Vs Big 4 Diagram\" src=\"https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Niche-Vs-Big-4-Diagram-e1733394606583.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-12202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Niche-Vs-Big-4-Diagram-e1733394606583-200x96.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Niche-Vs-Big-4-Diagram-e1733394606583-400x191.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Niche-Vs-Big-4-Diagram-e1733394606583-600x287.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Niche-Vs-Big-4-Diagram-e1733394606583-800x383.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Niche-Vs-Big-4-Diagram-e1733394606583.jpg 1162w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To help organisations make an informed decision, we can explore the strengths, limitations, and unique characteristics of each and outlines how B2E Consulting measures up.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>Niche Consulting<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Niche consulting firms often <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">specialise in a particular industry or services<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This can be particularly valuable if you are in a specialised industry or just need one incredibly experienced person to help shape and deliver a project.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Niche consultants can also be <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cost effective<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. While Big 4 firms offer mass resources and reputation, they typically charge premium fees for their services due to their own high internal cost bases, which can be challenging for companies with their consultancy budgets under pressure, as well as smaller companies. Niche firms, on the other hand, often provide similar services at more competitive rates, as they focus on narrowly<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">targeted solutions instead of broad, one-size-fits-all approaches<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Smaller consulting firms often offer a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">more personalised approach<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, with senior consultants more directly involved in day-to-day project execution. This means that clients can benefit from close, ongoing relationships with seasoned professionals who are committed to their projects, rather than having relatively inexperienced junior staff carry out most of the work, as can happen in larger firms<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Big 4 firms are large, complex organizations with formal structures and processes. While these structures can ensure quality and consistency, they can also slow down project timelines. Smaller consultancies typically have <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">less bureaucracy<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, making it easier to implement decisions and execute projects swiftly<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">True niche consultancies can be more <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">agile and flexible in some aspects of their approach<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> but equally, having a narrow resource pool to call upon can limit the breadth of skills, experience and methods available to their clients.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>Big 4<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Big 4 consulting firms are renowned globally and have vast experience across industries, geographies, and practice areas. Key strengths of the Big 4 include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"23\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Big 4 firms can deploy <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mass Resources <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to meet the demands of large-scale projects. This can be particularly beneficial for complex, multinational projects that require a wide array of expertise.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"23\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Big 4 firms are <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">recognized and trusted brands<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in the business world, often providing clients with confidence that they are willing to pay a premium for.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"23\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Access to Research<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Big 4 firms are often high profile \u2018thought leaders\u2019 and conduct extensive research that their clients both pay for in fees but also benefit from if they are looking for consultants to lead innovation in their organizations.\u00a0 Their insights and proprietary tools can often benefit these clients as they look to stay ahead of trends.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In summary, while Big 4 firms are known for their large networks, brand strength and breadth of offerings; a niche consultancy can offer advantages in terms of cost, specialist focus, personal attention, and flexibility, especially for projects that demand unique expertise or a hands-on approach.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>B2E Consulting<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">B2E Consulting was founded by an ex-Accenture Partner and the core Delivery Partners who look after clients are all ex-Big 4 Consultants. This means that B2E Consulting can leverage the strengths of both worlds to deliver exceptional value to our clients, ensuring tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of businesses while maintaining the rigour and expertise associated with larger firms.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Personalised Service<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: B2E Consulting prioritizes understanding the unique challenges and goals of each client and Stakeholder. This personalised approach ensures that solutions are not only effective but also resonate with the organizational culture.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expertise and Resources<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: By drawing on the extensive knowledge and tools of our 20,000+ expert consultants, who in the majority are from Big 4, B2E Consulting can tackle complex problems with a level of sophistication and depth that smaller firms may struggle to match.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Agility and Flexibility<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: Unlike larger firms that may be bogged down by bureaucracy, B2E Consulting retains the agility of a boutique firm, allowing for quicker decision-making and more adaptive strategies. B2E Consulting can offer an experienced individual or a large team with the agility to do this at speed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cost:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> B2E Consultants are much more cost effective offering a substantial discount (circa 50%) compared to the Big 4<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">consulting teams<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>Conclusion<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">B2E Consulting effectively combines the best elements of Niche consulting firms and the Big 4, creating a consulting model that is both client-centric and resource-rich. This innovative approach not only addresses the immediate needs of businesses but also fosters a sustainable environment for growth and employee satisfaction.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As organizations continue to navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape, B2E Consulting stands out as a partner committed to driving success through collaboration and tailored solutions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2675\" height=\"2675\" alt=\"Alex Headshot\" title=\"Alex\" src=\"https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Alex.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-12056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Alex-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Alex-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Alex-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Alex-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Alex-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Alex.png 2675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><blockquote>\n<p>About the author, Alex King.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"outlook-search-highlight\" data-markjs=\"true\">Alex<\/span>\u00a0spent the first ten years of her career at Accenture specialising in change management &amp; process design for financial services organisations. She then moved to roles at Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse where she worked on large scale HR transformation projects.<\/p>\n<p>More recently she has worked for a startup Lloyd\u2019s of London Broker as Head of Organisational Effectiveness.<\/p>\n<p>When <span class=\"outlook-search-highlight\" data-markjs=\"true\">Alex<\/span>\u00a0is not wor<span class=\"outlook-search-highlight\" data-markjs=\"true\">king<\/span>, she enjoys a renovation project, spending time with family and friends and is a keen visitor to all things National Trust!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":12200,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[104,110,72],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12198","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-apply-for-jobs","category-articles","category-consulting"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12198","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12198"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12198\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12208,"href":"https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12198\/revisions\/12208"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12200"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12198"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12198"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.b2econsulting.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12198"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}