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Business Intelligence Service: Information When Obtained Right, Triggers The Chain in Equal Force

Business Intelligence is most effective when it combines data derived from the market in which your business operates (external) with data from within, such as financial and operations data (internal). This enriched data from business intelligence reporting can provide a complete picture so that you can make any business decision ranging from operational to strategic – such as product positioning or pricing.

OUR APPROACH TO BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

CRI Group™ takes two approaches to Business Intelligence Services:

Intelligence operations (via market research and analysis): we focus on researching the future and potential growth of your business. This is to determine the commercial viability and potential for success in the market, analyse consumer behaviour and business trends in that market, etc.
Investigative operations (via commercial investigations): we focus on the status of your business. This helps business intelligence companies provide the location of assets, and financial information, identification of unmet needs of any market, and gauge brand awareness and identity in the market.

WHY BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE SOLUTIONS?

Business Intelligence Solutions take many shapes and forms in today’s complex business environment. Budgets are stretched and the challenges facing a business and its employees can sometimes lead to issues that start small, but then lead to wider problems. These issues can affect the very fabric of your organisation and damage your credibility, reputation and bottom-line profits.

HOW OUR MARKET RESEARCH & ANALYSIS HELPS YOUR BUSINESS?

Research & Analysis services are designed to help clients at all stages of the business intelligence process, from the initial stages of identifying what is needed to proper business strategy planning to the final stages of implementation.

At CRI Group™, we know that information is your biggest asset when conducting business on any level.

Our market research will gather the facts you need to make critical business decisions, from entering new markets or industries to partnering with other organisations (i.e. Mergers & Acquisitions).
Our analysts know how to get the right information quickly.
CRI Group™ has experience in interpreting and communicating this information in a way that allows you to implement it into your business planning.
Our approach is to support you in tracking business trends and market changes which will guide you through the process of effectively communicating your brand and marketing your product.
With agents in countries around the world, CRI® Group is uniquely positioned to help you navigate cultural and regulatory landscapes to maximise your market potential in the places you seek to do business via our business intelligence consulting services.
Gaining insight into how your brand reputation affects potential buyers and understanding what motivates the market to purchase will enable you to establish effective marketing programs that impact your audiences and build brand loyalty among buyers.

HOW OUR COMMERCIAL INVESTIGATIONS HELP YOUR BUSINESS?

Are you worried about employee theft, company fraud, competition, constant absenteeism, or industrial espionage? Some of these can start off on a relatively small scale, but as time progresses, and the perpetrator becomes bolder in their endeavours (normally due to a lack of detection), the situation can soon become out of control and start damaging your business.

As a business, you have every right to worry about what is happening inside your company and, therefore, carrying out commercial investigations is a must for this purpose.

The business intelligence department at the CRI Group™ can help you do this in a way that is ethical and will provide you with the information you so desperately seek.
Commercial investigations can be completed for any type of business, including commercial, industrial, legal and public sector companies.
Our CRI Group™ team hail from a range of different backgrounds, including military and fraud investigators.

WHY PARTNER WITH US?

Why partner with CRI Group™ for your Business Intelligence needs?

CRI™ has one of the largest, most experienced, and best-trained integrity due diligence teams globally.
We have a flat structure which means that you will have direct access to senior members of staff throughout the due diligence process.
Our multi-lingual teams have conducted assignments on thousands of subjects in over 80 countries, and we’re committed to maintaining and constantly evolving our global network.
We offer flexibility, and we will tailor our scope to address your concerns and risk areas, saving you time and money.
Our extensive solutions include due diligence, employee pre and post-background screening, anti-bribery anti-corruption compliance, business intelligence, and compliance, facilitating any decision-making across your business, regardless of area or department.

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