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In-depth guides on consulting, CRM, digital transformation and online visibility, written for leaders of SMEs and mid-sized companies.

Business audit: 12 questions to ask before you start

Objective, scope, data, interviewees, deliverables: 12 questions to frame a useful business audit and avoid a report that ends up in a drawer.

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Preparing to raise funds: the strategic file investors expect

Market, business model, traction, use of funds: the 7 parts of the strategic file an investor reviews before funding an SME or a startup.

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Agency, freelancer or consulting firm: who should run your digital marketing?

Agency, freelancer or consulting firm: costs, strengths, limits and a decision grid to entrust an SME's digital marketing to the right partner.

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How to choose a strategy consulting firm: 7 criteria

Sector experience, seniority, method, deliverables, ROI measurement, local market knowledge, references: 7 criteria and 10 questions to choose a consulting firm.

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Which CRM should a French- and Arabic-speaking SME choose?

French/Arabic languages, WhatsApp, simplicity, data hosting, total cost, local support: the criteria for choosing a CRM that fits a bilingual SME.

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Digital transformation for SMEs: where to start?

Diagnosis, customer data, online presence, automation, AI: the 5-step roadmap to a successful digital transformation for SMEs.

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SEO and GEO: get found on Google and cited by ChatGPT

What is GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)? How it differs from SEO, and 8 actions to make your business appear in Google and in AI assistant answers.

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Free strategic diagnosis: what it includes and how to prepare

Format, duration, deliverables and preparation: everything you need to know about VSIA Services' free strategic diagnosis for SMEs, mid-sized companies and startups.

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