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