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Strategic Advice

The most effective corporate strategies address a complex mixture of market and operational factors. Market factors include consumer behavior, the competitive landscape, market trends and economic conditions. Operational elements involve internal processes, resource management, technology infrastructure, and efficient service delivery. To meet business demands and growth objectives, corporate strategists must have access to timely, relevant information that helps inform planning and decision-making.

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When planning for your organization’s future, understanding both internal and external opportunities and risks are critical to goal setting. Reliable information provides a foundation for making informed decisions, as well as driving productivity and innovation.

Synovus’ strategic advice includes corporate expertise gleaned from years of collaboration with diverse clients across multiple sectors.

Without authoritative sources, corporate strategists risk making decisions based solely on limited perspectives or outdated data, which can lead to missed opportunities. Our strategic advice provides the necessary insights to navigate the complexities of the business environment, ensuring that your corporate strategy is comprehensive and agile.

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Finance and Treasury

Trump’s Tariffs Policy, the U.S. Economy and Your Bottom Line

April 18, 2025 (updated August 29, 2025) • 15 mins
What will Trump’s tariffs do to the economy? It’s the question everyone’s asking. This is how tariffs work and potential impacts of new ones.Read the article

Operations

Unlocking Revenue Growth with Data-Driven Decision-making

April 15, 2025 • 7 mins
Corporations with real-time data access increased revenue growth and net margins as much as 50%. Here’s how data-driven decisions drive growth.Read the article

Operations

Improve Customer Experience for Increased Revenue

March 02, 2022 (updated October 07, 2024) • 3 mins
Consumers want to be seen as individuals, and 46% will pay more for a personalized experience. See how you can improve customer experiences.Read the article

Operations

Managing Talent Acquisition and Retention During a Labor Shortage

November 22, 2021 (updated July 29, 2024) • 10 mins
Employers are feeling the pain of staff shortages. Recruitment and retention strategies that address mutual skills, compensation and gaps can help.Read the article

Operations

What Are the Top Business Challenges in 2023?

April 03, 2023 • 7 mins
Every year brings new opportunities and challenges. Business leaders will focus their attention on five key areas this year.Read the article

Operations

The Great Resignation vs. the C-Suite

November 14, 2022 • 7 min
Seventy-one percent of CEOs believe labor shortages are disrupting business. In addition to hiring, they are focused on reducing employee resignations.Read the article

Strategic Advice

Ensuring Sustainable Leadership for State and Local Government

August 15, 2025 • 6 mins
Succession planning ensures sustainable leadership in state and local government. Here’s how to address talent shortages, enhance resilience and foster diversity.Read the article

Strategic Advice

Lessons in Leadership: Under Pressure? Control What You Can

August 07, 2025 • 9 mins
Need strategies to manage economic uncertainty? Get leadership tips for managing risk, supply chain and pricing during, featuring insights from Airbnb’s turnaround and Synovus experts.Read the article

Strategic Advice

Protecting Consumer Data is Key to Brand Reputation Management

September 24, 2021 (updated May 15, 2025) • 7 mins
Your brand reputation depends on customer sentiment. One of the most effective ways to build trust is to respect consumer data.Read the article

Strategic Advice

Top 2025 Business and Investment Trends

February 06, 2025 • 7 mins
With a growing economy and new administration, 84% of corporate leaders are optimistic about 2025 opportunities. What business and investment goals will guide their organizations’ growth?Read the article

Strategic Advice

Why is a Succession Plan Important?

May 20, 2022 (updated February 22, 2024) • 7 mins
Succession plans can increase a company’s valuation. But many businesses don’t have one. These seven steps can ensure your succession plan is correctly done.Read the article

Strategic Advice

Four Steps for Effective Market Planning

November 05, 2021 (updated January 04, 2024) • 7 min
Launch new products, minimize risk and drive business growth with four effective market planning steps.Read the article

Strategic Advice

Scenario Planning Dos and Don’ts

September 03, 2021 • 2 min
First used in the 1950s to assess potential effects of a nuclear war, scenario planning offers practical benefits for CFOs and other finance professionals today. Consider these dos and don’ts when beginning the scenario planning process.Read the article

Strategic Advice

Scenario Planning: Preparing for What’s Next

August 11, 2021 (updated January 04, 2024) • 6 min
The scenario planning process helps answer business questions to better prepare for the future.Read the article