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Each year, Consulting magazine recognizes the Seven Small Jewels of the industry. But our annual celebration of the little firms
that could has evolved from simply a way to recognize those
often overlooked firms to a testament to the impact that all small firms
are having on the industry. They are helping shape and redefine the
consulting marketplace. In many ways, the seven firms featured this
year represent a snapshot of the new consulting landscape. Smaller
firms are no longer flying under the radar. Rather, they are playing in
the big leagues and challenging the legacy firms by going after their
clients and their talent. And, in many cases, they are winning. The 2008
Seven Small Jewels—ranging in size from $3 million to $52 million
and from just 13 billable consultants to 200—are leading the charge of
the resurgence of the small, niche, consulting firm that plays a major
role in the profession today.
