Consulting Magazine - February 2017

Each February, Consulting magazine shines a
light on smaller firms that are shaking up the
profession from the bottom up. They are firms
breaking new ground in terms of firm manage-
ment, but they are also breaking new ground
in terms of their financial performance. Year in
and year out, the Seven Small Jewels far out-
perform the overall profession. This year, it was
no different. In 2016, our seven winning firms
grew revenue at 45 percent, three percentage
points higher than in 2015. The Seven Small
Jewels are highlighted in this special 12-page
section. Their stories are different, yet there’s
a common thread that runs through each and
every firm. Each Small Jewel has carved out a
unique niche to help topple many of the Goliaths
of the profession. In addition, we highlight this
year’s Seven To Watch—impressive firms, for
sure, but they aren’t quite ready to be named
one of our Seven Small Jewels. Stay tuned.