In a conventional business sale, profitability and growth are paramount. But in a strategic sale, value is entirely based on how quickly the…

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In a conventional business sale, profitability and growth are paramount. But in a strategic sale, value is entirely based on how quickly the…
I have seen hundreds of pitches. Some great and some so far off the mark that you wonder what the entrepreneur was thinking. I ha…
When markets start to tighten, instead of cost cutting I have found that you need to do the opposite – to invest in your sales efforts. …
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Dear Aunty B,
The business where I work (about 25 employees) is about to move from a cosy inner-city warehouse-style office to …
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