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Tips for effective due diligence

05 August 2016

When it comes to the well-being of your business, it should never be taken for granted that the companies you aim to do business with are above board. Due to strict laws, heavy penalties, reputational risk and financial loss, businesses should be protected from negative third-party exposure at all costs. Whether it is an acquisition or supplier, in-depth examinations of prospective business associations should be undertaken to identify risks and assist in making informed decisions. To this end, due diligence deserves a systematic effort from start to completion.

Common disciplines needed to scale up a business

01 August 2016

Although there is no generic formula for scaling up a business, there are common behaviours shared by entrepreneurs that rapidly grow their operations and are able to compete globally.

Failure to save for emergencies can be costly for SMEs

28 July 2016

Given the highly uncertain business environment, small business owners cannot afford to be caught out by unexpected expenses as a result of not having a contingency savings plan in place.

Grow your business through acquisition

12 March 2015

Whilst organic growth is an important element of any business as it is a source of shareholder returns, the impact of growth through an acquisition can be more beneficial for any business.

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