Paul Hager: M&A opportunities in cybersecurity, clean energy and environmental sectors
What are the emerging sectors in M&A, and what does the emergence of these sectors mean for M&A? Paul Hager, analyses the situation in this interview. From communications technology development and international policy negotiations to ONEtoONE What is your professional background? My professional background is diverse. I began my career in communications technology development. Then, […]
The business plan: the pathway to buy a company
“Do that which you fear to do, and the fear will die.”- Emerson The business plan consists of using numbers to determine how you are going to get where you want to get, what measures you will take, how much they will cost, and what economic results they will have. It is a natural extension […]
Investment Opportunities in Russia’s Growing Agriculture Sector
As the world’s population and demand for food continues to sharply increase, a major looming question for policymakers, investors and communities is, “Where will increased food supply come from?”. While additional food production will depend on various factors, including government policies, private sector investment and technology, one country that will likely play an increasingly important […]
What skydiving and selling your company have in common
In this article, written by Jeroen Maudens (ONEtoONE Partner in Belgium), we will discover that selling your company has something in common with skydiving. As in skydiving, to sell your company you need someone to team up with, a guide, a professional, an advisor. The jump is yours. The decision is yours. The company is […]
Sandy Garrett: M&A Opportunities Abound Across the Board in Tech
An interview with Sandy Garrett, M&A Advisor in the United States. From IBM to Wall Street to ONEtoONE I’m uncomfortable being comfortable. After Columbia University, I went on to IBM and worked on developing many technological firsts while pursuing an advanced degree in computer science. I then transitioned to Wall Street, working as an analyst and […]
The strategic plan: the key to creating value in the purchase of a company
“The best brands never start out with the intent of building a great brand. They focus on building a great – and profitable – product or service and an organization that can sustain it.” – Scott Bedburry, branding consultant and CEO of Brandstream If you detect a true opportunity, the key to success is not […]
Selling Your Company and the Irreplaceability Paradox
An old rule of thumb is that if you want to succeed in business, you should make yourself irreplaceable. Whatever the merits and demerits of this strategy might be in some work environments, if your objective is to sell your company, irreplaceability is often a major drawback. It can scare investors away from otherwise great […]
Six Steps to a Great Business Plan
Regardless of what stage a company is in in its corporate life cycle, the market conditions it faces or how successful it is, it can always benefit from creating a strong business plan. In addition to serving as a constant guide for a firm’s entire team, a great business plan can help articulate a firm’s […]
You can destroy a lot of value while selling your business
When you receive offers for the sale of your company, you will also receive suggestions about different payment methods. The method you choose will have a huge impact on the final price of your business. A buyer might propose to pay all or part of the price in his company’s shares. Another might want to pay […]
Do you know what you are looking for when buying a company?
You will find what you are looking for only if you know what it is that you are looking for. When it is time to focus on what type of company would be the best fit for you, analyze your strengths, what sectors you have experience in, what type of clients have you developed a […]