4 Steps to Succession Planning in Private Equity

November 28, 2018
Looking after the next generation and navigating succession has always been a hot topic in private equity. While succession planning is undoubtedly important for the continuity and sustainability of any business, it can be even more trying for private equity firms.
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The Infinite Possibilities of Data for Businesses

October 3, 2018
Data is everywhere in society and while big data is predicted to grow ten-fold over the next seven years, it brings a raft of opportunities and challenges for businesses across a variety of sectors. When used effectively, data facilitates opportunities for businesses to gain an advantage in a continuously competitive market. Below Evangelos Tzimopoulos, Senior […]
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Why the Next Wave of CEOs Will Be from Marketing

September 7, 2018
Years ago, the idea of a marketer becoming a business leader was farfetched. Below CEO Today hears from Jamie Anderson, President, EMEA at Marketo, who discusses the evolution of CMOs to the positions of CEO, and the next generation of business leaders. Marketing has shifted from cost centre to revenue driver, and CMOs are adding […]
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Japan Top to Bottom: 5 Must-See Destinations

September 6, 2018
Japan is a beautiful cultural jewel. And Asia, in particular Japan and China, is a top priority market for many western businesses, meaning CEOs are in and out daily. If you do happen to be travelling that way, CEO Today has put together a quick guide to the best stays, views and experiences across Japan, […]
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Managing Cash for First-Time Exporters

August 21, 2018
When it comes to managing cash, things can become a lot more complicated if a business is trading internationally, so businesses considering exporting goods for the first time should take care to plan ahead. Nick Farmer, Partner and international trading specialist at Menzies LLP, below explains the process of managing cash and the payments cycle […]
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Why Starbucks Failed In Australia

August 13, 2018
Starbucks can be found all over the world, from Shanghai to Guantanamo Bay. But there is one continent that was uninterested in the coffee giant. Australians largely rejected Starbucks' attempted takeover, which led to an embarrassing retreat for the brand.
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Private Equity in Emerging Markets: Worth the Risk?

July 6, 2018
Emerging market private equity funds offer institutional investors diversification, differentiated return drivers and an exposure to sector and geographical areas not accessible through stock exchanges. However, their performance is still unclear. Data from eFront shows that the pooled average performance of emerging market funds is lower than in developed markets, with returns of 1.46x and […]
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5 Key Considerations for Global Expansion

July 3, 2018
Many businesses are seeing the advantage in undertaking expansions into global markets. As the world gets more connected, it's easier than ever to do business all over the world. But for businesses that have traditionally only operated domestically, making the transition to access global markets can present a number of challenges. Commonly, these include, but […]
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The Grand Theory of Amazon

July 2, 2018
Amazon sells everything from streaming video to organic grapes, and it’s all part of a large (likely successful) strategy to dominate the entire consumer market.
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Which Emerging Markets Possess the Most Potential?

June 6, 2018
Recent data has revealed that UK SMEs are diversifying the markets they export to, showing signs of a healthy future post-Brexit for many companies. An analysis of over 1,000 small and medium businesses showed that 25 percent are investigating exports to new countries in the next quarter of business. The figures reveal that many UK […]
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Elon Musk’s Big Ambitions May Be Killing Tesla

April 30, 2018
Elon Musk has a lot on his to-do list. And it may be coming at the expense of his core business – Tesla.
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What Stopped Uber from World Domination?

April 3, 2018
Uber is losing its position as the leader in many ride-sharing markets, and here is why.
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