How to find Acquisition Targets

Working on the buyside of a deal involves being able to segment markets and identify targets. In order to do this effectively, it is important to identify as many of the companies that meet your defined target market and then eliminate those that do not meet the criteria. This is where it is crucial to have deep market knowledge and expertise.

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How to turn your GREAT IDEA into a BUSINESS

I was speaking to a local entrepreneur this week who asked me about how to put a business plan together. He had seen a market opportunity but did not know how to translate this into a form which he could then take to investors. We spoke for around half an hour and at the end he told me he had learned more in that time than with three major sessions with his accountant.

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Six Minute Strategist – What have I learned from you?

The Six Minute Strategist Blog has been up and running now for over six months and I have been watching with interest the reception and interest in the content I am creating.

I have learned a lot from your comments and reactions to my posts and have reorganised my website accordingly. I thought I would share these lessons with you.

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