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iCEO Expert Papers
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CEO Papers
“Boot strapping” a business without external funding
Author: Peter Dickinson, CEO, UK, iCEO #53379
Even in more favourable times, finding somebody to back your venture was difficult and these days it is even harder. Thus one route to starting a business with minimal investment is to find a niche in the local market place, which will allow you to generate a revenue stream. The market needs to be one that you want to grow into, based on your expertise or knowledge and growth possibilities if you had the investment. This is known as “boot strapping” a business. In effect pulling itself up bhttps://www.ceo-worldwide.com/blog/boot-strapping-a-business-without-external-funding/ Read more...
HR Papers
How can a French HR Director help a foreign group to set up in business in France and to buy a company there?
Author: Philippe Chauvet, VPHR, France, iCEO #16147
The cultural background and the specificity of French legislation are difficult to grasp for a foreign company trying to set up in France. If financial, commercial and technical analysis are quite universal, the social part requires a deep knowledge of all french players and a HR director experienced in negociating with all parties. Read more...
Sales & Marketing Papers
Politics in Business – do they mix?
Author: Ray Coyte, VPSM, UK, iCEO #50408
If asked, I suspect that most salespeople would say that they do not get involved in their clients internal politics. But, they would be making a big mistake if they ignored them. Indeed if you believe Wikipedia; politics is defined as “a process by which groups of people make collective decisions”. Any salesman who avoids or ignores the politics therefore is unwise.... Read more...
White Papers
Divestitures - Value Capture through IT Disentanglement
Author: Nitin Kumar, CEO, USA, iCEO #44080
Divestitures are an integral part of the organizational strategy for value creation; however, the very word divestment conveys a meaning opposite to “investment” giving it a negative connotation Read more...
Case Studies
Rakesh Shah (RVR Management) was recruited to develop a detailed plan, and to identify how the company could achieve its growth objectives.
Author: Rakesh Shah, Supply Chain Director, UK, iCEO #62822
What would you do, when you have an ambitious growth plan that you must meet and at the same time your revenue is declining? Would you increase the pressure? Or get external help? This might just be the best solution, as these case studies show. Read more...
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