An opportunity to rethink our industry organization worldwide

Or how the Covid-19 could help us not be like the frog in the boiling water! Huawei recently announced that they would open a manufacturing site in Western Europe, more precisely in France. It is, of course, a great piece of news, but moreover, clearly, the sign that a manufacturing industry could make sense in … Read more

10 Tips for Improving Business Success and Survival

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Every Year many business owners typically make resolutions which they hope will improve their business success over the coming 12 months – the commercial equivalent of drinking less and getting more exercise. But with a triple-dip recession expected to be on the cards this year and with the retail sector particularly very vulnerable, which aspects … Read more

“Boot strapping” a business without external funding

Getting Started You can’t always choose your own starting point when you start a business. Sometimes it is good luck or misfortune that finds you making that life changing decision to start a business. Even in more favourable times, finding somebody to back your venture was difficult and these days it is even harder. Thus … Read more

How trustworthy is your organisation?

It takes a lifetime to build and a moment to lose Trust is the fundamental currency of business. Without trust our economies cannot function. And yet many organisations, teams and individuals struggle with trust. They struggle to gain their customers trust; they fail to develop their employees trust. Without trust stakeholders become cynical, disillusioned and … Read more

Restructuring in the case of heavy loss-generating business units

CEO Worldwide offers companies the experience of seasoned top managers who have a successful track record in the carrying out of several restructuring programs for heavy loss-generating business entities. And in this field, like in a number of others, experience is a (probably even the) major success factor. No one wants to talk about it, … Read more

How to contract a Business Development Executive

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A recent straw-poll questionnaire highlighted the varying views and general confusion about the role of a Business Development Executive and especially their use to SMEs. This article may help you if you are considering the benefits of a Business Development Executive for your company or if you would like to offer your services in this … Read more

The Initiation of an M&A Program

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M&A programs are crucial for an enterprise. Many M&A actually fail because of inappropriate preparation. They are an economic adventure but also a human adventure, in which each member of the enterprise has a part to play. CEO Worldwide offers enterprises (which are willing to succeed) the experience of top managers, who have already succeeded … Read more

Who leads whom?

That is the question facing the visitor in India. At the airport, he gets into a taxi and and soon, the cabby starts asking questions. “Where are you from? Is this your first time in India? Which hotel should I take you to?” And later in this inescapable conversation, which is actually more of an … Read more

A New Approach for the VC/Buy-outs Segment: CROSS-BORDER INVESTING IN THE EMERGING ECONOMIES OF ASIA: CHINA?

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Invest in mid-market buy out opportunities in China only through cross-border strategic investment vehicles that will invest and obtain control simultaneously in local companies located BOTH in China and in North America presenting substantial synergies. Upon completing the M&A exercise, the Western company will contributestate-of-the-art management, processes & systems to the China entity, as well … Read more