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The stigma of entrepreneurship in Central Europe

The stigma of entrepreneurship in Central Europe

Apr 27 2012 15:01 CET by Les Nemethy 2 comments

It will take time for societal views to evolve in Central Europe; I believe they are evolving, but faster would be better.

Competitiveness of the enterprise

Competitiveness of the enterprise

Apr 19 2012 15:37 CET by Les Nemethy

Competitiveness – at both the national and enterprise level – should be square in the centre of the debate on how to resolve the European crisis.

The case for improving Europe's economic competitiveness

The case for improving Europe's economic competitiveness

Apr 18 2012 16:10 CET by Les Nemethy

Can the European debt crisis be solved without improving competitiveness?

M&A corner: Preparing for private equity firms

M&A corner: Preparing for private equity firms

Mar 09 2012 13:54 CET by Les Nemethy 1 comment

What can you expect from a private equity investor willing to invest in your business?

Jumping ship

Jumping ship

Mar 02 2012 09:01 CET by Alex Bivol

Business owners should be prepared to exit their ventures at any time, mergers and acquisitions specialist Les Nemethy says.

Turbulent waters

Turbulent waters

Mar 02 2012 09:00 CET by Les Nemethy

In the current environment, what are private equity firms doing about exiting investments in Central Europe?

Financial literacy

Financial literacy

Feb 17 2012 09:00 CET by Les Nemethy

The lack of financial literacy, sometimes even among owners of companies, surprises me.

Cash flow vs. profit

Cash flow vs. profit

Feb 10 2012 09:01 CET by Les Nemethy

Too often, small business owners ignore cash flow, to their own detriment.

Economic steroids

Economic steroids

Dec 16 2011 09:01 CET by Les Nemethy

The power of compound interest as applied to the current debt crisis.

Prepare for volatility

Prepare for volatility

Nov 18 2011 09:01 CET by Les Nemethy

If you accept a scenario of volatility moving forward, how might that affect your business actions?

Ticking time bombs

Ticking time bombs

Nov 04 2011 09:01 CET by Les Nemethy

Business owners should expect more economic volatility on the horizon in the coming years.

M vs A

M vs A

Oct 21 2011 09:01 CET by Les Nemethy

Mergers can be a valuable alternative to acquisitions in these trying times.

Looking down

Looking down

Oct 14 2011 09:01 CET by Les Nemethy

On the state of private equity in Central Europe.

The 'small business' trap

The 'small business' trap

Sep 30 2011 09:00 CET by Les Nemethy

Small companies offer investors more risk and less value.

Board power

Board power

Sep 09 2011 10:00 CET by Les Nemethy

The reasons for appointing board of directors for your company and how to make it strong.

Selling receivables

Selling receivables

Aug 26 2011 09:00 CET by Les Nemethy

When factoring is a viable financing option for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Crash 2.0

Crash 2.0

Aug 12 2011 09:00 CET by Les Nemethy

What are the implications of the past week of financial implosion for small and medium-sized companies?

Tick-tock

Tick-tock

Jul 22 2011 09:00 CET by Les Nemethy

In most merger and acquisition transactions, time is of the essence.

Planning the sale

Planning the sale

Jul 01 2011 09:00 CET by Les Nemethy

Five things to consider for anyone planning to sell a business.

Apples and oranges

Apples and oranges

Jun 17 2011 09:00 CET by Les Nemethy

How non-core assets can influence corporate finance transactions.

Laying down the rules

Laying down the rules

Jun 10 2011 09:00 CET by Les Nemethy

The importance of a good shareholders’ agreement in transactions.

Take AIM

Take AIM

May 20 2011 09:00 CET by Les Nemethy 1 comment

When does listing on London's Alternative Investment Market make more sense than staying within the region?

Here come the Central Europeans

Here come the Central Europeans

May 13 2011 09:00 CET by Les Nemethy

Central European companies have made quite a few acquisitions in the West even at the height of the economic recession.

Business exit planning

Business exit planning

May 06 2011 09:00 CET by Les Nemethy

If you have enjoyed these columns, consider the new book on corporate finance by the same author.

Buying into green energy

Buying into green energy

Apr 15 2011 09:00 CET by Les Nemethy

Greenfield projects in the renewable energy sector present plenty of challenges to prospective investors.

Selling an idea

Selling an idea

Mar 25 2011 09:00 CET by Les Nemethy

How to find the deep pockets that will make your innovative idea happen and what pitfalls to avoid.

Finding an edge

Finding an edge

Mar 11 2011 09:00 CET by Les Nemethy

How competitive are Central European companies, really?

Venturing outside your borders

Venturing outside your borders

Mar 04 2011 09:00 CET by Les Nemethy 1 comment

Foreign expansion, while an enticing prospect, should not be pursued for its own sake.

Reap or reinvest?

Reap or reinvest?

Feb 11 2011 09:00 CET by Les Nemethy

Why it pays to hold off cashing in your business right away

Corporate ownership

Corporate ownership

Jan 28 2011 09:00 CET by Les Nemethy

Are you the best owner of your company?

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