m&a
It’s coming to Sydney! Acquisitions, Capital Raising & Exits Masterclass (with Domenic Carosa)
On 25 March, Anthill is hosting a full-day Capital Raising, Acquisitions & Exit Masterclass, facilitated by Domenic Carosa. Learn the benefits of growing a business using acquisitions as a strategy, and the processes involved in approaching, negotiating, closing and integrating acquisitions or mergers.
Aussie e-tailer eStore.com.au on acquisition trail for 2011
Australian online retailer eStore.com.au is in acquisition mode for 2011 with plans to grow its already significant business through the acquisition of local online companies. In a statement to Anthill, eStore founder Lorenzo Coppa says he is keen to speak with owners of online businesses selling technology products looking to exit the market or explore opportunities to leverage their products with eStore.com.au.
How much is your business worth? The same as last year, survey finds
The value of Australia’s private businesses are stuck in neutral as the global economy continue to grind its gears, according to a quarterly study.
Solving the puzzle of Google’s social networking strategy
Google’s acquisition of SocialDeck at the end of August made it the 11th social media-related company Google has snapped up so far this year – five of them in August alone. The buying spree raises questions as to where the company is heading with its much-anticipated play in social networking. What Google needs, and what is not yet evident, is a coherent strategy for social networking that pulls together the disjointed pieces of its growing social media portfolio.
Want VC from Google? Here’s the guy who decides whether to invest in your business (or not).
Amin Zoufonoun is a senior member of Google’s Corporate Development team, which is responsible for evaluating, negotiating and executing Google’s mergers, acquisitions and investments. In an email interview, we asked him to share his views about future opportunities for Australian startups and what he looks for when evaluating investments.
A meeting of minds: partnership a positive move for growth
If you’ve ever wondered how the big corporations got big, it’s usually because somewhere along the way they entered into a partnership. Successful partnerships can help transform small businesses into multi-million dollar companies.
7 things you must do before attempting to sell your website
Just like dressing up a house for auction, giving your website a spit and polish prior to sale will ensure you achieve the best outcome. The following seven steps can help make your treasured site shine, prior to putting it on the market and attracting top dollar.
M&A activity heats up after recession-induced cold
After a sustained period of near-frozen activity, the Australiasian mergers and acquisition (M&A) market is gaining momentum. Steve Anderson looks at what this means for business opportunities in the region.
Carbon Planet and m2m to merge
Adelaide-based carbon management company Carbon Planet, headed by regular Anthill contributor Dave Sag, is to merge with Melbourne-based telecommunications and investment company m2m Corporation Ltd.
Vodafone-Hutchison merger is good news for competition
Yesterday’s announcement that Vodafone and 3 will merge in Australia bodes well for the industry, according to telecommunications analyst, Paul Budde. Sometimes it makes sense to reduce competition in order to establish more competition. This is the case with the mobile merger. Size does matter in a market that is rapidly being commoditised. BuddeComm has [...]
Find Us on facebook
Sponsored by Google
What do you know about Google AdWords? This hub was developed to answer the questions you already have, and those you haven't thought yet to ask.
Sponsored by AusIndustry
AusIndustry is a specialist program delivery division within the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.
Sponsored by Do you need branding advice you can trust?
For over 20 years, SIGNARAMA consultants have been working closely with companies to create customised branding and signage strategies.
