Google’s $2.1 billion Fitbit bid a threat to consumers, ACCC chair Rod Sims warns Buying & Selling, Technology Matthew Elmas 19 November 2019 Google's recent acquisition of Fitbit has come under scrutiny, with ACCC chair Rod Sims signalling the watchdog's intentions.
Baby boomer businesses: Soon-to-retire Aussie entrepreneurs rarely have a succession plan in place Buying & Selling Lucas Couper 28 August 2019 For many baby boomers, retiring will involve selling their businesses. But many Australian entrepreneurs aren't preparing for this inevitability.
Buy, buy, buy as pay-later giant Zip charts plans for global expansion Buying & Selling Matthew Elmas 20 August 2019 Zip wants to open its purse to kickstart its global expansion plans, unveiling a proposal to obtain stakes in not one, or two, but three companies.
What’s it worth to you? How to get more value from the sale of your business Buying & Selling Brendan Wykes 5 August 2019 Having sold my own small business, I’ve seen firsthand how tough it can be to get to the point of sale and then maximise the final price.
Uncertainty for Menulog as UK parent Just Eat agrees to $14 billion merger with rival Buying & Selling Matthew Elmas 30 July 2019 Menulog parent Just Eats has agreed in principle to a $14 billion merger with Dutch rival Takeaway.com, in a deal which will increase competitiveness.
Red Rooster, Oporto sold in $500 million deal to take Aussie chicken global Buying & Selling Matthew Elmas 15 July 2019 Red Rooster, Oporto and Chicken Treat have been sold for about $500 million — and the new owner wants to take the businesses global.
Collapsed craft brewer SAMPLE finds buyer as independents grapple with competition Buying & Selling Matthew Elmas 9 July 2019 Sample brewing has found a saviour and will remain on shelves and bar taps as the industry grapples with the consequences of popularity.
Craft brewer SAMPLE Brewing collapses into administration, urgently seeks buyer Buying & Selling Matthew Elmas 16 May 2019 Sample Brewing has brought in administrators and is urgently seeking a buyer through an EOI campaign to continue operating its business.
Want to be acquired? Here’s how to market your business to global players Buying & Selling, Startup Advice Vinne Schifferstein Vidal 5 April 2019 If you want to know how marketing can help you position your business for a sale, keep on reading. Here are five key questions you need to consider.
‘Bigger than Hendricks’: Four Pillars Gin has grand plans after selling 50% to drinks giant Lion Buying & Selling Matthew Elmas 22 March 2019 Four Pillars Gin has sold half its business to multi-national drinks giant Lion as craft-brew consolidation spills over to spirits.
