Strategy determination
Without a strategy, growth remains a matter of chance. Where do you want to take your business? What strengths can you leverage, and what risks do you need to mitigate? A clear strategy helps you make choices, set direction and prioritise. But strategy is not a one-off exercise. Markets, technology and customer expectations change rapidly. Those who evaluate and adjust in good time remain relevant. Do you dare to question your course? Then strategy starts with listening, analysing and thinking ahead.
Recognizable situations
Situations you recognize, answers that help you move forward.
Choosing a strategic direction starts with focusing your ambitions. What do you want to achieve, and within what timeframe? Whether you are aiming for profitable growth, international expansion or a future-proof structure, your strategy must translate your goals into concrete choices: where do you focus, what do you invest in, what do you let go?
A clear direction provides guidance for your decisions and your people. But a good strategy is not based solely on internal insights. You also need insight into your market, competitors and trends. How will your sector be different tomorrow? Which risks and opportunities should you identify now? With a well-supported strategy, you prevent your plans from remaining theoretical. It becomes a compass that you can use to steer your course every day, in both calm and turbulent times.
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Acquisitions can be a smart lever for entrepreneurs who want to grow their business, strengthen their market position or acquire new competencies... Think about entering a new market, expanding your customer base or strengthening your offering. But every acquisition is unique. Does the target company really fit your vision? Are the cultural differences bridgeable? And what about the financial and legal risks?
A successful acquisition requires more than just a correct valuation. Identifying the sensitivities and wishes of all parties in good time, the right negotiation strategy, avoiding pitfalls deep in the acquisition process, thorough due diligence and post-acquisition integration all deserve your full attention. Do you want to avoid an acquisition causing more headaches than growth? Then thorough preparation is essential. Seek advice in good time.
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Growth can take many forms. Companies often start with organic growth, expanding step by step based on their own resources, people and customers. But that approach is not always sufficient. Organic growth is usually slow, requires considerable internal effort and rarely offers sudden economies of scale or leaps in technology. In competitive or rapidly changing markets, this can be a brake on potential. Inorganic growth through acquisitions, mergers or strategic partnerships can then be a powerful alternative. You can suddenly gain market share, access new markets or technologies, or strengthen your position in the value chain. It allows you to move faster than you could through your own development.
Ideally, an acquisition or partnership fits into a long-term strategy: you know where you want to go and what building blocks are still missing. But that does not preclude you from responding flexibly to opportunities. Sometimes an opportunity arises that is too relevant to ignore. Think of a competitor that unexpectedly enters the market, a technology company looking for a buyer, or a customer who wants to work more closely with you. In such cases, it is particularly important to assess whether this opportunity fits in with your broader vision and capabilities. Nevertheless, inorganic growth is not a panacea. Without clear objectives, thorough preparation and a well-thought-out integration plan, the impact will be limited or even counterproductive.
The risks are not only financial or legal, but also lie in cultural differences, the loss of talent or the dilution of your own corporate identity. Are you considering this step? Then make sure you have a clear and well-founded growth story, both for investors and employees, as well as for yourself. And make sure you have the right guidance, both to evaluate opportunities correctly and to approach the implementation professionally.
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Sustainability is not a separate project — it’s an integral part of how your business operates. ESG can create long-term value and resilience for your company when it is embedded in your strategy, processes and culture. Link your ambitions to realistic but measurable objectives, and translate them into concrete actions across areas such as environment, social engagement, good governance and your products or services.
Make sure everyone within and around your organisation understands what sustainability means in daily practice. Think of energy use, CO₂ reduction, circularity, ethical purchasing, inclusive HR policies, personal development and transparent decision-making. By structurally embedding sustainability and communicating about it, you show that it’s not a passing trend, but a deliberate choice that guides every strategic decision you make.
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Other important moments
These topics will help you think, plan and grow further
Other important moments
These topics will help you think, plan and grow further
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