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M&A Without Buying the Company

N2Growth Blog

While this is not a market that everyone should dive into, there is substantial opportunity for exceptional returns for the right buyer. . Markets : Whether you purchase distribution, licensing, or other contractual rights, you can enter into market segments, verticals, or geographies via intelligent acquisitions.

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Get Your Budget Ready for the Upturn

Harvard Business Review

Position yourself in market segments that will grow. The recession eliminated some market segments and redefined others. This is the time to revisit the market spaces you occupy and position yourself to ride the uptick. Here are some steps you should take to build for 2014-2015: 1.