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Breaking down the M&A Case Study

Tom Spencer

Can the buyer easily finance the acquisition? Indeed IBM has a presence in the largest software markets in the world (e.g. IBM estimates that thanks to its footprint it could accelerate the growth of the companies it purchased by more than 40% over the two years following the acquisition in some cases.

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Case Study: An Office Romance Gone Wrong

Harvard Business

He was the CFO of their company, a software start-up with about 75 employees. Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. He led the finance team. Yes, Brad had flirted. Yes, Elizabeth had flirted back.

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How to Improve Your Finance Skills (Even If You Hate Numbers)

Harvard Business

If you’re not a numbers person, finance is daunting. Stop avoiding finance because you’re afraid of numbers. Think of it this way, “Finance is the way businesses keep score. “Finance and accounting are very simple. .” “Finance and accounting are very simple. Overcome your fears.

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An Overview of Business Development Consulting

Tom Spencer

A recent case study involved Shake Shack, a New York based fast food chain, wanting to build the “Shack of the Future”. After prospecting, gaining client-buy in, and closing a deal, the groundwork begins. This means coordinating many parties and resources in collaboration with other consultants.

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Crypto Regulation: A Case Study on Crypto Mixers

Tom Spencer

Secondly, cryptocurrencies can provide a measure of anonymity and the ability to circumvent the SWIFT System , which means they can be used to facilitate criminal activity like terrorist financing and money laundering. Image: Unsplash The post Crypto Regulation: A Case Study on Crypto Mixers first appeared on Tom Spencer.

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Top 11 Must-Read Project Management Books

Epicflow

The essays are based on Scott Berkun’s work experience as a project manager at Microsoft, which however doesn’t mean that his guidelines will be useful for software development projects only. Thanks to the case studies and practical tips, the edition will be useful for both beginners and experienced project managers.

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Infosys Consulting Interviews & Culture

Management Consulted

adding a consulting arm came at just the right time, as it let the company transition from being a custom software provider to an end-to-end solutions provider. Finance and Controlling Processes. It didn’t take long, but Infosys Inc. agreed, offered up $20M in funding and Infosys Consulting was born. For Infosys Inc.,