That’s why we’ve developed a series of articles on the issues that matter most to you. From succession to sustainability, expanding internationally to hiring and motivating Gen Z, these articles centre around the personal element inherent in running and growing medium-sized businesses.
Building a successful business requires a constant focus on long-term value creation. However, the meaning of value can vary, and it’s important for business leaders to determine the the right strategy for their business to grow successfully.
Every business is different, whether that’s in size, ambition, or even geography. But all of them have a connected topic that needs to be addressed: sustainability.
Effective strategy and planning form the building blocks of every business. However, it is often one of the top challenges that leaders face. Failure to optimise your business can lead to a decrease in both the bottom line and value potential.
Every business needs a strong sales strategy to survive, and to drive sustainable value creation. It is not only about sales, but also about quality.
Strategic planning is critical to making better investment decisions and increasing business value.
Privately-owned companies face a uniquely challenging business environment. From geopolitical shocks such as the war in Ukraine, to global supply chain pressures, and the increasing momentum of sustainability transformation requirements, there is a greater need than ever to realign business strategy to adapt to these changes for a resilient future.
Improving business efficiency should be a key objective of any business strategy, and one that remains consistently monitored for potential improvement. Improved efficiency supports the achievement of two overarching goals: increased revenues and reduced costs.
Optimising business value relies on having the correct infrastructure and foundations in place to support growth and value generation.
Managing a successful business requires consistent drive and ambition to create long term shareholder – or ‘capital’ – value. However, the definition of value for one business will naturally be different to another. This means the starting point for any discussion around creating value needs to first identify what value means in the specific context of the business and its strategy.
“My ambitions for my business were far more modest than Mazars helped us achieve.” Malcolm Little, CEO, Advanced Dynamics
Achieving growth is often compromised not just by breakdowns in strategic thinking, but also when business objectives are not prioritised. But how can businesses effectively overcome this challenge and meet their ambitions?
Over 70 years of advising businesses worldwide confirm a common truth. In the transition from today’s business to the next significant milestone, success is too often lost through fundamental strategic oversights. And while the business goals might include organic growth, gearing up for a sale, a merger or acquisition, or a change in model to embed sustainable solutions, there’s a recurring commonality...
Today, leaders are being tested by a new set of challenges, as companies seek to grow on the back of fast-evolving purchasing patterns, new working practices and the drive to become more sustainable. In 2020 we published our first global C-suite barometer, interviewing over 500 leaders from around the world and spanning a wide range of sectors and roles, to gather their insights on the global market.
15/03/22 The importance of employers holding sustainable credentials is becoming increasingly critical in the recruitment (and retention) of talent.
17/02/22 Gaining competitive advantage through a more sustainable business proposition can be achieved by all companies, irrespective of size. Some, however, are still daunted by the challenges, known and unknown, of building a sustainable business. And the perceived burdens on resources of new commitments such as measuring and managing the impact of ESG over time.
09/12/21 Shifting the emphasis from risks to opportunities
27/01/2020 Digital and technological advances have brought great benefits to businesses worldwide. Through digital innovation, we have experienced increased customer communication and reach, artificial intelligence, development of new solutions and systems as well as being able to collect copious amounts of valuable data through various algorithms that help drive business direction.
As Millennials, or Generation Y, grow into the founders, directors and managers of today’s workplace, focus is now shifting towards the new cohort coming through Gen Z. Born between 1995 and the early 2000s, Gen Z are either just entering employment, or starting to think about what they want from their careers. They are the future leaders for growing businesses and the race is on to attract and retain...
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