Grow my business through M&A

Organic growth is typically simpler than using M&A as a tool to grow and is the standard way that businesses all over the world have reached the next level in their goals although it does require access to significant resources.

Mergers and acquisitions have long been an important tool for organizations looking to stay ahead of the competition. But much like large-scale change initiatives, most M&A deals end in failure - 70 percent of the time, to be exact.

by Richard Andersen, CEO, ShareVault Turn to the financial section of any newspaper today and you'll likely see an article concerning M&A activity. After nearly a decade of austerity, companies across a wide spectrum of industries are seeking to grow their business, counter tepid business markets at home, add synergy, enter new markets, or diversify their product line by acquiring other companies.

The benefits of growing your business inorganically via mergers and acquisitions have long been touted by financial practitioners. The principal premise is that merged companies will enjoy economies of scale and other synergies that will lead to a greater combined value than remaining as separate entities.

This article is by Robert Sher, the founding principal of CEO to CEO, a firm that advises chief executives of mid-market companies who are navigating major shifts in their business or marketplace. He is the author of the book The Feel of the Deal. Would you risk your life savings on [...]