Whether buying or selling, the success of an M&A transaction is determined in the early stages. In this best practices article, Dr. Tim Bauer outlines five essential requirements that entrepreneurs should keep in mind: from clear goal definition and structured process planning to due diligence and company valuation. A concise guide for anyone seeking to strategically develop their business.

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Tool introduced - and then?
The Corona pandemic has undoubtedly given digitization in Germany a major boost. But the momentum did not happen voluntarily everywhere. While young companies, in particular those with fluid structures and processes, are finding it easy to go digital, the comprehensive digitization of business processes is still meeting with resistance in many long-established companies.

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No small buns: Four success factors for the professional reorganization of bakeries
Baking is en vogue: since the lockdowns, when mainly flour and yeast were sold out in supermarkets, another habit has been established: People are buying more from their friendly baker next door, whereas the bakery-restaurant sector has declined.The "culprit" is the home office and resulting less crowded city centers, train stations and airports. The figures speak a clear language. And the signs? The signs are still clearly pointing to change.What opportunities should bakeries seize now, and how do they succeed in reorganizing operations professionally? Dr. Tim Bauer, Managing Consultant at enomyc, reports on four proven success factors.