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Preparing for an IPO? Here are 4 things to consider in your PR strategy
Going public is a huge step for any company. Taking a company from private to public through an IPO (or ‘initial public offering’) and listing on the stock exchange is a process that can take months, or even years, of planning, preparation and execution. Amid the myriad of tasks involved in preparing for an IPO, […]
Uber IPO sets company’s value at $US82bn
Uber priced its initial public offering at the low end of its targeted range to value the company at $US82.4 billion ($A118 billion), hoping the conservative approach would let it avoid the market chaos suffered by rival Lyft. Uber, the most high-profile US listing since Facebook seven years ago, raised $US8.1 billion ($A12 billion), pricing […]
How you can discover your startup’s sweet spot by looking beyond its Top 20 problems
There’s no doubting that the world of business is changing. The traditional model of large international corporates functioning in a singular, closed-door fashion is fast disappearing, with companies now open to collaboration or outsourcing. While previously big corporates, protected by expensive barriers of entry, were responsible for all “business problems” in-house, technology has now made […]
Two in three Victorian startups are exporters
A new report into Victoria’s startup landscape reveals that a majority of ventures are revenue positive within the first two years but are not giving thought to an exit strategy. Commissioned by LaunchVic in collaboration with Startup Victoria and dandolopartners the report – titled Mapping Victoria’s Ecosystem – defines a startup as any business with […]
Leadership succession: how to step into the shoes of a founder and build on their legacy
It’s not always easy to take up a CEO role. It can be easier if no one liked your predecessor. It can be harder if you’re taking over from the founder and harder still if the founder is still in the business. The nature of the challenge depends somewhat on the stage at which the […]
Coal companies to bid for Queensland Rail ahead of IPO
The largest coal companies in Queensland are committed to bidding for Queensland Rail’s coal division ahead of a planned float by the Anna Bligh’s Government in October. 14 coal companies met yesterday in a meeting chaired by former NSW premier Nick Greiner after the QLD Government announced plans to float Queensland Rail Coal as early […]
Sexpo plans IPO and global domination
Adult entertainment expo brand Sexpo is undertaking market research and exploring options to meet regulatory compliance before an initial public offering expected in November 2010. Sexpo has grown into a strong expo brand in Australian over the last 14 years. It is in the top 5 national shows alongside The Royal Show, Home Shows, Motor […]