Image provided by Adriana Calderon, Co-founder and Director of Transfer Pricing Solutions Asia Transfer pricing is like a game of chess, where every move has a financial impact. It's not just about strategy, but also about protecting your kingdom. - John Smith If you do not have the slightest clue on Transfer Pricing... You might be driving your business in a really bad direction. The next time you're at a gathering, and someone mentions 'Transfer Pricing', you might initially think it's just accountant jargon. However, despite its possible lack of humour, its importance in business profitability and your overall earnings can't be undermined. What is Transfer Pricing? Now, imagine trying to communicate a fair price for goods or services within…
Contributed by: JT Positioning your business as an attractive acquisition target involves strategic focus and meticulous preparation across key areas. In today's competitive landscape, mastering the art of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) requires a systematic approach aimed at maximizing value and securing optimal deals. This article explores five essential steps that can significantly enhance your company's appeal in M&A transactions. By delving into these critical strategies, businesses can effectively bolster their attractiveness and readiness for acquisition, paving the way for successful negotiations and favorable outcomes. Is it time to sell? You’ve spent the last 20 years building your business from a three-man operation to an established and dominant player in your industry. Over the years, you've cultivated a solid corporate…
A New Era of Longevity: Living Longer and Working Longer As global life expectancy rises, so will the average retirement age. In many advanced countries, longer lifespans and economic pressures are extending working lives well into the late 60s and beyond. This shift has created a new reality: a growing segment of the workforce is older and highly experienced. Yet these workers are often overlooked, underestimated or made redundant. In a previous article, we explored how stereotypes about Millennials and Gen Z being "entitled" can prevent leaders from fully engaging the potential of younger talent. In calling out such generational stereotypes, we must also acknowledge how older employees are equally subject to bias. Older employees, especially those over 60, face…
Disrupt or Be Disrupted: How Value Decoupling is Changing the Game In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, value decoupling has emerged as a critical challenge, particularly for established companies facing disruption. This phenomenon occurs when competitors—often digital disruptors—strategically peel away key customer activities, eroding the foundation of traditional business models. In this discussion, we will explore the forces driving decoupling, the strategies digital disruptors use to separate and capture customer interactions, and real-world examples of companies that have suffered as a result. We will also delve into why digital players are often better positioned to leverage this strategy, the common missteps traditional businesses make in response, and the approaches they can adopt to counteract these threats and retain their competitive…
TBP PHOTO: iStock Photo Now, who pops into your head when we utter the word 'entrepreneur'? Does your mind race through names like Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, or Mark Zuckerberg? These are the experts who didn't just pique the world's interest, they reinvented the whole playbook of business. Indeed, they've reshaped entire industries and won us over with their ingenuity, giving us a fresh perspective on how we live, work, and connect. Let's ponder on this: How would you define an entrepreneur? Venturing into the thrilling world of business, entrepreneurs are often a sight to behold. Some believe this intriguing breed is born, crafted with an inherent drive that continues to burn brightly. Yet, there’s a different school of…
