The Consigliere: Even the Mafia knew how to use outsiders
I was reflecting on John Groarke’s 5 roles of a consultant (here) and my own experiences in M&A and technology consulting, and I’ve got a couple of additions to the …
Cloud Zombies are Chasing Us!
Going through spending reports, I just found a slew of tiny monthly charges from old cloud accounts that were no longer used or needed. Across the months they’ve been ticking …
Blockchain: Disruption or Distraction? It’s not the disruption we’re looking for.
It’s a huge focus for banks, IT providers and every would-be disruptor starting up today, but is the fintech fashion for blockchain technology going to revolutionise finance? I doubt it. …
Revisiting Blockchain for 2017: Are Smart Contracts the Killer App?
I was reading the Philippa Ryan’s review of two Data61 (CSIRO) reports (here) on the slow up-take of blockchain in SmartCompany (here) and it made me want to revisit my …
How to Write an M&A Information Memorandum (w/sample)
The Information Memorandum (‘IM’) is the key document for buying or selling a business via the M&A process. Your IM needs to show your business in the best light while …