Indian family offices (FOs) have made a significant transition from traditional wealth preservation to a growth-focused mindset. In this blog, I am analysing the recent trends shaping Indian FOs, their focus areas, challenges and opportunities in expanding beyond India, and how cross-border experts, and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) professionals can collaborate with these offices to...
During my involvement in a project collaborating an Indian school with a Dutch football club for student training, I have gained firsthand knowledge of the sizable fan base and wide-ranging business networks surrounding these clubs. This experience highlighted how effectively international companies leverage sports sponsorship to drive brand growth – a strategy I’ll explore here. football...
In the dynamic landscape of business, success is rarely achieved alone. It’s the result of collaboration, unity, and the collective efforts of a dedicated team. As Henry Ford famously said, “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” This sentiment rings true across industries and continents, and it’s particularly relevant...
Intial years of my career, I struggled to understand the financial terms and key metrics to find out if a business was healthy. My approach is to take a simple analogy to break down complex terms and make them more memorable. Here is one example of how to understand the business performance of any business. Every successful business operates like a healthy tree. Strong roots support steady...
For the past two years, I’ve been working in the private sector, helping foreign businesses enter the Netherlands and assisting those seeking to expand into India through commercial agreements. I’m writing to share my insights and experiences from these projects. The majority of the businesses I’m discussing here offer software products and related services. They’ve...
I have completed the Coursera course on Doing Business in Europe, which is highly relevant to my role in trade and investment promotion. It has enhanced my understanding of EU market regulations, company establishment, employment laws, cross-border dispute resolution, tax compliance, and environmental standards—strengthening my ability to support businesses navigating the European market.
I recall our previous conversation about bringing someone new into M&P. This individual comes from a solid background in industry and technology, rather than consultancy. While discussing our team’s expectations, we uncovered several benefits of hiring individuals from different industries: Seeing Things Differently: When you hire someone from a different industry, you gain fresh...
Cracked it! How to solve big problems and sell solutions like top strategy consultants by Bernard Garrette Cracked it! How to solve big problems and sell solutions like top strategy consultants by Bernard GarretteMy rating: 5 of 5 starsAs a management consultant, I often face tricky problems, both in business and personal matters. I’ve always wondered if there’s a clear way to go...
Everyone forgets the fourth “C” when they go into a new market. A client and I talked about their plans to grow into Europe over lunch a few weeks ago. As we talked about what makes a market launch important, they said, “It’s all about the company, the customers, and the competition.” I was a bit surprised and asked. “What about culture?” The client...
Reaching revenue goals, growing teams, and establishing strategic alliances are all accomplishments that we all enjoy celebrating. But what about the soft skills that keep everything from collapsing like a house of cards? These abilities, which are frequently disregarded, are the cornerstone of successful leadership. This insight led me down a rabbit hole of readings, articles, and introspection...
