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The most powerful subsidies in the world are intangible

It might sound strange, but government subsidies can be a powerful intangible asset – if you know how to spot the most important ones. Receiving any kind of grant is always a useful investment, especially when it comes with no strings attached (NB… there are always strings attached). But the best kinds of subsidies are…

September 20, 2023
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What the iPhone 15 teaches about opportunity costs

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Preventing disloyal MICE in the company floorboards

Niccolò Machiavelli once said the problem with paying someone $150,000 to do a job is that if they receive a counteroffer for $150,001, then they might just switch allegiance. This…

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How brand can turn the tables on copyright theft 

Over the six years between 1995 and 2001, Stéphane Breitwieser stole more than $2 billion worth of famous paintings, making him the world’s most prolific art thief.  The 52-year-old Frenchman…

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Why time is money when preparing to exit

In mergers and acquisitions (M&A), maximum value deal depends on controlling time. And if time is money, then those with the deepest pockets tend to have the most control. One…

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Is that takeover offer too good to be true?

It’s Friday afternoon and you get a phone call from an unrecognised number. The caller is ringing on behalf of a third party that wants to buy your company. What’s…

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Uncovering brand equity leads to international success

For Connexionz Executive Chair Tony Kan, the “aha” moment of learning about intangible assets hit him like a bus. This insight is poetic because the New Zealand-based company is dedicated…

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Lego brand faces rough ride against rival toymakers

When you have one critical intangible asset, you’ll do anything to protect it. This simple logic appears to have been the driving force behind LEGO’s steadfast opposition to toymaker ZURU…

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What comes after the ‘aha’ moment?

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