When two become one

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Maintaining the company culture of an acquired business is important in the promotion of a successful acquisition outcome. Failures often occur when the acquired company does not keep its own identity, its brands are not developed, or there are management clashes. Success is more likely when both companies have similar cultures. The appointment of an external consultant or manager to oversee the acquisition may also prove beneficial. Reviews of some acquisitions, including that of research consultancy Opinion Leader Research by Chime Communications, illustrate the issues involved.

Market Research, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Telecommunications industry, Acquisitions and mergers, Communications industry, Corporate culture, Market research services, Marketing research firms, Chime Communications, Opinion Leader Research

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Frozen out

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The UK ice-cream industry has been investigated by the Competition Commission which has been looking at the practice of ice-cream firms offering free freezers to shops for their exclusive use. The Commission is due to publish their findings in Sept 1999. Small ice-cream manufacturers find their goods are not sold in some retail outlets because they are not permitted access to the freezer supplied by another company. Some of the larger companies suggest if their sales are reduced they will cut jobs. Some 885 million pounds sterling is spent on ice-cream products annually.

Ice cream and frozen desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts, Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing, United Kingdom, Investigations, Cover Story, Dairy products industry, Frozen desserts, Ice cream industry, United Kingdom. Competition Commission

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Bringing a business to life

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New fledgling firms are being given the opportunity to have direct access to help and advice aimed at assisting them overcome the major hurdles which hinder so many start-up companies. The Thames Gateway Technology Centre (TGTC) has been established at the East London University and employs the skills of graduates to help new start-up firms develop ideas and make them a success in the business world. The TGTC received government funding of 7.8 million pounds sterling to help in the regeneration of the area.

Services, Study and teaching, Technological innovations, Business education, Thames Gateway Technology Centre, East London University

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