Operations & Growth
Post-acquisition playbooks — from your first 100 days to digital transformation, revenue growth, and exit planning.
9 articles
Search Fund CEO: The First 100 Days
What to do in the critical first 100 days after acquiring a business — from team alignment to quick wins.
9 min read
OperationsInvestor Relations & Reporting Best Practices
Monthly updates, quarterly calls, and post-acquisition reporting — how to keep investors informed and engaged.
11 min read
OperationsBuilding Your Advisory Board & Support Network
Who to recruit, how to compensate them, and how to leverage the ETA ecosystem for long-term success.
10 min read
OperationsAdd-On Acquisitions & Buy-and-Build Strategy
Platform vs bolt-on, sourcing add-ons, integration playbook, multiple arbitrage, and creating enterprise value through scale.
14 min read
OperationsManagement Transition & Employee Communication
Pre-announcement planning, Day 1 communication, retention strategies, seller transition period, and handling employee anxiety.
12 min read
OperationsBoard Governance for Search Fund Companies
Board composition, meeting cadence, CEO-board dynamics, independent directors, and fiduciary vs advisory roles.
11 min read
OperationsPost-Acquisition Digital Transformation
Legacy system migration, CRM/ERP implementation, e-commerce channels, and realistic budgets for SME digitization.
13 min read
OperationsRevenue Growth Playbook Post-Acquisition
Pricing optimization, sales development, cross-selling, channel expansion, and a 100-day revenue assessment framework.
14 min read
OperationsWorking Capital Management for New CEOs
Cash conversion cycle, accounts receivable management, inventory optimization, supplier terms, and cash flow forecasting.
11 min read
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