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B2B Wholesale & Distribution: Challenges and Triumphs of Industrial Wholesale Companies Facing Insolvency in Germany

QYMATIX

In Germany, specialist wholesalers and industrial distributors who can no longer meet their payment obligations due to current or foreseeable overindebtedness must, by law, file for insolvency protection. If you will not be able to meet your obligations, insolvency is cast. Forget your revenue, your brand, your years in the market.

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The History and Downfall of a German Wholesale Company “Wollschla?ger” – Part 3

QYMATIX

Nonetheless, running out of money did not seem to be a problem in 2013 for Wollschläger. The Wollschläger group was 2013 a respected company in the Ruhr region and nationally. Regardless of the authenticity or doubts about the claim, in 2013, Frank Wollschläger appointed a management “dream-team”. Solid, solid, solid.

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A CEO’s Guide to Growth Readiness

SBI Growth

This year, you’ll likely answer to a board or major equity investor about it. According the “Year-End CEO Report” conducted by Challenger, Grey & Christmas, CEO turnover rose in 2013. There were “1,246 CEO changes in 2013, 2.6 There were “1,246 CEO changes in 2013, 2.6 Your job security is on the line.

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Campaigns, thought leadership and project management – Early engagement, scoping and risk management

Red Star Kim

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Social Entrepreneurship: What It Is and Why Everyone's Talking About it

Hubspot Sales

They wrote a business plan, circulated the document to a bank, and worked tirelessly to scale their company and drive profits for themselves and their investors. Their mission: over 70% of their food, wine, and spirits are locally sourced, and every item must meet a strict list of sourcing standards. Actually, we’re a startup world.

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B2B Wholesale & Distribution in Germany: Insolvency.

QYMATIX

One of the most striking examples of this phenomenon is the collapse of the Praktiker umbrella company in 2013. Companies, self-employed individuals, and private citizens who can no longer meet their payment obligations due to current or impending overindebtedness are required to file for insolvency protection.

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How to Grow Your B2B SaaS Startup into a Unicorn

SmartKarrot

Back in 2013, it was quite rare to hear terms like billion-dollar valuation, unicorn valuation, or unicorn startup. Most seed investors turn part owners of the startup and thus share equity. For this, you will have to meet not one but several venture capitalists (VCs) and convince them to invest in your startup. Be prepared.

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