Grow your Business through Acquisition Michael Naidoo Whilst organic growth is an important element of any business as it is a source of shareholder returns, the impact of growth through an acquisition can be more beneficial for any business. Michael Naidoo, CEO of FNB Specialised Finance says, “The key to growth through acquisition is taking advantage of good opportunities and could be a quicker, cheaper and less risky proposition to grow your business. Furthermore, acquisition offers a number of other advantages such as easier financing and instant economies of scale.” Managing the risks involved in an acquisition can be equally complicated. Acquisitions might provide business owners with a way to grow and strengthen their companies, but they can also present unique challenges.  Naidoo explains that “for a smooth acquisition process; a solid and comprehensive strategy needs to be put in place. Before contacting the company you want to buy into, research and ge...