From a Technical Solution to Business Expansion – an Interview with Jiří Kabát

by BM4U | Apr 15, 2025 | Business expansion, DEVELOPMENT, Interim management, Other, Strategic transactions, Technology transfer

How can technical innovation and international expansion be combined? The answer can be found in the experience of Jiří Kabát who, as a sales and project manager, played a key role in the successful development and introduction of the innovative...

Foreign Expansion – A Great Idea with a Tendency to Fail. Why?

by BM4U | Apr 15, 2025 | Construction of plants, DEVELOPMENT, Other, Strategic transactions, Technology transfer

In the last issue we took a look at the various routes to foreign markets – from exporting and franchising to mergers and digital models. But it doesn’t end with the choice of strategy. Quite the opposite. Most major decisions come afterwards, when the...

New newsletter or Expand, Survive, Slide and Sell

by BM4U | Feb 3, 2025 | (Non)Interim management, Business expansion, Intergenerational exchange, Interim management, News, Other, Restart, Strategic transactions

Our new newsletter BUSINESS MANAGERS 4U is out! This time we focused with our experts on company transformations, competition in turbulent times and the power of interim management. Inspiring stories from the field, experiences of crisis managers and insights into...

Competitiveness in Turbulent Times: Expand, Survive, Harvest and Sell

by BM4U | Feb 2, 2025 | (Non)Interim management, Business expansion, Restart, Strategic purchasing and supply chain management, Strategic transactions, Technology transfer

Competing in today’s turbulent times not only requires innovation and adaptability, but also courage and strategic thinking. Ing. Stiva Jokeš, Crisis Manager and owner of BM4U, together with his team of top managers, has completed many successful projects around the...

Škoda Machine Tool: A Story of Transformation and Expansion into Global Markets

by BM4U | Feb 2, 2025 | (Non)Interim management, DEVELOPMENT, Interim management, Restart, Strategic transactions

Škoda Machine Tool, a traditional Czech manufacturer of horizontal boring machines and lathes, was faced with the need for a major transformation. Long delivery times, declining sales and negative earnings were threatening its continued existence. Under the...

Transformation of Hamé: From a local player to a regional leader

by BM4U | Apr 17, 2024 | (Non)Interim management, Business expansion, DEVELOPMENT, Interim management, Strategic purchasing and supply chain management, Strategic transactions

Under the leadership of the then CEO Ing. Martin Štrupel, MBA, working with BM4U, Hamé underwent a transformation that moved the company from a local player to a regional leader in food production. Strategic expansion into new markets, new acquisitions...