• In this episode, Food & Drink Business editor Kim Berry is joined by the chair of SPC and executive chair of Perpetuity Capital, Hussein Rifai, and the recently announced director of SPC and managing director of Perpetuity Consulting, former CEO Asahi Beverages, Robert Iervasi.
    In this episode, Food & Drink Business editor Kim Berry is joined by the chair of SPC and executive chair of Perpetuity Capital, Hussein Rifai, and the recently announced director of SPC and managing director of Perpetuity Consulting, former CEO Asahi Beverages, Robert Iervasi.
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In this episode, Food & Drink Business editor Kim Berry is joined by the chair of SPC and executive chair of Perpetuity Capital, Hussein Rifai, and the recently announced director of SPC and managing director of Perpetuity Consulting, former CEO Asahi Beverages, Robert Iervasi.

The pair walk us through the characteristics of a business advisory firm and the services they offer.

Throughout the discussion, we get an insight into how their work with clients to raise capital and reduce or eliminate debt, list on the ASX, manage major purchases, and improve profits.

We discuss purposes and strategies behind acquisitions, the importance of planning for short- and long-term goals and preparing for challenges in advance.

We also look at why companies look to list on the stock exchange and the factors that must be considered. 

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