A few weeks ago we had a series of articles about making due diligence on potential new suppliers and buyers. These articles became very popular and we received many feedbacks and comments from you for which we are very thankful. However there is a part of due diligence we…

Everybody stay calm, it’s happening again! Let me tell you a story: A few days ago I was sitting casually at my desk, sipping my morning coffee and opened my usual programs: email, LinkedIn, Whatsapp and put on some music. I took a look around what my contacts are…

In my recent post I already mentioned how brokers are becoming more and more obsolete to facilitate deals in the PPE industry. While this certainly is an unpleasant truth for many (especially brokers) one cannot ignore the signs that clearly show why the PPE brokers are on their best…

15 months ago the WHO declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. All states around the world went to high alert. The demand for PPE and medical devices skyrocketed worldwide. Many new companies ventured into this industry and the market turned into a literal battleground. Desperate endbuyers tried to find…

When talking to brokers, my number one advice is usually the following: “quit the brokersphere. You will not conclude any real business there.” And it’s true: I have never seen any real activity being done there – only pointless Zoom calls, forged or copied documents and endless bragging about…

Many people think due diligence requires detective skills or access to special databases. While these qualities certainly help, I want to de-mystify the process of vetting a new partner and show some basic skills and techniques that anyone with an internet access can do in a short time. Therefore…

Many people think due diligence requires detective skills or access to special databases. While these qualities certainly help, I want to de-mystify the process of vetting a new partner and show some basic skills and techniques that anyone with an internet access can do in a short time. Therefore…

Many people think due diligence requires detective skills or access to special databases. While these qualities certainly help, I want to de-mystify the process of vetting a new partner and show some basic skills and techniques that anyone with an internet access can do in a short time. Therefore…

These past few months since we have launched PPE Consultants were tumultuous times for us. We have received many comments, encouraging words, sometimes critiques; we have met many interesting people that influenced us, and built up new partnerships worldwide. But no venture can live long if it does not…

Fool me once – shame on you. Fool me twice – shame on me. That’s how the old saying goes. However I happen to notice that people in PPE tend to make mistakes all over again, and I believe the reason for this is that they don’t see the…