Persons who are not taxation professionals have a hard time to determine whether their consultant possesses professional competence. In order to identify competent taxation experts amongst the more than 92,000 tax consultants in Germany, the Hamburg-based market research institute Statista has performed research and published a listing of the TOP Tax Consulting and Public Accounting […]
Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) is a free zone based in RAK and was established in 2001. The free zone has over 5,000 companies as its members cover various fields and economic activities. Why set up in this free zone? It is seen as a cost-effective, hassle-free and secure option for setting […]
Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLTFZ) is a 200-hectare, mixed-use waterfront development which offers commercial, residential and retail property for sale and lease. The Freezone was established in 2002 and now has over 3,800 registered members including both commodities and other businesses. Why set up in this Freezone? With its streamlined processes, dependable customer support, industry clustering, […]
Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZA) is one of the region’s fastest growing Freezones. Established in 1996, DAFZA is home to over 1,450 companies, covering a range of key industry sectors, including aviation, freight & logistics, IT & telecommunications, pharmaceuticals and so forth. Why set up in this Freezone?Many of the world’s most recognized brands have positioned […]
Dr. Schramski, President and Managing Partner of VERTESS, was singled out for this honor because of his strong support for AM&AA’s certification program, his willingness to share his knowledge with other professionals in the field, and his engagement with the AM&AA community through conferences and other meetings. “Tom Schramski has set a new standard […]
“De novo” is a Latin term that is usually translated as “starting anew.” It is used in a wide range of contexts, from our legal system (a new trial with no assumptions based on earlier proceedings) to biology (a mutation that no parent possessed or transmitted). In the world of M+A, the meaning is slightly […]
More than a decade ago, UNESCO conducted a study about the perceived value of time in cultures as diverse as Sub-Saharan Africa and the urban environs of New York City. Despite significant differences in climate, traditions, lifestyle, and income there was one constant: those observed consistently placed a higher value on their time than they […]
The management sage, Peter Drucker, once wrote: “Trying to predict the future is like trying to drive down a country road at night with no lights while looking out the back window.” Attempting to predict the future of the behavioral health market can echo Drucker’s metaphor. Changes in financing approaches, including behavioral health parity and […]
The Vertess team will be prominently featured at Behavioral Healthcare’s Treatment Center and Valuation Retreat at the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia December 14-16, 2015. The first event of its kind, this meeting will bring together executives from the addictions community and key members of the investment community, including private equity groups. Glenn Lippman, […]
Tom Schramski, PhD, CMAA is the Founder and Managing Partner of Vertess, an international M&A and consulting firm that is exclusively focused on the healthcare marketplace. He is a former healthcare executive and Licensed Psychologist who has received multiple awards, including a feature in an Inc. “Entrepreneur of the Year” issue. Here he talks to […]
Be aware that the UK Department of Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS) will be consulting early in 2016 concerning its proposal that the government should introduce a broadband Universal Service Obligation (USO), with the aim of giving customers the legal right to demand a broadband connection speed of 10Mbps, regardless of location. In its 7th […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Tom Schramski of Vertess. Tom has joined IR as our exclusive Business Advisory Services Member in US – Arizona Vertess is an international healthcare consulting and merger/acquisition firm. The executives of healthcare and human service companies seek our advice and guidance in […]