Internal Vs. External Growth Plans-robin Trehan

Feb. 18, 2010 - PRLog -- When determining whether to pursue growth internally or externally, companies must ask whether it makes more sense to build or to buy.

Some have argued that internal growth is the safer plan for a company looking to expand its operations.  Investing in a company’s existing operations can be wise as a company is familiar to investors and/or the general public.  It is also beneficial for company/employee morale because internal growth encourages workers to formulate and apply fresh ideas that make good business sense.  Consequently, workers’ productivity increases as they see and company backing their business strategies.

In some instances, external growth can be beneficial as well.  If done proficiently, it is the quickest way for a company to increase its value.  Acquisition must be strategic and like-minded businesses must be sought out to create desired synergies.  If done correctly, a company can enhance its leadership, expertise, experience, geographic coverage, service diversity, and service enhancement by adding outside components.