FTR looks
for technology companies with the potential to improve not just their
sales but also their profitability.
We have a proven track
record in identifying and developing such companies for long-term
success in. What FTR needs to see to invest is a quality product
or service with good market potential and a management team that
is professional and dedicated.
For additional information
please contact Eric Parry
eparry@ftr.com.au.
When evaluating new opportunities,
the company seeks the following:
Product:
- What stage is the
product at - Is it just being developed? Is it coming onto the
market? or does it already have presence in the marketplace?
- Is the product aimed
at a target market or does it need consumers to change their behaviour?
- Is it a unique product?
- Is the product difficult
to imitate?
- What scope is there
for refining and/or extending the product range?
Market:
- Does a significant
market opportunity exist?
- Is the market growing,
and if so, at what rate?
- Is the market already
served by other operators, and if so, how successful and mature
is the opposition?
- What are the barriers
to entry for future competition?
Personnel:
- What are the skills,
strengths and weaknesses of current management?
- What is the background
and relevant experience of key personnel?
- Does the company have
the necessary human resources to carry it to the next level, and
ultimately to success?
- Is there a strong
technical-product focus within the company?
- Is there a clear customer
focus?
Operating and business
plans:
- Is there a clear
business plan that charts a path for future growth?
- Are the projected
revenues and expenditures realistic and achievable?
- What is the likely
need for future capital? How critical is further funding to ensure
market success?
