The Culture of the Family Business

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My mother, Virginia LaManna, served on the board of directors for Vomela Specialty Company, a family business, for ten years. While raising 11 kids and supporting 150 employees, she developed the culture of that business, which was ‘the family business’. The faith, devotion, and commitment she invested in raising her family, she also brought to […]

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Are You Prepared to Enjoy Your Retirement?

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75% of Owners Find Life After Retirement a Letdown Seventy-five percent of former business owners reported being unhappy in their first 6 to 12 months of retirement, according to Pinnacle Equity Solutions. The surprising reason? They didn’t prepare themselves emotionally for life after retirement. How hard can retirement be? It’s a question owners often ask. […]

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How to Value a Company in the Printing Industry

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Business Valuation Methods Do the number of valuation models make your head spin? It’s easy to get confused when you’re looking to sell your business about exactly what’s the proper valuation model to use, and how they’re all different. In this post, we were fortunate to tap into the expert on one of the most […]

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Four Legal Considerations When Selling Your Business

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With SELLING continuing to be a hot topic, we’ve got some good advice that you may not have considered. The legal aspects of selling a business are often unchartered territory for many owners. That’s why I brought in Terri Krivosha, a strategic business attorney from Maslon, LLP, to enlighten you on four key legal considerations […]

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Are You Emotionally Prepared for This?

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Are You Emotionally Unprepared for this Big Move? It should come as no surprise that in this current pandemic climate, many business owners are coming to me about selling their business. And while there is plenty to do within the company to prepare for a sale to avoid mistakes and achieve the best outcome, the […]

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More Tips from a Recruiter

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Join Rock LaManna of the LaManna Consulting Group for more career tips from a recruiter. A lot is changing in today’s printing industry and you need to take control of your future. Profit from this deep dive on a serious topic. Do note that while the tips are timely, this episode was recorded just before […]

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Four Succession Planning Tips for Owners

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About The Printer’s Edge Podcast The Printer’s Edge Podcast is your resource, whether you want to buy, sell, or build a printing business. It’s like going to a trade show without the cost, the travel, or the time commitment. You just get the great info. Never miss an episode when you subscribe through through Apple Podcasts. Want to […]

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Succession Planning for the Next Generation

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When it comes time to sell your business, will you be able to let go? I’ve seen owners lose out on strong offers due to what could only be described as self-sabotage. Let’s talk about the mindset and the decisions you need to make now before you decide to sell your business. What happens when […]

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Beware of the Balloon Payment

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About The Printer’s Edge Podcast The Printer’s Edge Podcast is your resource, whether you want to buy, sell, or build a printing business. It’s like going to a trade show without the cost, the travel, or the time commitment. You just get the great info. Make sure you never miss an episode or catch up when […]

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