Your BIG Idea

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Let’s say you’ve got a big idea but you’re not sure what’s next for it. Recently, I had the privilege to deliver a presentation at InPrint USA about this topic. This is the kind of strategic thinking I think you’ll really enjoy. On this episode of The Printer’s Edge Podcast you will learn about: The four components […]

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Guest Post – Your Questions Answered

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I want to share some great information from our friend and colleague, Vince Mallardi, of  The Printing Brokerage/Buyers Association International. Vince and I often collaborate on answering reader questions and this batch deserves some sharing with the LaManna Alliance audience. Q. Should you sell or dump your brokerage? A. As the saying goes, “Everything is for Sale,” […]

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How to Get a Patent

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Do you have an idea that you think might be worth pursuing as a patent? Recently, I was honored to a part of ICE USA Expo and InPrint USA, where I gave two presentations. One was to manufacturers and it was all about patents. Find out the good, the bad, and the ugly about the patent process.  On […]

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Ready to Change Your Business?

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I’m guessing that while you’re ready to change your business, you may need help getting started. Whether it’s growth plans, succession, or selling your business, you know some sort of change is needed. And yet, you’re stuck and that important task soon becomes something you always want to get around to.  For me, that thing […]

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Changes to the Printing Industry: Part 2

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We had such a great response to part one of the Changes to the Printing Industry that I thought it would be good to continue the discussion. It’s from a webinar I recently put on for the members of The Great Lakes Graphics Association In order to make strategic decisions about the future of your business, you […]

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Selling Your Printing Business: Got the Time?

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When it comes to selling your business, your estimate of the length of the process is like a flip of a coin. It’s highly random. And I’m willing to bet that most of you will guess wrong. Sound like a costly mistake for a successful business owner. Most businesses take 1-2 years to sell. Minimum. […]

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Changes to the Printing Industry

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In order to make strategic decisions about the future of your business, you need to understand the ongoing changes in the printing industry. Recently, I hosted a webinar with The Great Lakes Graphics Association about how the game has changed. I’m sharing some of that content with you. On this episode of The Printer’s Edge Podcast you will learn: […]

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Printing Industry Predictions and Trends 2019 – Part 2

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Why stop a good thing? So let’s continue our Printing Industry Predictions and Trends article. Welcome to part two. I’m so grateful for the collective wisdom we’ve received from our experts. If you want to catch up on part one, click here.  Mark Coudray President Coudray Growth Technologies The industry is super strong right now Every […]

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Printing Industry Predictions and Trends 2019

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The LaManna Alliance is proud to once again offer our Printing Industry Predictions and Trends article. I’m so grateful for the powerful thoughts we’ve received from our experts. This year, we’ve divided out predictions into two parts (part 2 can be found here). See you in the Marketplace! Rock LaManna President & CEO LaManna Alliance I’ve […]

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Three Printing Business Case Studies

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Let’s take a look at three printing businesses that each faced some serious challenges. All involved privately held printing companies. There were tough decisions that needed to be made and sometimes there were major disagreements.  These are the kinds of discussions I’m involved with and I think you’ll learn a lot from this episode of The […]

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