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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
This selling tip is designed to enhance your M&A sales strategy. Many are surprised their involvement doesn’t end after the closing date. You may think that when the sale is complete, you’re on the fast track to a never-ending vacation. The truth is, very often, you’ll go back to work, at your own company. It’s […]
My father and first business coach, Carlo LaManna, understands the big picture when it comes to succession planning. And the most important thing, in the process, is to act on your plans. Most people won’t take action. They just hope their future will turn out well. Hope is not a strategy. In many businesses, especially […]
We’re proud to bring you our latest print industry predictions. This is one of our most popular features and we’re very thankful to all of this year’s contributors. You may notice our print industry predictions have a multi-media theme for 2020. We know the way people consume information continues to evolve and we want to […]
Do you feel in control of your cash flow or does the thought of it make you nervous, grumpy, and pray you’ve guessed right? By using your financials correctly, you can manage the process instead of having it manage you. Let’s talk about how you can use your cash flow statement to build or even save […]
While you’ve been the boss for years, a CEO retirement gives you an opportunity to either flourish or fail. Your ability to prepare for your next step will define your retirement. Let’s see how three owners handled this transition. Charlie’s Waiting Game For Charlie, retirement was always something far away in the future and something […]
We’re proud to announce The LaManna Alliance has an upgraded online presence. This is more than just a facelift for our website. It’s about showcasing our evolving brand. It’s something every business needs to consider. These kinds of changes are not easy. I’m guessing that while you may be ready to change your business, you […]
Your printing business may be successful but is it time for some new strategy? Over time your business and your personal needs may have changed. Do you think about any of these goals? Time to sell. You’re ready to cash out. Time to buy. You want to grow your printing business with a smart acquisition. […]
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