I’ve worked with some successful clients who are in a crisis when it comes to succession planning. “Rock, am I too late?” they ask. The answer is more complicated than a “yes” or a “no,” and should be considered by all, even Millennial business owners. Let’s take a deep dive into this important component in […]
The acquisition of a successful printing business seemed like the perfect marriage but a common problem killed the deal. What happened and how should business owners prepare for the pain of selling?On this episode of The Printer’s Edge Podcast you will learn: What the private equity buyer wanted that surprised the seller. The elements of the growing […]
Imagine you’re a commercial printer who dreams of the higher margins of wide-format digital printing. You decide to sell your business and move entirely into wide-format digital printing. You think it’s a smart move. Your current book of business is big and relatively successful. You have a lot of local, repeat clients. You understand what it takes […]
For owners in the print and print related industries, if you think of an M&A deal like a marriage, then it’s much more likely it will be successful. We’re talking about demonstrating values like trust and integrity. On the other hand, relationships that are based on greed, usually don’t end very well. And yet, that’s […]
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,” […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
The LaManna Alliance offers an online tool for owners to learn their current business value. And don’t worry, it’s painless. Our robust, proprietary online tool, the Value Builder System, is geared to graphic arts companies, specifically those in the labels, packaging and wide format sectors. A valuation will help you make better decisions and frame […]
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