I was hired for the potential sale of a label company but soon realized my recommendation was to liquidate. Go behind the scenes of a label company assessment on this episode of The Printer’s Edge Podcast. While the owner of the business was thinking about selling his label company, I discovered issues that could lead it […]
When print owners tell me they’re ready to sell, they sometimes pause when I ask them about this. When potential print business buyers talk to me, they definitely want to know about it. I’m talking about MONEY! To put it simply, you need to be able to show your financial position. And it needs to […]
I hear the terms “succession planning” and “exit planning” a lot. Often, printing business owners confuse the terms. Let’s go over each to make sure you’re in a power position to consider your future moves and decisions. Succession Planning Succession planning involves identifying someone on the inside, an internal candidate, to fill key leadership roles […]
Lately, I’ve been getting the same call from printing business owners. They’re asking, “What do I do next?” As businesses grow and owners age, new challenges and opportunities can emerge. In this episode of the Printer’s Edge Podcast, you’ll find out what you should be thinking about now, in order to prepare yourself and your business […]
So, do you really have a marketing plan? Maybe you have a vision statement. And sometime, a few years ago, you hired a marketing consultant to write a marketing plan for you. All that stuff is filed safely away. Maybe the plans are in a desk or a filing cabinet. But the bottom line is that […]
Recently, I took part in an M&A Q&A that was part of a print industry article. I pulled no punches and called it as I see it, as far as mergers and acquisitions go. Below, you’ll find the questions and my answers. How would you currently describe the consolidation/M&A landscape in the print industry? It’s […]
As you know, I spend a lot of time in the marketplace and from time to time, I want to share some strategic opportunities with you. Here is the scoop on a great company that is for sale. Watch the video to find out more: I also know of a successful company that is looking […]
I spend a lot of time in the marketplace and we thought it would be good to catch you up on some new developments. So let’s talk about what’s going on with buyers and sellers. In this episode, you will learn: How motivated are sellers to sell. What baby boomers are looking to do with […]
As your business needs to evolve, are you prepared to make the important changes necessary to become successful? Whether it’s printing, signage or converting, you need to be able to answer several very important questions regarding the direction of your operations. Rock LaManna knows transitions and you’ll enjoy his advice as he talks about buying […]
Rock LaManna has learned the successful sale of a printing business needs a good roadmap. For more than 25 years, he’s been creating these customized sales plans for owners. On this episode of The Printer’s Edge Podcast, you’ll go behind the scenes as Rock talks about this process and how it’s starting for a family business, […]
Email subscribers get exclusive content as well as early access to events, promotions, and specials.
Subscribe today and get a special gift!