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 […]
As we enter a new decade, we thought it would be smart to consider some 2020 print business lessons. These are all about how the printing industry has evolved during the past ten years and how you can strengthen your position for the future. The marketplace continues to evolve and change. Knowledge, as always, is […]
Your future and the future of your business depends on your valuation. Knowing your numbers opens the door to a smart retirement or exit strategy, as well as understanding when it’s the right time to grow. I’m going to introduce you to a great online tool that can give you a valuation and more. Buckle […]
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 […]
As we approach the end of the year, business owners need to ask themselves a very important question. The question is: “How’s your year been?” I believe the answer will not only tell you something about your year but also about where your business is going. The answers may surprise, frighten, or energize you into […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Every business, even when it is successful, must decide if it is time for some major changes. That was the decision made recently by the Printing Association of Florida, which is now known as the Florida Graphics Alliance. On this episode of the Printer’s Edge Podcast, you’ll find out more about this challenging decision. There […]
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