You’ve Got a New Boss

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So you’ve got a new boss. Do you know what’s going to happen next at your business? This is a challenge we’re seeing more and more in the printing industry. For a  growing number of hardworking people, a new boss means you’re going to lose your job soon. How can you prepare for this change […]

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You’re Losing Your Job

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No one likes to talk about it but changes in the printing industry mean some of you will be losing your job. This may have nothing to do with your performance. Losing your job is never easy and in today’s marketplace, finding a new one may be a challenge. Let’s empower you with some strategies […]

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2020 Print Business Lessons

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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 […]

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Get Smart with Your Valuation Tool

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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 […]

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How’s Your Year Been?

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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 […]

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The Seller Danger Zone

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You’ve had a great business relationship with your partner, family, or friends but when it comes time to sell, something changes. You’ve entered The Danger Zone.  The Danger Zone is a place where differences of opinion about the sale or the future can kill your dream deal. Let’s prepare you for these difficult conversations, before […]

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Sellers: Prepare for the Pain

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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 […]

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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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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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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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