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For the past 20 years, I have helped hundreds of business leaders manage the myriad details involved in managing, growing, and selling businesses involved in labels, packaging, and specialty graphics. As CEO of the LaManna Consulting Group, I advised business owners on how to prepare their businesses for sale and meet well-qualified potential buyers. And […]
Who doesn’t want to increase sales? Consider offering wholesale prices to well-connected, independent print experts. These value-added resellers can bring a steady stream of new orders through your web-to-print portals.
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When was the last time you updated your company’s branding? Considering how many changes have occurred in the marketplace over the past 3 years, maybe it’s time for brand refresh.
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Is your print sales team using video messaging yet? If not, you should consider it. If you have difficulty connecting with clients and prospects in person, providing personalized video messages through emails, texts, and social media posts can be the next best thing.
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Looking to recapture that sense of passion, optimism, and urgency you felt when you founded your business? Hoping to attract new talent and investors? A mindset change might be just the thing you need. […]
When developing growth strategies for your business, take time to evaluate what skills your employees already have and what skills your company will need to move forward. Before assuming that you must hire new people, consider these strategies for offering more fulfilling opportunities for your current employees. […]
The CEO isn’t exempt from personal development. Getting the best out of every employee starts by setting the example at the top. […]
Selling a business owned by partners often raises several uncomfortable questions. Getting something in writing that clarifies how the exit will transpire is a good first step. […]
There are plenty of ways for a label business owner to stay involved, even after many operating decisions have been turned over to a self-sufficient management team. […]
Sellers often find themselves plagued with anxiety – should you sell or not? A valuation can’t answer all the questions, but it can make your decision easier. […]
The worst place to be if you want to sell your printing business fast is frozen in the middle of the road like a deer in the headlights. Speed up your exit by learning more about the sales process. […]
Working as a manager in your family’s business will teach lessons that can’t be learned in big corporations. For example, I saw that my boss (my father) was both a dedicated, caring person and a very wise businessman. […]
Bringing in a professional business coach from outside your firm can help you develop realistic goals and timelines and keep everyone moving in the same direction. Working with an industry-specific consultant instead of a generalist offers a few extra advantages. […]
Here’s a quick summary of key points Rock LaManna covered in his Screen Printing magazine article about preparing your screen printing business for sale, along with a few extra pointers thrown in. […]
You don’t want just any law firm to help you sell your business. These key questions can help you choose an attorney experienced in transactional law. […]
Businesses of all types and sizes must adjust to major changes in the post-COVID economy. Print businesses that take heed of these 2021 trends will be positioned to create new solutions for customers. […]
The print businesses that made money in 2020 share some common traits. Learn their secrets so that you can successfully weather tough times. […]
If you are reluctant to sell your business, perhaps it’s because you don’t know what you would do after the sale. Here are 10 ideas for life after business ownership. […]
In a Smithers report on The Future of Print to 2030, analysts explain major shifts in the global print market that the Covid-19 disruptions have accelerated. […]
When was your website last updated? Before connecting with potential buyers for your company, an update is a must. […]
Wondering when the best time is to sell your business? It’s as simple as bringing just a few key factors into alignment.
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Holding onto your business because of inertia or fear of the future can be detrimental to both your company and your personal life.
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A strategic buyer might pay more for your printing business than a financial buyer. Here are seven other good reasons why selling to a strategic buyer makes sense for small to mid-sized businesses. […]
If you want to grow and sell your printing business, you must plan for changes — even when business is booming. While 2020 demonstrated that developing a 5-year strategic plan can be a waste of time, other types of plans can help create a guiding vision that will make your business more attractive to buyers when you are ready to sell. […]
Do you know how much your business is truly worth? A wrong guess can have a drastic impact on the future of your business. […]
How well you handle the inevitable transitions of life may be the key to your success, both as a person and as a business owner. […]
These seven steps can help you move from feeling ready to sell your business to actually being ready to find a buyer. […]
These seven steps can help you move from feeling ready to sell your business to actually being ready to find a buyer. […]
Our quick quiz can gauge the severity of your situation and alert you to the need for immediate action. […]
As business returns to normal, now is a good time for your print shop to take steps to reduce your percentage of past-due accounts each month. To increase your odds of getting paid more promptly, here are some actions that can help make your billing process part of the overall customer experience. […]
It’s a good start but can you close a deal? […]
While various critical aspects of selling a business may never change, there’s a new way to sell your printing business. We share the proven methods that work better compared to what worked in the past. […]
Even if you are 30 years away from retiring, it’s wise to prepare for the unexpected, disruptive events that may keep you from running your business. […]
Print business owners who want to sell their businesses in the next few years must start leading workplace changes now. […]
When I started working for my father in 1975, I knew nothing about business. But through the years, he not only taught me about the challenges of growing a company, but also about having a vision for successfully selling it.
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All the gifts and blessings she passed on to her eleven children, she also passed on to the family business which influenced and shaped me and for that I am grateful. […]
If you don’t think you need a vacation, think again. Stepping away from the everyday stress of running your business can yield long-term benefits for your company. […]