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The Emotional Angst of Selling: Mike Kellogg from Century Direct, LLC. discusses his background, history of managing acquisitions over the years, and how different it is to be on the selling side. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/guKG3uh8 #acquisition #business

The motivation for most printing business owners when they look to buy another company is to try to get more of the same work they already do. They may also look at entering adjacent areas that they are not currently in. The third area may be for talent. As good team members are hard to find, sometimes they join your business acquisition. There was a good article in the December 2023 issue of the Printing United Journal, titled, "Are you ready to sell?" There were many good points made in the article by a few of the industry M&A specialist. One of the common themes was that this becomes an emotional decision process. A question that I often ask is, do you want to buy, or do you feel you have to buy? Following that up with are you trying to fix something or are you seeking to make a good thing even better. I encourage you to think about those two questions before moving forward on any type of acquisition. #printingindustry #mergersandacquisitions #successionplanning #ceos

Were you able to join us for our recent #webinar? If not, please take the time to view the recording. You'll find a wealth of knowledge and advice as you begin to plan for #2025. Thinking about #buying or #selling? Then this session is for you. Even if you are not considering either one today, #mergersandacquisitions take a lot of advance planning. Be sure to tune in for insight into how best to plan for the future. https://lnkd.in/dRq4NG_T

Exciting news! Our CEO and president, Lindsay Hujsak, recently sat down with MyBinding for an insightful interview in their "Coffee Corner" series. Head over to the MyBinding.com blog to learn more about Lindsay's perspectives on the industry and MBM Corporation's vision for the future. Don't miss this chance to get to know the person behind our company's success! #LeadershipInsights #MBMCorporation #MyBinding #CoffeeTalk

📣 My interview with Jelle Smeets goes live tomorrow. Jelle oversees multiple tech teams across several countries at Drukwerkdeal.nl, a leading online printing platform in the Benelux region. In the interview, Jelle talked about his approach to tech hiring and how he deals with the challenges of managing teams across borders and cultures. Learn more about Jelle Smeet on his blog jellesmeets.nl, through which he shares lessons and reflections from his journey in tech management. See you tomorrow!

Do you know who produced this textile at the headquarters of #BeMatrix? There is a unique and challenging textile in a boardroom. What makes it so unique and challenging? Other companies have tried to finish it correctly a few times. The main problem is the inner curve and the beTV, which require a unique approach. So, first, you must know how to do an inner curved textile, and second, be sure that you make a cutout for the beTV in the right place.  I was asked to do it as a #bePartner, so I delivered it in my suitcase and installed it myself. You can still admire our fabric in HQ. 😎 Are you in need of a printing partner you can rely on? My Drukpoznan - [bePartner beMatrix] team is here, ready to provide you with the utmost support and confidence in our services. 💪🏻 Now, during the summer holiday season, we have more time to test, so if you have something challenging, let us know. It will be nice to face a new challenge. Watch the video with Jasper, who beautifully explains how our network works. _ _ _ ___________________________ _ _ _ Did you find this post interesting? Let’s connect or Follow Me! If you want to see all my posts, ring my 🔔 _ _ _ ___________________________ _ _ _

Struggling to figure out the right price for your products? You're not alone. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, determining the right price point is one of the most challenging—and important—aspects of running a business. In this article from #InsightsMagazine, you'll get essential tips for calculating costs, setting prices, and positioning your business for success. Read More: https://ow.ly/kG8Y50TFWry #Personalization #Business #SmallBusiness #Engraving #Sublimation #UVprinting #HeatPress

Howdy howdy! It's Wednesday and we're back! Today we're talking about the 3 main methods of manufacturing and what their advantages and disadvantages are. It's critical when designing something to know how many of the parts are going to be needed, what material is going to be used, and what features are modifiable in order to determine the proper manufacturing process and design for it. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions regarding the differences, or are curious about some of the design requirements of each! Happy Wednesday!

Heading to PRINTING United Expo and looking ahead to the future of your printing business? Then you won't want to miss this insightful interview with Didier Rouillard, Co-Founder of DNOW! With his extensive experience leading Quadient/GMC Software's global print service provider market, Didier has spent the last 20 years guiding #PSPs through digital transformation, helping them seize on new opportunities and build sustainable businesses in customer communications. In the first of this two-part video interview series, we cover: 1. Didier's Background: His journey and introduction to DNOW! 2. Opportunities for PSPs: Why they are uniquely positioned to lead in digital solutions for their customers. 3. CCM History and Digital Maturity: Understanding the evolution and tracking progress. 4. Market Comparisons: Insights into the European vs. US markets. 5. Accelerating Digital Solutions: Strategies for faster development. 6. PSP Mindset: Disruptive innovation and the cultural shift needed for digital success. Tune in to listen and gain valuable insights that could shape the future of your transactional print and mailing business! #Masterclass #FutureProofing #DigitalTransformation

Convergence of print technologies impacts the number of mergers & acquisitions in 2023. Here, Wide-Format Impressions offers an analysis of deals that took place over the past 5 years to determine and discusses the rationale behind them. https://ow.ly/Xzsy50R7VfC