Congratulations. You’ve run all the numbers a dozen ways and negotiated a fair price and structured the deal that works for both sides. You’ve done the heavy lifting on this deal, and the attorneys have already been looking for their fees. So, what’s missing, and why...
It’s frustrating. Your revenue is up and the production floor seems busy. Your staff is working all out and new accounts are knocking on your door. By the looks of it, the business is working well. Unfortunately, the P&L still looks the same or even worse. You...
Ask most print company owners what’s holding their business back and you’ll hear many of the same answers: equipment cost, technology gaps, difficulty winning new work and a competitive market. I almost never hear anyone say, “honestly, I think it’s the people.” But...
Every day you go to work, you’re focused on doing the very best that you can and continue to build a business that thrives. I don’t think anyone will argue with that. So, what separates those who are truly accomplishing their goals from those who appear to be busy,...
We’ve seen this movie before. You’ve got a press or bindery operator who can fix any mechanical or technical issue in seconds. They’re the ones who save the jobs that go sideways. But here’s the question that needs to be asked: what if keeping them on the production...
Most leaders think they have a “people issue.” In reality, they often have a clarity issue. What does this mean–and it’s not about modifying your eyeglasses prescription. My experience tells me that it begins with having clear expectations for the role and what...