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⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes Since Phase 1 of the China Trade Deal was announced, there’s been sharp increase in inquiry regarding gear manufacturing and power transmission. See why.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes Should you pay large upfront fees to sell your manufacturing business or to determine its value? There is a better way. Read or view the video.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes Excessive Owner Involvement is when a small Manufacturer starts thinking about Exiting, all functions and decision-making rest on the founder’s shoulders.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes The exit strategy can be efficient and effective so being upfront with a manufacturing broker is key to getting top dollar and avoiding disappointment.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes Small manufacturers, hard-working dedicated entrepreneurs, often shy away from talking about (or even thinking about) an exit strategy. Read this first.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutes The women we surveyed are well-educated (90 percent hold a bachelor’s degree or above), experienced (71 percent have been working over 15 years), hold a variety of senior positions, and are employed by large companies (52 percent work in organizations with annual revenue over $1 billion).
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes If IIoT is an unfamiliar term or your company is not using machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, big data, and machine learning, continue reading.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes As we close out Q3 for M&A, the IBBA Market Pulse report is showing Manufacturing Companies Selling More Than Others and Most Sought After.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutes To beat the competition and close the deal, corporate buyers need to know how to position themselves to make your offer appeal the most to the seller.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutes Starting from scratch isn’t the only way to get started. Buying an existing business can help you hit the ground running. Here’s what you need to know.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutes When you’ve built your manufacturing business from the ground up and have experienced several years of steady revenues, you might start to think about growing it even further in order…
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutes Just as Baby Boomers on the manufacturing plant floor are getting ready to retire, so are the owners. More than 5,000 small manufacturing operations (with annual revenues between $2M –…
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes Learn about the significance of screw machine manufacturers in the USA. Discover their impact on job creation and the economy.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutes Discover the manufacturing sectors attracting buyers for acquisitions. Find out why Aerospace & Defense is a popular sector in M&A activity.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutes Discover how a smart buyer won an aerospace acquisition against tough competition. Learn valuable insights and strategies in this blog post.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes Find out who is the perfect fit for the Accelerated Manufacturing Brokers’ Program. We work with manufacturers seeking growth and prioritizing quality.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutes Find out if Manufacturer’s Reps or Distributors are harming your business.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutes Looking to acquire manufacturing companies? Explore 5 promising options in aerospace, automotive, cosmetic, and more.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes Expand your fabrication company into new sectors with our exclusive listing of a specialized manufacturing company for the railroad industry.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes Find out if your manufacturing business has a blind side. Understand the importance of identifying and addressing potential vulnerabilities.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes Avoid becoming a victim of manufacturing raiders. Learn from a real-life story and gain valuable insights to protect your manufacturing business.
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⏱ Reading Time: < 1 minute Learn about a respected manufacturing company that designs and manufactures safety-related hand tools for the railway industry.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes Explore the 20 most sought-after manufacturing sectors in 2024 and the regions in the U.S. where potential buyers are actively looking.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutes Understand M&A terms and definitions in the lower middle market. This guide provides clear explanations of essential terms for successful transactions.
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutes Everything you need to know about Asset Purchase Agreements (APA) and the key terms you should understand when selling or buying a business.
⏱ Reading Time: 8 minutes Business Valuation – What’s My Manufacturing Company Worth – 15 Factors That Affect Business Valuation That Every Business Owner Should Know.
⏱ Reading Time: 6 minutes Manufacturers will need targeted expert help if they want to accelerate manufacturing business growth. Read what the experts shared with us.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes In 2021 54% of SMB owners were planning on retirement. If you’re retiring from manufacturing, here are five reasons you should plan early.
⏱ Reading Time: 2 minutes 2022 update – Selling a manufacturing company takes roughly a year from listing to closing. But that’s not the entire story. Why you should plan ahead early.
Today, on the Women and Manufacturing Podcast, Ellen shares with Fran her experiences, good and bad, as a woman in manufacturing and the wisdom she’s gained along the way, including the importance of all women sharing what they’ve learned, collaborating and cooperating with other women in the interest of overcoming any barrier to success.
On this episode of the WAM Podcast, Fran welcomes Whitney Koch, Marketing Communications Specialist with Welker Inc., in Sugarland, Texas. Whitney shares with us how she transitioned from a high school teacher to writing technical copy and finally managing the digital marketing efforts for a 3rd generation manufacturing company. Whitney explains how small to medium-sized companies can handle their digital marketing in-house, including the various platforms she uses to get the job done.
On today’s episode, Fran and Elysabeth discuss the need for change in the global food supply system to address global population growth. Elysabeth explains in detail how we use our resources to create food is inefficient. 77% of our agricultural land is used for animals to graze and to grow crops to feed those animals. This 77% returns only 18% of our calories. On top of that, 42% of our clean water supply is used to grow crops for and as drinking water for those same animals. As we move forward with a rapidly growing population, these inefficiencies are not sustainable.
How do you bridge the disconnect between manufacturing companies and their potential marketing success? Emily Wilkins, Founder and CEO of Marketing Metal, explains why her company is successful, while other marketing agencies struggle to meet manufacturing companies in the middle. From hesitancy when handing over marketing to inexperience in laying out goals and misunderstanding why marketing is needed at all, the reasons for disconnect are seemingly endless.
Today, on the Woman and Manufacturing Podcast, Fran Brunelle talks with Lauren Dunford, CEO of Guidewheel, a global software company. This company is on a mission to empower all the world’s factories to reach sustainable peak performance, and Lauren is on a mission to show everyone how Guidewheel is making this a reality. Lauren shares with Fran how even the oldest manufacturing equipment can take advantage of Guidewheel’s technology to achieve peak performance.
Kara Branch is an engineer who has always been the only Black woman on all the teams she’s ever worked on and has experienced many challenges as a result. When one of her daughters decided she also wanted to pursue a career in engineering, Kara decided she wanted better for the next generation and so she founded the Black Girls Do Engineer Corporation. Today she joins us to tell us more about the fantastic work she is doing. Tuning in you’ll discover how the Black Girls Do Engineer Corporation is developing young women in all areas of STEM. To hear all about Kara Branch, the fantastic organization she started, how it is transforming lives, and how you can help, tune in today!