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⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutes Every buyer seeking acquisition within the manufacturing sectors wants a business guaranteed to grow. However, in order for that to exist, the manufacturing company would have to address a need…
⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutes Making the decision to sell your manufacturing business is a big step. Actually meeting a prospective buyer in person for the first time can feel like an even bigger step….
⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutes If you’re in the process of acquiring a manufacturing business, you’ll be expected to submit a formal letter of intent — or LOI — to the seller. So what exactly…
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutes If you want to create more value for your company, you might be considering acquiring another manufacturing business. At the same time, perhaps you’re an entrepreneur looking to acquire an…
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutes You’ve worked hard to build your manufacturing business. For years, you’ve put in the hours, the money and the dedication required to keep growing it. And now it’s time for…
⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutes Acquiring a manufacturing business is a significant endeavor. A critical step in this process is securing the funding to buy the company you have in mind. Oftentimes, entrepreneurs seek financing…
⏱ Reading Time: 4 minutes Manufacturing Day was established in 2012 to address both the skills gap and misconceptions about modern manufacturing. There is universal agreement this is a valuable and important effort. According…
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutes When you’re looking to acquire a manufacturing business, securing the financing can be one of the most challenging aspects of the process. Lenders and investors will want to see a…
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutes If you’re considering selling your manufacturing business, you might be thinking about selling to a private equity firm or private equity group. As Inc. explains, a private equity firm — or PE…
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutes Selling your business is an exciting process. Yet the prospect of letting go of the business you’ve invested your money and time — not to mention your blood, sweat and…
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutes The “Market Pulse Report” is published by Pepperdine University and the Graziadio Business School. The purpose of the report is to track on a quarterly basis the businesses being sold…
⏱ Reading Time: 3 minutes According to the Conway Center for Family Business, family businesses are responsible for 64 percent of the U.S. GDP. Moreover, they create 78 percent of all new jobs and generate 62…
⏱ 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.
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⏱ 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.
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⏱ 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!