February 15, 2019
A look at three options for a smooth exit strategy Selling the business. Exiting the company. Transitioning out of the organization. Whatever you call it, you are planning to leave your job as a business owner. As the head of a small to midsize company, you work hard to make sure your business thrives. But eventually there comes a...(continue reading)
February 15, 2019
And make your company more productive and agile It’s no secret that many industries are facing a talent shortage. In the manufacturing sector alone, more than 500,000 manufacturing jobs currently remain vacant in the United States. In Connecticut, vacancies number more than 13,000.1 According to a recent study by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, U.S. manufacturers are forecasting the...(continue reading)
February 15, 2019
Assessment tools are more than data collectors that evaluate and measure specific outcomes. They can help look at a business from different perspectives such as its financial health, its value on the market, or opportunities for growth. The information and knowledge gained from assessments have been used by companies to establish goals and create a comprehensive operating plan for...(continue reading)
February 15, 2019
‘You need to take steps at every level to protect yourself in the supply chain’ At a recent panel discussion on cybersecurity hosted by CBIA and CONNSTEP, the packed room heard from industry experts on how to best protect their businesses and employees from cyberattacks. The panel included David Huang, assistant U.S. attorney; Carl Jackson, engineering director, Sikorsky, a...(continue reading)
February 15, 2019
Business and technical solutions for small and midsize manufacturers CONNSTEP, the state’s leading manufacturing consulting firm, has recently become an affiliate of CBIA. CONNSTEP is an acronym for the Connecticut State Technology Extension Program. The company is the official representative of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, which is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, a U.S. Department...(continue reading)
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