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Resources
Reports
CBIA 2018 CT Business Survey Report – Companies are bullish about their own prospects and are cautiously optimistic about the future.
CT Business Owners Exit Planning Survey Results – Find out what company owners are thinking when it comes to selling and exiting their businesses.
IBBA Exit Planning Market Conditions – Gain a greater understanding of the market environment for businesses being sold.
MRP Software Buyer Trends 2018 Report – Key findings of what MRP features manufacturers are looking for in a software system.
State of CT Manufacturing – See what critical business drivers are affecting the value of CT manufacturers as compared to the rest of the nation.
Whitepapers
Becoming a Next Generation Manufacturer – Discover what it takes to stay ahead with innovation and growth.
Cybersecurity Starts with Your Employees – Learn about developing an Incident Response Plan for your company.
Training Within Industry (TWI) – Eliminate 80% of your most common problems and improve your company’s future.
Guides/Infographics
Your Guide to 5S – Improve workplace organization, standardization, and productivity by following this methodology.
Lean 8 Wastes Guide – Discover the wastes most commonly found in manufacturing.
Educational Videos
A More Attractive Business for Transition [Michael Camerota] – If you don’t have employee agreements, you should, whether you are planning to sell or not.
A Winning Attitude [Jose Palomino] – See what’s needed to move your company forward.
Buyer’s Criteria [Michael Camerota] – Buyers are available but sellers need to be prepared.
Capacity Analysis [Terry Collins] – Understand what you need to do versus what you can do with the operations of your business.
Easy Succession Planning Guide [Kelly McDaniel] – Follow along a step-by-step guide from an industry expert.
Employee Retention & Recruitment [Bob Delisa] – How to motivate employees to want to stay at your company.
Leadership Teams [Bob Delisa] – Avoid conflict by becoming clear on roles.
Nine Ways to Leave Your Business [Michael Camerota] – Detailed options you may not have considered with pros and cons explained.
Relinquishing Responsibilities [Michael Camerota/Bob Delisa] – Empowering key employees to make decisions will alleviate owners wearing too many hats.
Values of Today’s Employees [Bob Delisa] – What keeps employees happy and engaged with your company.
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