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Resources
Reports
CBIA 2019 CT Business Survey Report – Companies remain bullish on the U.S. economy, although they are casting increasingly uncertain looks to the future as trade disputes continue to disrupt global marketplaces.
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.
Manufacturers’ Guide to Robotics – Use this guide to start your journey towards robot implementation.
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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