Discard Annualized Thinking
January 3, 2022 at 3:11 pm

One of the biggest barriers to high performance is annualized thinking — the belief that there is plenty of time to make things happen.

The Year that Was (2021)
December 23, 2021 at 3:18 pm

On this episode of The Week that Was, we explore some of the biggest headlines from 2021, as determined by you, our reader.  The USPS filed with the Postal Rate Commission to raise postage rates an average of 6.8%. Printing Impressions' annual list of the largest printing companies in the U.S. and Canada as ranked by annual sales topped our list this year. RR Donnelley acquisition saga dominated headlines this year, and ended with Chatham Asset Management acquiring RRD for $10.85 per share in cash. Quad announced it would close three printing plants, citing a decline in the retail market and COVID-19 impact. Mittera announced that it would acquire Trend Offset Printing. For more of the top stories this year, click here.

Understanding EBITDA Multiples
December 23, 2021 at 1:47 pm

Because many buyers of businesses use multiples of EBITDA to determine value, selling owners should understand what it all means.