Moore on Manufacturing with James Moore & Company

S5:E11: Moore On Manufacturing: Common Mistakes When Selling Your Business

Selling your business is usually the penultimate milestone in a business owner’s career. A lot depends on its success, including financial longevity, continued legacy and even personal pride.

On this episode of Moore on Manufacturing we welcome Dave Sheppard, co-founder and managing director of MedWorld Advisors. Dave will discuss with us the common mistakes many people make when selling their business, as well as best practices for avoiding those mistakes. Implementing these best practices today is key to ensuring a smoother sales process while adding value to your company.

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S5:E10: Moore On Manufacturing: FloridaMakes & Florida Manufacturing Update

No matter what size manufacturer you are, knowing where to turn for help is crucial in helping you grow your company and build its value. FloridaMakes does just that with its relationships and connections in the FL manufacturing market. On this episode of Moore on Manufacturing, we welcome FloridaMakes chief executive officer Kevin Carr, who will discuss his company as well as the economic outlook of manufacturing in Florida.

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S5:E9: Moore On Manufacturing: Manufacturing Costs and Variances

It’s one thing to have a great product and idea; it’s another to execute it efficiently. Without the latter, it’s a lot more difficult to add value to your product, processes and company.

On this episode of Moore on Manufacturing, we discuss manufacturing costs and variances and how they impact the value of what you do. Understanding your costs and any deviations from the standard is extremely important in not only keeping profit margins but also identifying problem areas within your manufacturing process.

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S5:E8: Moore On Manufacturing: Transition Planning: What Does it Look Like?

All business owners are forced to go through a business transition at some point; it’s inevitable. On this episode of Moore on Manufacturing, Mike and Kevin discuss transition planning and its most common forms. Understanding your choices and considerations helps you make better decisions now that add value to your company—and brings you the peace that comes from having a plan.

S5:E7: Moore On Manufacturing: Lead Management Best Practices

All manufacturers have a sales process—but is it efficient? Are you not only generating sales but the right sales with the right targets? Is your process frustrating?

On this episode of Moore on Manufacturing, we welcome back business management consultant Ed Marsh to discuss lead management best practices. Ed will help us discuss the answers to the above questions and more!

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S5:E6: Moore On Manufacturing: Cybersecurity: Securing Your Operational Technology Environment

The knee-jerk response to cybersecurity is much like insurance: You purchase some sort of policy in hopes it will cover you in a catastrophic event. Instead, you should be building an environment that encompasses operational technology and addresses issues like cybersecurity.

 

On this episode of Moore on Manufacturing, Mike and Kevin are joined by Tomas Sjostrom, president of James Moore Technology Solutions. Together they discuss cybersecurity and its impact on manufacturing operations. Watch now so you can better respond to threats and the ever-growing technological environment.

 

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S5:E5: Moore On Manufacturing: Scaling Up: Preparing Manufacturing Processes for Future Growth

Companies often grow dramatically and are left responding to it—in the moment—the best way they know how. Instead of this reactive response, your manufacturing company can be proactive to prepare for future growth, which in turn adds value. On this episode of Moore on Manufacturing, we discuss scaling up and how it puts your company in the best position for prosperity.

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S5:E4: Moore On Manufacturing: Building Operational Success

Operations can be a source of your biggest success…or failure. Given the logistics involved in the operations of a typical manufacturing plant, it’s no wonder inefficiencies exist. On this episode of Moore on Manufacturing we‘re joined by special guest Patti Gander, a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and owner of Business Essential Skills Training. Together we discuss common operational issues seen in manufacturing. Shoring up operational miscues can add significant value to your product, your people and your company.

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S5:E3: Moore On Manufacturing: Key Strategies as we Await the New Tax Relief Bill

The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 contains several taxpayer-friendly provisions. Passed by the house in February 2024, it now awaits approval in the Senate. On this episode of Moore on Manufacturing, we discuss some of the current bill’s major provisions and their potential impact on your business.

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S5:E2: Moore On Manufacturing: Is Your Sales Process Really a Sales Process?

Many manufacturers think they have a sales process to land new business. But in reality, their “process” is little more than a series of administrative steps they follow. While these steps can lead to new business, they’re often less successful, not predictive and not in tune with their buyers’ needs. On this episode of Moore on Manufacturing, Ed Marsh returns to explain establishing a real — and effective — sales process and methodology.

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