Sometimes I feel sorry for salespeople. They get so little love. They are often underappreciated and unsupported, especially considering the importance of their jobs. They
Happy New Year from everyone at Blue Valley Capital! Last year was remarkable as we guided numerous business owners through successful exits. If you’re contemplating
Doug Chowning, President American Syscomptel and WHMA Vice Chair, recently shared insights into the formation, goals, and potential impact of the Innovation Advisory Team (IAT),
By Greg Shine – Blue Valley Capital The due diligence phase in selling a business can feel overwhelming, and as a sell-side advisor, I often
By Paul Hogendoorn For Engineer to Order manufacturing operations, visibility and accountability to target dates are as important in the engineering department and stages of
In today’s highly competitive business landscape, a company’s growth depends on strategic thinking and innovative ideas. To tackle this challenge directly, the upcoming WHMA 2025
As a 5th daughter, Karla Loera did not follow in her sisters’ footsteps. Karla was raised in Juarez, Mexico in a middle-class family. Her mother
By Greg Shine – Blue Valley Capital When contemplating the sale of your wire harness business, one of the most important decisions you’ll face is
IPC-A-630, “Acceptability Standard for Manufacture, Inspection, and Testing of Electronics Enclosures,” often referred to as “the box build standard,” was released in 2013 as the
By Paul Hogendoorn Most manufacturing companies I know have only a handful of customers, and the sales process is a matter of keeping your customers