BUSINESS STRATEGIES

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Four-Step Formula for Mold Builders to Use in Their Marketing That Increases Sales

The most common marketing mistakes, some key marketing questions to land new business and how the Theory of Constraints applies to marketing within the small to midsize manufacturer.  
#sales

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R&D Tax Credit Refresher

A list of the top 10 moldmaking activities frequently performed through daily business that qualifies for an R&D tax credit. 
#regulations

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Shift Your View: Get to Know the Stories of Your Team and Transform Your Shop

It’s simple but true and worth repeating — don't judge a book by its cover. Instead, always make an effort to get to know a person, especially if that person is working in your shop.
#editorial #30under30 #leadership

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How To Get Your Team on Board with ISO 9001

ISO 9001 can simplify life for the business and the team. Here are 4 ways to sell this certification to gain your team's support.
#basics #FAQ #regulations

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Have You Heard of iWarriors?

iWarriors has been honoring severely injured soldiers since 2011. Check out all the fun and fraternity at the 2021 annual iWarriors Golf Outing and mark your calendars for the 2022 event.
#education

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Transforming Moldmaking into Digital Industrial Manufacturing

Moldmaking and digitalization is at the core of this global industrial manufacturing company’s consolidation and diversification plan.

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Wepco Plastics Inc. CFO Shares Three Favorite Articles: Social Stories, Bright Spots and Sticking to the Plan

MMT’s Editorial Advisory Board shares its top MoldMaking Technology articles of all time and how this content has been valuable to their businesses.
#editorialboardinsight

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How to Make the Right Change for the Better

Implementing change is not about just adding people or technology—it’s about being productive and effective.
#basics #FAQ #editorial

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How to Succeed Your Moldmaking Business and Build Community Wealth

A hybrid approach to acquisitions follows a “buy, build and hold” model that focuses on developing people and optimizing processes.
#leadership #basics #FAQ

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A Different Approach to Pricing

A cost-based approach to pricing used in moldmaking is the fundamental flaw causing net profits to be less than 10% of sales. There is another option.