Business advisor and broker Rock LaManna has announced that his company, LaManna Alliance, has partnered with Sunbelt Business Brokers, a mergers and acquisitions advisory firm network that represents business owners. Rock LaManna is the author of a regular column in Label & Narrow Web called The Bottom Line. 

The partnership with Sunbelt brings together two networks that specialize in the complex and important steps a business owner must follow for a successful sale or merger. LaManna Alliance can help business owners decide whether or not to sell and guide them through sales preparation, while Sunbelt specializes in confidentially aligning business owners with qualified buyers around the globe.

“Partnering with Sunbelt Business Brokers is an exciting opportunity for the LaManna Alliance,” LaManna says. “Together, we can provide sellers full-service, A to Z guidance for preparing to sell their business, navigating the transaction process, and getting to the closing table.”

Rock LaManna has more than 35 years of experience guiding strategic transitions in the printing and graphics communication industry. Following his graduation from Harvard University Graduate School of Business in 1990, LaManna acquired, grew and sold Vomela Specialty Company before going on to found Advanced Converting Technologies in St. Paul, Minnesota, which he sold to a strategic buyer in 2001.

LaManna has served as an Industry Expert since 2001, guiding print-related business owners through the complexities of transition planning. His company has access to a wide variety of professional service advisors to offer a range of skills and services critical for a successful strategic transition.

With more than a thousand agents around the globe, Sunbelt Business Brokers represents business owners seeking a merger or liquidity by selling all or part of their company. Their “Main Street” and mergers and acquisitions services focus on obtaining maximum company value through a detailed acquisition process.

Sunbelt’s success lies in its transaction system, which creates a framework to provide clarity and simplicity throughout the selling process. This system provides business owners a clear understanding of how to execute an effective exit strategy and transition the business to new ownership.

“It is important for us to communicate clearly, keep the process organized and make sure milestones are met while maintaining confidentiality along the way,” comments Ryan Cave, president of Sunbelt Business Brokers of South Florida. “Potential buyers and sellers can feel confident that their time and resources are being put to good use, and are likely to result in a successful deal.”

Companies using Sunbelt’s system work hand-in-hand with Sunbelt to complete a detailed analysis before quietly entering the market. This includes discussing business valuations and personal expectations for the business.