Flex Technology Group

Crystal Ball: Recession or No, M&A Activity has Healthy Short-Term Outlook

In the last week or so, talks of a recession have become louder, though not everyone agrees that the indicators are pointing toward the big R. A story in the Wall Street Journal earlier this week pointed out that stocks declined the previous week after the 10-year Treasury yield
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Flex Technology Group Retains Elite Status in the 2019 Inc. 500|5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies

Phoenix (Aug. 16, 2019) — FlexPrint, and the Flex Technology Group (FTG) of companies, which now includes Laser Options, ProCopy, Cannon IV, Action Imaging Group, Caltronics, Infincom, Flo-Tech, Marimon, Onnyx, Century, Shamrock, OET, OESA, and CBE have once again been included
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The M&A Numbers Game: What is My Business Worth?

Want a fun exercise? Try saying the words that comprise EBITDA as fast as you can, even just once. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. By the second or third try, it sounds almost robotic. Perhaps it’s appropriate, because we’re talking about cold,
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Dealers Note Overcoming Obstacles as Key to Success in the Modern M&A Landscape

In conjunction with this month’s state of the industry focus on mergers and acquisitions, we’d like to provide you with a look at the various stumbling blocks that can either stall or completely stymie a deal before the final contract is signed. Often times, the obvious sticking
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Training the Key to Getting the Most Value from Workflow Solutions

From discovery to implementation and client training, from setting expectations to delivering on promises, implementing workflow solutions calls upon the dealer, client and the software/hardware solutions provider to be in sync. Brad Yocum, market manager for Function4,
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Workflow Solutions Selling: Dealers Share Lessons Learned Along the Way

OK, so you’ve sold a workflow solution to the client. That was the easy part. Now the nightmare can begin. Did we say nightmare? We meant to say implementation. When a project ushers in various departments within a client’s operations, it can sometimes lead to miscommunications,
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Communications Challenges Exist for Sales Reps in Offering Workflow Solutions

As you prep the steaks and marinate the chicken for the grill this weekend, we offer you a breezy look at some of the challenges sales reps experience in peddling workflow solutions, as part of our July state of the industry focus. Let’s be honest, an account executive (by
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Difference Maker Tom Callinan Hits the Inside Straight Through Team Member Development

As a seasoned poker player, Tom Callinan has become well versed at calculating odds. Knowing when to muck your hand is at least as important as knowing when to go all in. It entails recognizing when your opponent has a strong hand or is bluffing. The ability to read people can
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Flex Technology Group Recognized on CRN’s 2019 Solution Provider 500 List

Phoenix (June 4, 2019) – Flex Technology Group (FTG) is proud to announce that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named FTG on its 2019 Solution Provider 500 list. FTG has placed #94 on this year’s list, a substantial climb from a ranking of #416 on the 2018 Solution
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Zygoquest Group Advised Office Equipment of Texarkana and Office Equipment of Southern Arkansas On Sale to Flex Technology Group

Downingtown, PA (April 10, 2019) — Mike Dudek and Rich Wisniewski of Zygoquest Group “seeking to unite” served as the advisor to Office Equipment of Texarkana and Office Equipment of Southern Arkansas, LLC, and its owners George and Deborah Nuckolls on the sale of the
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Oval Partners Makes Strategic Investment in Office Equipment of Texarkana and South Arkansas

Phoenix (April 1, 2019) – Oval Partners, a San Francisco-based, multifamily office private equity firm, today announced a new partnership with Office Equipment of Texarkana and South Arkansas. Office Equipment of Texarkana and South Arkansas provides office technology services
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Veteran Professional Services Leader Steve Behm joins Flex Technology Group’s Executive Management Team to Accelerate Growth

Phoenix (March 10, 2018) — Flex Technology Group (FTG) is pleased to announce the addition of Steve Behm as the company’s Vice President of Professional Services. “We’re thrilled to add Steve’s leadership experience and expertise to our executive team,” says Tom Callinan,
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Flex Technology Group Celebrates Accomplishments of 2018, Sets the Stage for 2019

Phoenix (Feb. 1, 2019) — Flex Technology Group (FTG) hosted their 2019 Kick-Off Meeting inside the prestigious Center Stage at Herberger Theater in Phoenix, Arizona to celebrate their outstanding achievements for 2018. Eric Schurenberg, CEO of Mansueto Ventures (Fast Company and
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Flo-Tech Named the 2018 Recipient of the Flex Technology Group Chairman’s Award

Phoenix (Feb. 4, 2019) — Flex Technology Group (FTG) hosted their annual Kick-Off meeting and awards show this past week at the renowned Herberger Theatre in Phoenix. Over the last three years, FTG has grown to eleven high performing companies. Each of the subsidiaries has
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Oval Partners Bolsters California Footprint with Strategic Investments in Century Business Services, Shamrock Office Solutions

Oval Partners, a San Francisco-based, multifamily office private equity firm, ushered in 2019 with a pair of acquisitions. The firm announced a new partnership with Century Business Services, a premier Konica Minolta dealer with extensive expertise in national managed print
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