Minuteman Press West Roxbury, MA
BOSTON and WEST ROXBURY, Mass., Aug. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hercules Press, in business for 51 years, has been sold by retiring second-generation owner Michael Macrides to new Minuteman Press franchise owner Michael Campagnone. Moving forward, the business is now operating as Minuteman Press in West Roxbury. The business is located at 91 Spring Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132.
About buying the business, Michael Campagnone says, “I’ve been looking to buy a business for about a year. I came across an ad that Minuteman Press was running on BizBuySell and gave them a call. I then connected with Todd Golberg, VP. Minuteman Press New England Regional. We met and clicked immediately as he helped me weigh my options and see what was on offer. I chose to buy Hercules Press because I liked the idea of buying an established business and having that springboard to growth in the community. Working with Todd made this decision easier and he is one of the main reasons I bought Hercules Press and joined Minuteman Press.
On the sale of the business, Michael Macrides shares, “The last thing I expected to get out of the sale was a new friend, but Michael C. and I have developed a great relationship. My staff are also very happy working for Michael and also my clients of 40+ years seem to be very happy with the new regime. This has been a very smooth transition and Todd Golberg was professional and genuine throughout this process of connecting me with Michael C. and closing the sale.”
Business History
Hercules Press has a long history in West Roxbury and the Boston area. Michael Macrides says, “Hercules Press was founded in 1973 by my father, George Macrides, who had been a press operator at Business Printing on Broad Street in Boston for 23 years before being laid off. I joined him in 1984 after being a musician in need of a job to support a young family. In 1988, my father retired and I bought the building where the business is currently located.”
Sale of Business
40 years after joining his father George in the family business, Michael Macrides has now sold Hercules Press to Michael Campagnone, who has transitioned the business to Minuteman Press in West Roxbury while retaining the current staff. The most important factor for Michael M. was finding the right buyer who would continue to operate the business in a way that would better serve his customers as well as his employees. He found the right fit with the Minuteman Press Conversion Program, which helps independent business owners like Michael sell their business at no cost and zero commission fees.
Michael M. shares, “When I started thinking about exiting, two years before starting the process with Minuteman Press, it was clear that franchises would be my best bet. I called several other franchises before Minuteman, but none impressed me as entities that would care at all about my customers or myself. I put the sale on the backburner for a year or so and then I got a mail from Minuteman Press and called Todd Golberg. Todd was professional but warm and honest and it didn’t take long for me to realize that he was genuinely interested in a great outcome for everyone.”
“The transition was smooth and everyone pulled in the same direction. Both parties sought shelter at various transition points and we were all on board helping each other. I would certainly recommend anyone looking to sell their printing press to speak with Minuteman Press.” -Michael Macrides, retired owner, Hercules Press (now Minuteman Press in West Roxbury, MA)
Business Acquisition – Why Minuteman Press?
Michael C. shares his top 5 reasons for joining the exclusive Minuteman Press family:
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Business model: I liked the Minuteman Press business concept as well as the stability.
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Printing is essential: The printing industry is somewhat recession-proof.
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Support: Franchise support from Todd and everyone at MPIHQ. Their training was fantastic and the support for their FLEX business software is outstanding.
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Scalability: I bought an established business and Minuteman Press gives me the resources to expand product lines into areas such as apparel and Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM).
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Easy transition: I have kept the staff and also have the support of Minuteman Press, which makes the transition much easier. I share with our customers that nothing has changed except for the additional bandwidth and resources we have to help them grow further.
“I have been in the hospitality field for 45 years, having grown up in the restaurant industry and been around it my whole life. Making this transition into the printing industry that is B2B and Minuteman Press just made sense for both my family and me.” -Michael Campagnone, Owner, Minuteman Press, West Roxbury MA (formerly Hercules Press)
Quick hits
Training: “The training was fantastic and everyone at MPIHQ did a great job of answering questions and giving us enough time to interact and engage with them while we were learning.”
Authority incentive program: “Having a monthly royalty cap encourages me to do more business. It’s clear that Minuteman Press wants me to be successful and to reap the benefits of that success.”
Printing industry: “I am new to the printing industry and at first I was surprised by how many people and businesses really need and use printing. People need these tangible products.”
Application of customer service skills: “I cut my teeth providing exceptional customer service. I feel like I have a huge advantage selling our products and serving our customers because customer satisfaction is right at my wheel. I can apply my skills from the hospitality industry and make sure our customers feel valued and have a positive experience.”
Business community: “I’m new to West Roxbury. I think when you’re serving the community and providing any type of service like ours, it’s important to be flexible, meet deadlines and support each other as small business owners.”
Online Marketing: “The tools that Minuteman Press offers, like their Internet Marketing Program and enhanced website options, are great for generating leads and also making you look more professional with your online presence once they visit your site of the Internet.”
Owning a Business vs. Having a Job: “I just love that when you own a business, whatever decisions you make are yours and no one else is making them for you. Minuteman Press gives me direction, but we still have the freedom to run the business my way.”
Tips for others: “There will always be a learning curve during the transition period. Don’t overdo it and trust the process. Looking back, I wish I had bought the business even sooner.”
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