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News for the wholesale distribution industry | June 14, 2007
 
 
  Best Practices 
  • Marketing techniques that are worth the money
    Even if an investment in marketing fails to yield a direct financial result, it still can provide an overall benefit to the company. Marketing techniques like referral programs, market research, a good Web site and an e-mail campaign are all part of the ongoing process of raising your company's profile and revenue. Forbes (5/17) Email this Story
  • Create Web site outline first
    Providing a detailed Web site outline to your Web designer can greatly decrease your costs and makes the process more efficient. A good outline will include an idea of content, structure, design ideas and an easy and enjoyable way for visitors and potential buyers to navigate the site. Entrepreneur (6/2007) Email this Story
  Management 
  • What leaders must do to succeed
    Today's CEOs have a wider range of duties and responsibilities than ever. Successful CEOs are those who communicate effectively with investors, employees and government officials; hire managers and advisers whose skills complement their own; and clearly and openly communicates financial results. Strategy+Business (free registration) (6/1) Email this Story
  Customer Relations 
  • Relationships count in customer service
    Maintaining a positive customer-employee relationship is a key aspect of good customer service. Companies need to make sure they are checking in with customers and providing excellent service through regular face-to-face and phone contacts. CEO Strategist (6/1) Email this Story
  Training and Presentation 
  • Learn to respect co-worker differences
    Disagreements and disputes at work can be avoided by training employees in office communication and conflict management and avoidance techniques. Reinforce the need to respect differing values and cultural norms. Manage Smarter (6/8) Email this Story
  Closing the Deal 
  • What a manager's top priority should be
    "The challenge for management these days is really in the care and feeding of your best talent," says Joe Griesedieck, vice chairman of Korn/Ferry International, in Inc.com. Email this Story
  NAW Insider 
  • Save on overnight shipping with DHL ShipReady
     
    NAW and DHL have partnered to offer a unique delivery service from DHL Express. Members can ship anywhere in the continental U.S. for one flat rate with no weight limits, extra fees or fuel surcharges. Receive two free envelopes with your first order by visiting the ShipReady site and entering the promo code NAWSR07. Email this Story
  Weekly Poll 
  • Do you take your laptop with you on vacation?
    After voting once, check out the real-time poll results on NAW's All Access page as often as you'd like.
I bring it along to stay connected to work.
I keep it with me for leisure.
I have it for leisure and work.
I leave it behind.
I do not use a laptop.

 
 
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