| August 1, 2007 | News for the wholesale distribution industry |
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- HD Supply opens new Florida distribution center
The electrical arm of wholesaler-distributor HD Supply opened a new distribution facility in Orlando, Fla., on July 1. The center shares space with a plumbing and HVAC product distribution branch and will offer wire cutting services, radio frequency inventory management and 24-hour customer service, among other amenities. Industrial Distribution
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- Blog: Successful leaders make moving forward a priority
Successful leaders reinvent themselves by building on their achievements and moving forward, writes executive and political shadow coach Donna Karlin on Fast Company's Expert Blogs. Leaders must articulate their goals in order to achieve them, she notes. "Until you see it, touch it and breathe it, how can you figure out ways and steps forward to make it happen?" she asks. Fast Company
(7/2007)
- New product aims to simplify 401(k) plans for small businesses
Online payroll provider SurePayroll has launched a new product to help small businesses offer low-cost 401(k) programs. Some small businesses do not offer plans because of high costs and administrative inconvenience. SurePayroll's Sure401k provides complete record-keeping and free customer support, as well as access to more than 300 mutual funds. Inc.com
(7/25)
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- Use a PR campaign to get noticed
Small businesses can benefit from public relations -- getting their names in the paper or other mainstream media. The trick is to find an inexpensive way of achieving press recognition. Entrepreneurs can go through PR agencies, or with a little research, tackle the job themselves. Forbes
(7/25)
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5 Fundamentals: My Review
Pembroke Consulting President and NAW Institute for Distribution Excellence Fellow Adam J. Fein, Ph.D. discusses the new book, "5 Fundamentals for the Wholesale Distribution Sales Manager," in his latest Distribution Trends blog posting. The book, published by the NAW Institute for Distribution Excellence, covers the basics of successful selling in the wholesale distribution industry, including honing personal management skills, choosing effective reps and building relationships with clients and suppliers. Distribution Trends
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- Column: Future entrepreneurs will rely heavily on technology
A study conducted by Intuit predicts that up-and-coming successful small-business owners will rely even more heavily on technology than their peers of today, writes one technology columnist. This trend mirrors the reliance on technology in personal lives, he writes. The Intuit study also finds that technology will give small-business owners more flexibility and global reach. Entrepreneur
(7/2007)
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- First-class seating for the other half
Non-elite passengers on domestic flights are having an easier time nabbing upgrades to the elusive first-class cabin. Airlines are making it easier to find upgradeable tickets on their Web sites and offering the option to buy up at check-in kiosks. The Wall Street Journal
(7/31)
- Satellite radio vs. HD radio: The road test
Which is better, satellite radio or HD radio? Investor's Business Daily put them both to the test, and found that satellite services' signal strength can be compromised depending on the landscape in which one is driving, but HD radio provided a limited range of programming -- at least for now. Investor's Business Daily
(7/30)
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