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U.S. industrial production slows for October

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

U.S. industrial production and wholesale prices rose less than expected in October. -More-

Survey: 90% of companies say IT critical to business ops

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Almost 90% of companies polled in RSM McGladrey's 2009 Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution Survey called information tec -More-

Consumer confidence up, but still at historic low

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

The ABC News Consumer Comfort Index rose to -45 this week, its best reading since early October. -More-

Arrow Electronics to acquire Texas wire supplier

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

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U.S. Foodservice to shutter Virginia Beach warehouse

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

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2009 Mid–Year Economic Forecast for Wholesale Distributors
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5 reasons to do your job on your feet

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Employers need to spend more time walking around and listening to workers because employees often have a front-line view of p -More-

Keep expectations in check when bonuses are in short supply

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

When the budget is too tight for bonuses, the way in which a manager handles the situation can make a big difference in terms -More-

5 simple steps to successful social media marketing

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Five easy steps can help make the most of marketing and selling a B2B product through social media. -More-

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Advice on the right way to fire a worker

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

In the absence of a contract or collective bargaining agreement, most employers can fire workers "at will" without having to -More-

Double-digit unemployment = stimulus skepticism

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

With the news that unemployment continued to rise in October, voices criticizing the government's stimulus plan will just gro -More-

Poll: Nearly half of Americans to take trip before April

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

A survey from Deloitte found that about 18% of U.S. -More-

More employees are likely to use their own phones for business

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

By 2013, more than half of the mobile devices used by corporate employees will have been purchased by employees, who may then -More-

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NAW Roundtables: Exclusive opportunities to network

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

NAW's Billion Dollar Company CIO and HR Roundtables are unique and valuable business meetings that allow senior distribution -More-

Prevent motor vehicle collisions

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

A significant expense for almost any wholesaler-distributor is the cost of commercial automobile insurance. -More-

How will you travel for Thanksgiving this year?

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

After voting once, check out the real-time poll results on NAW's All Access page as often as you'd like. -More-

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Daniel Webster, statesman and lawyer

20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

There's always room at the top. -More-