| December 5, 2007 | News for the wholesale distribution industry |
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- Analyst upgrades Patterson shares
An analyst's upgrade prompted a rise in Patterson Cos.' stock price late last week. The Lehman Brothers analyst upgraded shares from "equal weight" to "overweight," adding that the company's stock price is historically low relative to its future profits. BusinessWeek/Associated Press
(11/29)
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- Managing time necessary for entrepreneurial success
Small-business owners can benefit from a business plan because it outlines essential goals, allowing them to spend their time implementing the goals instead of wasting time. Other time-management techniques include mapping the processes so employees can follow them without constant direction, writing down deadlines and key progress checkups, and spending the first 15 minutes organizing the day. Akron Beacon Journal (Ohio)
(12/3)
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- Ask key questions when considering CRM system add-ons
CRM applications have evolved to include a wide variety of on-demand applications. Four key questions to ask when considering a system are whether you really understand the sales process as it relates to your industry; whether the add-on truly meets the sales team's needs; whether the add-on vendor will be an appropriate partner; and whether the add-on will be easy to install, train and support. Selling Power (free registration)
(11/29)
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HD Supply begins to unroll-up
Pembroke Consulting President and NAW Institute for Distribution Excellence Fellow Adam J. Fein Ph.D. looks at HD Supply's reported plans to sell its Lumber and Building Materials unit and how the recently released data on construction might have impacted this move, in his latest Distribution Trends blog posting. Also, readers ask him questions Thursday on this topic and others during his Wholesale Distribution Economic Outlook webcast. Distribution Trends
(12/3)
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- Column: California gets proactive in helping entrepreneurs
California offers a particularly nurturing environment for entrepreneurs, and it's only trying to get better, Jim Casparie writes at Entrepreneur.com. State lawmakers have turned to leaders in the community for input on a variety of issues, including how to assist communities in investment issues and how to expand debt instruments in emerging markets. Entrepreneur
(11/2007)
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- Plasma vs. LCD TVs depends on buyers' needs
For consumers deciding whether to buy a plasma or LCD TV this year, experts say it's all a matter of the right set for the right living room. Technological differences are minor, so the major criteria for most people should concern personal household issues such as size, lighting and price, according to this article. New York Daily News
(12/3)
- Survey: 12% of U.S. willing to pay more for "green" gadgets
New market research from Forrester Research found that there is an emerging consumer market that is willing to pay more for consumer electronics that use less energy or come from environmentally conscious companies. "The green leadership position is open: Which manufacturer will create the iconic 'Prius' product in consumer electronics?" Forrester Senior Vice President Christopher Mines said. InformationWeek
(12/3)
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Brand-new Official Guide to Wholesaler-Distributor Financial Success
The three-volume Official Guide to Wholesaler-Distributor Financial Success shows you and your staff at all levels how to transition to financial management thinking. Use these volumes with your employees so that together you can help your company consistently perform in the top quartile of your line of trade. Buy these three volumes individually, or save when you buy them as a set.
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