| December 7, 2007 | News for the wholesale distribution industry |
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- Six factors to gauge your customer alignment
Companies need to take an honest look at themselves and determine whether they stick to their customer alignment strategy, an expert says. A list of six crucial factors that help discern customer alignment includes customer relations, strategy and marketing, among others. CustomerThink
(12/3)
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- Actions to avoid on a sales call
In a lesson on "how not to do a sales call," the owner of a small business shares his experience with a rude British telemarketer who called him stupid. The salesperson hung up before the business owner could tell him he was being recorded, and readers can now listen to the recording on a blog. WebProNews (Lexington, Ky.)
(12/3)
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- New Google online storage system has something different
Google has leaked news of a new storage product that will allow users of Google to store any file they want in the online "Google-cloud." Unlike the various other companies that offer the same service, Google's program is notable for separating the upload process and the Web browser. SmartBIZ
(11/27)
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- Super 401(k) plans catching on
The new trend of offering "super" 401(k) plans to employees is the cutting edge of retirement planning. Under the plans, employees cede much of their control to the plan administrator and often receive greater employer contributions. The plans emerged with the decline of defined-benefit pension plans as employers and government officials realized employees weren't doing a good job of managing their investments. BusinessWeek
(11/29)
- Games and gadgets arrive in time for holidays
New video games and accessories to enhance any platform have emerged just in time for holiday gift buying. Microsoft's ChatPad for the Xbox facilitates easier in-game text messaging, while ezGear has created a line of enhancements for the remote Nintendo Wii controller. For traditionalists, Rubik's Revolution from Techno Source is a digital take on the famous color-coded cube. Canada.com
(12/5)
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Preventing driver slips and falls
Slip and fall accidents are a significant factor in driver injuries, causing approximately 22% of injuries to drivers. Next to motor vehicle collisions, slips and falls are the most expensive type of driver accident. The Hartford shares some tips to help drivers protect themselves from slips and falls on the job. Learn more here.
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5 Fundamentals for the Wholesale Distribution Sales Manager
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