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Take time to manage your pricing

Price objections are a way of life in the distribution business. I don’t know where this all started, but it is a curse that we all endure as we try to run profitable hard-goods wholesale businesses. There are... >> More

Professional trade group partnerships for 2010

If you are going to be successful in 2010, a tough economic year, you will need to reach a greater portion of potential buyers and influencers. Knowledgeable trade partners can help create a conduit ... >> More

Government hostility considered #1 risk by business leaders

As we intensify our contact with business leaders throughout the U.S. to gain a more comprehensive outlook for 2010, we are struck by the intense hostility against pending Admin­istration initiatives. ... >> More

Cheap (and highly effective) market research for you

Entrepreneurs wonder all the time what the market really wants. What products will sell? What services are people ready, willing and able to pay for? The wrong approach — which is unfortunately used a lot — is for a ... >> More