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8 Ways Los Angeles Distributors Stay Competitive

Oct 08, 2015

Price and margin pressure apply to Los Angeles distributors just like any other. Ways to stay in good shape business-wise include boosting internal efficiency and adding value to products and services provided to your market. Each of the following ...

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Top 3 Challenges Los Angeles Manufacturers Face

Sep 30, 2015

Thanks to Los Angeles manufacturers, LA still ranks as one of the biggest centers (number one in 2014) of manufacturing in America. Behind that statistic, however, there are many challenges this sector faces. Workforce Renewal and Digital ...

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How Security Testing Reveals Flaws for Los Angeles Distributors

Sep 28, 2015

Picture this. You walk casually through the main office of your Los Angeles distribution company to do a little impromptu security testing. Business seems to be humming along. Over to the side, a customer sales agreement is printing. Nobody is there ...

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5 Benefits of Social Media for Business for Los Angeles Distributors

Sep 23, 2015

Want to use social media for business advantage as a Los Angeles distributor? If all the hype on the subject is true, social networks are the future for wholesalers that want to get ahead. However, like most new technologies, starting with the ...

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Password Security Problems for Los Angeles Distributors

Sep 17, 2015

Did you know? Human beings are not designed to remember more than about seven things at once. One password for Los Angeles distributors with eight or more characters is already a challenge. Managing several different passwords for an inventory ...

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3 Employee Engagement Activities for Los Angeles Distributors

Sep 11, 2015

A 2015 study shows that the lack of available candidates is a key factor in failing to fill job vacancies. It is more important than ever to motivate and retain existing trained and experienced employees. It goes beyond human resources and needs to ...

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Why Los Angeles Distributors Must Take IT Security Seriously

Sep 07, 2015

Security breaches, hacks, and spam have gotten steadily worse. As technology and IT security improves, the breaches become more sophisticated. No security system is foolproof, nor is it future proof. However, COOs at Los Angeles distributors must ...

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Are Los Angeles Distributors Staying Competitive?

Sep 01, 2015

Markets shift, customers adapt, and new ways of doing business evolve. Technology is a driving force today, and Los Angeles distributors need to stay competitive with new technology. That does not mean throwing out everything you are doing as a COO, ...

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Why an IT Strategic Plan is a Must for Los Angeles Distributors

Aug 28, 2015

Benjamin Franklin is credited as the first to have said, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” That adage is especially true when it comes to business. An IT strategic plan can be described as a road map for a business. It gives ...

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6 Benefits for Los Angeles Distributors with New Technology

Aug 27, 2015

Smarter, more reliable, more cost-effective, and above all, better for your business – those are the benefits of the best of new technology for Los Angeles distributors. With everything that is currently offered, it is clear that only the new ...

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4 Ways Los Angeles Distributors are Growing Revenue

Aug 21, 2015

Talk to a marketer about how to grow revenue and there’s a good chance you’ll get the following answer: Sell more products and services to existing customers Find new customers to whom you can sell products and services Raise your prices This is all ...

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