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The Winner of the June 2012 Supplier Spotlight Contest is…

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Dan Gallo

This month’s contest proved out the slogan: Real ideas for SBEs from real SBEs.  These days the Small Business Enterprise is the focus of many efforts, but none like Supplier-Connection. This month’s winner is Entry #2: Use a Marketing Approach … Continue reading →

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June 2012: Vote for The Supplier Spotlight Contest Now!

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Dan Gallo

Real ideas for SBEs from SBEs! Think about that “tag line” for a moment. This is not just about winning a free month of promotion for your SBE. It’s much more. We’ve posted 50 ideas on how to improve your … Continue reading →

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Entry #1: “Creative Thinking” as a Differentiator

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Dan Gallo

We recently dealt with a prospect that makes custom painted aluminum framing. They were incurring damage to their product when forklifts unloaded their 24’ frames from delivery trucks. While the panels were already packaged in corrugated cardboard and wrapped with … Continue reading →

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Entry #2: Use a Marketing Approach to Debt Collection

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Dan Gallo

 All companies need to collect their Accounts Receivables to be successful.  But that becomes difficult if we start treating our customers as delinquents or write-offs, which is happening more and more in this economy.  When you consider the cost to … Continue reading →

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Entry #3: Why You Should Hire Veterans

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Dan Gallo

I’m a service disabled veteran (have all of my limbs but with some mobility issues), who’s taken the gamble of starting my own company. There’s a large veteran population seeking employment.  As a veteran business owner it’s my honor to … Continue reading →

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Entry #4: The Supplier Spotlight Advantage

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Dan Gallo

We are a society constantly seeking instant gratification, but the road to a successful business is a long and bumpy one.  The truth is, little steps add up to big rewards.  Here are 5 useful tips I’ve learned from The … Continue reading →

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Entry #5: Lions: No Time to Chase Chipmunks

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Dan Gallo

Our client’s best sales people (the Lions) want to spend their time winning customer orders, and not wasting time chasing the “Chipmunks”—gaps and delays in their internal sales process where only the sales rep can move the process forward.  Most … Continue reading →

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