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Supplier Development Comes Up Short: Until the thinking changes Print E-mail
Written by Melvin J. Gravely, Ph.D.   
Thursday, 05 February 2009
ImageThere seems to be a supplier development craze going on. More and more organizations seem to want to answer the “how-to” questions for minority suppliers.
 
The New Reality for Diverse Suppliers Print E-mail
Written by Melvin J. Gravely, Ph.D.   
Tuesday, 11 November 2008
ImageI’ve been thinking. If you’ve been thinking it’s more difficult to get real attention from a major organization, you’re not crazy. It’s  true. There is a new reality. There are new rules, new expectations and they all demand a new approach for suppliers. The change is not isolated to diverse suppliers yet the impact on diverse suppliers could be more significant. Diverse suppliers are more likely to be new suppliers, smaller and with fewer resources. It is even more important to understand the new environment for how suppliers are selected, the implications of the changes and the key strategies to compete and win.
 
Increase Your Income & Profitability in a Recession Print E-mail
Written by William R. Patterson, Wealth Coach   
Wednesday, 05 November 2008
William PattersonWithin every financial crisis also lies a golden opportunity. The question becomes, 'Have you developed the vision to see the opening and the knowledge, skills, and network to take advantage of it?'
 
7 Hot Sellers in a Cold Economy Print E-mail
Written by Jamila White, "The E-Commerce Diva"™   
Tuesday, 28 October 2008

ImageI know, I know. The news is everywhere and it's hard to escape. You don't need CNN to tell you that the U.S. economy sucks. Oftentimes, small business owners are the first to feel the pinch.

But let me tell you something. The real enemy isn't Wall Street, the banks, the government, or any particular presidential candidate. The real enemy of your business is FEAR.

 
MondayMover -- Wrapped Tight! Print E-mail
Written by Torin Ellis   
Tuesday, 30 September 2008
ImageWrapped tight. In the world of professional employment/entrepreneurship, how much in terms of collateral (loosely defined) must you deposit in order to cover the risk associated with your role? The answer might surprise you.
 
Tone Deaf! Print E-mail
Written by Torin Ellis   
Tuesday, 23 September 2008
Tone DeafAlso known as amusia, tune deafness, dysmelodia and dysmusia according to an entry found on Wikepedia. Tone deaf is having difficulty or being unable to correctly hear relative differences between notes. In MM speak, it's a person's inability to accurately distinguish differences or identify actions.
 
MondayMover -- Play YOUR Position Print E-mail
Written by Torin Ellis   
Tuesday, 16 September 2008
FootballAre you ready for some football? Sordid fans are hyped and willing to wage everything from promises to portions of their mortgage hoping their team will reign Super Bowl Champion. Meanwhile, players are pushing past the pain of practice and preparation by studying game tape, diagrams and drill charts during this pre-season. Familiar routine.
 
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