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Tip: Don't Grow Too Fast

February 8, 2012

Growing revenue too quickly may actually have a negative effect on reaching your profitability goals.

How Distributors Can Ride the Wave of Change

February 1, 2012

NAW speaker David Houle: How business leaders can adapt in the 'Shift Age.'

Big Data: Big Opportunity or Big Headache?

January 31, 2012

Having vast amounts of data at your fingertips has consequences.

When Expanding Overseas, Tailor Your Strategy to Local Markets

January 27, 2012

Establishing your company overseas with an existing partner creates opportunities to expand your business to local companies.

Why Culture Matters More Than Strategy

January 26, 2012

Strategy's important, but without a strong culture, it may be dead in the water.

Tip: Embrace Negative Thinking in Strategy

January 25, 2012

Ignoring critical constraints could all but guarantee a failed strategy.

Global Markets Are Not Just for Large Companies Anymore

January 25, 2012

Author: Mid-sized companies should craft a strategy for international markets.

5 Resolutions for Better Change Management in 2012

January 17, 2012

This is sure to be a year of change for many distributors who are finally - post-recession - investing in new initiatives.

Steve Jobs and Customer Value Creation

January 17, 2012

Push the envelope on creating value for your customers in 2012.

Tip: Don't Let Planning Interfere with Acting

January 11, 2012

Make difficult decisions and then act on them to ensure your plans are implemented effectively.

MDM Digital

The Case for Mobile in Distribution Marketing John Sonnhalter explains why distributors should include mobile in their marketing plans and how to start. Watch now. iPad users: click here to view.	Economic Update: The Festering Euro-Crisis MAPI Economist Kris Bledowski analyzes the outcome of recent meetings about the European banking and debt crisis. Watch now.
Online Marketing Tips from Bob DeStefano Many companies make the same mistake on their company websites. Do you? Find out.	More Audio and Video Features from MDM: Distributor Executive Interviews MDM's YouTube Channel MDM/MAPI Monthly Economic Update Think About It Sales Podcast

MDM Podcast

Think About It:
When They Google,
Will You Be There?

In this digital age, the first stop a potential customer makes is the internet. If you're not there, you're not part of the decision-making process.

Listen now.

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Training

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Feb. 9: Operating for Profit: The Coming Revolution in Supply Chain Finance with Jonathan Byrnes. This program is part of the quarterly Islands of Profit Webcast Series.

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* Leading for Profit: How to Lead a Profitability Turnaround

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