DistributED: The David White Exit Interview, Part 2
DistributED: The David White Exit Interview, Part 1
Business Blast: Being Everything To Everyone
Blog: Residential Market Powering Solar Industry
By Jack Keough The solar industry says that the first quarter of 2013 was one of its best ever for photovoltaic (PV) system installations, according to a report by GTM…
Blog: The Value of Cross-Training Employees
By Bridget McCrea In the fitness world, cross-training is defined as sports conditioning that’s undertaken with the goal of improving overall performance. By taking advantage of each training method’s effectiveness,…
Blog: Distributor Perspective: Hiring and Replacing Talent
By Bridget McCrea Like many companies, Atlantic Electric Supply Corp., has moved itself out of “hiring freeze” mode and is now operating in a more stable business environment that calls…
Blog: Five Management Lessons From Tony Soprano
By Jack Keough James Gandolfini, the legendary actor who portrayed Tony Soprano, the mob boss on HBO’s television hit series “The Sopranos,” died June 19 of a heart attack. Gandolfini…
Blog: Setting up a Solid Sales Compensation Plan
By Bridget McCrea A sales compensation plan is the cornerstone for any organization that relies on an outside or inside sales force to drive revenues. Not only does it help…
Blog: European Group Proposes Legal Framework for Co-Shipping
By James A. Cooke Despite numerous cost-cutting tactics and strategies over the past decade, many businesses still find it difficult to control rising supply chain expenses, especially for freight transportation.…
Blog: Petroleum Prices Under Control
By Brooke C. Stoddard The World Bank’s Development Prospects Group sees lower crude oil prices through the decade and has even lowered estimates it issued eight months ago. In September…