Anticipating an Upswing in Business

Follow us on Twitter In this email: 1. Anticipating an Upswing in Business 2. The Top 10 Collections Agency Tactics That Should Be Avoided at All Costs 3. Five Questions to Ask Affordable Web Site Design Vendors 4. Ten Reasons to Hire a Third Party Logistics Provider Anticipating an Upswing in Business When will your customers start spending money again? The New Yorker is skeptical of the archetype of the "new consumer". The idea that hard financial times transform people into permanent penny pinchers is not supported by history. Of course, the wise allocation of your businesss money is always a good idea. Use the three lists below to help you evaluate vendors, and for ongoing advice on supply chain services, keep tabs on this blog. Top 10 Collections Agency Tactics That Should Be Avoided at All Costs A third-party business collection agency can be a powerful partner in recovering outstanding debts and increasing cash flow. However, some collection practices have recently come under scrutiny as strong-arm methods that skirt federal regulations. Aside from being illegal, these tactics can reflect poorly on the business. Read the full article >> 5 Questions to Ask Web Site Design Vendors The rumored $500 million spin-off of a major small business Web site development and hosting service has called even more attention to the growing need for affordable Web design services. Small companies finally recognize the necessity of building a high-quality presence online, but the challenges of a tight economy have reined in Web site development budgets. Many vendors now offer "Web site design in a box" style packages for a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, appealing to the frugal nature of business owners. Read the full article >> Ten Reasons to Hire a Third Party Logistics Provider You might have heard that third party logistics providers can save you time and money, but you dont know exactly how. And while 3PL seems like a good idea, theres still a part of you thats nervous about handing over the keys to an outsider. Thankfully, plenty of other decision makers have gone through the same process. Here are ten of their most important reasons to make the switch. Read the full article >> Get more buyer advice Do you provide business services? Become a Vendor Are you an expert in your field? Write an article © VendorSeek, 1051 East Hillsdale Blvd., Suite 800, Foster City, CA 94404