Archive for the ‘Business purchasing’ Category
Five ways to be a better negotiator
Posted by: Jeremy on: September 7, 2011
Once you’ve chosen a supplier for a major business purchase, it’s time to negotiate the details: price, features, extras, and additional services. Of course the specifics change from one type of purchase to another, but there are some tried-and-true approaches to negotiating you should always keep in mind. Have suggestions of your own? Add your [...]
How to conduct a site visit
Posted by: Jeremy on: February 2, 2011
One of the best ways to get real information about a potential vendor is to visit their location in person. It can help you get a better sense of the scale of their operation, the expertise of their staff, and what they might be like to work with. Another advantage is that you get the [...]
Put together your business purchasing wish list
Posted by: Jeremy on: December 8, 2010
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If you’ve been struggling the last couple of years the way many businesses have, there’s going to be a temptation to be extremely conservative in your 2011 plans. And there’s nothing wrong with that: Most economic outlooks predict slow growth if any. But just like treating yourself every now and then is a great pick-me-up [...]
Modular buildings defy expectations
Posted by: Jeremy on: July 2, 2010
Modular buildings have an image problem. When prompted, many potential buyers think of portable classrooms or office trailers as the primary examples of modular buildings. The industry, though, has been rapidly developing construction methods and materials to produce high-quality, long-lasting buildings that can be virtually indistinguishable from traditional, site-built work. We recently spoke with John [...]
Don’t outgrow your purchases
Posted by: Jeremy on: April 6, 2010
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The more you spend on a major purchase for your business, the more important it is to make sure that it will last you as long as possible. Whether it’s choosing a service provider for payroll or health insurance, buying CRM software, or choosing a new forklift for a warehouse, you should make sure you [...]
Buying iPhones or Blackberries for your employees? Weigh the risks
Posted by: Jeremy on: October 6, 2009
Deciding whether or not to buy smartphones for your employees doesn’t have to be a complicated decision. As prices for phones and their data plans fall and the costs of being offline or unavailable increase, it’s becoming easier and easier to see how a small investment in technology can benefit your business in the long [...]
Should you lease or buy corporate vehicles?
Posted by: Jeremy on: July 8, 2009
When it’s time to get a new vehicle for your business, you’ve got two main choices: buying outright or leasing. Here’s a quick rundown of when to lease and when to buy. Leasing advantages The main advantage of leasing a vehicle is the same as leasing any other major equipment: the up-front costs are much [...]
Don’t let vacations jeopardize your business this summer
Posted by: Jeremy on: May 1, 2009
For many smaller businesses, summer vacations mean fewer people around the office. Other businesses put summer hours in place, cutting staff or closing entirely on Fridays. Vacations and reduced hours are great for employees – but they can also be great for burglars and other criminals. It’s worth thinking about a new or upgraded alarm [...]
Buying a POS system: 5 lessons from businesses like yours
Posted by: Jeff on: April 14, 2009
We recently reviewed data from BuyerZone customers shopping for POS systems to present you with five exclusive charts and statistics that show who these businesses are and what they’re looking for.
The 5 most important upgrades for a new office
Posted by: Jeremy on: April 10, 2009
Whether you’re starting a new business or opening an office in a new location, setting up a new location can be expensive and time consuming. You can easily get sidetracked into spending thousands of dollars on things that don’t really help you get working. For typical white-collar offices, where workers spend most of their time [...]
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