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Hot Takes: Tariffs, Part Two of Short- and Long-Term Views

If the last few weeks—and indeed, since the beginning of President Trump’s second administration—has shown us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected. When it comes to tariffs, the only certainty now is that those levied against Chinese imports remain in place. A 90-day pause is
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M&A Roundup: Dealers WiZiX, CDS Acquire; ECI Software Adds Davisware

For the ninth time in only eight years, California dealer WiZiX Technology Group put the finishing touches on a deal. It’s one of three in this week’s roundup; fellow dealer CDS registered its 16th acquisition, while business management solution specialist ECI
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How About Them BTAs: Football Legend Emmitt Smith on Tap for National

With the Business Technology Association (BTA) streamlining its slate of member events down to two per year, Adam Gregory knew it was important for the 2025 National Conference—slated for June 17-19 in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico—to offer a high-impact keynote speaker. Gregory,
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Contested Deals and M&A Considerations Beyond the Highest Offer

For the dealer executive looking to place his/her business baby with the right buyer, there are ample options to select from. There are the high-roller, PE-backed companies (DEX Imaging, Flex Technology Group, UBEO Business Services) seeking to annex $10 million to $20 million
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Hot Takes: With (Eventual) Arrival of Tariffs, How Will Industry Be Impacted?

As anticipated, President Trump’s tariffs have arrived (sort of), creating volatility on Wall Street and Main Street. Across the nation, 401Ks took a massive hit (160 million people are invested in the market, per Time) while the Trump Administration maintained that the tariff
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More Than a Gut Reaction: Experienced M&A Veterans Share Due Diligence Red Flags

In the world of psychology, there’s a phenomenon called “first-instinct fallacy” that maintains we tend to trust our initial gut reaction to something, even when we shouldn’t. So maybe while that impulse reaction to, say, an investment opportunity may be helpful in saving us from
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Modernized Konica Minolta Dealer Program Aimed at Net-New Growth

Sam Errigo has heard the criticism regarding the high cost involved in obtaining net-new business, but the president and CEO of Konica Minolta Business Solutions knows it’s the price to be paid for entering a competitive market to gain more market share. And meaningful
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Jim George Assumes President and CEO Roles at DME as Jim Donnellon Transitions to Chairman

Donnellon McCarthy Enterprises (DME), a leading provider of business technology solutions, announced a key leadership transition during its All Company Meeting held on April 9. As part of its long-term strategic plan, Jim George has been appointed president and CEO, succeeding
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Building Your Culture? Dealers Offer Sources that May Help

We’re sending our March State of the Industry report on corporate culture into overtime. Or April, whichever you prefer. This magazine was “raised” not to waste any information dealers may find valuable. This final look at corporate culture offers sources for developing and
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NATIONAL Business Technologies Acquires Kyocera Vermont Branch

NATIONAL Business Technologies (NATIONAL) is pleased to announce the expansion of its presence in Vermont with the addition of the Kyocera Document Solutions (KDS) New England Williston branch. Effective March 31, NATIONAL has taken over Williston branch operations. This
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Distribution Management Founder Tom Fleming Passes; Remembered for Integrity and Compassion

Tom Fleming, a former typewriter salesman in St. Louis who went on to launch Distribution Management—an industry-leading national distribution and fulfillment organization with six locations—passed away March 29 at his home. The company founder and chairman, Mr. Fleming opened
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Toshiba Appoints Jim Hawkins as Chief Operating Officer

Toshiba America Business Solutions is elevating its vice president of sales operations and Toshiba Business Solutions Latin America Jim Hawkins to the role of chief operating officer. The accomplished industry leader and 16-year Toshiba executive is now responsible for
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Counter Culture: Are Churn Rates, Distributed Workforces Potential Harmony Disruptors?

Many HR folks would argue that cultivating a desired culture is perhaps the toughest task to accomplish from a personnel standpoint. And no one would dispute that degree of difficulty; going from the culture you have to the type you, as an executive, would like it to be is
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Xerox’s Bruno: Change has Been Inflicted, Now it’s Time to Stabilize

Putting on a dealer event that entails bringing 600 partners from around the globe for a three-day meeting can be exhausting. Just ask John Bruno, president and COO of Xerox. That means milking as much of those 24 hours a day as humanly possible for meetings. And when your
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Misunderstanding? Yes, the Xerox-Lexmark Price Tag is $1.5 Billion

Where is Phil Collins when you need him? Apparently, not in the global financial sector. So when the longtime Genesis front man and drummer crooned about “there must be some misunderstanding,” he didn’t have the Xerox acquisition of Lexmark, especially the price, in mind. A bit
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