Next month, ENX Magazine will debut ENX MarketPlace, a multichannel office technology business hub that connects fellow dealers and providers to the industry throughout the country, creating a platform to engage in any number of business opportunities. From buying and selling dealerships to sourcing employees and forging working agreements, ENX MarketPlace ties together all three of its outlets—the printed monthly magazine, enxmag.com website and The Week in Imaging enewsletter—to help facilitate business interactions and create a channel where the ways and means of partnering and leveraging resources are shared.
Sponsored by DEX Imaging, ENX MarketPlace arose as a concept in a fashion similar to that of dealers who have added new products and services to their business catalog—we saw a demand for it among our clients, the readers. We frequently receive inquiries regarding M&A, how to build a better MPS mousetrap, the difficulties in sourcing quality employees, what marketing tools are most effective, and other topics of interest to the dealer community. ENX MarketPlace closes the gap by providing a forum for dealers to interact and engage on opportunities of mutual interest on a nationwide level.
The MarketPlace isn’t just for dealer-to-dealer interactions. OEMs, parts and supplies resellers, remanufacturers, office products businesses, consultants, trainers/coaches and other providers to the industry are welcome to engage and facilitate partnerships on any level. The aim is to bolster and elevate the dealer community, and as such, we’re taking an all-hands-on-deck approach.
The MarketPlace
While ENX MarketPlace will continue to evolve, every venture has its starting point. Initially, it will consist of three booths—buying and selling dealerships, employment and partnership opportunities. Booth holders can submit up to 10 listings of 75 words each per month, spread across any of the three booths as desired, at an introductory monthly rate of $350. Here are examples of each booth:
Buying/Selling Dealers
Innovative Solutions of Newark, Delaware, is seeking to acquire dealerships in the New England market. Candidates should record at least $10 million in sales and offer some level of managed services. We’re interested in family-owned businesses with a strong reputation in their market. We will retain all key employees. Interested parties should reach out to Vice President Dan Nelson via email at dnelson@innovatedel.com or by phone at (302) 555-3344.
A multimillion-dollar dealership based in the Midwest seeks to align with a regional company. We’re a strong Sharp dealer that specializes in managed network services and managed voice. We have 35 employees (many long-tenured), strong management and a sterling reputation within the local health care market. Contact William via email at seller@yahoo.com.
Employment
Digital Solutions of Las Vegas is seeking to add experienced office technology sales representatives in the Dallas market. Prefer reps with 10 years of experience, with enterprise account background a plus. Competitive pay, 401(k), bonus and president’s club opportunities highlight an extensive comp package. Submit resume to Ed Kelly at Edward.kelly@digitalLV.com.
Partnership Opportunities
We are a Konica Minolta dealer located in Orlando, Florida, that is seeking assistance with enterprise account installations and service support in northern California. Looking for a dealer with extensive experience with production equipment. Open to cross-selling opportunities in surveillance equipment and access systems. Call Bob at (407) 666-7788 to discuss.
The partnership opportunities booth is perhaps the most compelling of the trio. M&A and employment are fairly straightforward, but the partnership category opens itself to a wide-ranging assortment of engagements. Would you like to forge an agreement to cross-sell products and services with a dealer in another part of the country? Need help with an installation or service? Would you like to learn more about the ins and outs of offering furniture or security/access systems from a dealer with expertise and a track record of success? The possibilities are limitless.
Industry Reach
ENX Magazine has a subscriber base of 17,000, while The Week in Imaging enewsletter is sent to approximately 10,000 subscribers per week. Website statistics, which tend to be fluid depending on the time of year, see a peak of about 20,000 unique visitors per month. ENX MarketPlace will appear in all three products, ensuring maximum visibility at an advertising rate average ($35×10 listings) that is less than a typical newspaper classified ad—augmented by an audience that is strictly B2B office technology. Stay tuned to our website, magazine and enewsletter for further information. Any questions can be directed to susan@enxmag.com and erik@enxmag.com, or by calling (818) 505-0022.
