December 21, 2023

Keeping You Company with More Tales of Elite Dealer Challenges

Listen…do you hear that? No? OK, listen again. Do you hear it now? You don’t? Of course not, because it’s the sound of your phone not ringing, or your email client not bong-ing (for lack of a better term). It’s Dec. 21, and all’s quiet. There’s nothing going on, because most
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Modern Sales Training Difference Maker Derek Shebby Helps Reps Reach Greater Heights

There are no two words in the English language more harmful than ‘good job.’—Terence Fletcher, Whiplash The quote is delivered brilliantly by actor J.K. Simmons, playing an instructor at a music conservatory who is hell-bent on cultivating Charlie Parker-level greatness in one of
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Help Wanted: Elite Dealers’ Biggest Obstacle is Finding and Retaining Team Members

In the business world, it seems there is something that can be counted on, without fail, year after year. And that is the difficulty in finding and maintaining quality employees. Come to think of it, when was the last time you can clearly remember having a wealth of quality
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Happy U.S. Birthday: Kyocera Document Solutions Celebrates 50 Years in Proud Partnership with American Businesses

Kyocera Document Solutions America Inc. is delighted to celebrate 50 years in proud partnership with American businesses, recognizing half a century since the organization began its operations on U.S. soil. With roots in the U.S. that date back to 1973, Kyocera Document Solutions
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Pulse Technology Names Maleeha Mazhar Business Development Executive

Schaumburg, IL (Dec. 21, 2023) — Pulse Technology, a technology company serving the IT, managed print services and other needs of businesses throughout the Midwest and beyond, has named Maleeha Mazhar to the position of business development executive. In this role, she will work
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ELFA Survey of Economic Activity: November New Business Volume Flat Year-Over-Year, Down 19 Percent Month-to-Month, and Up 4.1 Percent Year-to-Date

Washington, DC (Dec. 21, 2023) — The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross-section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall
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Square 9’s New Guide Offers a Roadmap to Successful Content Management

New Haven, CT (Dec. 20, 2023) – Square 9 Softworks, a leading provider of AI-powered Intelligent Information Management solutions, has published a practical guide detailing everything you need to know when implementing an Enterprise Content Management solution. Enterprise Content
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Konica Minolta Launches Dispatcher Phoenix Developer Support Program and Software Developer Kit

Ramsey, NJ (Dec. 20, 2023) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. (Konica Minolta), is pleased to announce its Solutions Engineering Center (SEC) has launched the Dispatcher Phoenix Developer Support Program (DSP), a comprehensive program to provide developers with
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Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Steady in December

Washington, DC (Dec. 20, 2023) — The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the December 2023 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business
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2024 Economic Outlook Forecasts 2.2% Expansion in Equipment and Software Investment, 1.7% GDP Growth

Washington, DC (Dec. 20, 2023) — The U.S. economy likely averted a recession in 2023 and appears to be on track for a “soft landing” in 2024, according to the 2024 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook. Real equipment and software investment growth is projected to
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Epson Remote Services Integrated into MPS Monitor Platform to Simplify Print Management and Remote Fleet Service

Milan, Italy (Dec. 18, 2023) — Epson and MPS Monitor have enabled a ‘one-stop-shop’ platform for channel partners and print dealers, amalgamating print and fleet management systems with Epson’s Remote Services (ERS) solution. Using Epson’s open API, access to ERS has been
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Fiery Unveils New Website, User Community, and Learning Platform Helping Customers Get the Most from Digital Printing Equipment

Fremont, CA (Dec. 19, 2023) — Fiery LLC, the largest independent provider of digital front ends (DFEs), is thrilled to announce its new website, user community, and learning platform to empower the print community to achieve unparalleled levels of digital printing excellence.
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Orange County Business Journal Honors Toshiba as a Company That Cares

Lake Forest, CA (Dec. 18, 2023) — The Orange County Business Journal today honors Toshiba America Business Solutions one of its 2023 Companies That Cares. The Orange County Business Journal recognizes companies that have gone above and beyond for the Orange County, California
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