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Early Lessons the Foundation of Success for Kelly Office Solutions Difference Maker Tim Renegar

Tim Renegar remembers the 1970s fondly. It’s the decade that kicked off his career selling roll-fed, coated paper copier machines (plain paper machines were still on the horizon). In fact, Renegar’s first-ever cold call led to a demo and eventually a sale, and he found a niche
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It’s Back: ITEX Trade Show Slated for Nov. 9-10 in Las Vegas

The organizers of the ITEX trade show announced today that this year’s show will take place November 9-10 at the Flamingo – Las Vegas Meeting and Convention Space in Las Vegas. The announcement comes after the postponement of last year’s show due to the pandemic. COVID-19
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When it Comes to Pandemic, Not All Verticals Were Impacted Equally

This month’s State of the Industry report on vertical markets outlined many of the challenges facing specific market segments. From health care to hospitality, legal to manufacturing and education to government, dealers quickly discovered that a one-size-fits-all approach would
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Canon U.S.A. Difference Maker Marta Stylianou Delivers Solutions at Prodigious Clip

It’s been many years since Marta Stylianou attended a global Canon management seminar in Tokyo. It afforded her the opportunity to learn from each business unit at Canon Inc., while enabling her to meet other Canon managers from around the world, learn their stories and absorb
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Ransomware Attacks from Within Russia So Impactful, U.S. Government Says it Will Take Action if Russia Won’t

In light of recent ransomware attacks, the White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki stated this week that the Russian government needs to address ransomware groups stemming from Russia. The cybersecurity sector has long known that a majority of ransomware gangs reside within Russia.
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Coordinated Business Systems Earns Top Workplace Honor for Third Straight Year

Coordinated Business Systems, has been named one of the 2021 Top Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. This is the third year in a row that Coordinated has received this recognition. “I am grateful that our company has again been honored with a Top Workplace award,” said
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Changing of the Guard: Larry White Assumes Toshiba President and CEO Mantle from Scott Maccabe

In a year that has witnessed several surprising executive power transfers among the manufacturer community, Monday’s announcement that Scott Maccabe was retiring as president and CEO of Toshiba America Business Solutions (TABS) raised not a single eyebrow among the company’s
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UBEO Acquires James B. Schwab Co., Expanding its Northeastern Footprint

UBEO Business Services (UBEO), a premier provider of printer, copier, and related office equipment sales and services, is proud to announce that James B. Schwab Co. has joined the UBEO family of companies. James B. Schwab Co. has been serving western New York since 1952. From its
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Epson Difference Maker Elliot Williams Leverages Resources to Gain Successful Outcomes

Somewhere in the offices of Epson, or perhaps in the man cave at his home, Elliot Williams is bound to have a poster of MacGyver, the clever, cunning, brilliant tactician and master of improvisation who could be counted on to save the day due to his resourcefulness. Williams
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Marco Donates $10,000 to Nonprofits in 10 States

Marco elevated its Gold Standard to a new level with a week of donating to nonprofit organizations, employees across 12 states volunteering, and spreading joy in local communities. Each year, Marco celebrates its Gold Standard culture with a week of activities. Marco’s goal this
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Looking Ahead: Variables Impacting M&A Activity Moving Into 2022

The merger and acquisition proposition is an easy one for the office technology set. It’s not a question of it, but a question of when dealers will make a move. As we close out this month’s look at M&A, we asked our dealer panel—which represents some of the heaviest hitters
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Brother Difference Maker Stephanie DeSanto Rises to Challenge of Partner Portal Rollout

Stephanie DeSanto loves a challenge and isn’t afraid of stretching her professional wings into unchartered territory. And her employer, Brother International, was happy to oblige her. After nearly eight years in sales development, managing inside sales, DeSanto enthusiastically
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Visual Edge Appoints Michael Cozzens as Senior Vice President of U.S. Sales

Visual Edge Inc. announced the appointment of Michael Cozzens as the senior vice president of U.S. sales, managed IT services, as well as print products and solutions. “We are fortunate to have someone as talented as Michael on our team,” shared Brian Frank, COO for Visual Edg
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Star Tribune Names Loffler Companies a 2021 National Standard Setter for Top Workplaces

The Star Tribune has named Loffler Companies a 2021 National Standard Setter as a Minnesota Top Workplace. The Top Workplaces list recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health and satisfaction. The
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No Discounts: Pandemic Makes M&A Pricing (and Selling) a Tricky Proposition

The wait-and-see approach to making deals—a factor of the pandemic and dealers not wanting to base selling prices off of a trailing 12-month period—is as obvious as it is frustrating. The earnouts option has helped a number of deals get to the finish line, but some sellers don’t
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