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China was once a world leader in science and technology and is known for the Four Great Inventions. So, what happened? Did this ability to innovate and disrupt the status quo disappear?
Your Brand Acts as an Influence of Choice
/0 Comments/in Tech Tips /by Mark DawsonEven in the global imaging supplies market the OEMs still control the lion’s share of brand influence.
Selling the Same Cartridge With a Huge Price Difference
/0 Comments/in My Word /by James DouglasJames Douglas says customers expect to pay less online but are happy to pay a little extra for in-store service, but when the online price is 1/3 of your price for the same product, your sales and reputation are at risk.
The Matteo Ricci Strategy to Find Middle Ground
/0 Comments/in Business Tips /by Darren TurnerDarren Turner says Ricci's strategy to create middle ground even when there was no demand for his product can teach us something about how to be successful in business.
Getting the Price + Quality Formula Right
/2 Comments/in Keeping Up /by Steve WeedonSteve Weedon shares the story of Gerald Ratner who lost $1B in 10 seconds and asks if cartridge retailers are getting the Price, Quality and Value equation right in their businesses.
Using Chip Technology to Control Consumer Choice
/0 Comments/in Just A Minute /by David GibbonsThe OEMs are digging deeper to find ways to discredit the aftermarket and win a bigger slice of the market. HP now claims aftermarket cartridge chips may be a gateway for hackers. Really? Come on.
Staff Confidence is the Key to Business Success
/0 Comments/in Out of Africa /by Stuart LaceyMany suppliers employ sales staff who speak polite English but have no idea about the company or its products and assume you want a cheaper price than what you paid last time. "Doom," says Stuart Lacey.
A Tale of Two Suppliers: Quality vs Price
/0 Comments/in As I See It /by Dennis HainesI was so brutally honest about our strengths and weaknesses my nickname became “Honest Den." And it stuck. And I have lots of stories to tell.
The HP Trojan Horse to Capture Your Customers
/0 Comments/in End of the Day with Ray /by Ray StasieczkoControversial industry commentator Ray Stasieczko has just figured the HP A3 devices sitting in your customers' offices may very well be sharing data with the OEM that could end up disrupting your business.
Short Term Gain for Long Term Pain
/0 Comments/in My Word /by James DouglasJames Douglas says, "Cut the bull. It’s just us talking here. Be honest about your business and the way you make decisions. Are you just 'talking the talk' or are you 'walking the walk' when it comes to quality products?"
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