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Trade war implications for your business

No matter where your political affiliations lie, everyone agrees that this trade war with China is bringing with it some serious ramifications. A recent post by Business Insider illustrated the current trends, and where they might be headed. Here I spell out some of the highlights from the article. The realities 1. Business optimism among small …

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Introducing our brand new Enhanced Analytics page

Our new enhanced analytics page brings all of your hidden sales data to the forefront. We give you the ability to see exactly how your sales variables affect one another, which in turn allows you to structure your sales process for maximum profits. If you ever wondered “why does my spiced rum sell better in …

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Why Empathetic Selling Works

Sales is hard. Having to continually deal with rejection can be brutal, as even the best salespeople can attest to. You can read all the books in the world on ways to become a successful salesman, and if you’re reading this then chances are you’ve done exactly that, but in reality being a successful salesperson …

The Wholesale Dilemma -Does Field Sales Rep Tracking Work?

The Dilemma When it comes to staying current, wholesalers have their work cut out for them. With thousands of brands, immense competition and fickle consumers, wholesalers have to stay agile in order to survive. Wholesalers have to understand what they are selling and who they are selling too. If you’re a wholesale distributor of soda …

Case Study: Dockspace

Overview: Dockspace is a Chicago-based boutique service provider of premium coffee, beverages, and breakroom snacks for offices. They bring the cafe experience to software companies, ad agencies, financial institutions and any other type of business that appreciates high quality kombucha, nitro cold brew coffee, refreshing sparkling water, and healthy, premium treats. I spoke with Founder …

Case Study: Premier DSD

Overview: Premier DSD, a New York City-based wholesale food distributor was founded 25 years ago by Marc Ceruto, the company’s President & CEO. As experts in the national grocery distribution business, they have over 1,000 Direct Store Delivery (DSD) routes across the country. Premier uses inSitu’s mobile field sales app to maximize efficiency along those …

Case Study: Car Key Masters

Overview Car Key Masters is a Houston, Texas based company that offers vehicle key replacement and duplication services. They provide car dealerships with second/backup sets of automobile keys for certified vehicles and secure, affordable roadside service for the general public who need entry into their vehicles after their keys have been lost, stolen or locked …

Case Study: American Lube Supply

Our mobile app and e-commerce platform have American Lube Supply running like a well oiled machine. Company Overview: South Texas based American Lube Supply Company sells high quality motor oil, additives and lubricants. Wholesale customers include automotive centers across the country and through their local retail stores, Minit Man, direct to consumers. Their main goal …

How to Extend Your QuickBooks® Functionality With a Sales App

With over 6 million customers worldwide, QuickBooks® is certainly a largely used software due to its variety of functions and ease of set up, however, not every business is the same and when you want to exponentially increase sales and profits then there is the need for some extra tools. QuickBooks® has the ability to …

Why every wholesaler, manufacturer, and supplier needs to have a B2B eCommerce portal

A new report by Avionos showed that 88 percent of B2B buyers prefer a better eCommerce experience over lower pricing. Innovation is the new deciding factor when it comes to selecting a supplier. “This is a critical moment in B2b commerce…and suppliers need to take note if they’re going to stay in the game.” said Avionos …