There are plenty of people who steer clear of saving in banks because the interest rate is too low.

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Do you ever feel like other people at your business think they know more about supply chain operations than you do?

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Tags: decision-making, supply chain

Chances are, you’re feeling the heat from top management to bargain your suppliers down in price.

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Tags: costs, procurement, purchasing, suppliers

Had it up to here with all of this “financial crisis” business?

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Tags: bank, crisis, financial, salaries

One of your best allies in the struggle to survive today’s credit crunch might be just down the hallway or across the room from your desk: Accounts Payable.

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Tags: A/P, accuracy, discount, invoice, suppliers

New bosses feel they must charge out of the gate and make their mark as quickly as possibly, as if it’s the only way to seize the reins of power.

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Oops! Are you sure this isn’t a bank?

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The hits just keep coming for many suppliers — and it’s not the ones you find on the Top 10 chart.

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Tags: goods, payment, price, product, supplier, suppliers

The past several months have been a rough ride for small businesses, and the survivors are hanging tough.

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Tags: creditor, inventories, invoice, small business, supplier

It’s not an exaggeration to say that the fate of your company could be decided by your ability to negotiate shrewd and safe deals with customers.

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Tags: contract, customer, decreases, increases, price, supplier