Garry Bartecki, CFO of employee-owned Illini Hi-Reach and Material Handling Wholesaler Bottom Line monthly columnist
Jan20

Screwy numbers

I spend a good couple of hours each day reviewing stock markets and other investment commentary. Always loved investment adventures and even produced my MBA thesis discussing the merits associated with distressed long-term bonds. And guess what? For the period I was covering returns from buying distressed long-term bonds produced above average returns if you select bonds of companies that have a good chance of covering their debt...

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Jessica Rector
Jan10

Change your thinking and create a culture that people don’t want to leave

Five steps to turn negative thoughts into positive actions Do you have a Negative Nancy (NN) or Toxic Tim (TT) that you’re keeping longer than you should? Would you let them go if you weren’t so short staffed? One Negative Nancy or Toxic Tim infiltrates the whole company and it spreads throughout, affecting everyone. Think of it like this: You attend a meeting that NN was in. When you leave, you approach Positive Polly and share with...

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Andrea Belk Olson
Jan08

Who’s your brand’s rival?

Everyone likes a good rivalry story. They inspire, build emotional connections, and create a deep level of authenticity with the characters involved. Your brand has rivals too, and capitalizing on those rivals can help you position your identity in a way that differentiates you from the herd. Rivals also play an essential role in storytelling and messaging. A rival is the main enemy of the protagonist. Their actions and motivations...

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New Distribution and Supply Chain Planned Industrial Project Drops for November 2023 to Below June Levels

Industrial SalesLeads announced the November 2023 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Distribution and Supply Chain industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 175 new projects in the Distribution and Supply Chain sector as compared to 210 in...

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Industrial News and Planned Industrial Construction Projects for November 2023 Recap

Research by Industrial SalesLeads’ experienced industrial market research team, shows 423 new planned industrial projects tracked during the month of November. Manufacturing and Production increased 4.3% as well as Industrial Warehouse by just about 3%. Overall, planned industrial project activity increased 1% from the previous month. The following are selected highlights on new industrial construction news and project opportunities...

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61 New Food and Beverage Industry Planned Projects for November 2023 Holds Firm with October

Industrial SalesLeads announced the November 2023 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 61 new projects in the Food and Beverage sector for both November and October. The following...

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A steady six months of moderate growth continues with 161 new Industrial Manufacturing Planned Projects for November 2023

Industrial SalesLeads has announced the November 2023 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 161 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing sector in November, the same...

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