Tagged With "Benjamin Franklin"
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Re: XRX Refinancing debt
Xerox Posts Net Loss Under Old Accounting By Franklin Paul NEW YORK (Reuters) - Xerox Corp. (NYSE:XRX - news) on Wednesday posted a first-quarter net loss versus a year-ago profit and an 11 percent drop in revenues -- unaudited results that are subject to change under an agreement with federal regulators. ADVERTISEMENT Three weeks ago, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Xerox, known for its printers and photocopiers, with using accounting tricks to distort financial results from...
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Re: This is a good one!!!
"Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment." Author:Benjamin Franklin
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This Week in the Copier Industry 10 Years Ago, The Last Week in January 2009
It's been a hectic week for me. Had to spend a couple days in PA for meetings, coupled with the end of the month. January was nothing but a bummer. That's what happens when you cram everything in for the end of the year. One item I was happy with was my commission check. Back to rebuilding the pipeline. Enjoy these threads from ten years ago this week. Weekend Copier Notes from 1/25/09 Neal · 1/26/096:56 AM server, which is a relabeled Konica Minolta PRO C 6501. This certification is based...
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3 Strategies Sales Professionals Use To Decline Being Invited To The Pity Party Of Discouragement
Sales professionals constantly face the temptation to give into discouragement. Bad news and rejection are inevitable in sales. What's important is how you handle it. Let's be honest, we all get discouraged. It’s just one of those potholes we face as we navigate down the road called sales. When we get discouraged our attitude, belief and emotions turn negative. When this happens our productivity plummets, we tend to retreat, withdraw and bitch about everything. The risk of giving up on...
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Epson Certified Solution Center Now Open at Equipment Zone in New Jersey
LONG BEACH, Calif. , Dec. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson today announced Equipment Zone in New Jersey has opened its Epson Certified Solution Center. As the first Epson Certified Solution center located on the East Coast, potential Epson customers can visit Equipment Zone to engage with product experts and run test print samples using their own files on the Epson dye-sublimation, signage, photography, and direct-to-garment (DTG) solutions. "We want to encourage customers to create innovative...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago (Second Week of February 2005)
Just a little more on the show that I'd like to share from this week. While standing at the end of our booth I was watching the reps from other companies in our section. So many peeps passed their booth and they did not say a word! No greeting, no communication, they waited for someone to speak to them first. Needless to say I'd bet dollars to doughnuts that many warm leads were lost because these reps were never taught the fine art of "hawking" while at a trade show. I was taught many years...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago (Last Week of February 2005)
Why would this week be different than the rest of the weeks in February? Since I depleted by pipeline at the end of the year it's been quite the struggle to rebuild. Thus I'm no where near where I need to be with February coming to an end on Monday for me. To make matters worse I'm off to Aruba the first week of March for our Presidents Club Trip. I was able to add a couple of large opportunities this week, one for MNS and the other for 30 plus devices. At this time both are March or April...
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Re: Days of Auld Lang Syne in Liberty Corner
Wise words that ring truer today than ever before.
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Re: Leasing and the credit crunch
Subject: Where it all began..........Note the date NEW YORK TIMES - Business Section By STEVEN A. HOLMES Published: September 30, 1999 In a move that could help increase home ownership rates among minorities and low-income consumers, the Fannie Mae Corporation is easing the credit requirements on loans that it will purchase from banks and other lenders. The action, which will begin as a pilot program involving 24 banks in 15 markets -- including the New York metropolitan region -- will...
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Re: USA Presidential Poll
I am with you Art. It is clear now from the exit polls that Obama's bail out of the UAW and his pandering to the typical liberal special interest groups bought him the presidency. I believe it was Benjamin Franklin who said "When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic". Seems we have two parties with extremely different visions for the country. One party says if you vote for me I will take money from one group and give it to you. The...
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4th of July Independance Day
As the Fourth of July draws near..........over 200 hundred years ago America was a colony of the British Empire. Tyranny & Heavy taxation, limited freedoms and colonial censorship were the order of the day. We were able to proclaim our freedom and fight for what we believed in. We had help to win our freedom back then. France gave us ships, money and troops and moral support to stay the course. Let us not forgot that our freedoms and independence does not come with our cost. Lives have been...
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Xerox Profit Rises on Printer Sales
Xerox Profit Rises on Printer SalesThursday October 21, 2:14 pm ET By Franklin Paul NEW YORK (Reuters) - Xerox Corp. (NYSE:XRX - News) on Thursday said third-quarter net income rose 39 percent as it cut costs and the sales of its more-profitable color...
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Turn More Cold Calls Into Orders and Income!
Cold Call prospecting is hard and time consuming, right? Make cold calls more productive and fun. Increase your success rate substantially. Turn more “No thank you I am not in the market for a copier today” prospect calls into “YES,...
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Coates receives $50,000
Coates receives $50,000Coates Toners, Dallas, has received a $50,000 investment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania to help the company install a new color printer toner production line. Coates Toners currently produces...
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Three teachers receive INSPIRE: Lexmark’s Teaching Award
Three teachers receive INSPIRE: Lexmark’s Teaching AwardLEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 20, 2012 – Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) has honored the first three recipients of INSPIRE: Lexmark’s Teaching Award. The program recognizes...
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Suspected counterfeit artist arrested with fake $100s
Posted: Aug 17, 2011 6:32 PM EDT Updated: Aug 17, 2011 6:32 PM EDT Fake $100 bills, and all the tools needed to make more.A College Station police officer found that and more during a traffic stop.The officer was patrolling in the 2100 block of...
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Lexmark announces Inspire: Lexmark's Teaching Award
Lexmark announces Inspire: Lexmark's Teaching AwardSept. 2, 2011 - As part of the company's 20th anniversary celebration, Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) today announced Inspire: Lexmark's Teaching Award.Lexmark’s Teaching Award has been...
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County board approves copier bid but does not vote to purchase
Benton, Ill. - Franklin County Board members approved one of the copier bids received earlier in the year but declined to purchase the items during Tuesday night's regular meeting.Member Ken Hungate recommended accepting the bid from Executive in...
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Lexington science teacher receives INSPIRE: Lexmark’s Teaching Award
News Release Issued: May 18, 2012 8:33 AM EDTLexington science teacher receives INSPIRE: Lexmark’s Teaching AwardLEXINGTON, Ky., May 18, 2012 – Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) this week honored a high school science teacher with...
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Lexmark Challenges Xerox's $23M Ky. Printing Contract
Law360, New York (February 15, 2013, 5:28 PM ET) -- Lexmark International Inc. sued Xerox Corp. and the commonwealth of Kentucky on Tuesday, challenging the state's decision to award Xerox a $23.3 million printing services contract that was...
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Two Fayette County teachers receive INSPIRE: Lexmark’s Teaching Award
Two Fayette County teachers receive INSPIRE: Lexmark’s Teaching AwardLEXINGTON, Ky., Dec. 19, 2012 – Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) has honored two recipients of INSPIRE: Lexmark’s Teaching Award this fall. The program...
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"The Year We Had Two Thanksgivings"
Courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum On Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1939, Franklin Roosevelt carved the turkey at the annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Warm Springs, Georgia, and wished all Americans across the country...
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AUXILIO Signs Five Year Managed Print Services Contract with New Hampshire's LRGHealt
Mission Viejo, CA – November 13, 2012 – AUXILIO, Inc. (OTCBB: AUXO), the nation’s leading Managed Print Services (MPS) company for health care, announced a new five year contract with LRGHealthcare in New Hampshire to implement its...
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This Week in the Copier/Office Equipment Industry 10 Years Ago Third Week of October 2004
The Boston Red Sox top the Yankees in the 2004 ALCS , and win the series after being down 3-0, winning four straight games in the greatest comeback MLB playoffs history. The Red Sox continue on to face the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series....
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A Unique MFP Proposal with the Help of Ben Franklin & ESP/SurgeX
Some of us do ROI presentations and some of us don't. For those who don't you're missing opportunities! Do not leave any stone unturned when consulting on current costs for the total cost of operation. Recently, I had the opportunity to quote for two...
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This Week in the Copier/Office Equipment Industry 10 Years Ago First Week of December 2004
At 12:30 p.m. on December 8, 1941, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt stood before Congress and gave what is now known as his "Day of Infamy" or "Pearl Harbor" speech. In this speech, Roosevelt declared that December 7, 1941, the day that...
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News on e-Copy
Sloan Valve Flushes Paper Distribution Costs With Canon and eCopyINTERNET WIRE (March 26, 2003)NASHUA, NH AND LAKE SUCCESS, NY -- (INTERNET WIRE) -- 19-03-2003 --eCopy, Inc., leading provider of products that transform paper documentsinto digital...
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Palm erases 'Graffti' in wake of XRX suit
ReutersPalm erases 'Graffiti' in wake of Xerox suitMonday January 13, 6:10 pm ET By Franklin Paul NEW YORK, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Just when millions of users have finally mastered the quirky "Graffiti" handwriting recognition on their handheld computers,...
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Tip from Zig
Zig Ziglar On Simple CommunicationsWhen I entered the sales world, one of the first things my manager taught me was to keep my presentation so clear and uncluttered that a child could understand what I was saying. This advice has had a lasting impact...
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UPDATE 3-Xerox profit slips
UPDATE 3-Xerox profit slips despite equipment sales growthJuly 28, 2003 4:34:00 PM ET(Updates with earnings details, analyst comment, CFO comment, closing stock prices, byline) By Franklin Paul NEW YORK, July 28 (Reuters) - Xerox Corp. (XRX) on Monday...
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This Week in the Copier/Office Equipment Industry 10 Years Ago (2nd Week of February 2004)
Remember when bit color was an issue with the first color units. We all had to learn what 2, 4 & 8 bit color was. Funny, how 19 years later it's not even a topic of discussion anymore. Ten Year ago this week, this story was in the headlines. NineCubanmigrantsattempt to reachFloridain a modified 1959Buickthat was converted to a boat. They are intercepted by theUnited States Coast Guard. The same group had made a similar attempt...
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This Week in the Copier/Office Equipment Industry 10 Years Ago Second Week of July 2004
So, not much in the news for this week back in 2004. In the threads below, there is a reference to the Connectivity Café. This was a Ricoh web tool that would allow to configure the MFPs. It was fantastic and we used it all of...
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This Week in the Copier/Office Equipment Industry 10 Years Ago Third Week of July 2004
Barack Obama gives the Keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention , launching his career on the national stage. I remember that moment and I did think that someday he may become President. Kyocera aims for 2...
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Usherwood Office Technology acquires Plattsburgh firm
Usherwood Office Technology acquires Plattsburgh firmby Eric Reinhardt2/7/2011 1:40:00 PM SYRACUSE - Usherwood Office Technology, a firm that specializes in the sale and support of copiers, printers, and laptop computers, on Sunday announced the...
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Dell Launches World’s Fastest Office Color Laser Printer
ROUND ROCK, Texas, 10 Nov 2009 -- Dell today announced three new commercial workgroup printers to help businesses of all sizes increase productivity and lower their total cost of printing. Printers available today in the United States include the Dell...
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St. Mary Parish Scans Legal Records
St. Mary's Parish is similar to thousands of counties and parishes around the country, with a county seat (Franklin), small towns, agriculture and industry. Though it's not a major metropolitan area, the clerk of courts office stays busy with the...
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Franklin Printing Adds Kodak Nexpress S2500
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 26—Franklin Printing of Farmington, Maine was established more than 30 years ago to provide high quality printing services with hands on management and a focus on customer relationships. Founder Joseph Nemi believed that...
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Ricoh and California Polytechnic State University Open Digital Printing Laboratory
Ricoh and California Polytechnic State University Open Digital Printing LaboratoryWEST CALDWELL, N.J., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Americas Corporation and California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) officially opened the Ricoh Digital...
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"We have one copier that was severely damaged and another that had minor damage.
Salem Grade School Board Receives Updates on School Vandalism12/21/10 @ 10:42:15 amThree weeks later, the Salem Elementary Schools are still sorting through the vandalism earlier this month. The school board Monday night was given an updated estimate...
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Scodix Enjoys Record Numbers at PRINT 13 Exhibit; Report Sales in North and Latin America Off Floor
News – For Immediate Distribution SCODIX, ISRAEL – October 2, 2013 – Scodix, the leading provider of digital enhancement solutions for the graphic arts industry, today announced record-breaking results from their PRINT 13 exhibition in Chicago last month. The company reports the show generated the most leads, highest booth traffic, and samples distributed ever recorded at a North American event by the firm. In addition, Scodix can trace sales of the new Scodix Ultra ™ Digital Enhancement...
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31 Ways to Close More Sales (#18 of 31)
Many years ago I learned that all copiers are not alike, and way back when when we were up against a competitor we were taught to present a side-by-side comparison. Back in the day we either used a typewriter of hand wrote a side-by-side...
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Spire Capital Partners with Grant Evans & Founders to Invest in Telekenex
NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2014 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Spire Capital, a lower middle market focused private equity firm specializing in investments in the business services, information services, education, media and communications sectors, today...
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This Week in the Copier/Office Equipment Industry 10 Years Ago (1st Week of February 2014)
Ten years ago, the major story was....was noted for a controversial halftime show in which Janet Jackson's breast, adorned with a nipple shield, was exposed by Justin Timberlake for about half a second, in what was later referred to as a "wardrobe...
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The 20 Most Highly-Rated Sales Books of All Time
Benjamin Franklin once said, "Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other." In other words, you can rely solely on first-hand experiences to gain sales knowledge -- but it might be painful. For example, losing a huge deal because you failed to connect with the decision maker will teach you to involve the budget authority in future deals. However, you'll have missed out on a valuable opportunity in the present. To dramatically cut down on your learning curve, pick up some...
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Why Having A Business Plan Is A Must For A Major Account Copier Rep
These two quotes by Benjamin Franklin, one of the most influential founding fathers of the United States, have played such a pivotal role inside the sales world today. “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail” and "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." I encourage you to set aside some time and think about these two quotes as a major account copier rep. If you would like some help check out What Is You Purpose, Plan And Goal For 2017 What is your plan to grow your business...
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Auxilio, Inc. Announces New Print as a Service Solution with Win of MaineHealth Contract
MISSION VIEJO, CA--(Marketwired - Dec 28, 2016) - Auxilio, Inc. ( OTCQB : AUXO ), a leading provider of complete Document solutions and IT security for the healthcare industry, today announced that it has signed a five-year contract with MaineHealth, a prominent 1,100 bed health system employing more than 11,000 employees. MaineHealth is the Company's first Print as a Service (PRaaS) customer. PRaaS is Auxilio's new offering providing hospitals a scalable and customizable service to address...
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Sales Reps... Why Writing Content Should Be Part Of Your Sales Strategy
Sales teams can't go one day without hearing, "You have now entered the world of buyer empowerment." Yes, thanks to Google buyers have the ability to research and make buying decisions independent of communication with sales reps. It is no secret, digital and online resources are playing a major role in altering the way buyers buy. The landscape is changing rapidly as buyers conduct pre-purchase research to understand their options via a combination of channels including search, social,...
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Xerox seeks momentum
UPDATE - Xerox seeks momentum with new high-volume printersThursday January 29, 4:47 pm ET By Franklin Paul (Updates New York event details, closing stock prices)NEW YORK, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Xerox Corp. (NYSE:XRX - News) on Thursday unveiled...
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Despite speculation, Xerox sees no retail push
By Franklin PaulNEW YORK, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Xerox Corp. (nyse: XRX - news - people), on a high from its improving financial picture, is offering a wide range of new, pricey printers, but analysts suggest it may eventually reenter -- perhaps...
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Merry Christmas
I know it's early but I have my first family Christmas celebration tomorrow (and my last on the 30th) so I wanted to wish each of you a Merry Christmas!Just for fun here's some Christmas Trivia:According to historical accounts, the first Christmas in...