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This Week in the Copier/Office Equipment Industry 10 Years Ago 2nd Week of December 2005
Before posting this, I was on LinkedIn for a few moments to check my account. I noticed that I've been a LinkedIn user for 10 years come December 27th of this month! Time really does fly by. LinkedIn was launched in 2003, thus I guess I'm one of the early adopters. Will be interesting to see what LinkedIn looks like twenty years from now. Here's a cool web page about the growth of LinkedIn. Sharp's AR-M355N & AR-M455N Imagers 12/14/05 7:49 PM offer copy, print,...
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This Week in the Copier/Office Equipment Industry 10 Years Ago Third Week of December 2005
The December 2005 North American ice storm was a damaging winter storm that produced extensive ice damage in a large portion of the Southern United States from December 1416, 2005, while extensive snowfall was reported across portions of the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec . The ice storm led to enormous and widespread power outages, and at least 7 deaths. Topic Sharp's AR-M355N & AR-M455N Imagers 12/14/05 7:49 PM offer copy, print, scan fax capabilities and support...
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101 Reasons to Attend Photizo Transform 2014 Event
When I heard that this years Transform 2014 was to be held in Louisville (pronounced loueeville in NJ),Kentucky, I was so excited! I'll be going to Churchill Downs on Sunday (June 1st) and looking forward to wagering a few bets on the ponies....
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Oh my, when selling copiers door to door was so simple?
Guest Blogger!!!! Harry's back with an awesome blog that takes us old timers back to a simpler time in the industry and all you newbies are probably wishing you had a station wagon to cart a copier around! BTW, Toyota pic on the left is what my...
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Why We Love 21st Century Sales Transformation (And Copier Sales Reps Should, Too!)
Throughout my career as a copier sales rep, I was always frustrated by the perspective that copier sales reps were not viewed upon positively like other professionals — accountants, engineers, financial planners, marketers – and instead they were viewed as lone wolves, undisciplined rebels, spoiled brats used car sales reps who functioned independently of the rest of the organization. I believe most of my own success inside the office equipment world was deeply rooted inside one word...
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Attention Sales Reps... What Is Your Purpose, Plan And Goal For 2017?
Congratulations if you’re on track to meet or exceed your sales goals this year. Even if this year hasn't turned out the way you wanted, now is the perfect time to make a few adjustments to finish strong. Set aside quality time to do some serious sales planning so next year you get extraordinary results. As you reflect and start working on your business plan, think about one word... "TRANSFORMATION" LOVE TED TALKS AND THIS HELPS SET THE STAGE The sales world is changing more rapidly than you...
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Sales Transformation... The Key To Success As A Copier Sales Rep
I had the privilege and honor in attending the Print Audit Top 100 Summit in San Diego, California, September 7-10, 2016; as a sponsor and speaker . This event stamped in my mind, this is one helluva a great time to be working inside the office technology environment. The team at Print Audit led by John MacInnes brought the brightest minds together inside the imaging industry to help chart their own course. From copier dealer principals through to sales teams the business world is your...
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Top 46 Security Printing Things You Should Know
What is involved in Security Printing Find out what the related areas are that Security Printing connects with, associates with, correlates with or affects, and which require thought, deliberation, analysis, review and discussion. This unique checklist stands out in a sense that it is not per-se designed to give answers, but to engage the reader and lay out a Security Printing thinking-frame. How far is your company on its Security Printing journey? Take this short survey to gauge your...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 10 Years Ago (First Week of October 2007)
Interesting thread from ten years ago is the thread about Padded Lease Rates! Ethical or Unethical. Personally. I've never been a fan of this, and I also think it's theft by deception. Call it what you want, I also believe there should be some type of regulation especially when a "price" is published and or agreed to and then the lease rate is padded and the price is not what was stated. Enjoy these threads!! Topic Weekend Notes from the Copier Industry for 9/30/07 10/1/077:46 PM next 12...
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A Growth Strategy or an Exit Strategy both take an EBIT Strategy
Well if you are in the Imaging Channel you were either bought out or at the least been approached to sell. The acquisition frenzy is the buzz these days. The landscape of the Independent dealer is changing. The large venture-backed dealers are buying up more and more of their competition. Most dealer organizations within the channel have already decided on a Growth Strategy or an Exit Strategy, and some have decided on a Maintain Strategy. Global Imaging Systems a Xerox company defines its...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 10 Years Ago (First Week of October 2009)
How was your day today? I hear that quite a bit. One question that I'll ask other reps is "What type of day is it today", the usual response is something about the weather. Mine is it's a great day to sell something!" Enjoy these awesome threads from ten years ago this week in the copier industry! Topic Nuance Acquires eCopy, Extends Network Scanning Solutions that Connect MFPs with Ente 10/6/097:26 PM — result in scanning solutions that maximize gains in productivity and cost savings and...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago (Last Week of January 2015)
It's Friday night and just a little past 10:30PM. The first thread of the post is a blog I wrote five years ago with my prediction for the imaging aka copier industry for 2016. Most of those predictions did not come true in 2016, however Ricoh did buy DocuWare last year, Mega dealers have substantially increase their geographic reach, and acquisitions of smaller office equipment dealers is running at a fever pace. If someone can tell me the location of the title picture, I'll give you a free...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago, The Third Week of March 2008
Interesting model numbers below. The 1224C the 1232C, the CL5000, this was the start of B2C conversions. I can probably count the number of accounts on two hands that don't have a color device now. Times sure do change. Makes me wonder what the next big change will be? Enjoy the threads from ten years ago this week in March! Ricoh unviels 2090 3/20/036:47 PM subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., the 67-year-old leading supplier of office automation equipment and electronics, with fiscal year...
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Color Label Press University "Glossary of Terms" Part Three, Course One
I'm back on a roll! Just a few days ago we posted up the second blog for "Color Label Press University "Glossary of Terms" Part Two, Course One". We're off and running with Part 3 today. Color Label Presses can be used as seeding devices in larger Print4Pay opportunities, or help that dealer or rep get a conversation going with an account where they have never had any traction with MFP's or IT services. In addition, the competition is ripe for takeover. Let us not forget about the GP!
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Color Label Press University "Glossary of Terms" Part Four, Course One
Another three days and we're bringing you Part Four in our blog series for our Color Label Press University. Just and FYI for everyone. At the top of each blog you'll see . Clicking that link which is at the top of each blog will then bring you the collection of blogs for Color Label Press University. It's pretty neat, you'll see all of the blogs that we've posted for an easier read and simple way to toggle from blog to blog. Color Label Presses can be used as seeding devices in larger...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 10 Years Ago (Last Week of August 2009)
It's Friday night about 10:30PM here in New Jersey. Still watching the Mets vs Braves. Now the bottom of the 11th in a 1-1 affair. LFGM! Enjoy these threads from ten years ago this week! Konica Minolta Adds Regional Aftermarket Managers GMAN · 8/27/092:03 PM . In the position, Gerry will be responsible for managing all aspects of Konica Minolta Dealer Aftermarket business (parts and supplies) within the entire East Region. Gerry joins Konica Minolta from Ricoh Corporation, where her most...
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MSP & MSSP Industry Notes for July 28th, 2019
July 28 th 2019 MSP & MSSP Industry Notes Carbonite Seeks CEO Amid Security Momentum, Data Protection Challenges Carbonite CEO Mohamad Ali steps down to join IDG as CEO Company hires executive search firm to find new CEO Before leaving, Ali outlined strategy that would allow security and data production systems to work together. Malware blocking and instantly recovering infected systems whenever possible NetGain Technologies announces new CEO Leading managed IT provider in for South...
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MSP & MSSP Industry Notes for August 18th, 2019
YOUR BANNER AD HERE MSP & MSSP Industry Notes August 17 th 2019 Charlotte-Based Managed IT Services Provider Expands to Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area with ... Sterling Technology Solutions based in Charlotte, NC, and founder in 2002 by Tom Blanchard CEO Offers managed IT services, email migration services, IT security, backups, server management and consulting New branch office to be located at 900 Park Offices Drive, Raleigh, NC Texas Systems Group Named to List of 501 Top IT Managed...
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The Week in Copiers Ten Years Ago
The Week in Copiers Ten Years Ago the first week in October I wasn't even aware of the factoid from our site. We have more than ten years of copier proposals and quotes stored on the site. Maybe one day I'll have the time to research the data and cost per page and hardware prices and post the results. Enjoy these threads from 10 years ago this week Konica Minolta Earns Three Prestigious Marketing Research Consultants (MRC) Awards Guest · 10/3/1010:36 PM ), reserve a spot at the Konica...
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Re: The End Of The Day With Ray! Talking SolarWinds Breach and IT Security with Milton Bartley
Great interview! Maybe the best of the year in terms of risk mitigation. Scan to email is the most requested feature on on office copiers. Very few, have 2FA enabled. I spent time last Sept figuring out how to enable 2FA on Toshiba copiers. I have been lax on new installs enabling 2FA. Starting 2021, all copiers I come across, I will enable 2FA. 2FA (aka multi factor authentication) is not so much a copier feature that needs to be turned on, it is an email feature that needs to be turned on...
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This Week in the Copier Industry Ten Years Ago
This Week in the Copier Industry Ten Years Ago Last Week of September 2011 It's Saturday evening and a nice night to kick back a bit. My 4th quarter and maybe my last quarter that's on Monday. Have a great weekend! Enjoy These Awesome Copier Threads from 10 Years Ago! Konica Minolta Launches Customized Document Management Suites.... Art Post (Guest) · 9/27/117:42 PM Ramsey, NJ (PRWEB) September 26, 2011 Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announces the...
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MSP & MSSP Industry Notes for June 13th, 2022
Sponsored by June 13th, 2022 Arcoa Group Why partnering with ARCOA makes sense Electronics Recycling is an important and profitable part of the IT asset lifecycle, but it can be overwhelming with all you already do, varying state regulations, and the limited resources at hand. That’s where ARCOA comes in. When you partner with ARCOA, you get all the benefits of a big company without any of the capital investment. We’ve been doing this since 1989 and have the expertise, certifications, and...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago
This Week in the Copier Industry Five Years Ago Second Week of August 2017 sponsored by I think the number of copier brands in the US market in 1984 was 29 brands. Now that is a hell of a lot of brands. Brands like Sanyo, AB Dick, 3M, IBM, KIP, Monroe, Oce, Olivetti and many more can only be seen or remembered in print. Only five of those brands 1984 still market copier aka MFPs today. It was also interesting to see that Konica was not a marketed brand in 1984. Canon, Ricoh, Sharp, Toshiba...
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This Week in the Copier Industry Fifteen Years Ago
This Week in the Copier Industry Fifteen Years Ago First Week of September 2007 sponsored by Special Thanx to IBM for this "Digital transformation takes a customer-driven, digital-first approach to all aspects of a business, from its business models to customer experiences to processes and operations. It uses AI, automation , hybrid cloud and other digital technologies to leverage data and drive intelligent workflows, faster and smarter decision-making, and real-time response to market...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago
This Week in the Copier Industry 15 Years Ago First Week of October 2007 sponsored by No words of wisdom for this one, but a reminder about two items for the end of the year and the beginning of 2023. Section 179, mention it on every call, email an text! the first week of January 2023 will mark 20 years of copiers threads on the Print4pay Hotel , hard to believe it's been twenty years! Enjoy! I'm looking for help, I need to reach out to KM, Toshiba and HP principals. I'm willing to offer...
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MSP & MSSP, IT Industry Notes for November 6th, 2022
MSP & MSSP, IT Industry Notes for November 6th, 2022 Sponsored by November 6th, 2022 Arcoa Group Why partnering with ARCOA makes sense Electronics Recycling is an important and profitable part of the IT asset lifecycle, but it can be overwhelming with all you already do, varying state regulations, and the limited resources at hand. That’s where ARCOA comes in. When you partner with ARCOA, you get all the benefits of a big company without any of the capital investment. We’ve been doing...
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This Week in Copiers Fifteen Years Ago
Sponsored by This Week in Copiers Fifteen Years Ago Second Week of January 2008 For the past week or so I've been doing some research on splatter burst gun targets. I'm looking for anyone that anyone that may know what substrate is used for those gun targets. I realize the splatter burst target technology is patented however I doubt the substrate is. The patent is more centered around the coatings going onto the substrate. Any help would be appreciated. Enjoy these awesome copier threads...
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PowerMPS Announces DXOne Digital Solution Package For Transformation Of The Imaging Channel
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PowerMPS Announces DXOne Digital Solution Package For Transformation Of The Imaging Channel Imaging and Office Products Dealers Get The First Future Proof, No Code, Low Code Platform That Puts Them In Complete Control Of Their Business Scottsdale, AZ, Jan 15, 2023 — PowerMPS announced at the press event in Executive Connection Summit 23 that it will launch DXOne digital solution package for the imaging channel later this year. The company also introduced its strategic...
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Attention Sales World... Curiosity, It's The Gift That Keeps On Giving.
Mediocre, average, ordinary or complacent - these would not be words associated with successful sales professionals. What keeps you moving down new paths, opening new sales doors, and doing new things? I love what Noelle Mykolenko , CEO of Trusted Advisor Associates says when it comes to curiosity, "Are we in a curiosity crisis?" Curiosity becomes the catalyst for questioning, and questioning is what pushes us to seek out the unfamiliar and the unknown. Think of how this can be applied to...
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This Week in the Copier Industry Ten Years Ago
This Week in Copiers Ten Years Ago Second Week of February 2013 I caught this in the threads from from 10 years. Amazing how dumb some crooks can be... Suspect leaves photo copier clue at crime scene Art Post (Guest) · 2/13/138:40 PM OTTAWA - If it's true, this is one stupid crook.Cops are circulating an image they believe a break-in suspect took of himself with a photocopier -- during the break-in. It happened very early Sunday at Dan Murphy Ford on Bankfield Rd. in Manotick.The... Enjoy...
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MPS Providers Must Transform Digital Services – Study Finds
MPS Providers Must Transform Digital Services – Study Finds MPS providers have been thrown many curve balls over the last decade. Covid-19 was just the latest in a string of circumstances and technological transformations facing MPS. These difficulties have disrupted the managed print services industry and they likely won’t be the last. Business automation requirements for vendors have steadily increased, requiring that MPS providers keep up with digital transformation and technology...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago
This Week in Copiers Five Years Ago Last Week of March 2018 Real Copier Sales Differentiating the price buyer from the value buyer was a conversation I had last week with one of our VIP/Premium Print4Pay Hotel members. I'll start with why I found this to be an important topic. If you follow or are connecting with many of the sales soothsayers on Linkedin most of them are missing the point when it comes to selling. Note I did not mention sales but "selling" which is the act of closing the...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago
This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago This Week in Copiers Five Years Ago First Week of June 2018 Real Copier Sales Be Prepared. Is the motto of the Boy Scouts. Someone one asked Based Powell, 'be prepared for what?" Baden responded with, "why, for any old thing." The imaging industry is changing again. There's a new war on the horizon for A3 & A4 MFP's, and it's not A3 vs A4 anymore. It's the war for "toner vs ink". read more here... Enjoy these awesome copier threads from 5...
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This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago
This Week in the Copier Industry 5 Years Ago Third Week of June 2018 Real Copier Sales Each of us had a partner however my partner had to disengage at the last minute. No worries because in most cases I tend to fare better with prospecting alone. Today was exceptional because... .read more here Enjoy these awesome copier threads from 5 years ago Talk To Me. Xerox Adds New Voice Command Solution to MFP Making It Easy to Copy, Print, Fax, Scan and Call for Service Art Post · 6/4/189:23 PM...
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Two Types of Office Equipment Leases
Thought I would put this together for our newbies. In addition I can direct my net new prospects to this blog so they can understand more about office equipment leases. There are three that I find the most popular. Finance Equipment Lease: Not the most popular lease in our industry but it's used for clients that want to own the equipment at the end of the term for a fixed price. Often referred to as a $1.00 purchase option. In addition the finance lease can also be used to take advantage of...
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Today's Hacked!
Idaho National Laboratory suffers a significant data breach Idaho National Laboratory faces a major data breach affecting employee information like addresses, Social Security numbers, and bank details. Federal law enforcement joins the investigation as INL takes immediate action to secure HR server data. Independent verification confirms leaked employee data's authenticity, impacting local workers. politically motivated hacking group claims responsibility for the breach, accessing names,...