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Tuxi Bench 

"For true success ask yourself these four questions: Why?  Why not?  Why not me? 

Why not now? ."

James Allen  

New Zealander

Statesman. Minister of defense (1912-20),

1855-1942

 

 

Tuxi Bench by Charles Alan   

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How Customer Service Trumps Innovation

 

Innovation differentiates, and differentiation drives profitability. So, innovation wins. Except when it loses because you are so engrossed in using a new thing that you forget why you introduced the innovation: your customer.

 

Lack of innovation can stifle growth. But business owners have been known to fall in love with the new idea, the proprietary technology, the patented process and the unique delivery method while being indifferent or even hostile to customers.

 

Done correctly and for the right market, customer service-attentive, personalized service for consumers and commercial accounts-can trump innovation. 

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Unisource Furniture - MIRAGE VS IN 10 BUSINESS DAYS

 

Unisource Mirage VS product can ship in 10 business days. This quick ship program is available for customers requiring shortened lead times and the entire Mirage VS product offering is included.

 

Mirage VS offers the best of all worlds. A high quality product that is simple, affordable and available. Its proven design combined with our most popular finishes and abbreviated fabric/finish palate deliver an excellent product at a very competitive price.

 

Quality, price, and availability, all of which makes Mirage VS a logical choice for today's systems buyer. 

 

 

Get more details on the Mirage VS Quickship Program 

 

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This month's featured product

Name This chair

 

Designed in collaboration with interior architect and furniture designer, I.A. Keer, and artist David Swanson, the Westin Nielsen Rainier product line gets a fresh, new look.

 

In the spirit of collaboration, Westin Nielsen invites you to join in the fun by submitting a name for this new series.  Send them your name ideas for the reimagined line and be entered for a chance to win two Azuza Chairs!

 

The winner will be announced the Fall 2011.   

Contest entry closes August 15, 2011. 

 

Click here to learn more about the chair 

 

Click here to submit a name and enter the contest - "Name This Chair" 

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5 Quick Ways to Become a Better Networker Today

 

The value of networking is obvious. Surround yourself with successful people and it's easier for you to be successful as well.

Unfortunately, the benefits of networking are often squandered as people pursue relationships with selfish motives. To help you avoid that fate, here are five things you can do to grow your network the right way, right now.

 

1. Shift your mindset.

The real goal of networking is to help other people.

It's much easier to build quality relationships when you help others achieve their goals instead of telling them about yours. Sure, it would be great if they put in a good word for you every now and then, but asking for favors should only become a possibility once you have provided value to them.

How to use this tip today: Instead of thinking about who you need to know, think about who you can help. How can you provide value to someone today?

 

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Bill Meyer
Contract Specialties, Inc. (CSI)
 
phone: 904-220-0221 or 800-808-8274
 
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