FED TO KEEP RATES LOW; UPBEAT ON ECONOMY
April 28, 2010 – Late Wire Manufacturing.net
The Federal Reserve sounded a more confident note Wednesday that the economy is strengthening but pledged to hold rates at record lows to make sure it gains traction ... continue
MAPI: GLOBAL OUTLOOK UP, MODEST RECOVERY EXPECTED
April 28, 2010 – Late Wire Manufacturing.net
Doubts about reality and sustainability of the global economic and financial crisis are subsiding, according to a recent Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI Global Report ... continue
According to NAM chief economist David Huether, "US manufacturers will fill fewer than 30 percent of 2 million lost factory jobs as the economy recovers over the next six years and most of the hiring will come in 2011 and 2012." Furthermore, "
Huether's estimate for a return of 540,000 manufacturing jobs by 2015 fell from his previous prediction of 800,000. He said he pared the number this month based on his projections that consumers will use more imports than US-made goods.
SALESPEOPLE NEED TO BECOME PARTNERS WITH THE DECISION MAKERS
April 28, 2010 – Business Performance Group - By Tim Huffaker, PresidentI've come to the conclusion that most sales people are lazy. I'm not so sure they intend to be lazy; I just think it is all they know. In fact, many sales people may truly believe they are doing all they can possibly do in their efforts to persuade people to purchase their products and services. There is so much more they could be doing if they only knew what to do. Becoming a partner with your customer is one of the most significant things a sales person can do to increase their effectiveness.
Think of the partner relationship as you would the relationship you have with your very best friend, relative or even a spouse. This kind of interaction doesn't happen over night and generally matures over time and events. Years ago when I was a rookie sales person in the steel industry...
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