Here’s where to find the best free Zoom backgrounds
There are more virtual meetings than ever. Many of these meetings are happening on Zoom, a platform that allows users to change their backgrounds. A Fast Company article tells where to get the best free backgrounds for Zoom. The first place the article mentions is Pexels. For the user looking to build out their collection, […]
Job Creation Soars as Key Construction and Manufacturing Indicators Rise
The U.S. created 678,000 new jobs in the month of February. Many new positions opened in the manufacturing and construction industries. More information regarding the job situation can be found in an MDM article. In February, the manufacturing industry added 36,000 jobs. The number of people employed in the durable goods industry increased by 20,000. […]
Five Tips to Take Your Marketing Presentations From Good Enough to Great
As a marketer, it is important to have strong presentations when presenting to a client. To get an idea across it is important to format the PowerPoint effectively. A MarketingProfs article gives 5 tips that can help you take your presentation to the next level. One tip is to focus on your hook on the […]
Wholesale Trade’s Record Year: Sales Increase 22% to $7.1 Trillion
Wholesale trade produced a net total of $71.1 trillion in sales in 2021. This is a 22% increase from the previous year. An MDM blog gives more information about the sector. 2021 was a record year for wholesale trade. Sales numbers even beat out pre-pandemic sales. In 2019, the industry saw $6.1 trillion total in […]
How to Retain Salespeople
It is known that happy and engaged employees rarely leave their jobs. Now, when retention is more vital than ever, An article from Industrial Supply tells how businesses can retain salespeople. The fact is, if you have a talented salesperson, companies both inside and outside the industry will have their eye on them. The same […]
Visit us at the NAED South Central Region Conference!
Rivet|MRO will be exhibiting in the NAED New Member Showcase at the 2022 South Central Region Conference in Phoenix. The conference will be held January 21-23 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. If you’re attending, be sure to stop by our booth to learn how we can help you maximize your […]
January 2022 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®
Industry Today reports that the manufacturing sector grew in January. The data comes from the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM) Report On Business. Industry Today explains more about what this report means in an article. The report was sent out at the beginning of February by the Chair of ISM, Timothy R. Fiore. The report […]
Inspire More Switches: How to Win Customers From Your B2B Competitors
Building a customer base is important. Businesses aim to attract customers through an enticing value proposition. But how can distributors convince customers to switch from competitors? A MarketingProfs article tells how. Companies can implement a variety of persuasive techniques to attract customers. MarketingProfs highlights four areas that companies can focus on to influence the switch […]
How Distributors Can Deliver Digital Self-Service Through Inventory Management
Covid shifted many businesses into a strong online presence. This helped them meet consumer demand by offering self-service tools and product information on their websites. Inventory management tools are helping distributors deliver digital self-service. An MDM article tells more. A study from McKinsey and Company shows that digital sales and services will remain the standard […]
5 Ways Distributors Can Make Warehouse Jobs More Attractive
Distributors have found it difficult to attract and retain warehouse workers. With nearly 17 million Americans quitting their jobs between July and October, many spaces are left to fill in the industry. An article from MDM discusses options distributors can employ to attract and retain warehouse employees. The first thing the article discusses is the […]
