How Manufacturers & Distributors Can Build A Cash Flow Culture
Reposted with permission by Squar Milner It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a host of challenges for manufacturers & distributors throughout the United States. Like many businesses throughout the country,
ISO for All
By Gene Russell, Manex President & CEO The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental organization, the members of which are the standards organizations of the 162-member countries. It is the world’s largest
16 Ways To Make Tough Workplace Conversations More Constructive
Written by Expert Panel, Forbes Coaches Council (including Manex President & CEO Gene Russell) Reposted with Permission — Originally on Forbes.com Whether you're a department head or the CEO of a company, your role as a
15 Smart Ways To Expand Brand Awareness To New Audiences
Written by Expert Panel, Forbes Coaches Council (including Manex President & CEO Gene Russell) Reposted with Permission — Originally on Forbes.com Whether your company is brand new or well-established, you’ll always need to implement strategies for
Overcoming the Impact of COVID-19 on Manufacturing & Distribution
Reposted With Permission By SquarMilner Many industries are already feeling the devastating effects of the coronavirus outbreak. Across the country manufacturers and distributors are working to keep their teams and communities safe and healthy while
13 Diplomatic Ways To Deal With A Micromanaging Boss
Written by Expert Panel, Forbes Coaches Council (including Manex President & CEO Gene Russell) Reposted with Permission — Originally on Forbes.com As a leadership style, micromanagement is typically not only ineffective, but also detrimental to the
14 Pricing Tips To Help New Entrepreneurs Set Realistic Rates
Written by Expert Panel, Forbes Coaches Council (including Manex President & CEO Gene Russell) Reposted with Permission — Originally on Forbes.com When new entrepreneurs first establish prices for their products or services, it might be tempting
Alternatives to Bankruptcy: What Should Business Owners Know
By Bennett G. Young, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP The coronavirus pandemic has upended many sectors of the economy in unprecedented ways. Supply chains are disrupted. Businesses that rely on face to face interaction
People Love to Buy, They Hate to Be Sold
By Gene Russell, Manex President & CEO It is true. Who does not love the rush of buying something new or new to them? This aspect of sales knowledge is one of my top five
Selling Is Listening
By Gene Russell, Manex President & CEO In this blog, we will discuss one aspect of selling that is frequently misunderstood by everyone including those in sales. While I really enjoy learning techniques in regard
Manufacturing Community Impacts
By Gene Russell, Manex President & CEO Manex was founded 25 years ago as a part of the MEP National Network. We have been serving the manufacturing community of owners, managers, and line employees with
GO-Biz Now Accepting Applications for California Competes Tax Credits
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is now accepting applications for the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC). There are $80 million in tax credits available during this application period for businesses that
The Storm Continues: COVID-19 & Manufacturing
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Rebuilding Your Sales Pipeline Post Covid-19
By Jeff Borovitz of Sandler Sales and Gene Russell of Manex Sales skills are more important than ever after such a long period of disruption in manufacturing. Our conversations with California manufacturers show that
Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing
By Gene Russell, Manex President & CEO In our previous blog, we discussed immediate issues facing manufacturers reopening after the Covid-19 shelter in place. This week I want to pivot to a topic about a