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Auto Auctions
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Public auto auctions offer great deals for those not faint at heart
By Ned Averill-Snell
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Business Barter
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Get what you need for less by bartering with other companies
By Linda Formichelli
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Federal Government Auctions
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Bid online for equipment and other items for your business
By Daniel Kehrer
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Profiting from a Warehouse Membership Club
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Sam's Club and others can help you cut costs on business services and supplies
By Jenni Simcoe
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Purchasing Software
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Best solutions, from purchase orders to spend management systems
By Daniel Kehrer
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Cutting Costs with the Best Web Deals
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Bargain pricing tools for online business shopping
By Lynn Walford
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Education and Training for Purchasing Professionals
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Make the most of widely available opportunities for training in business purchasing
By Jeanne Dininni
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Material Management
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Using material management systems to stay on track with raw materials and parts for production
By Greg Brown
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Small Business Buyers' Groups
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How small businesses can pool purchases for volume discounts
By LaRita Heet
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Special Deals and Discounts for Small Business
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Cash-strapped? Uncover bargains just for small businesses.
By Linda Formichelli
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Wholesale Clothing
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Find the best prices on wholesale fashion apparel for all your company's needs
By LaRita Heet
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Choosing the Right Vendor to Work With
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Leverage your buying power to your advantage
By Ken Wisnefski
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Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) for Small Business
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This e-commerce standard can reduce purchase-order costs and keep big clients happy
By Tonya Vinas
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Preparing a Request for Proposal (RFP)
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A clear, concise RFP helps you find the best vendors
By Mary Sit
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Using Trade Credit to Boost Your Business
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Use open accounts with suppliers so you can buy now, pay later
By Frances Sharpe
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Better Purchasing
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Moving from individual transactions to a formal purchasing process will improve your business' efficiency
By Jennifer Baljko
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Buying Everything You Need at a Discount
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Join a club or shop online – just don't pay retail.
By Meagan Francis
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Buying Overseas
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Prosper from international trade while avoiding the pitfalls
By Shara Karasic, Work.com Community Manager
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e-Procurement
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Save time and money by streamlining your purchasing system
By Judy Artunian
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Evaluating Competing Vendors
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Narrow your options with an eye for price and service level
By Jennifer Nichols
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How do I source merchandise overseas?
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A guide to product sourcing...
By Realbigsource
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Working with Vendors and Managing Your Supply Chain
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Build long-term, collaborative relationships to increase competitiveness.
By Tonya Vinas
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Fraudulent wholesalers and suppliers
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How to detect fraudulent wholesalers and suppliers
By easytrade
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