As a business owner or financial officer, keeping track of sales tax can certainly become an undesirable, never-ending task. Though simple in concept, many moving pieces require an undue amount of attention when mingled with the mountain of other responsibilities that need to be managed. Of course, once a taxable product or service is sold […]
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Whether you’re in the business of selling raw materials or finished products, you have inventory. And keeping track of your inventory shouldn’t feel like a second job. There are software solutions to help you manage what you’re selling so both you and your customers have a seamless shopping experience. Many Moving Pieces Inventory management is
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It is no secret that introducing efficiencies and reducing human error in the warehouse is a differentiating factor among distributors. This goes far beyond physical space and effective communication. The truth is that many distribution processes are still quite archaic and create issues that can reduce sales. Many such issues include: Inventory Tracking Inventory management
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In any industry today, measuring productivity in our at-home world feels a little bit different. How do we know if our efforts are making a difference or if we’re achieving those mile markers? Gone are the days, at least temporarily of visually seeing those efforts, because everyone is socially distanced, at home. Sequoia Group offers
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Over the course of 2020, many businesses have moved and shifted their workforce to work-from-home positions. Per CoVID-19 many businesses have not had a choice due to regulations imposed by local government. As this shift has occurred, many positives have been gleaned from the experience. Perhaps the number one benefit is the reduction of overhead.
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If you run a small business, you know exactly how time-consuming and expensive inventory management can be. Thankfully, companies like Sequoia Group have deployed solutions uniquely adapted to assist your specific business needs. These solutions are rooted in our commitment to providing services that enhance visibility, support intra-departmental fluidity of processing, operational streamlining, and best
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As small business owners with fulfillment centers can relate, concerns about levels of satisfaction, enjoyment and yes—fulfillment—may cross the mind when considering employees. Under the weight of the pandemic’s added stress, you know that your trusted and valued associates are likely suffering from increased physical vulnerability. What’s less immediately visible is their increased mental and
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You’ve dedicated yourself to developing your business, and those long hours are finally paying off: you’ve grown exponentially and are distributing more volume than you’d ever imagined. Now, instead of delivering items directly to the customer from a smaller operation, you need to update your logistics to include supplying a warehouse with your product: a
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During strange economic times within the shifting pandemic environment we live in, certain elements stay the same. They just have to. Supply chain basics, such as when a product leaves a warehouse, or when delivery is scheduled can’t be modified as the brands behind the operations need to maintain structure to survive.
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The COVID-19 pandemic which we all have been influenced by continues to have far-reaching effects, and may continue to impact businesses of all types well into the future. Within fulfillment and distribution operations, the impact has been nothing short of impressive. Decreased productivity, up-ticks in order turnarounds, and staff reductions have been the tip of
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