... year and lower margin percentages. The sale of business furniture declined 16% in 2001, after a 14% increase in 2000. The decrease in 2001 is consistent with the slowing economy and decisions to cancel or defer office-related purchases. The sale of business machines and supplies increased in both periods. Lower margins on paper and machine supplies contributed most notably ... Rica, and Guatemala. In all these countries, stores have been established and there has been no mention of e-commerce as of yet. Though e-commerce has been uninitiated in Central America, South America provides an...

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... a wonderful asset when competing in a world marketplace. In fact, with as much as 25 percent of US sales originating overseas, few companies can afford not to take advantage of America's diversity in creating workforces filled with cultures that reflect this international marketplace. I believe, even if your organization has no interest in conducting international business and couldn't care less about consumer ... their diversity programs increase their competitive advantage. People with disabilities add to the variety of viewpoints needed to be successful and bring effective solutions t...

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