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    How to Purchase Efficiently
    How to Purchase Efficiently
    How to Purchase Efficiently
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    How to Purchase Efficiently

    By Dr Jim Porter

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    Entrepreneurs Brief Guide - How to Purchase Efficiently.

    For most of the new businesses, effective purchasing can lead to an increase in profits and improve efficiency. Most of the time, when businesses are troubled because of high prices charged by their suppliers, the managers step in to negotiate with the other suppliers and knock a few percentages off their price.

    In 30 minutes, learn how to: (a) Specify your purchasing requirements, (b) Select your suppliers, (c) Maintain a good relationship with your suppliers and (d) Consider alternatives to purchasing.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDr Jim Porter
    Release dateJan 13, 2012
    ISBN9781465928689
    How to Purchase Efficiently
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    Dr Jim Porter

    Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the USA. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions.Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives.Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series.Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .

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