Due to growth, last month RJ Young relocated all administrative functions to a new building across the street from company headquarters. I moved offices as well at that time, and decided to install a standing desk rather than a traditional desk. Though standing desks have been in use for centuries, [...]
Individuals not associated with our industry or company often ask, what is the next big thing for RJ Young? Since our industry is tied heavily to technology and with any advance in technology, one only has to look ahead to see where the technology is headed. What I see is an increased emphasis on mobile [...] •Continue Reading →
In Jim Collins’ book Good to Great he devotes some of his writings to getting the right person on the bus and then getting the person in the right seat on the bus. Both of these are very important to the success of the individual and the success of the company. Often we describe this [...] •Continue Reading →
Recently RJ Young partnered with Propex, Inc., a global manufacturer of non-woven geo-textile fabrics headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, to streamline their printing costs and secure their information. Propex made an acquisition and inherited several different devices, service programs etc. and had difficulty integrating billing on their output fleet, which consumed of multiple copiers, printers, fax [...] •Continue Reading →
In Jim Collins’ book Good to Great he devotes some of his writings to getting the right person on the bus and then getting the person in the right seat on the bus. Both of these are very important to the success of the individual and the success of the company. Often we describe this [...]
As you contemplate additional revenue growth through acquisitions, consider these key questions each time you evaluate an acquisition target. • Why are we buying this company? • What is the value of this company to our enterprise? • What is the correct structure for this transaction? • How will this acquisition be funded? • How [...]
As you contemplate additional revenue growth through acquisitions, consider these key questions each time you evaluate an acquisition target. Why are we buying this company? What is the value of this company to our enterprise? What is the correct structure for this transaction? How will this acquisition be funded? How will this acquisition be managed [...]
We kicked off this summer with our Worry Free Sweepstakes and asked the question, “Does your office equipment get more downtime than you do?” We received 214 entries on our website and further asked people to tell us their worst downtime stories. Some were comical, some were stressful and I think all of us can [...]
As you contemplate additional revenue growth through acquisitions, consider these key questions each time you evaluate an acquisition target. • Why are we buying this company? • What is the value of this company to our enterprise? • What is the correct structure for this transaction? • How will this acquisition be funded? • How [...]
Many organizations do a great job of keeping their confidential information secure through encrypting, locking and of course very concerted IT efforts. So, what happens once these carefully protected documents get printed? Do you run to the copier, pushing and shoving, perhaps throwing an elbow and diving to rescue your top secret file? Not likely. [...]
Taking a look at business in general but the business equipment industry specifically, I see a trend towards collaboration. Technology certainly drives a great deal of what we can and should be able to do in today’s business. What I see in our industry is that technology has carried us to new levels. Today a [...]
As you contemplate additional revenue growth through acquisitions, consider these key questions each time you evaluate an acquisition target. • Why are we buying this company? • What is the value of this company to our enterprise? • What is the correct structure for this transaction? • How will this acquisition be [...]
Many of us have heard of making “disaster plans” at home to protect our family. I have heard of families practicing what to do in case a fire and setting protocol for tornadoes with a “safe place.” The CDC even launched Zombie Apocalypse week to help prepare people for disasters (CDC.gov 2011). At my house [...]
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Since 1955, RJ Young has provided businesses across the Southeast with the highest quality office equipment and innovative document solutions, all backed by our award-winning service. Today, the company is the fifth largest independent dealer of its kind and has been recognized by Office Dealer magazine as one of the country’s 50 Best Office Equipment Dealers.
