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My company again being recognized as a leader in our industry! There are so many people who stick with the status quo, not realizing it might be worth assessing what differences a leader like our company can bring to a business, large or small. Let's connect and talk technology and how we can help make the most of your service agreement and purchasing power!

With the 2024 CRN Channel Awards around the corner and following the winner selection earlier this month, I thought it would be good to repeat some basic things to consider when entering. I have judged for over 10 years now and whilst the quality of entries have improved every year, there are still some own goals and missing info in submissions. 10 Top Tips!! 1) Keep a winner diary over the year of all the great things you have done in your business and outside it. 12 months is a long time to remember all your work, by item. 2) Validate the great work you have done with independent validation. 3) Involve your team in the entry, as the team helped you get there. 4) Data is king, so show your results in sales, marketing, recruitment, ESG, innovation, and customer empowerment. 5) Use your greatness in growing, in your entry. 6) Be creative. 7) Pictures/Infographics say a thousand words. 8) Read the criteria and check your entry and that you have ticked off each part. 9) It is not David and Goliath, when you enter big categories. Growth, success, passion, team, environment, outreach and innovation win through. 10) Count your words as the judges do too. Documents and videos that are too long get cut short. GOODLUCK TO THE FINALISTS!! #Winning #Success #Quality #CRNawards2024

🌟 The "underestimated?" value of QBRs: Driving Actionable Outcomes 🌟 Staying aligned with your distribution partners is critical to sustained success. One of the best ways to ensure alignment, transparency, and accountability is through Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs). But QBRs aren’t just about reviewing numbers — they are a key touchpoint for driving actionable outcomes that move the needle. Here’s why they matter: 🔍 Strategic Alignment: QBRs help ensure that goals and objectives between vendors and distributors remain in sync, keeping everyone focused on what truly matters. 📈 Data-Driven Insights: Reviewing performance metrics uncovers opportunities and challenges, helping to refine strategies and seize growth potential faster. 🎯 Action-Oriented Plans: QBRs are the perfect platform to create clear, actionable steps for the next quarter, ensuring both parties leave with a roadmap for success. 🤝 Strengthened Relationships: Regular and open communication fosters trust, enabling stronger, long-term partnerships. By making QBRs less about reporting and more about collaborative problem-solving and future planning, they become a driving force for accelerated growth and deeper partnerships. This week had the pleasure to engage with our Value Add Distributors in Norway, Croatia and Bulgaria. Thank you for the partnership Arrow ECS Norway AS, Pedab Norway M SAN Grupa CLICO Bulgaria NDB Let’s keep pushing forward together! #ActionableOutcomes

Do you have questions about the Golden Key Awards?  Visit our FAQ page for everything you need to know, and if something’s missing, just drop us an email at [email protected]. For more FAQs: https://shorturl.at/PLHDD HURRY! Send your nominations by 8th Dec 2024 #MRSI #marketresearch #GKA2024 #researchexcellence #marketresearchlife 

How BS is corporate America, Anders? They are so BS...that they create fake awards for themselves. So, if you noticed, the largest companies in the US all claim they win awards every year, and that they win the MOST awards. But, these awards are all fake. What happens is that a hollow "award" company is setup, then a large company pays them around $100k to make an award just for them, then they win it each year they pay the fee. To me, this is FALSE ADVERTISING and should be stopped. Instead, it happens every year, its really obvious if you research the "award company," and its not going to stop.

Well done to the Team

🗣️ Opinion 🗣️ “Does Entering Awards Really Benefit Your Business?” As we approach the awards season, Gráinne McGarvey talks about the value of entering business awards. With her extensive experience helping companies across Ireland and the UK secure awards, Grainne knows there’s a real skill in getting it right. Having an objective, outside perspective can make all the difference in giving judges exactly what they’re looking for. Here are her top 5 reasons to get involved https://lnkd.in/eyaW4Td2

Do you have questions about the Golden Key Awards? Visit our FAQ page for everything you need to know, and if something’s missing, just drop us an email at [email protected]. For more FAQs: https://shorturl.at/PLHDD HURRY! Send your nominations by 8th Dec 2024 #MRSI #marketresearch #GKA2024 #researchexcellence #marketresearchlife 

Do you have questions about the Golden Key Awards?  Visit our FAQ page for everything you need to know, and if something’s missing, just drop us an email at [email protected]. For more FAQs: https://shorturl.at/PLHDD HURRY! Send your nominations by 8th Dec 2024 #MRSI #marketresearch #GKA2024 #researchexcellence #marketresearchlife 

B Corp CEOs, we want to hear from you! We’ve emailed every UK B Corp inviting you to take part in our community survey. This is your chance to share your insights on the impact B Corp Certification has had on your business and how connected you feel to the movement. Why your input matters: ✅We want to make sure our data is truly representative of the B Corp community, therefore we want to hear from every UK B Corp! ✅ Your insights will shape how we support the growing B Corp movement and guide our engagement activities in 2024. ✅ It only takes 10–15 minutes, and completing the survey enters you into a prize draw to win a B Corp hamper from Social Supermarket | Certified B Corp! 👉 Don’t miss the opportunity to have your say before the survey closes on Friday 6th December. If you’re an employee, give your CEO a friendly nudge to take part!