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Boost Your Business with Business Process Automation: A Must for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
If you're a small or medium-sized business owner, understanding the benefits of BPA can significantly impact your bottom line
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Feb 53 min read
Why SMBs Need a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan
For many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the idea of a disaster or business interruption might seem far off, but disruptions...
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Jan 293 min read
Losing Like a Winner: How to Effectively Transition to a New Supplier After Losing a Bid
Losing a bid proposal is never easy, but how you handle the transition can leave a lasting positive impact on your client and your...
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Jan 224 min read
Help! My Client is Unhappy: How to De-Escalate and Remedy the Situation
Dealing with an unhappy client is one of the most challenging aspects of running a business. Whether the issue stems from a...
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Jan 155 min read
You Won the Contract—Now What? Key Steps to Ensure Successful Execution
Congratulations! Winning a bid proposal is an exciting milestone for any small or medium-sized business (SMB). But now comes the hard...
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Jan 84 min read
Got Offered a Big Contract? Congrats! Now Let's Review Your Working Capital
The Importance of Understanding Working Capital for Small and Medium-Sized Business Owners As a small or medium-sized business owner,...
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Dec 18, 20244 min read
Meet Your Client's Budget Without Budging on Your Price: How SMBs Can Negotiate Without Lowering Their Price
As a small or medium-sized business (SMB), hearing that your price is "too high" can be frustrating, but dropping your price isn’t always...
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Dec 11, 20244 min read
Supplier Relationship Management: The Key to SMB Success
If your business relies on third-party suppliers to provide essential materials or services, managing these relationships effectively is...
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Dec 4, 20246 min read
Secrets a Procurement Professional Won’t Tell You About Your Bid Proposal
I know that as a Supplier if you’ve ever submitted a bid proposal in response to a Request for Proposal (RFP), it can be a daunting...
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Nov 20, 20245 min read
Maverick Spend: A Hidden Risk That Could Cripple Your Growing SMB
Maverick Spend: A Hidden Risk That Could Cripple Your Growing SMB As small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) grow, owners and founders...
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Nov 13, 20245 min read
The Biggest Time Wasters for Small and Medium-Sized Business Owners: Why Automation is Essential for Survival
The Biggest Time Wasters for Small and Medium-Sized Business Owners: Why Automation is Essential for Survival Small and medium-sized...
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Nov 6, 20244 min read
The Hidden Money Hack for SMB Owners: Expense Reduction Audits
Running a small or medium-sized business (SMB) is no easy task. With limited resources and a focus on growth, business owners often...
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Sep 4, 20243 min read
Why Small & Medium Businesses (SMBs) Should Demand Customized Workflow Automation Solutions
Let’s break down why customized workflow automation is not just a nice-to-have, but a must-have for SMBs.Â
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Aug 28, 20243 min read
Are You Leaving Money on the Table? Recovering Business Overpayments
At Total Optim Solutions, we’re here to help you recover overpayments for your business and ensure you’re not overpaying in the future.
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Aug 21, 20243 min read
The Cost of Doing Nothing: Why Ignoring Expense Reduction Hurts Your Bottom Line
If you’re not managing your expenses, you’re risking more than just profits—you’re risking the survival of your business.
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Aug 7, 20243 min read
Why Your DIY Buying/Procurement is Costing Your Business More Than You Think
Many business owners handle procurement in-house, underestimating the risks . But like plumbing some jobs are better to the professionals.
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Jul 29, 20244 min read
Business Process Automation: A Simple Solution From Power Outages to the Paris Olympics
The logistical challenges at the Paris Olympics and the power outages in Houston, highlight the importance of Business Process Automation.
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Jul 25, 20243 min read
Businesses are Pointing the Finger at CenterPoint Energy With Power Outage Lawsuits
CenterPoint Energy is facing legal challenges from several Houston-area businesses due to extended power outages after Hurricane Beryl.
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Jul 23, 20242 min read
Impact of Project 2025 on Small Businesses & The SBA: What You Need to Know
With Project 2025 on the horizon, significant changes are being proposed to reshape the SBA’s role and functions.
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Jul 15, 20242 min read
Hurricane Beryl Bad for Business
Resources for businesses impacted by Hurricane Beryl
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