Diversification continues to be an ongoing topic of immense interest in the office technology industry. Because of this, we are once again devoting most of our March issue to this important topic. As we continue to point out, even though diversifying one’s product, service, and solutions offerings should be at the top of every dealer’s agenda, diversification is not a new phenomenon. Indeed, dealers have been diversifying longer than The Cannata Report has been in existence.
This month we explore diversification from various angles, starting with our cover story, Don’t Overlook the Obvious: 4 Conventional Diversification Opportunities to Consider. In the article, Editor-in-Chief Scott Cullen makes a case for each of these four diversification opportunities with a little help from his friends in the office technology industry.
In addition to our cover story, our diversification issue highlights include:
High on Label Printers– From online-purchased packaged goods to the growth of the cannabis industry, there’s a wealth of opportunities in this segment.
EV Chargers: An Electrifying Diversification Opportunity – Contributing Writer Kate Gragg posits the time has come for more dealers to plug and play in this space.
Wide Format Printers Enable Dealers to Diversify in a Big Way – Although not for every dealer, those who do diversify into wide format discover that the gross margins aren’t too bad either.
How Many Product Lines Are Too Many? – In this era of diversification and acquisitions, less may be more.
Maximizing the Potential of Document Management Solutions – Vertical market opportunities for DocuWare software abound in a variety of industries.
Copier Careers® Insights℠: Employer’s Market or Candidate’s Market? – Spoiler Alert! Like it or not, it’s a candidate’s market. Read Scott’s article to find out why.
CR—CONNECT: 2024 Dealer Tour | The Inspirational History of PDS, a Small Kentucky Dealer Enjoying a Growth Spurt – Owners Earl and Reena Philpot aren’t letting the size of their dealership limit their opportunities.
Besides these features, you’ll also find our monthly Japanese Headlines, Outside the Box (formerly European Headlines, and Veterans Way columns.
Reach out to me at cjcannata@cannatareport.com with any questions, issues, or comments. We welcome your feedback as we strive to provide you with the best reporting and analysis of the industry.
Enjoy the issue!
CJ Cannata
President & CEO
