I will start at the beginning. The company that I work for has 15 minor surgical sites and add to that many clinics. So this company has never had a purchasing manager before, each site purchased supplies directly and nobody was watching the supplier for errors, low and behold, years later they realize they have been getting ripped off....
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posted by irish01
on Apr 10, 2013 -
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Is it possible for a person with dual citizenship (USA and Ireland; residing in the USA) to register and get insurance for an automobile in Ireland (the north of Ireland to be specific) if the person does not reside in Ireland? And if so, how?
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posted by aelish
on Apr 1, 2013 -
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My job is transferring me from Chicago to London in the spring. I've certainly got a lot to figure out between now and then (much of which this forum has already been a big help with), but one specific question I have involves the purchase of a new computer. My current MacBook is definitely due to be replaced -- it's six years old, so move or not, I was planning on getting one sometime this year. Does it make more sense to buy one before the move or after?
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posted by mattstan
on Mar 3, 2013 -
8 answers
Sewing machine issues: should I go for a service, or upgrade to a better model?
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posted by robintw
on Feb 8, 2012 -
6 answers
Where can my office get a few hundred custom-logoed folios? We're looking for something like
this or
this, but large enough to insert 9x11 pages.
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posted by rebent
on Oct 13, 2011 -
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About a year and a half ago my graphics card crapped out. I'd like to replace it at a level where I can play modern games again, but not necessarily at the highest graphics setting. I've never replaced a graphics card before, so I'm not sure what I'm looking for in terms of purchasing and installation. Specs for my system inside...
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posted by codacorolla
on Sep 2, 2011 -
15 answers
Where do you purchase your online music? I've been using Amazon since they sell MP3s without DRM. I'm not a fan of the software the provide though.
posted by zzazazz
on Jul 8, 2011 -
24 answers
I am in the market to purchase forty LCD monitors. They'll be attached to mac minis. I would love to hear your methodology for making large purchases like this.
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posted by mecran01
on Mar 12, 2010 -
11 answers
My sis wants to buy a flat-panel HDTV, but is not terribly familiar with either the nomenclature or the various technologies underlying current-gen panel TVs. Can you help?
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posted by killdevil
on Feb 9, 2010 -
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Finding a new laptop is making my head spin. I'm finding a lot of advice for "gamers" and "people who only do email and Word docs" or "people who need a mobile video editing suite" but I'm in the middle of the spectrum - the heaviest duty stuff I use is graphics programs like Flash and Photoshop and I don't do video games. I'm finding lot of bad reviews and stuff that says "Great all around except for the graphics". How am I going to make sure I find a laptop that does everything I need and lasts for years and years?
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posted by amethysts
on Dec 25, 2009 -
18 answers
Vendor sends a quote which unintentionally includes their cost, markup, and gross profit amounts. What action, if any, would be the proper course?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 17, 2009 -
14 answers
I'm going to be selling two downloadable information products to businesses. One will be priced (at most) $495. The other will be more, about $1200. I hope customers will use credit cards, not purchase orders. Do I hope in vain?
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posted by PatoPata
on Jan 23, 2009 -
10 answers
Are individuals selling used cars frequently willing to work with a purchaser with regard to a payment plan or are they really expecting the full asking price all at once?
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posted by BeerFilter
on Oct 17, 2008 -
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I'm an electrical engineering student/hobbyist looking to buy an oscilloscope. I'd like to spend around $200 ($300 max, probes/shipping included). What should I look for, and where?
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posted by phrontist
on Apr 16, 2008 -
10 answers
How can a new company track leads submitted via its website through the sales and post-sales process, simply, automatically, and online?
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posted by prophetsearcher
on Jan 30, 2008 -
12 answers
I'd like to buy a deck of tarot cards
from these folks, but I've never bought anything online before. Is there any reason to think doing this is a bad idea? What do I need to know?
posted by Slam I Am
on Dec 1, 2007 -
7 answers
What are your "good," "ethical," or "moral" criteria for spending your money? Organic? Fair Trade? Made in America? No Animals Harmed in the Making Of This ____? For the dollars you spend on goods and services, what values do you consider other than the value to yourself? Explain why.
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posted by k7lim
on Nov 19, 2007 -
27 answers
Can anyone make some recommendations on a Purchasing Process management software?
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posted by doomtop
on Nov 2, 2007 -
4 answers
I'm looking for a stylish case for my
Canon Powershot A510 along the lines of something offered by
Foof. Unfortunately Foof's bags won't fit my size camera and I wondered if there are any alternatives.
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posted by Aanidaani
on Jul 19, 2007 -
1 answer
What is the best way to startup a small scale art gallery? I'm moving to a new apartment next week. The front room is an old store front. The previous tenant used it as a small art gallery. I'd like to continue this every so often. Not every month but when I get a really good show organized. I'm not concerned about making any money just mostly about showing off work I like. Do I have to register it as a business or non profit organization? Although, it's going to be small scale I would like to do some advertising as well. Not a whole lot but enough to get peoples attention. I'm really new to all this so I don't know very much about it. I've been thinking of some solutions like calling it an exhibition space and if someone wants to purchase something I'll just refer them to the artist and let them handle it themselves. Will that make things more complicated than necessary? Any advice would be very much appreciated.
posted by austinlee
on May 11, 2007 -
4 answers
I need to buy a server for around $800 ($1000 as an absolute maximum). It will be hosting a website with a (PostGres) database that will start at around 4GB and grow slowly (so would like at least 2GB of RAM). It
must be able run Linux, preferably Ubuntu or Debian.
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posted by phrontist
on May 10, 2007 -
9 answers
Is there academic research that claims that viewing of advertising material a ritual of genderization?
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posted by bilabial
on Apr 28, 2007 -
25 answers
I'm currently leasing my business space from an unmotivated landlord who seems to care less about what goes on within his buildings. I would've bought the building back when we moved in, but neither my budget nor my D&B credit score were what they are today. How can I structure a lease purchase option that will give my landlord enough incentive to part with his building, but at the same time won't overly burden us with new lease obligations?
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posted by c:\awesome
on Sep 5, 2006 -
2 answers
What are the advantages and problems involved with buying my father in law's home?
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posted by sperare
on Apr 2, 2006 -
3 answers
I'm looking for a travel website that will purchase airline tickets for a specific date automatically once the price goes below a specified amount. I'm pretty sure this service is available for purchasing stocks. But is it for airfare?
posted by sublivious
on May 27, 2005 -
7 answers
MacHeads: I'm a good son and am going to get my mom a laptop. All she does is play Mahjong, and shop/check e-mail online. I've had unusually bad luck with Toshiba widescreen laptops for her, and a Compaq. All were taken back because of fundamental problems (blue screening, wireless card with crappy range). I'm wanting to stick around $1000. How's the standard 12-inch iBook? Good wireless range? Is the 256MB of RAM enough for a Mac? I'd go up to the 14-inch iBook if I won't be spending another $200 to get it up to spec. Thanks!
posted by geoff.
on Oct 26, 2004 -
18 answers
Are there any reliable on-line US or Canadian PC software vendors who have no qualms about fulfilling European orders?
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posted by misteraitch
on Feb 4, 2004 -
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