Consumers today are savvier than they've ever been; they are happy to spend time comparing and contrasting businesses, reading reviews and seeking referrals from family and friends. They often hunt ...

Economics has always been the force majeure behind value-added distribution. While fee-for-service models have been evolving in recent years to bolster distributors' razor-thin margins, the downturn ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Companies across all industries today are looking at value-added services and products and ...