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		<title>Our Portable Air Conditioner Refurbishing Projects Are Well On Their Way</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:43:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In preparation for the spring and summer, we here at Smart Surplus, Inc, prepare all of our portable air conditioners for resale.  All of the units are tested, cleaned and refurbished to like new condition then boxed and ready to ship &#8230; <a href="http://www.smartsurplus.com/news-information/our-portable-air-conditioner-refurbishing-projects-are-well-on-their-way/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In preparation for the spring and summer, we here at <a title="Smart Surplus, Inc." href="http://www.smartsurplus.com/" target="_blank">Smart Surplus, Inc</a>, prepare all of our <a title="Portable Air Conditioners" href="http://www.3gorillas.com/home-garden/small-appliances/air-conditioners-2.html" target="_blank">portable air conditioners</a> for resale.  All of the units are tested, cleaned and refurbished to like new condition then boxed and ready to ship out to our customers.</p>
<p>The pictures below show one of the earlier steps in the portable air conditioner <a title="Refurbishing Process Video" href="http://www.smartsurplus.com/smart-surplus-solutions-and-benefits-video/" target="_blank">refurbishing process</a>.  After we receive, sort, test, refurbish, clean and bag the air conditioners (see how easy).  We now work to get counts and audit all units a second time for any missing parts, packaging requirements etc.</p>
<p>From here we will work with our engineers to design the most suitable packaging for shipping then box the units and prepare them for resale.  We work diligently to make each unit as near perfect as possible and let us tell you&#8230;It is a LOT of work!</p>
<p><img title="Portable Air Conditioners" src="http://www.3gorillas.com/images/email/Portable_ACs2.jpg" alt="Portable Air Conditioners" width="300" height="169" /></p>
<p><img title="Portable Air Conditioners" src="http://www.3gorillas.com/images/email/Portable_ACs.jpg" alt="Portable Air Conditioners " width="300" height="169" /></p>
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		<title>Simple customer return solutions for any organization</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:23:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the biggest challenges today of manufacturers and large retailers is dealing with the increasing problem of customer returned product.  Retail customers expect a lot and if all their buying satisfaction requirements are not met by their purchase they &#8230; <a href="http://www.smartsurplus.com/news-information/simple-customer-return-solutions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the biggest challenges today of manufacturers and large retailers is dealing with the increasing problem of customer returned product.  Retail customers expect a lot and if all their buying satisfaction requirements are not met by their purchase they will take the product back or return it to the manufacturer.  The simplicity and ease at which customers can get credit or return products means there is a lot of very good product out there that is working flawlessly but not considered &#8220;New&#8221; because it is not factory sealed.</p>
<p>Our goal is to find homes for these items rather than see them unnecessarily end up in a landfill.  We try to work with organizations to maximize their recovery amount on items that otherwise would end up in the garbage, harming the environment as well as the bottom line.  Once organizations find a solution for handling all of their returns they can optimize their space for new items and focus more on what works best for their goals.</p>
<p>We at Smart Surplus, Inc. offer a variety of simple solutions to handle any organization&#8217;s <a title="Smart Surplus Returns Programs" href="http://www.smartsurplus.com/services/returns-management/" target="_self">returns program</a>.  Please contact us to discuss the multiple programs we offer from the simple &#8211; purchasing your returns straight out from your organization directly,  to the more advanced customized solutions we offer &#8211; direct customer returns receipt in our warehouse, full reporting and revenue share on resale.  If you have a problem with your customer returns and need a partner to help, please <a href="http://www.smartsurplus.com/contact-us/" target="_self">contact us</a> for a <strong>smart</strong>, simple returns solution.</p>
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		<title>Excess Inventory Solutions for customers of all shapes and sizes&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:01:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When looking at your excess inventory and thinking about how your projections were off or how much money you could stand to lose for over buying is a very tough pill to swallow. Unfortunately, in today&#8217;s difficult economic climate hitting &#8230; <a href="http://www.smartsurplus.com/news-information/excess-inventory-solutions-for-customers-of-all-shapes-and-sizes/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When looking at your excess inventory and thinking about how your projections were off or how much money you could stand to lose for over buying is a very tough pill to swallow.  Unfortunately, in today&#8217;s difficult economic climate hitting the right balance for your inventory levels is a difficult challenge for all involved.  When taking a look at options you have to weigh a variety of things before you pick an effective <a href="http://www.smartsurplus.com/services/excess-inventory-solutions/?phpMyAdmin=VxSfjoJ2zYpiZkN3s-fg9PiXBN4">Excess Inventory Solution</a>.</p>
<p>What does dead inventory do for you?  NOTHING.  If you are not turning money on your inventory and it just sits, its value continues to lessen and you are paying to store something that is not appreciating.  Many times we speak to organizations who say they will &#8220;wait things out&#8221; and they will &#8220;sell it over time&#8221; but any margins that they think they are gaining by waiting are eaten alive in the lost opportunity cost of a better inventory item with high sell through rate.</p>
<p>We do our best to pick the most <a href="http://www.smartsurplus.com/services/excess-inventory-solutions/?phpMyAdmin=VxSfjoJ2zYpiZkN3s-fg9PiXBN4">appropriate excess inventory solution</a> with all of our clients.  We need to know speed of recovery necessary, margin targets, payment terms etc but we can help in moving items that aren&#8217;t productive for your business.  We always love the idea of finding a new home for any surplus inventory, returned items, etc.  Our goal is to reduce any unnecessary items going to a landfill while helping our client&#8217;s overall bottom line.  You can&#8217;t pick the correct inventory level every time and when you overshoot your projections, we are here to help!</p>
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		<title>Bellamore Skin Care Sets Available from Smart Surplus this week&#8230;.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:35:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have added a couple unique and well valued deals this week that should be very profitable resell items. We have added some Bellamora Skin Care Products that we think offer a great value as this set originally retailed for &#8230; <a href="http://www.smartsurplus.com/news-information/bellamore-skin-care-sets-available-from-smart-surplus-this-week/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have added a couple unique and well valued deals this week that should be very profitable resell items.  We have added some <a href="http://www.smartsurplus.com/products/general-merchandise/large-volume-of-bellamora-skin-care-products/">Bellamora Skin Care Products</a> that we think offer a great value as this set originally retailed for over $200!!!  The company got a bit caught with some issues in the MLM world with the company originally selling the item no longer is holding the inventory.  The product was developed over the course of 3 years as their truly was a ton of research put into a truly working cosmetic system.  Although the brand may not ring of Gucci or others it simply works as customer feedback for the system has been great, the distribution of the product not so much.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.smartsurplus.com/products/general-merchandise/large-volume-of-bellamora-skin-care-products/">Bellamora Skin Care System</a> can be sold individually with the pieces listed or as the set how we have it.  The set includes the Gentle Clarifying Cleanser 4 oz, Purifying Refreshing Toner 4 oz., Collagen Cellular Repair Cream 1 oz., Advanced Skin Renewal Exfoliant .5 oz. &#038; Multi Vitamin Moisturizer 1 oz.  This will not be available long so make your offers now or contact us to speak more about this opportunity.</p>
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		<title>Lead Your Own Way&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:55:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With uncertainty in the market, many business leaders are focused on “playing it safe.” By following conventional practices, they may be taking a far more dangerous route. While it is important to rely on best practices, some may be short-sighted &#8230; <a href="http://www.smartsurplus.com/news-information/lead-your-own-way/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With uncertainty in the market, many business leaders are focused on “playing it safe.” By following conventional practices, they may be taking a far more dangerous route. While it is important to rely on best practices, some may be short-sighted and hold your business back from achieving its true potential.  <a target=_"blank" href="http://www.inc.com/articles/201109/beryl-companies-paul-spiegelman-lead-your-own-way.html">Click Here to Read More&#8230;</a></p>
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		<title>What are the New Rules in Business Marketing?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:13:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Reaching people online is no longer a nice-to-have &#8212; it&#8217;s a must-have, Scott says. When people search for products or services to buy, they use the big search engines like Google and Bing, as well email and other social media &#8230; <a href="http://www.smartsurplus.com/news-information/what-are-the-new-rules-in-business-marketing/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Reaching people online is no longer a nice-to-have &#8212; it&#8217;s a must-have, Scott says. When people search for products or services to buy, they use the big search engines like Google and Bing, as well email and other social media sites like Twitter and LinkedIn to ask their friends and family for advice on purchases.  <a target=_"blank" href="http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/220201">Click Here to Read More&#8230;</a></p>
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		<title>Keep customers &#8220;liking&#8221; your Facebook Page</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:13:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a great way to get more “Likes” for your business page on Facebook? Want a way to keep your current fans engaged or to generate some buzz for your business? Running a contest on Facebook can get you &#8230; <a href="http://www.smartsurplus.com/news-information/keep-customers-liking-your-facebook-page/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Looking for a great way to get more “Likes” for your business page on Facebook?  Want a way to keep your current fans engaged or to generate some buzz for your business?  Running a contest on Facebook can get you all these things and more.  <a target=_"blank" href="http://www.startupnation.com/business-blogs/index.php/2011/08/08/5-tips-for-running-facebook-contests/">Click Here To Read More&#8230;</a></p>
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		<title>Could you cut down on payroll by cutting your employees&#8217; commutes?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:51:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Think your employees would balk if you cut their pay? According to a recent survey, 40% of workers would accept lower pay in exchange for the right to work from home. Among workers who telecommute, 76% say they are more &#8230; <a href="http://www.smartsurplus.com/news-information/could-you-cut-down-on-payroll-by-cutting-your-employees-commutes/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Think your employees would balk if you cut their pay? According to a recent survey, 40% of workers would accept lower pay in exchange for the right to work from home. Among workers who telecommute, 76% say they are more loyal to their employers and 80% believe they have a better work-life balance.  <a target=_"blank" href="http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/telecommuting-saving-businesses-money-1539/">Click Here To Read More&#8230;</a></p>
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		<title>Are you using facebook for your business effectively?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last week over at All Facebook, Brian Carter posted: Shocker 3% to 7.5% of Fans See Your Page’s Post, which was a wakeup call to many of us that perhaps our Facebook pages weren’t getting quite as many eyes as &#8230; <a href="http://www.smartsurplus.com/news-information/are-you-using-facebook-for-your-business-effectively/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last week over at All Facebook, Brian Carter posted: Shocker 3% to 7.5% of Fans See Your Page’s Post, which was a wakeup call to many of us that perhaps our Facebook pages weren’t getting quite as many eyes as we had originally thought.  <a target=_"blank" href="http://smallbiztrends.com/2011/06/facebooks-walking-dead.html">Click Here To Read More&#8230;</a></p>
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		<title>The daily-deal debate rages on&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:37:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With stories of booms and busts brought on by daily deals from Groupon and its competitors, a debate has arisen among small-business owners over the wisdom of participating in the Web-based bargains. Click Here to Read More&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With stories of booms and busts brought on by daily deals from Groupon and its competitors, a debate has arisen among small-business owners over the wisdom of participating in the Web-based bargains.  <a target=_"blank" href="http://smartblogs.com/leadership/2011/06/17/live-from-opennyt-the-daily-deal-debate-rages-on/">Click Here to Read More&#8230;</a></p>
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