2005 September/October

Contents

10 The Experienced Edge By Emily Richwine
Past failures and lessons learned strengthen growing company.

23 Attitude in a Can By Emily Richwine
The Hip Hop Beverage Corporation - Marching to the Beat of a Different Drum.

26 Thinking Outside the Border By Curtice K. Cultice
There's a lot of information available, if you just know where to look for it.

36 Moving Forward By Emily Richwine
Suppliers find opportunity and support within the transportation industry.

46 A Greater Purpose Compiled by Barbara Oliver and Emily Richwine 
NMSDC councils work toward a common goal.

56 Diary of Minority Supplier By Timothy B. McDuffie
Part 3: Expectation Postponed.

62 Wendy's By Emily Richwine
Better than ever.

65 A Clean Concept By Emily Richwine
RaZbaby Innovative Baby Products - Marching to the Beat of a Different Drum.

68 Business in a Box By Roger Quinland and Kendal Tyre
A franchise may be prepackaged, but you still have to do your homework.

76 A Taste of Success By Emily Richwine
Eat Your Heart Out! - Marching to the Beat of a Different Drum.

80 Reverse Auctions By B.J. Hawkins, Ph.D.
Are we moving forward or backward?

86 Strategic Alliances Book Review
Partnering for Profit - Success Strategies for Tomorrow's Supply Chain.

90 Conference Roundup
Highlights from the WBENC National Conference and the Department of Energy's 6^th Annual Small Business Conference.

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