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THIRD QUARTER 2009
COVER STORY

BRAVING THE DIGITAL WORLD

You're Linkedin. Now What?


You've created a profile on the top business networking site, and you're not sure what to do next. Here are six ways to make Linkedin work for you.

YouTube 101


How your company can make an impact on the world's top video sharing site.
By Eric Brunkow and Aaron Kleyla

Creating An Effective Online Store


There are two primary objectives to creating an online catalog: getting visitors there and then driving what happens once they arrive.
By Chris Doyle

wikiMHEDA Lifts Industry


Launched at this year's annual Convention, www.wikiMHEDA.org is making a strong impact on the industry.

The Software Challenge


Hear from 10 MHEDA members who know the software struggle, including some who've found the solution.

Braving The Digital World


Integrate online and offline efforts in your digital
marketing strategy.
By Michelle Kissinger
 
Here's how to keep your company's message out of junk-folder purgatory.

MHEDA MEMBER PROFILE


Cisco-Eagle: Leading The Pack


With a distinctive Web presence and a sharp Internet marketing strategy, Cisco-Eagle proves that you can teach an old dog new tricks.

YOUNG LEADER PROFILE


Merging Marketing And Multimedia


Senior Multimedia and Video Editor Eric Brunkow mixes technical savvy with marketing know-how.

DEALER RECOGNITION


Best Of The Best


MHEDA is proud to recognize its members who have been identified this year as top distributors

 

INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS


A Primer On Used Equipment


Richard Donnelly, Greg Morrison and Bill Rowan talk shop.

MONEY MATTERS


2009 Business Re-Forecast


Midway through the year, distributors revise their 2009 projections and weigh in on the good news.

Recovery And Reinvestment Act of 2009


It's not just a spending package, It's loaded with private business tax breaks.
By Marcus S. Renwick

CONVENTION PHOTOS


Palm Desert Photo Gallery


MHEDA's Annual Convention

 
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  •  The used equipment quandary
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The MHEDA Journal is published quarterly: Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. Subscription rate is $40.00 annually.
Not-for-profit and charitable organization rate is $40 annually. MHEDA members receive this magazine as part of their dues.

•Executive Editor Liz Richards    • Managing Editor Carole Jesiolowski     • Associate Managing Editor Christopher Powers
• Editors  Daniel Vest  • Amy Kulow  •  Susan Freibrun  • AnnaMaria Kendall • Joanne Piacenza • Cindy Thoren
 • Creative Director Paul Brunell     • Production Editor  Clyde Wolford     • Online Designer Adam Lockley

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