{"id":2504,"date":"2013-10-23T14:02:41","date_gmt":"2013-10-23T18:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/timandrewsblog-asicentral.com\/timblog\/?p=2504"},"modified":"2013-10-23T14:02:41","modified_gmt":"2013-10-23T18:02:41","slug":"connect-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timandrewsblog-asicentral.com\/timblog\/2013\/10\/23\/connect-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Connect Your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"

The first time I saw ASI\u2019s new Connect\u2122<\/sup><\/a> tool in action, I felt like a kid on Christmas Day! I\u2019ve been dreaming about a game-changing online resource just like it since Day One at ASI and now it\u2019s finally here.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

For suppliers, it\u2019s all about prospecting and analytics. They\u2019re either scouring for new customers <\/strong>or trying to figure out if the ones they found will be reliable enough business partners. And that\u2019s where the one-stop web-based Connect comes in.<\/p>\n

To me, it\u2019s the most intelligent prospecting and credit tool on the planet. It\u2019s like having your marketing, sales and credit departments all rolled up into one.<\/p>\n

Even better, Connect is easy to use. At a glance, suppliers can now see who\u2019s searching for their products, making direct marketing a snap. The user-friendly dashboard and advanced search features means you\u2019ll use up less of your valuable time trying to figure out which button to tap to get the info you need. And, Connect\u2019s new reporting functionality allows suppliers to easily upload their own information and distributor reviews in a few simple steps and see that info updated faster than ever before.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a run-down on some of the new features<\/a>:<\/p>\n