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Possibly the most important question raised throughout the technology summit was simply how companies - no matter their size - get started. The easiest answer is you must work with partners either wholesalers, fellow retailers and certainly technology service providers, whose expertise is essential. The bottom line is that thanks to the pandemic and the onslaught of technological advancement, you have

to look at ways to utilize technology to make your company competitive and relevant in a very fast changing world. Just remember that you are never employing technology simply for the sake of it being cool or current. Just as with everything you do, this requires business decisions and clear priorities. Always ask for the business realities of whatever technology you are hoping to employ - how it raises sales, lowers costs

or makes you more competitive - before jumping in. And find allies who might have experiences to help guide you. Most importantly, remember that this is the world we live in today. Certainly you can ignore all these new technologies and new ways to connect and communicate with your customers. But you likely won’t last long with that attitude.

BUY ALABAMA'S BEST RETAILER LUNCHEON ASSOCIATION NEWS We had a wonderful time celebrating our 2022 Buy Alabama's Best program and highlighting what is in store for 2023. Thank you to everyone that attended our Luncheon!

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