Decisions a C-Suite would make for B2B Wholesale & Supply Chain Distribution
Vendor comparisons that are honest about where each tool falls short, plus a plan for doing the work yourself. Where we quote a benchmark, we show its source.
15 guides for B2B Wholesale & Supply Chain Distribution of 1,000
Separating Permanent Assets From Turning Working Capital
One retail customer on long terms while suppliers want payment on shipment can drain a profitable distributor. See how to finance the gap.
Ironclad vs LinkSquares for Distributors: Territory Clause Audits
A checklist for B2B wholesale and supply chain distribution companies comparing Ironclad and LinkSquares for distributor territory, MOQ, and Incoterms clauses.
Adding an Outside Board Member at a Family Distribution Business
A worked example of a family-owned B2B wholesale distributor adding its first outside board member, and how that changes governance tooling needs.
Bizee vs. Doola for a Wholesale Distribution Business
Entity setup for a B2B wholesale distributor: resale certificates that match your registered name, trade credit risk, UCC-1 filings, and Bizee vs. Doola.
Vouch vs Embroker for B2B Wholesale and Supply Chain Distribution
A worked example of how a B2B wholesale distributor should think about insurance when Vouch and Embroker's usual products do not really fit.
Mercury vs Relay: Banking for a B2B Wholesale Distributor
Wholesale distributors move larger dollar volumes on net-30 to net-90 terms while financing inventory. A comparison of Mercury and Relay for that scale.
A Founder's Buyout: Loan, Equity, or Both?
A worked example of a wholesale distributor's founder financing a key employee's ownership buy-in with a loan, equity, or a blend of both.
Deel vs Remote for Distributors: The Tax Question Neither Answers
Wholesale and distribution firms weighing Deel against Remote for overseas sourcing hires should treat permanent establishment tax risk as a separate question.
Justworks or TriNet for a Wholesale Distribution Business
Distributors run lean on headcount relative to revenue, with warehouse and driver staff. Here's how Justworks and TriNet fit that structure.
Wholesale Distributors: Working Capital Is the Whole Game
Thin margins and heavy working capital define B2B distribution. A step-by-step look at the fractional CFO vs controller decision for a distributor.
Comparing Inventory and Trade Credit Financing for Distributors
Wholesale distributors carry heavy inventory and trade credit exposure. Compare the realistic financing options, since venture debt and RBF rarely fit.
Carta vs Forge For A Family-Owned Distribution Business
Family succession and working capital constraints shape how a B2B wholesale and supply chain distribution business should weigh Carta against Forge.
Pitfalls in Hiring a VP of Supply Chain
Pitfalls a B2B wholesale or supply chain distribution company should watch for when choosing a search firm versus an executive marketplace.
A Checklist for Selling a B2B Wholesale Distribution Business
What B2B wholesale and supply chain distribution owners should check before listing on Acquire.com or Flippa, from supplier terms to financing.
Optery vs DeleteMe for Distribution Company Owners
A pitfalls-first checklist for wholesale and supply chain distribution executives comparing Optery's automated removal to DeleteMe's service.