This past year, Liberty passed 27 years of service in North Dakota and Minnesota.  We created a pictoral timeline showing the growth of Liberty Business Systems.  To see the full timeline, click here.

According to the National Office Products Association more than $50 million every year is pirated from innocent customers.

Toner pirates call companies trying to get information about the company’s copiers using high pressure sales tactics. They mislead you into thinking you are dealing with a local copier company or they make several calls into the business, gathering bits of information each time. They typically target employees not used to ordering supplies.

How to recognize toner pirates:

• High pressure sales tactics
• No way to contact them back
• No financing
• Processing or handling fee
• No references

Some of the cons:

• The case of toner is only one toner in the case.
• The toner is only 5 ounces instead of the usual 16 ounces
• The toner is generic instead of OEM toner

TRAIN YOU STAFF: Train your employees, especially new ones and those who answer the telephone or who provide maintenance or support services. If your employees are not familiar with certain callers, advise them to say something like, “I am not authorized to order anything. You will have to speak to the person in charge of ordering supplies and get a purchase order.”

BEST PRACTICES:

• CONTACT your BBB to report calls from “toner pirates.”
• ONLY do business with reputable companies. Pirates often pretend to be from your regular dealership.
• NEVER give the make and model of any of your office equipment over the phone unless you are sure the person speaking with you is from a local and legitimate company.
• ALWAYS get a number to call the person back to confirm the order.
• NEVER sign for or accept any shipment you did not order.
• Have ONE person in charge of ordering toner and supplies.
• NEVER feel pressured to purchase anything on the spot.

Do you have more questions or concerns?  Contact your sales representative at Liberty Business Systems!  Contact us at 800-998-7519.

If you’re looking for top-of-the-line business solutions, contact us today!

Liberty Business Systems is pleased to announce that on Wednesday 5/9/2012 Ryan Heinsohn graduated from the Leadership Bismarck-Mandan program.  Ryan has been an Account Representative with Liberty Business Systems for 2 years.

The Leadership Bismarck-Mandan program provides participants the opportunity to develop unprecedented community awareness. The program sets the tone for responding to change by challenging participants to do more, give more, take ownership and get involved.

The Leadership Bismarck-Mandan program has produced a robust leadership network vital to the long-term success of our community. The resulting return on investment for businesses, civic organizations and citizens alike is assurance of the continued growth, development and prosperity of the Bismarck-Mandan community.

This holiday season officials from the Salvation Army challenged metro area residents to not only donate to the Red Kettle Campaign but to also volunteer to ring that familiar bell. Renee Evans and Gayle Mollberg (both are employees of Liberty Business Systems – Fargo) volunteered to be bell ringers for an afternoon. THANK YOU for you kind hearts and offering to volunteer!!

Jordan Lais has been hired as an account manager for Liberty Business Systems, Inc. Jordan will be based in Fargo and has more than 11 years sales experience.

Liberty Business Systems now has a FRESH solution for you!  Liberty Business Systems is your Red Canoe dealer in North Dakota and North Western Minnesota.  With this new solution, your office can feel great and a better price.  See what Red Canoe is.

At redcanoe™, water is core to everything we do. We are passionate about great water and believe everyone should have access to fresh, clean drinking water at work. We believe great water ensures great beverages.

redcanoe™ water and coffee solutions brings fresh to a wide variety of workplaces nationwide — from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies.

• Fresh, clean water, coffee and related beverages and supplies
• Safe and reliable water-purifying and coffee-brewing equipment
• Prompt equipment service and maintenance
• On-demand, rapid, beverage supplies replenishment

redcanoe™ water and coffee solutions is an emerging business created from a history of successful innovation. Parent Pure Health Solutions, Inc. has been a leading innovator in the B2B water cooler industry since 1996, developing state-of-the-art water dispensers with point-of-use water purification, a national network for unparalleled equipment service, and a breakthrough online store for rapid beverage supplies delivery.

On the Web:

• Liberty Business Systems Red Canoe information
• Red Canoe Website
• Spectrum Coffee & Water (online ordering)

Liberty Business Systems now has a FRESH solution for you!  Liberty Business Systems is your Red Canoe dealer in North Dakota and North Western Minnesota.  With this new solution, your office can feel great and a better price.  See what Red Canoe is.

At redcanoe™, water is core to everything we do. We are passionate about great water and believe everyone should have access to fresh, clean drinking water at work. We believe great water ensures great beverages.

redcanoe™ water and coffee solutions brings fresh to a wide variety of workplaces nationwide — from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies.

• Fresh, clean water, coffee and related beverages and supplies
• Safe and reliable water-purifying and coffee-brewing equipment
• Prompt equipment service and maintenance
• On-demand, rapid, beverage supplies replenishment

redcanoe™ water and coffee solutions is an emerging business created from a history of successful innovation. Parent Pure Health Solutions, Inc. has been a leading innovator in the B2B water cooler industry since 1996, developing state-of-the-art water dispensers with point-of-use water purification, a national network for unparalleled equipment service, and a breakthrough online store for rapid beverage supplies delivery.

On the Web:

• Liberty Business Systems Red Canoe information
• Red Canoe Website
• Spectrum Coffee & Water (online ordering)

July 1, 2011

Liberty Business Systems, Inc.
PO Box 9887
Fargo, ND 58106-9887
Ron Fuhrman

 
Dear Ron:

 The Chamber is a business membership organization, existing to promote economic growth and prosperity for business and its members through advocacy, education and engagement.  This is a dynamic task with facets as diverse as our 2,000 members.

 It takes a force of hundreds of engaged volunteers, like Deborah Fuglie, to put their time and talents to work to accomplish all this organization does.

 Liberty Business Systems, Inc. plays a vital role in The Chamber.  The work Deborah contributes helps to ensure the growth and prosperity of our regional business community and members.  At the same time, she is enhancing leadership skills and building a strong network of like-minded community leaders.

 On behalf of myself, our Board, staff and members, thank you for allowing your team member to be part of The Chamber team.  We couldn’t do this without your support.

 Thank you,

Craig Whitney
President/CEO
The Chamber

Team Liberty, 50 and over, sponsored by Liberty Business Systems, Inc. took first place in the 36^th Annual Sam McQuade Softball Tournament 2011 in Bismarck. 

Congratulations to all the participants!

Owner, Ron Fuhrman, front row on the left.