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Page 2A - THE CHARLOTTE POST - Thursday, December 14,1989 Business Success The EZZZ Purchase Way By JALYNE R. STRONG Special To The Poet At the most recent Carolina's Minority Suppliers Develop ment Council meeting, Derrick Knox, president and CEO of oper ations for D&A Computer Tech nology, Inc., introduced what he termed "the Information soft ware of the future." The software package, devel oped by Knox, Is called EZZZ Purchase M-D and, as Knox pxjlnted out. It Is "for people who need Information today to su- ceed tomorrow." In an Impressive presentation, Knox and his associates demon strated how EZZZ Purchase works for the CMSDC luncheon audience. The computer package enables purchasing agents, dis tributors. wholesalers, vendors and consumers to shop for and advertise products throughout the nation via computers (cur rently IBM compatibles and No vell networks). This Integrated package pro vides for Its users company pro files, product and service quotes, lead referrals and several other types of information quickly and efficiently allowing EZZZ users to decrease their work loads and Increase productivity. Knox developed this revolu tionary product over a three year p>erlod. "I first presented the Idea on the Top Of The Day Show,'" he recalls. "Since that time, I worked on it to perfect It. 'There are other purchasing packages on the market." says Knox. "But not one Is an Indepth as EZZZ Purchase." Knox believes the uniqueness of EZZZ will set his package apart from the rest. Though he Introduced the product at the CMSDC luncheon and al ready has several corporate buy ers and users, Knox will put a full marketing push behind the product on January 15. EZZZ will be marketed to lo cal. state and federal govern ment agencies to use for finding vendors and prxrducts and also to list bids. Major corporations will be encouraged to use the software for similar reasons. The package will be especially helpful to these entitles as they Photo/CALVIN FERGUSON The staff of D&A Computer Technology, Inc. the developer of EZZZ Purchase M-D: O-r) Nathaniel Wilson, sales; Veronica McLendon, accounts man ager; Elftieda K. Mangum, personnel manager; Henry James Reeves, software designer; and Der rick Knox, president and operations CEO. look to buy goods and services from minority vendors and small businesses. The package provides the user such Information as whether a company Is minority or majori ty owned. Its federal ID number, sales and user tax number, the length of time the company has been In business. Its products and services and location. Minority vendors and suppli ers may use the package primar ily to advertise. Vendors can list their business and/or products (up to 10) on the package through D & A for $100 per month. This listed information may be up dated dally and It Is accessible through the package to purchas ers throughout the country. "It's like having a salesperson In all 50 states," explains Knox. "The system is up 24 hours a day so small business people may make money while they sleep." Knox also believes the price Is right. "This system beats most advertising vehicles In cost. It can mean great success for any small business as it Increases their exposure, profits and cash flow." Also helpful to the small busi ness person Is the inclusion of the Commerce Business Dally In the EZZZ package. The CBD Is a federal government publication that lists service and equipment procurement, contract awards and bids. If purchased separately It normally costs $261 a year. Knox says, "We've been given the right to put the CBD on our sys tem." Consumers will also find EZZZ an attractive package for buying the best available products at the best prices. Consumers can do their shopping simply by calling a 1-900 number that will cost less than one dollar a call. EZZZ Purchase M-D may be the product that puts Knox's The WORKPLACE Two-Way Interviewing by AMY EDMUNDS A Job Interview should be a two-way communi cation. Utilize this opportunity to ask questions and to become acquainted with the workplace environment. Keep the following steps In mind. Observe the interviewer. •Does the Interviewer seem relaxed or tense? •Does the Interviewer mention any negative as pects about the Job or the compan)^ Ask questions. •What is the rate of employee turnover? •What is the education and experience level of supervisor? Meet co-workers. •Ask to meet or talk to some of the individuals who may be your colleagues. They may be more honest about the working environment than your Interviewer. Question whether they feel chal lenged, bored or oppressed by the management. You may not be able to accomplish all of these goals during your first in terview. But to ar range to meet these objectives before accepting the Job. By utilizing these tips, you should be better able to sort out the supportive, challenging Jobs from the ones that won't get you where you want to go. A successful career depends as much on the Jobs you turn down as on those you take. Amy Edmunds is the owner of Executive Re flections, an employment service providing temporary help. Job readiness, seminars and resume consultations, located in Charlotte. First Union Has New Home Mortgages First Union National Bank has begun offering a new home mortgage program - the Afford able Home Mortgage loan pro gram —targeted to low and mod erate Income home buyers. The loans feature a low down pay ment and flexible qualifying cri teria, and are available at any of First Union's 669 bank branch es In North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Tennessee. The Affordable Home Mort gage loans are available In amounts from $10,000 to $60,000, with as little as a five percent down payment and terms up to 30 years. The term of the loan will govern its Interest rate, which today is from 9-7/8 percent to 10 percent with a one percent origination fee. To qual ify, the borrower's family income must be under 80 percent of the median Income for the county in which they live. The loans are designed for owner-occupied, slngly-family homes, but First Union may make some exceptions on loans for single-family owner- occupied units In condomin iums or in Planned Unit Devel opments. Key features of the program. First Union officials said, are the flexible qualifying criteria; the mortgage payment may be up to 30 percent of the borrow er's gross monthly Income, and all monthly debt payments may be up to 38 percent of gross monthly Income. These ratios compare with Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac") standards of 28 and 26 percent, respectively. "I back the family insurance I sell with good neighbor service." And our new computer system makes that good service even better. Clime. 596-4257 Paul Dockery Uht a good neighbor. State Farm is there State Farm Insurance Companies Home Offices Bloomington Illinois Vision Is Our Business John McDonald Is A Man of Vision.His Vision was made clear by Dr. Paula Newsome OPTOMETRIST 1812 Lyndhurst Ave. Charlotte, N.C. 28203 375-3935 • 375-E*Y*E*5 company, D&A Computer Tech nology, on the map. Moreover, Knox believes use of this package will do the same for other mi nority-owned businesses. For that reason, he Is inviting mi nority vendors and suppliers to list their products and service on EZZZ Purchase for a 30-day trial period free of charge. Many small or minority- owned companies have this problem, says Knox: "If I'm In Charlotte how do 1 let pieople In California know who I am and what I'm selling? "The answer Is, EZZZ Purchase M-D." D&A Computer Technology, Inc is located at 1101 Commer cial Ave. (see the Strictly Busi ness Directory). For more infor mation, please call (704) 377- 5009. Let A'Team" Work For You! HENNIGAN’S REALTY 709 ROYAL COURT CHARLOHE, N.C. 28202 Agent on duty every Saturday from 3-5pm for additional information Denise & Joe Mcllwain Business (704) 334-1060 Residence (704) 394-4657 Braces For Children & Adults DR. PAUL A. McGILL, DJD.S., PA. "Practice Limited To Orthodontics" (704)375-7005 1404 Beatties Ford Rd. Northwest Gateway Professional Center Suite 200 • Charlotte, North Carolina 28216 THE PLATINUM CARD' $1500 CREDIT LINE GUARANTEED !!! NO APPLICATION NO ANNUAL FEES NO CREDIT CHECK NO PREVIOUS CREDIT NO SECURITY DEPOSIT FAST SAME-DAY APPROVAL \ ORDER NOW a 24 HRS. 392-9590 In Charlotte 1-800-347-9590 SMALL PROCESSiNG FEE RECXJiRED DECEMBER SPECIAL FREE $25 GIFT COUPON FOR RESPONDING WITHIN 7 DAYS STRICTLYB(/S/A/fSS BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORY Food Seivice Research/Marketing Merchandisers of the finest in culinary delights. 129 West Trade Street Charlotte, NC 28202 704/332-2263-704/332-2246 Remark PUBLIC RELATIONS • ADVERTISING James E Black President P.O. Box 30174-Charlotte, N.C. 28230 704/334-6434 Specialty Items Cleaning Seivice MOBLEY PROFESSIONAL CARPET CLEANING SERVICE Eddie & Phillip Mobley Residential and Commerdal Carpet and Furniture 379-0003(B)-525-2208(H) 377-9195(0) Retail/Eyewear oon A Grams Balloon Delivery • Decorations ' Singing Telegrams 3903 E. 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Charlotte, NC 28208 704/393-8677(0) 704/597-0684(H) ^Su±l (^atr ^e.a[ty do.^ ' The Name You Need To Know In Real Estate Mac HaIrstorVLarry McCorkle 4913 Albemarle Rd. • Suite 101 Charlotte, NC 28205 704/536-9958(0) 704-568-6414(H) Professional Nail Care Design/Building RIBS-N-SUCH BARBECUE HOUSE Every Day Lunch Specials! 3001 Freedom Drive Freedom Village Shopping Center (Where Plefs is on the corner) Hours: 11 a.m. - 5 p.tn (Mon. - Sat) Take Out; Call 392-0200 Perfect Nails For The Holiday Party Season! / at / /^AIL-E-PERFECT . North Tryon Mall 10% Oft Suite 33 With This Ad 597-5510 Daisy Shipp, Manicurist & Nail Artist Art/Custom Framing Architectural Design/ Construction Anthony V. Hunt 704/333-1965 Food Service McNair auio glass service SOO W. Summit Av® CbOJlofto. NC 28203 ^ALL 704/3^4-9503 •McNAin WILL BE IHERE UBIQUITOUS OALLLRV Transcukural Art & Fine Custom Framing Almator McCray B.ENoel 1936 E, 7th St, • Charlotte, NC 28204 704/376-6944 CARIBBEAN EATABLES Charlotte's ONLY Authentic Caribbean Restaurant Kings Court Shopping Center 901 South Kings Drive ‘ Charlotte, NC 28204 704/343-0148 Computer Services Retail 'Networking for the Future' Demick B. Knox Network Specialist 1101 Commercial Ave. Charlotte, N.C. 28205 704/377-5009 Call JALYNE STRONG at 376-0496 for information on having your business placed in the BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORY DESIGNER COLLECTIONS /Vivian L Williams OWNER Joyce M Brayboy MANAGER Uptown-Overstreet Mall 230 Charlotte Plaza • Charlotte 704/333-5399
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