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Taking Care of Your Business and Your Safety

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As we edge cautiously from Phase Two towards Phase Three, COVID-19 continues to impact lives and businesses. At Advanced Business Equipment, helping to protect the safety and well-being of our employees and our customers remains a top priority. 

While business goes on, our Crisis Committee works to ensure we remain up to date and are ready to adapt to any new developments and that proper procedures and protocols in place. We are adhering to direction from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and following all federal, state and local guidelines and health advisories. 

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Konica Minolta Remains Leading Brand in MFP Office Copier Category for 13th Consecutive Year

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As a certified Konica Minolta dealer, we are proud to share their recognition as a leader in Brand Loyalty for the 13th consecutive year in Brand Keys Inc. Customer Loyalty Engagement Index for the “MFP Office Copier" (multifunction printer) category.

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Non-Profit Client Spotlight: Delta House Life Development of Asheville

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The year is 1983: Shirley Whitesides and fellow Delta Sigma Theta Sorority members pool their savings to buy a house, realizing their dream of providing a safe learning environment to those in need. 

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Join Our Team

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We currently have 4 openings. See complete job descriptions and download the application.

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Are You Paying for More Printer Than You Need?

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Making the right selections based on what *you* need an MFP to do for you puts you in control and can greatly influence the cost of the device.

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Cybersecurity Techniques: Reactive vs. Proactive

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Think of proactive and reactive cybersecurity methods as before and after. Reactive strategies should be a component of your defense against hackers, while proactive strategies should form the foundation of your cybersecurity. Both are critical to your company’s defense.

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Grateful for Our Business Partnerships

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The midst of the Coronavirus crisis might seem like an odd moment to celebrate a business award, but we are doing just that: we recently received the 2019 Prestige Partner Award from our leasing partner, Great America, for “unparalleled customer commitment and dedication to excellence”. Despite the COVID-19 crisis, we’re celebrating this in honor of our employees, our IT and Service technicians, and our customers, who have embraced the abrupt transition of working from home with grit and determination, jumping in with both feet to get their teams set up for success with the right technology.

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Let's Keep Your Business in Business

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ABE has been an important part of the business community since 1981 and we know that we can only be as healthy as the environment which we are a part of. We want to help as many businesses as possible make it through this crisis. That’s why we are pleased to be able to offer 90 days deferred payment on new equipment leases, as well as no-contract options, for equipment and/or software your business needs in order to set your teams up to work securely and efficiently from home. Let’s do everything possible to keep your business in business during this crisis. 

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5 Steps to Prepare Your Team to Work from Home

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If the only way to keep your organization open for business is to work remotely, are you ready? Here are five critical steps to help you get started preparing your organization to respond to this evolving situation.

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Getting the Most from Your MFP

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Whether you’ve had an MFP in your office for several years or it’s still shiny and new, you may not be aware of the many ways to harness this powerhouse. Maximize office productivity & efficiency by taking full advantage of the many features offered by your MFP.

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