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A sk anyone in today's textile and apparel supply chain and they'll tell you that Bob Dylan's classic is as relevant today as it was in the 60's. The road to recovery from the global pandemic is slowly evolving but the "new normal", although a comforting c o n c e pt, h a s ye t to tr u l y e m e r g e. Consumers are rethinking ever y thing about their lives, including how they work, travel and shop, and their decisions will fur ther reshape the marketplace. Companies in all industries must maximize flexibility and minimize response time in order to react ef fectively and take advantage of changing consumer habits and patterns. O p e rating w ithou t c e r ta int y pu ts tremendous pressures on a business. The difficult labor market makes building an internal sales force difficult at best. Finding experienced candidates who can adapt to changing business models can be particularly challenging. At AKCEL Partners, we specialize in knowing and engaging the best sales people in the textile and apparel business. Our executives are proven experts who are highly networked, from vendors through to retailers. Best of all, we hit the ground running to help companies address both short and long- term opportunities. Companies simply cannot afford to sit still and wait for the new normal to show up. AKCEL Partners can bridge the gap, generating meaningful returns quickly and establishing strong relationships that will outlast any bumps in our emerging future. About AKCEL Partners: AKCEL Partners is a sales consultancy founded by three executives with strong bonds throughout the textile, apparel, brand and retail industries. AKCEL Partners offers strategic sales planning combined with experienced, highly networked sales professionals who give clients immediate access to targeted decision-makers. We are dedicated to meeting or exceeding our clients' short- and long-term revenue goals. To learn more, go to www.AKCELPartners.com. P R E S E N T E D B Y The Times They Are A-Changin' SELLING TEXTILES TODAY Our clients tell us that we have driven their business in three key ways: 1. We know the right people. AKCEL executives and consultants are tapped into our accounts, boasting decades of cumulative experience and robust contact lists. If we don't happen to know a target customer, we know how to find someone who does. 2. We know how to get there. We have the skills and tools to create and sell the programs that respond to market needs, even as those needs evolve. 3. We get there faster. Our learning curve is incredibly short. Approve our robust sales plan and we start working immediately, quickly achieving both short and long-term goals.

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