The ACE Group (TAG)

Our CEO Francisco Ramirez's most recent article for the Forbes Business Council "Five Tips for Elevating Your Marketing and Service Efforts" is a way for Francisco to share his gifts with his followers. It covers how to implement new marketing avenues. Consistency is vital in developing a comprehensive sales playbook to enhance your social media presence as it builds connections and drives engagement. At TAG we commit to fostering a culture of excellence while pursuing industry certifications. Currently we are in the process of getting our ISO 9001:2015. Initiate just one of the ideas presented and see the impact on your bottom line. #marketing #marketingstrategy #sales #salesplaybook #ISOCertification

In the Forbes Business Council article, "15 Business Areas to Consider Leveraging Automation," our CEO Francisco Ramirez contributed how at TAG we look seriously at automating tasks. We first evaluate different areas in our business that involve repetitive tasks and analyze the costs of automating to determine which tasks will offer the best ROI. We also take into consideration the impact the changes will have on our team and customers. It’s always best to know which tools exist and how to best use them for your needs. #automation #leveragingautomation #processimprovements #repetitivetasks #CEOinsight

White House Announces New Executive Actions to Address Surge in De Minimis Shipments The Administration announced that it’s taking new actions to address what it says is a “significant increased abuse of the de minimis exemption, in particular China-founded e-commerce platforms" and will implement new rules to more effectively "target and block" illicit shipments. The White House noted that the majority of the now more than one billion shipments a year claiming the de minimis exemption come from several Chinese e-commerce platforms. ? “With today’s announcement, the Administration is using executive authority to stop the abuse of the de minimis exemption. The Administration also calls on Congress to pass legislation this year to reform the de minimis exemption comprehensively to further protect American consumers, workers, and businesses,” the White House said in a statement. The new Executive Actions taken by the Administration against de minimis abuses include: ·???New Rulemaking to Improve Accountability and Enforcement in De Minimis Shipments—The proposed rule would strengthen information collection requirements to promote greater visibility into de minimis shipments. That additional level of transparency would help CBP protect consumers from purchasing goods that do not meet health and safety standards, and protect U.S. workers and businesses—including retailers, importers and manufacturers—from unfair competition. ·???New Rulemaking to Reduce De Minimis Volume and Strengthen Trade Enforcement—This proposed rule would make ineligible for the de minimis exemption shipments containing products subject to U.S. trade enforcement actions, such as those driving the increase from China-founded e-commerce platforms like low-value textiles and apparel, closing a major loophole. Those products would no longer enter the U.S. market duty free. ·???Final Rule to Prevent De Minimis Shipments from Circumventing Safety Standards—This Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) proposed final rule would require importers of consumer products to file Certificates of Compliance (CoC) electronically with CBP and CPSC. That would strengthen CBP’s and CPSC’s ability to target and block unsafe products and prevent foreign companies from abusing the de minimis exemption to circumvent consumer protection testing and certification requirements. These actions are on top of the work already underway by the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection to crack down on de minimis exemption abuses. (See this Sept. 13 DHS press release for more details.) The de minimis exemption allows CBP to pass free of duty and tax, merchandise imported by one person on one day that has an aggregate fair retail value in the country of shipments of $800 or less. According to CBP, the agency processes nearly 4 million de minimis shipments per day through U.S. ports of entry.

Our CEO, Francisco Ramirez, highly recommends active listening and radical candor as essential components in cultivating a well-aligned team as a leader. He believes embracing active listening makes you a more compassionate leader. His comments were included In the Forbes Business Council 14 Steps Professionals Can Take to Become More Compassionate Leaders article, effective business leadership involves more than achieving business objectives. Great leaders recognize that the relationships they build and cultivate with employees has a direct impact on the overall success of the organization. #CEO #CEOleadership #CEOinsights #Hr #Listening #Opendoorpolicy #corporatevalues

Check out our CEO Francisco Ramirez's latest thought leadership feature! Read it at Forbes Business Council below. It covers the lessons we learned at TAG on our path to achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification. Why investigate ISO certification? There are many valid reasons, with one being a prospective client asking that we become certified so they would have the assurance that TAG had internal processes in place for quality and consistency. Before standardization, there needed to be a greater understanding of best practices and their successful application to drive tangible results. It required hiring a specialized consultant to help us plan and implement a Quality Management System (QMS). Preparing organizational context documentation and training personnel for internal audits sets you up for long-term success. #ISOCertification #ForbesCouncils #CEO #CEOTips #CEOAdvice #QMS

Our CEO Francisco Ramirez is a contributor to the Forbes Business Council expert panel articles. In this article, he shared the way at TAG we leverage technology to drive The ACE Group’s business growth. Francisco suggests that as a leader, you must have a clear understanding of what you’re trying to accomplish. If your goal is to boost productivity, focus on the tech tools that will assist you in achieving efficiency. Be sure to explain in detail to your team members what the objectives of implementing the tech software is--so they are confident in coming on board using it. #CEOtips #marketing #businessdevelopment #technology #ai #chatgpt #productivitysoftware

What trait do you think you should cultivate to handle times of disruptive change better? I believe the C-level leaders are responsible for their team’s well-being during local, global, and economic challenges. Prioritizing composure and remaining calm allows leaders to effectively lead the team—helping team members laser focus on the tasks at hand. In the Forbes Business Council article, “Undergoing Disruptive Change? 16 Leadership Traits to Cultivate,” our panel experts suggested their recommendations. Read here. #CEOtips #CEOtraits #CEOleadership #CMentalhealth #CEOfocus

Leading a company is no simple task. Running a business efficiently can alone be a stressful, all-consuming task but leaders must also ensure they are fully supporting their team members. This can leave little room for focusing on their own needs. Our CEO Francisco Ramirez is one of 20 Forbes Business Council members who shared one way business leaders can take care of their mental health. Francisco said, "as entrepreneurs often navigate alone, it's essential to address this challenge by joining a master group of fellow leaders -- providing a platform for communication and understanding, reminding you that you're not alone in this journey. #CEO #CEOhealth #CEOfitness #CEOmentalhealth #CEOadvisorygroup

Social media platforms make personal branding and online presence essential component in reaching and connecting with audiences today. 18 Forbes Business Council panel experts shared their feedback on how to know which strategies will most effectively resonate with your audience -- check out 18 Essential Steps for Improving Your Personal Brand at https://lnkd.in/gP3fKp_A. Our CEO, Francisco Ramirez, shared that in his experience, consistently participating and engaging in collaborations, podcasts and posting content is key to enhancing and sustaining your online personal branding. Commit yourself to these tasks rather than treating them as one-time events or duties. #branding #socialmedia #onlinepresence #personalbranding #podcasts #content

As technology and artificial intelligence continue to become more prominent in business, the role of chief information officer (CIO) has evolved. In the Forbes Business Council article 13 Essential Traits For Chief Information Officers Today, our CEO Francisco Ramirez shared that one key attribute is great communication skills. This ensures TAG's management and team members understand and adapt to the impact of technology in the everchanging supply chain logistics, fulfillment, and ecommerce services. #CIO #CIOresponsibilies #CIOleadership #communication #technology #supplychain