Archive for July, 2009

Is Sales a good start for career in Marketing If actually I want to work in Ads or PR?

Friday, July 24th, 2009

asked: Actually I want to work in Advertising or PR, but my internship turns out to be Sales. Of course I feel trapped but all I can do is to accept it! Give me some positive ideas to boost myself! Thanks!Thomas

What website can I subscribe to daily sales management or sales articles?

Saturday, July 18th, 2009

E.B. asked: I would like to receive daily (preferred) or weekly email articles that pertain to Sales Management. I would also like to receive the same thing for just "Sales". Does anyone know of a website that does this?Aaron

When a sales consultant approaches you, what are somethings that you experience and feel afterwards?

Saturday, July 18th, 2009

Gifted & Talented asked: Hi I am a sales consultant for at&t, and i and trying to figure out what are somethings that customers are thinking when they see one of us( generally thinking for all types of sales consultants). What are somethings you hope to expect in your experience? ...

What is the statewide sales tax in Ohio?

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

xtrafile7 asked: I understand that the sales tax varies by county. However for those selling online, no matter what area in the state the sales tax remains the same. What is the statewide sales tax in Ohio, or are these websites simply charging 7.5% and taking care of their taxes that ...

Should I credit sales tax on uncollectible receivables?

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

robertspraguejr asked: When calculating sales tax on your sales, is it proper to deduct for uncollectible accounts receivable the way we can on income tax? I'm talking about when the debt has already been written off.Jonathan

What kind of Sales Opportunities are available that do not require any cold-calling?

Monday, July 13th, 2009

David B asked: I'm looking for a sales career that has people coming to or calling me. I've been in outside sales for awhile now and I don't know how much longer I can cold call. Any suggestions?Jaden

How do I find good black friday sales?

Friday, July 10th, 2009

Happy ***** 123 asked: All, I live in the suburbs of Chicago. How do I find good black friday sale information beforehand. I am looking for online sales and potential sales in stores. Are there good deals on furniture?Matthew

What types of sales materials to provide commissioned sales people?

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Rob7 asked: I would appreciate if someone experienced with outside commissioned sales staff could tell me what types of sales materials should be provided to them? Such as flyers, portfolios, multimedia presentations, etc. Also what about business cards? Should I give them business cards with their name and title ...

How much in sales does the average video game store do a day?

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

JP9 asked: I'm looking to open a video game franchise. Per franchise laws, they cannot share any type of sales statistics with me. How much in sales does the average video game store do a day, week, month, and year?Nathan

What can a deli department do to increase sales?

Saturday, July 4th, 2009

s h asked: What can a deli department do to increase sales? I work in a grocery store. Our deli department is struggling tremendously in sales. Our store is a very nice but our clientele is on fixed incomes and foodstamps. Does anyone have any good suggestions to ...