Archive for December, 2009

What’s the difference between a telemarketing position and a sales position?

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Mr. Main Event asked: I used to be in sales, and I know the gig pretty well. My question is: Is sales the same as telemarketing? I know that sales is high-pressure and intensive because you have to meet a quota every single quarter (and most of your money is ...

What is a national sales tax and why is it bad?

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

Binky the Carolinian asked: I have heard a few things but nothing detailed. I know with the sales tax there would be no IRS (as we know it) and no withholdings in our checks. What have been the rates that were suggested? Who would this affect and how? Would ...

Do you thinks I’d get a lot of sales at my garage sale during Thanksgiving weekend?

Friday, December 18th, 2009

asked: I'm planning on having my garage sale on November 21-25 at 9AM-6PM. Do you think a lot of people would come between those dates? They're off work usually. Do you think they'll come on Thanksgiving? Any tips to improve my sales?David

How do I recruit commission only sales people for an International Company?

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

Troubled Lady asked: I've tried several times to recruit people for this position. I've had several great phone interviews with the candidates and then they disappear. I'm thinking the fact that this is a small company located in the US and in Jordan makes them run. How ...

What are common questions asked for a sales interview at Ashley Furniture Homestore?

Monday, December 14th, 2009

John and Kim asked: I have an interview tomorrow as a Sales Rep at Ashley Furniture Homestore. I want to know specifically what questions they ask so I can prepare myself. Also, if anyone has some sales interview advice or tips in addition to that it would be ...

How to generate online traffic and sales on a very small budget?

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

component-warehouse.co.uk asked: Hi all I have a website that is currently getting very few visitors (about 10 unique hits a day), and even less sales. Whats the best way to generate more visitors and ultimately more sales, with a budget of about £30/month? Ive already tried some SEO tips, and already ...

How do I know stores actually pay the sales tax to the IRS?

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

thedogfromduckhunt asked: How do I know that stores are not using some fancy accounting to show less sales and trying to pocket some of the sales tax they collect from us? What kind of accountability is in the tax system to assure people of this? I know it all seems ...

How much can entry level radio ad sales people expect to make?

Monday, December 7th, 2009

elderberry_crunch asked: I'm going to an interview for an ad sales position at a small country radio station. How much do ad sales people make? Is it a fun job? Is it a hard job? Any input?Kevin

What is the best way to break into Pharmaceutical Sales?

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Brad asked: I have been in sales for 5 years now with one year experience in Outside Sales. I have been very successfull and have a great brag book to show my success. I would like to break into the Pharmaceutical or Medical Device sales field. Any ...

How do you calculate sales tax in your head?

Friday, December 4th, 2009

?? M? F??get M? N?w? asked: i know how to do it on a calculator but whats an easy, accurate way to do it quickly in your head? Sales tax here is 6%. Thanks!Brandon