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Strategies for Successful Exit Planning
Strategies for Successful Exit Planning

Discover the essentials of exit planning for business owners, a strategy critical for maximizing company value and ensuring a smooth transition. Learn about valuation, choosing successors, and exit paths. Continue Reading

Date posted11/25/2024


Sound Advice for Relationship Farming
Sound Advice for Relationship Farming

Explore relationship marketing through the lens of farming, emphasizing market research and effective product placement. Learn how to launch successful blogs and podcasts. Discover the Actiontec MegaPlug for easy, fast home office networking. Continue Reading

Date posted11/25/2024


How To Save For Retirement
How To Save For Retirement

Learn effective retirement planning strategies: calculate savings needs, maximize 401(k) contributions, and explore Roth IRAs for a secure future. Start saving early! Continue Reading

Date posted11/25/2024


Maximizing Your Sales Potential With the Effective Use of Referrals
Maximizing Your Sales Potential With the Effective Use of Referrals

Discover how thoracic surgeon Aaron boosted his referrals and income by building relationships with cardiologists, and learn actionable tips for enhancing your own referral network. Continue Reading

Date posted11/25/2024


Looking to Hire New Reps?
Looking to Hire New Reps?

Discover how independent manufacturers' representatives balance needs and forge solutions in a people-intensive business. Learn hiring strategies and compensation tips for success. Continue Reading

Date posted11/25/2024


Improving the Process
Improving the Process

Discover key insights from a manufacturers' meeting discussing rep terminations, the importance of professional communication, and enhancing rep relationships through networking and structured processes. Continue Reading

Date posted11/25/2024


If You Can’t Hire a Good Salesperson… Make One
If You Can’t Hire a Good Salesperson… Make One

Discover how to identify and nurture potential sales talent within your organization, challenging the myths of natural-born sellers and the overemphasis on past sales experience. Continue Reading

Date posted11/25/2024


Rep Agency Mergers and Acquisitions
Rep Agency Mergers and Acquisitions

Explore the dynamics of mergers, acquisitions, and value transfer in rep agencies, including buyer and seller perspectives, key steps, and legal considerations. Continue Reading

Date posted11/25/2024


July | 2006
July | 2006

Explore the evolution of sales from traditional methods to a multifaceted approach involving marketing, consulting, and more. Plus, insights on rep agency mergers, market trends, and effective sales strategies. Continue Reading

Date posted11/25/2024


Manufacturers Report on the Relationship
Manufacturers Report on the Relationship

Explore MANA's latest survey insights on outsourced sales force management, revealing key trends and areas for improvement in rep relations and sales strategies. Continue Reading

Date posted11/25/2024


Deadly Sins in Family Business
Deadly Sins in Family Business

Explore the unique challenges of family-owned businesses, including "Daddy" dominance, retirement reluctance, and successor selection, with expert solutions for each issue. Continue Reading

Date posted11/25/2024


Coming to Agreement on Split Commissions
Coming to Agreement on Split Commissions

Explore the complexities of split commissions in manufacturing sales, emphasizing the importance of vigilance, due diligence, and solid contracts for effective resolution and fair compensation. Continue Reading

Date posted11/25/2024