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Manufacturer Focused Rep Agency Focused

February | 2015
February | 2015

Explore MANA's engagement with MBA students and executives at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, highlighting sales competitions and entrepreneurship courses. Discover how MANA supports academic sales training. Continue Reading

Date posted11/15/2024


The Presentation Trap
The Presentation Trap

Discover why sales presentations often fail and how focusing more on customer needs rather than flashy pitches can enhance sales effectiveness. Continue Reading

Date posted11/15/2024


Proposed Roth 401(k): Coming Soon to a Retirement Plan Near You
Proposed Roth 401(k): Coming Soon to a Retirement Plan Near You

Discover the Roth 401(k), a new retirement plan combining traditional 401(k) and Roth IRA benefits, set to launch in 2006. Ideal for high-income earners facing retirement savings challenges. Continue Reading

Date posted11/15/2024


Meet Jerry Leth
Meet Jerry Leth

Discover Jerry Leth's journey from a successful independent rep to a key MANA staff member, enhancing member services and networking opportunities. Continue Reading

Date posted11/15/2024


Improving Sales Force Performance
Improving Sales Force Performance

Discover how to maximize your sales force's efficiency with insights from the Industrial Performance Group's study on sales force utilization and challenges. Learn key strategies for growth without increasing costs. Continue Reading

Date posted11/15/2024


How Many Mutual Funds Are Too Many?
How Many Mutual Funds Are Too Many?

Discover the risks of over-diversification in mutual funds and how it may impact your investment strategy and tax implications. Learn to manage your portfolio effectively. Continue Reading

Date posted11/15/2024


HIRA Serves Reps in the Healthcare Field
HIRA Serves Reps in the Healthcare Field

Explore how HIRA supports health care industry reps amid challenges like GPOs and regulations, enhancing their professionalism and networking. Visit hira.org for more. Continue Reading

Date posted11/15/2024


Consumer Reps Encounter Similar Trends and Challenges
Consumer Reps Encounter Similar Trends and Challenges

Explore the challenges and trends impacting independent manufacturers' representatives in the consumer goods industry, including consolidation, commission pressures, and the rise of overseas manufacturing. Optimism persists despite these hurdles. Continue Reading

Date posted11/15/2024


Capital Equipment Reps Exchange Strategies During Conference
Capital Equipment Reps Exchange Strategies During Conference

Discover key strategies for capital equipment reps to secure and manage big-ticket lines from MANA's CAPSIG conference in Louisville, KY. Learn from expert panels on effective representation and cash-flow management. Continue Reading

Date posted11/15/2024


Exploring the Need for a Firewall
Exploring the Need for a Firewall

Discover the critical importance of firewalls for business security, how they protect against hackers, viruses, and more. Essential reading for every computer user. Continue Reading

Date posted11/15/2024


Editorial in the Field
Editorial in the Field

Explore how MANA adapts to business changes through strategic alliances, focusing on unity and enhanced services for economic growth. Continue Reading

Date posted11/15/2024


Customer Service Makes This Principal Perfect
Customer Service Makes This Principal Perfect

Discover how Lumsden Corporation's commitment to customer service and strong partnerships with reps has driven their success for over 30 years. A true partner in the food industry. Continue Reading

Date posted11/15/2024