How to prepare my sales plan for the year?
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its as easy as eating ice cream. 1st as u eat the toppings , u 1st need to prepare the targets, than try to plan how would u get that target, which ever strategy u prepare- see that u consider ur customers, business, market and competitors.\nall the best
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Call reports are a good idea, just as long as you follow up and check on a few.  People are less likely to not tell the truth if they might get caught.  \n\nWhat I would suggest is that you provide a compensation package that is full of incentives.  Most salesmen (in my experience) work just as hard as they think they have to in order to make what they feel they have to make.  Make some of the incentives related to just getting meetings with prospective clients.\n\nAlso, manage the numbers.  If a reps performance doesnt tie in with normal business trends then make a trip with them and go on some calls with them.  Spending $1000 on a trip that will eventually have you terminate an ineffective rep will save you money in the long run.
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I suggest you contact your local writing or editing groups. There are writers who specialize in doing business plans.
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Ooohh...clothes! Invite friends, family, etc. Don't tell them you're having a sales party. Explain that you want to get everyone together, and what better way than to have a dinner party to introduce your new business with them. Let them know you will have clothing available for sale (so they know to bring cash). Plan your speech (sales pitch) many times. Repeat it until you can speak it without hesitation. Wear stylish, flattering clothing from where you will be selling. \nAfter your initial sales party, invite others by advertising in your local paper. Have business cards made up, and lay them in various places throughout your area. \nYou may even want to set up a business plan after your initial party! \nI wish you the best
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http://www.bplans.com/sp/businessplans.cfm - you can use the formats on here and keep the words down to 1500 words - not sure you'll find one except someone will do it specifically for you!!
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This plan should help assist you.\n\nhttp://everyonebenefits.com/40374893
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go to www.cbsc.org/ibp interactive business planner
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Create business plan. It must include projections for at least 2 years.\n\nMake sure you have 20% - 30% down payment\n\nMake sure you have collateral. The following is the formula to calculate collateral:\nCollateral = (Personal Real estate value*0.8 – Mortgage) + Commercial Real Estate Value * 0.8 + Equipment value *0.5 + Inventory *0.1\n\nMake sure your credit score is 680+.\n\nMake sure you have relevant experience. Banks will never finance career change.\n\nCollect all necessary financial documents:\n1)Personal tax returns for the last 3 years\n2)Business tax returns (for existing business) for the last 3 years\n3)Profit And Loss statement year to date\n\nCall your local banks. Ask if they do SBA loans.\n\nWhile choosing bank, keep in mind that banks are specialized entities If you wanted Chinese food, you wouldn’t go to a steak house, would you? Banks are organized the same way. You will never find a bank that does all types of businesses and all types of loans.\n\nDo your homework. Call the bank, ask for a business loan officer and describe your business type and your financial needs. Try to avoid banks that will give you a general answer: “We make our credit decision on a case per case basis”. Most likely you will waste money and most importantly your time.\n\nComplete loan application – make sure there is no arithmetical errors, mistypings and all personal financial information is correct.\n\nSubmit the complete package – all documents that were requested by the loan office, in the order that was requested to the bank.\n\nGood luck,\nMarina Lando\nPresident\nBusiness Loan Quest\nhttp://www.blquest.biz
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Set a budget first, then a timeframe. Invite reps of all competing teams to a planning meeting well in advance. Be realistic about the money and the time. Set a clear line of goals and a realistic timeframe. Delegate responsibility - fundraising, advertising, sponsorhip, management, catering. awards etc. Have fun. I'm Captain of Kyoto Cricket Club and have been involved in sports management on a number of levels for many years. Have a good 'un!
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Any projection, even in a known market, involves assumptions.  In your case you will have to make a few more, but that is OK.  The key is that you clearly state what your assumptions are.  Then as you gain knowledge of your market and your customers, you can replace assumptions with data, or at least educated assumptions.  \n\nI would suggest starting with some identification of what you consider your market.  Quantify the market (how many companies, how much do they spend on similar products or services, etc.) This type of information should be pretty available unless your product is very obscure or new.  Then, once you know the size of the market, identify and quantify your competition.  How much are they selling to your customers?  How much do you expect their market share to change?  Calculate some measure of market strength or expansion.\n\nSubtract your competition from the market capacity and that is your potential capacity.  I hope this helps!
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Not sure which business you are referring to ... but in my business (I work from home)... my short term plan (Next 1-2 years) is to partner up with 4 people each month who would like to create an income from home as well... work with them one on one til they reach their goals... for the long term(2-10 years)... I plan on reaching an executive level where I will no longer have to work, will be paid $1000.00 per month for a car allowance, earning upwards of $175,000 per year while working VERY part-time helping others to do the same.\n\nIf you plan your work, set your goals, and take steps everyday to reach them... your long term Business Plan is where you see yourself once you've reached your goals... a simple plan to ensure that the business continues and you can work when and if you'd like.
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With one property you can probably just handle it with an excel spreadsheet.  The only thing that gets a little complicated is the depreciation for tax purposes, but a decent tax prep package should make that relatively painless.\n\nYou also may want to set up a separate account to make tracking a little easier.
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Unless you know exactly what your income and deductions will be, it is difficult to break even, but using 2005's information you should be able to make a pretty good estimate of how much tax you will pay in 2006. Use that estimate to set your withholding. \n\nI do this every year and shoot for a slight surplus ($300 or so).
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Suggestions For Building Your Subscription Business\n\nIT'S FREE\n\nAs an Independent agent of  , your opportunities are unlimited to build your subscription business. As an agent, you are authorized to use magazine covers in any of your own promotional material. You are allowed to market your business any way that you want. Here are a few suggestions to help build your business.\n\n\n(1) Think large for the long term, but think small in the beginning. Start your business by contacting people that you know ( friends, family, neighbors etc. ). Let these people know that you are in business, and explain to them what a convenient service you provide. Sample promotional letters are available upon request. For example:  Since the average household takes approximately six magazine subscriptions, by ordering and renewing through you, they would only have to write one check, one time, to you, for all of their subscription needs. The customer also does not have to deal with any customer service issues, so if there is a problem, you can handle it for them (by contacting our office ).\n\n(2) Network your subscription business as a fund-raiser. Contact local schools, churches, civic groups etc. who want to raise money for their organization and keep a percentage of sales as your profit.\n\n(3) Take advantage of any gift giving occasion ( holidays, birthdays, engagements, graduations, etc.) Keep a log of all special occasions for your customers. For example:\nWhen it is the birthday of the mother of your customer, contact the customer and suggest a subscription as a gift. Not only will your customer had not thought of previously. Again, you are providing a service and your customer will probably be glad that you called and made the suggestion.\n\n(4) Contact local business who having waiting areas (family doctor, pediatrician, dentist, beautician, mechanics etc.) More than likely, these offices have someone who is designated to handle magazine renewals in addition to their other job responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity for you to offer your service at little or no additional cost to the customer.\n\n\n(5) Ask existing customers for referrals. Most businesses get their start this way. For example: Your beautician built his or her client base from referrals of existing customers. Word of mouth is the most powerful form of advertisement.\n\n(6) Contact your local Chamber of Commerce to get a listing of businesses ( and their address / Phone Number) in your area. Write a letter of introduction, or use our suggested letter of introduction, to contact them. There may be a small fee to get this list.\n\n(7) Contact large businesses in your area. These employees not only have reception areas, but the management staff usually receive a variety of subscriptions.\n(8) Keep updates on new residents in your area. Write a letter to welcome them to the community and tell them about your service. Form a business relationship with a local company that deals with major purchases ( real estate brokers, car salesman ). Suggest that they give a gift subscription to any new customer who makes a purchase. If you deal with a real estate broker, you will know who the new residents in the community are, and you can contact them for other subscription business.\n\n(9) Build relationships with your customers. Follow up with existing customers on a regular basis ( every 3 mos. ) to make sure that they are happy with their subscriptions. And there are NO problems. Hint: Customers follow up is crucial to your business. If you do not follow up, your credibility can be destroyed. If you only call your customers once a year (when it is time to renew ), they will be less likely to renew through you if there have been problems and you were not available to handle them throughout the year.\n\nHere is a suggested contact schedule:\n\n1st Contact - Make the subscription sale. Let the customer know that you will be contacting them in approximately 3 months to v
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first of all \n1)your garments have to be according to season and fashion\n2)your quality of garment and price \n3)types of customers/class/age/sex  you are attracting.\n4)the way you are presenting on the window display and in showroom,pattern of lighting also plays a role.\n\nto increase sales\n1)divide the selling of a product in atlest 3 section\nfor example if you have a summer t-shirt half sleeve.\nyou place it in the showroom just a month before summer starts.(for e.g summer may-august) \n A)maximum profit in april and may\n B)Average profit june and july\n C)summer sale/discount  mid july -august with minimum profit.\n D)septemebr left over stock of summer sell out what is left at a cost price or just adding the expenses or staff salary and bills.(to create place for autumn stock and winter.
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Here are some samples of business plans focusing on the real estate market\n\nThis is what you need: Real Estate Agent Business Plan software from PlanMagic.com (unfortunately, not free and cost is $84.95)\nhttp://planmagic.com/business_plan/real_estate_agent_business_plan.html\n\nProperty management\nhttp://www.bplans.com/spv/3183/\n\nGood luck
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if you are starting out alone, its tough to do unless you have some good education and experience to back it up\n\ni suggest you talk to your friends and family.. network through them and so you can get in contact with their friends etc.\n\nits going to be lot of sales call process in the beginning