Success

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

According to Oberlo , a drop-shipping app created by Shopify, almost one-third of the world’s population is now shopping online, accounting for 18% of retail sales worldwide. When you clearly and narrowly define your audience, word of mouth will spread inside that audience, and the referral sales will flood in. Don’t try to guess.

Sales 100

Sales Delegation Problem-Solving Bookkeeping 100

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JULY 1, 2019

We heavily support our sales team, and my three peers and I were recently invited to a blank agenda meeting during end-of-year sales days. There was some good-nature speculation that this meeting would be a thank-you, going away recognition for a peer, or general celebration of hitting sales goals. It was super awkward.

Sales 20

Sales Problem-Solving Cubicle Salary 20

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DECEMBER 23, 2021

Even though I know nothing about HR, health insurance, 401K administration, payroll deductions, and a myriad of other issues, those are all items that I have to manage day to day. I work in a cubicle farm in sales. As a result, everyone around here wears many hats. – 2016. My coworker told me I’m too loud.

Administrative Staff 37

Administrative Staff Controlling Cubicle Sales 37

Ruby

AUGUST 17, 2020

There’s no commute, no on-site staff, no cubicles or workstations, no front desk, no communal fridge or parking lot, or storage closet. We’re happy to report an average 20% increase in sales inquiries and customer service satisfaction among our customers, as well as 2–3 times quantifiable return on investment.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Computer Software Flexibility 52

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APRIL 5, 2015

But maybe there are other solutions to minimize the distractions, like putting up a barrier (like a cubicle wall) between you and the sink and fridge. My husband earns a very modest living and health insurance would be an issue, as would a large resume gap. I’m still not entirely certain I am making the correct decision.

Sales 34

Sales Interviewing Cubicle Planning 34

SnackNation

JULY 30, 2017

Gift card giveaways for major project completions or sales. Buy a bunch of $25 gift cards to Amazon or local restaurants, put the name of each team member into a bowl and select one at random each time a big sale is made or project completed. Most businesses experience a decline in sales/business activity during the summer months.

Food 39

Food Creativity Computer Sales 39

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MARCH 30, 2022

New hire insisted on naming himself as the beneficiary on his life insurance policy “in case I’m around when it pays out.”. The New Guy sat behind me, in the other half of the shared cubicle. After he was done with me he moved on to my supervisor in the next cubicle, who had heard the whole thing and repeated everything I told him.

Supplies 55

Supplies Cubicle Cleaning Security 55