The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has shaken the world and is certainly affecting the global economy. Almost every business is being affected on different levels by this pandemic, from big corporations to small-town shops, especially the latter. Governments are doing their best to help the more vulnerable businesses, but it’s also up to each business …
The Coronavirus pandemic has certainly changed the way that the world does business, but how much has your company done to keep up during these times? Using tools such as the inSitu Sales B2B eCommerce Portal is a great way to stay in edge and keep the sales going, but just as important is the …
Having a mobile sales app like inSitu Sales is all about one thing, automation, reducing the amount of human work to focus on getting more clients and sales is key for every distribution and wholesale business out there. Accounting software like QuickBooks® offers great tools for advanced pricing, but unfortunately, they do not support these …
Direct store delivery (DSD) companies should be as fast paced as possible to drive sales, keep up with demand and of course, with the competition. Using technology to change the workflow of your company can be just what you need to stay on edge. Here’s a few ways a sales app will save you money …
Traditionally, when a salesperson is out in the field they only go to their predetermined customers. Why? One major reason is that showing a new customer your products at the right prices is very difficult if you don’t have a sales management app to do it. If you normally take orders with a pen and …
A couple of months ago I wrote a blog on the problems facing wholesale distributors, and while everything I talked about in that article is still very valid, I figured it was time to address some of the other issues facing wholesalers and DSD sellers. Streamline Everything! Competition is far fiercer than is used to …
The Manager’s Problem If you’ve ever managed anyone, you know just how important accountability is. If someone on your team isn’t reliable or accountable, it’s time for some changes. Another thing you probably know, if you’ve ever managed people, is how difficult and trying it can be to keep tabs on everyone. This difficulty is …
Every time I speak to a new client, I can always depend on hearing the same question; “Do you charge any hidden fees?” I understand why they ask, but it seems tragic to me all the same. The norm seems to be for company’s to tack on little fees and expenses in the terms and …
Today I’m excited to announce that from November 6-8, inSitu Sales will be at Quickbooks® Connect in San Jose. This is a multi-day event where business owners, entrepreneurs, developers, accountants, investors, and so many more come together to connect and learn from one-another. There will be keynote speakers, technology trainings, panel discussions, business talks and …
No matter where your political affiliations lie, everyone agrees that this trade war with China is bringing with it some serious ramifications. A recent post by Business Insider illustrated the current trends, and where they might be headed. Here I spell out some of the highlights from the article. The realities 1. Business optimism among small …
