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by Robert Blanding, N.E. “Mac” MacGregor and Brad Starr, CPMR Cost Factor: Principals Your contract with a given principal will...

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by Robert Blanding, N.E. “Mac” MacGregor and Brad Starr, CPMR Cost Factor: GeographyGeographical variances to be considered include...

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by Robert Blanding, N.E. “Mac” MacGregor and Brad Starr, CPMR Some Advice and Recommendations The best advice is to run lean and...

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The close of this article would be an excellent time to close your browser and begin to formally analyze your financial strength. You must list...

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Successful navigation of the learning curve coupled with strategic planning are the bywords most commonly cited by independent...

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Satisfying a Financial Need Michael Sackett started his agency last year after several years in outside sales for a distributorship. His...

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Making an Impact on the Market When Jonathan Ward, Jonathan Ward Associates, Atlanta, Georgia, opened his doors last year, his initial thoughts...

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Let’s assume you are still highly motivated and want to continue your quest to become a commissioned manufacturers’ representative....

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Many of the guidelines I am recommending are the result of not having anyone to ask advice of in the early days. This resulted in my making some...

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A Sales Agent Walks a Tightrope As an agent you will be a person in the middle. You have two people to keep satisfied; your principal and your...

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It’s Necessary to Have Financial Common Sense The beginning agent is often imbued with an unrealistic sense of what it takes to initiate...

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Why Become an Agent Anyway? Very few people start a business career with the idea of becoming a manufacturers’ agent. Those who do...

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