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In the Best Sales Teams, About Half of the People Are in Support Roles

Harvard Business

Sales reps are most effective when they have the right amount of support staff, but exactly how much support staff does a company need, and how should it be structured? Call it a Goldilocks quandary: Too little support, and your sales people can’t do their jobs well; too much, and you’re wasting money.

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Bad News: You Have to Grow to Pay Your Debt

Martinka Consulting

One of the most interesting comments was: “To help pay back debt amassed in the deal-one of the biggest-ever overseas transactions by a Japanese company-Suntory is trying to double global spirits sales by 2020. Banks have ratios, guidelines, and regulators. Hitting that goal won’t be easy. So who lends on deals like this?

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How to Pass the McKinsey Problem Solving Game

CaseInterview.com

I recommend reading the guidelines below twice. Given historical competitive behaviors, how will sales likely change after the price reduction? For example, when working with clients who have suffered a decline in profits, it is important to recognize there is a mathematical relationship between profits, sales, and expenses.