Author: Paul Arinaga
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781503001688
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Sales Forecasting for Busy People is for people who want to improve their sales forecasting skills, but without having to go back to school, study statistics or spend hours surfing the Internet for tiny pieces of information. The book teaches you everything you need to know about sales forecasting in a single compact format. In Sales Forecasting for Busy People you'll learn: 16 fast and effective sales forecasting techniques: learn or review the tried and true "classic" techniques as well as several more creative techniques that are not found anywhere else. When to use which technique: it's not enough to know a technique, you also need to know when and how to apply it. How to make a forecast step-by-step: there's a process behind sales forecasting, and it's helpful to be aware of it. How to validate your sales forecast so that it's accurate and credible: your job doesn't stop at building a forecast; you also need to validate it. How to present your sales forecast: presenting your sales forecast persuasively is almost as important as the sales forecast itself. "What if's?" or obstacles and how to overcome them: learn how to overcome or minimize the impact of five of the most common roadblocks.As its title suggests, Sales Forecasting for Busy People is designed for people who don't have a lot of time and need to get-up-to speed fast. The book contains summaries of all key concepts, as well as clear simple examples. There is no fluff here; only useful, pragmatic advice and techniques that you can put into practice immediately.
Sales Forecasting for Busy People
Author: Paul Arinaga
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781503001688
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Sales Forecasting for Busy People is for people who want to improve their sales forecasting skills, but without having to go back to school, study statistics or spend hours surfing the Internet for tiny pieces of information. The book teaches you everything you need to know about sales forecasting in a single compact format. In Sales Forecasting for Busy People you'll learn: 16 fast and effective sales forecasting techniques: learn or review the tried and true "classic" techniques as well as several more creative techniques that are not found anywhere else. When to use which technique: it's not enough to know a technique, you also need to know when and how to apply it. How to make a forecast step-by-step: there's a process behind sales forecasting, and it's helpful to be aware of it. How to validate your sales forecast so that it's accurate and credible: your job doesn't stop at building a forecast; you also need to validate it. How to present your sales forecast: presenting your sales forecast persuasively is almost as important as the sales forecast itself. "What if's?" or obstacles and how to overcome them: learn how to overcome or minimize the impact of five of the most common roadblocks.As its title suggests, Sales Forecasting for Busy People is designed for people who don't have a lot of time and need to get-up-to speed fast. The book contains summaries of all key concepts, as well as clear simple examples. There is no fluff here; only useful, pragmatic advice and techniques that you can put into practice immediately.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781503001688
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Sales Forecasting for Busy People is for people who want to improve their sales forecasting skills, but without having to go back to school, study statistics or spend hours surfing the Internet for tiny pieces of information. The book teaches you everything you need to know about sales forecasting in a single compact format. In Sales Forecasting for Busy People you'll learn: 16 fast and effective sales forecasting techniques: learn or review the tried and true "classic" techniques as well as several more creative techniques that are not found anywhere else. When to use which technique: it's not enough to know a technique, you also need to know when and how to apply it. How to make a forecast step-by-step: there's a process behind sales forecasting, and it's helpful to be aware of it. How to validate your sales forecast so that it's accurate and credible: your job doesn't stop at building a forecast; you also need to validate it. How to present your sales forecast: presenting your sales forecast persuasively is almost as important as the sales forecast itself. "What if's?" or obstacles and how to overcome them: learn how to overcome or minimize the impact of five of the most common roadblocks.As its title suggests, Sales Forecasting for Busy People is designed for people who don't have a lot of time and need to get-up-to speed fast. The book contains summaries of all key concepts, as well as clear simple examples. There is no fluff here; only useful, pragmatic advice and techniques that you can put into practice immediately.
Selling and Sales Management
Author: David Jobber
Publisher: Pearson UK
ISBN: 1292205075
Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages : 703
Book Description
This new edition comes fully updated with new case studies, using working businesses to connect sales theory to the practical implications of selling in a modern environment. It also contains the results from cutting-edge research that differentiates it from most of its competitors. The book continues to place emphasis on global aspects of selling and sales management. Topics covered include technological applications of selling and sales management, ethics of selling and sales management, systems selling and a comprehensive coverage of key account management.
Publisher: Pearson UK
ISBN: 1292205075
Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages : 703
Book Description
This new edition comes fully updated with new case studies, using working businesses to connect sales theory to the practical implications of selling in a modern environment. It also contains the results from cutting-edge research that differentiates it from most of its competitors. The book continues to place emphasis on global aspects of selling and sales management. Topics covered include technological applications of selling and sales management, ethics of selling and sales management, systems selling and a comprehensive coverage of key account management.
Demand-Driven Forecasting
Author: Charles W. Chase
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470531010
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
Praise for Demand-Driven Forecasting A Structured Approach to Forecasting "There are authors of advanced forecasting books who take an academic approach to explaining forecast modeling that focuses on the construction of arcane algorithms and mathematical proof that are not very useful for forecasting practitioners. Then, there are other authors who take a general approach to explaining demand planning, but gloss over technical content required of modern forecasters. Neither of these approaches is well-suited for helping business forecasters critically identify the best demand data sources, effectively apply appropriate statistical forecasting methods, and properly design efficient demand planning processes. In Demand-Driven Forecasting, Chase fills this void in the literature and provides the reader with concise explanations for advanced statistical methods and credible business advice for improving ways to predict demand for products and services. Whether you are an experienced professional forecasting manager, or a novice forecast analyst, you will find this book a valuable resource for your professional development." —Daniel Kiely, Senior Manager, Epidemiology, Forecasting & Analytics, Celgene Corporation "Charlie Chase has given forecasters a clear, responsible approach for ending the timeless tug of war between the need for 'forecast rigor' and the call for greater inclusion of 'client judgment.' By advancing the use of 'domain knowledge' and hypothesis testing to enrich base-case forecasts, he has empowered professional forecasters to step up and impact their companies' business results favorably and profoundly, all the while enhancing the organizational stature of forecasters broadly." —Bob Woodard, Vice President, Global Consumer and Customer Insights, Campbell Soup Company
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470531010
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
Praise for Demand-Driven Forecasting A Structured Approach to Forecasting "There are authors of advanced forecasting books who take an academic approach to explaining forecast modeling that focuses on the construction of arcane algorithms and mathematical proof that are not very useful for forecasting practitioners. Then, there are other authors who take a general approach to explaining demand planning, but gloss over technical content required of modern forecasters. Neither of these approaches is well-suited for helping business forecasters critically identify the best demand data sources, effectively apply appropriate statistical forecasting methods, and properly design efficient demand planning processes. In Demand-Driven Forecasting, Chase fills this void in the literature and provides the reader with concise explanations for advanced statistical methods and credible business advice for improving ways to predict demand for products and services. Whether you are an experienced professional forecasting manager, or a novice forecast analyst, you will find this book a valuable resource for your professional development." —Daniel Kiely, Senior Manager, Epidemiology, Forecasting & Analytics, Celgene Corporation "Charlie Chase has given forecasters a clear, responsible approach for ending the timeless tug of war between the need for 'forecast rigor' and the call for greater inclusion of 'client judgment.' By advancing the use of 'domain knowledge' and hypothesis testing to enrich base-case forecasts, he has empowered professional forecasters to step up and impact their companies' business results favorably and profoundly, all the while enhancing the organizational stature of forecasters broadly." —Bob Woodard, Vice President, Global Consumer and Customer Insights, Campbell Soup Company
The Busy Manager's Guide to Delegation
Author: Richard A. Luecke
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN: 0814414753
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Delegation amounts to a lot more than just passing work off onto subordinates, and when handled correctly, it gives managers a chance to lead more effectively. Authors Richard A. Luecke and Perry Mcintosh present leaders with a straightforward, five-step process for mastering delegation--and increasing their output. The Busy Manager’s Guide to Delegation teaches you to set the stage for excellent results, what to do if things go wrong, and ways to ensure that all their people benefit from the experience. In this book, you’ll discover: which tasks to delegate; how to identify the right people for the jobs; how to assign tasks; how to monitor progress and provide feedback; and how to evaluate performance. Filled with quick tips, exercises, self-assessments, and practical worksheets, The Busy Manager’s Guide to Delegation offers busy managers a way to strengthen their departments by focusing their newfound time and energy on developing the skills of their people.
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN: 0814414753
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Delegation amounts to a lot more than just passing work off onto subordinates, and when handled correctly, it gives managers a chance to lead more effectively. Authors Richard A. Luecke and Perry Mcintosh present leaders with a straightforward, five-step process for mastering delegation--and increasing their output. The Busy Manager’s Guide to Delegation teaches you to set the stage for excellent results, what to do if things go wrong, and ways to ensure that all their people benefit from the experience. In this book, you’ll discover: which tasks to delegate; how to identify the right people for the jobs; how to assign tasks; how to monitor progress and provide feedback; and how to evaluate performance. Filled with quick tips, exercises, self-assessments, and practical worksheets, The Busy Manager’s Guide to Delegation offers busy managers a way to strengthen their departments by focusing their newfound time and energy on developing the skills of their people.
Sales Forecasting
Author: Mark Blessington
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781505536843
Category : Sales forecasting
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sales Forecasting is a practical guide for beginning and intermediate sales forecasters. The book does not use complex formulas. Instead, it is designed around the author's application of the learning curve to sales forecasting. Millions of sales forecasts are made by hundreds of thousands of people every year. Sales forecasts for every product and every sales territory in the world are made at least once a year, if not monthly. Then there are various aggregations of these forecasts, such as product to product line to division, and territory to district to region. Further, multiple functional areas across the company make sales forecasts. Sales, marketing, finance and manufacturing are all involved, at least on an annual basis, and often much more frequently. The sad truth is that few forecasters have any formal education or training on the subject. Part of this is because most forecasting books use numerous complex formulas, which are arcane, intimidating and off-putting. Another reason is that sales forecasters are encouraged to place too much trust in forecasting software by vendors who tend to make exaggerated and unsubstantiated claims about forecasting accuracy. Sales Forecasting breaks new ground. It re-invents the process of teaching the subject of sales forecasting. It is designed around the learning curve. The author's experience in day trading, along with decades of sales and marketing consulting, taught him the essential ingredients of sales forecasting. These are provided in Part 1 of the book. The first and most important skill is error measurement. The author makes a clear declaration about the best method and demonstrates its use throughout the book. The second skill is testing, and the author demonstrates how to divide historical sales data into in- and out-samples, calibrate models on the in-sample, and assess model accuracy by forecasting the out-sample. The third and fourth skills are avoiding linear extensions and mastering exponential smoothing. Part 1 is concluded with a description of the whole forecasting process and what is called "five-step forecasting." Part 2 moves into intermediate forecasting. Leading software packages are assessed through the author's research. Very little is published on forecasting software assessment, so this chapter plays an important role. Then ARIMA and ARIMAX are taught and demonstrated through multiple examples. These two methods, combined with exponential smoothing, form the foundation of intermediate forecasting. Perhaps the most exciting chapters in Part 2 involve aggregation. This is a fairly new field and it is growing rapidly. The author identifies some important gaps in the field, then fills them with his own research. Anyone involved in sales forecasting can benefit from these important findings. A chapter is dedicated to demonstrating the application of sound techniques to common forecasting challenges in marketing and sales departments: product planning and quota setting. It becomes quite clear that traditional methods generate far more error than the basic sales forecasting techniques taught in this book. The author also examines the topic of handicapping, or determining how much confidence to place on a forecast. He introduces the concept of "true confidence ranges" and also demonstrates the application of Bayesian probabilities to sales forecasting. To conclude the book, the author explores economic forecasting and closes with a discussion of common forecasting pitfalls to be avoided at all costs.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781505536843
Category : Sales forecasting
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sales Forecasting is a practical guide for beginning and intermediate sales forecasters. The book does not use complex formulas. Instead, it is designed around the author's application of the learning curve to sales forecasting. Millions of sales forecasts are made by hundreds of thousands of people every year. Sales forecasts for every product and every sales territory in the world are made at least once a year, if not monthly. Then there are various aggregations of these forecasts, such as product to product line to division, and territory to district to region. Further, multiple functional areas across the company make sales forecasts. Sales, marketing, finance and manufacturing are all involved, at least on an annual basis, and often much more frequently. The sad truth is that few forecasters have any formal education or training on the subject. Part of this is because most forecasting books use numerous complex formulas, which are arcane, intimidating and off-putting. Another reason is that sales forecasters are encouraged to place too much trust in forecasting software by vendors who tend to make exaggerated and unsubstantiated claims about forecasting accuracy. Sales Forecasting breaks new ground. It re-invents the process of teaching the subject of sales forecasting. It is designed around the learning curve. The author's experience in day trading, along with decades of sales and marketing consulting, taught him the essential ingredients of sales forecasting. These are provided in Part 1 of the book. The first and most important skill is error measurement. The author makes a clear declaration about the best method and demonstrates its use throughout the book. The second skill is testing, and the author demonstrates how to divide historical sales data into in- and out-samples, calibrate models on the in-sample, and assess model accuracy by forecasting the out-sample. The third and fourth skills are avoiding linear extensions and mastering exponential smoothing. Part 1 is concluded with a description of the whole forecasting process and what is called "five-step forecasting." Part 2 moves into intermediate forecasting. Leading software packages are assessed through the author's research. Very little is published on forecasting software assessment, so this chapter plays an important role. Then ARIMA and ARIMAX are taught and demonstrated through multiple examples. These two methods, combined with exponential smoothing, form the foundation of intermediate forecasting. Perhaps the most exciting chapters in Part 2 involve aggregation. This is a fairly new field and it is growing rapidly. The author identifies some important gaps in the field, then fills them with his own research. Anyone involved in sales forecasting can benefit from these important findings. A chapter is dedicated to demonstrating the application of sound techniques to common forecasting challenges in marketing and sales departments: product planning and quota setting. It becomes quite clear that traditional methods generate far more error than the basic sales forecasting techniques taught in this book. The author also examines the topic of handicapping, or determining how much confidence to place on a forecast. He introduces the concept of "true confidence ranges" and also demonstrates the application of Bayesian probabilities to sales forecasting. To conclude the book, the author explores economic forecasting and closes with a discussion of common forecasting pitfalls to be avoided at all costs.
Rural Marketing
Author: U C Mathur
Publisher: Excel Books India
ISBN: 9788174466402
Category : Consumer behavior
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
India is a country where majority of the population lives in villages. Appreciating the size and business potential of rural sector, major companies, including Hindustan Unilever and P&G have made special strategies for targeting rural markets. The thrust on rural markets is getting stronger day by day and it needs complete knowledge base of rural marketing. The book is meant to create interest in business management students to get into the rural marketing mindset for bringing the desired organisational focus on the subject. Considering the importance of rural markets, most business schools have included Rural Marketing Management as a key knowledge area in their syllabus. The present book has endeavoured to cover the entire gamut of Rural Marketing with inputs from discussions with rural marketing practitioners, besides valuable studies conducted by the major companies and the author's own experience in the area. There are few books on rural marketing which mostly deal with the subject as extending the urban marketing process into the rural zones. The book contains a number of live-wire national and international case studies, meant to enthuse the students in probing the business opportunities and threats in the rural markets. The method of handling the case studies is also provided for the convenience of students. The book is written in simple, easy to understand and lu
Publisher: Excel Books India
ISBN: 9788174466402
Category : Consumer behavior
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
India is a country where majority of the population lives in villages. Appreciating the size and business potential of rural sector, major companies, including Hindustan Unilever and P&G have made special strategies for targeting rural markets. The thrust on rural markets is getting stronger day by day and it needs complete knowledge base of rural marketing. The book is meant to create interest in business management students to get into the rural marketing mindset for bringing the desired organisational focus on the subject. Considering the importance of rural markets, most business schools have included Rural Marketing Management as a key knowledge area in their syllabus. The present book has endeavoured to cover the entire gamut of Rural Marketing with inputs from discussions with rural marketing practitioners, besides valuable studies conducted by the major companies and the author's own experience in the area. There are few books on rural marketing which mostly deal with the subject as extending the urban marketing process into the rural zones. The book contains a number of live-wire national and international case studies, meant to enthuse the students in probing the business opportunities and threats in the rural markets. The method of handling the case studies is also provided for the convenience of students. The book is written in simple, easy to understand and lu
InfoWorld
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
InfoWorld is targeted to Senior IT professionals. Content is segmented into Channels and Topic Centers. InfoWorld also celebrates people, companies, and projects.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
InfoWorld is targeted to Senior IT professionals. Content is segmented into Channels and Topic Centers. InfoWorld also celebrates people, companies, and projects.
The Work Smarter Guide to Sales
Author: Maria Morozova-Duthoit
Publisher: Robinson
ISBN: 1472148894
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Some people are born with a natural 'go-get-'em' approach. For most of us, however, selling does not come naturally. This book demystifies the art of getting people to buy - whether it is as simple as convincing your friends to agree to your restaurant recommendation, or as complex as getting people to buy your million- dollar proposal at work. The book is a toolkit for self-exploration, analysis, learning and action plan development framed in a 5-week programme for building your unique sales self. Setting a clear objective for every week, it takes the reader through a simple 5-step programme: - Setting the foundation: the main principles of sales - Rational aspects of sales - Emotional aspects of sales - Connecting the dots: closuring and continuation of the sales cycle - Creating your personalised action plan and toolbox with aide memoires, frameworks and life hacks to use every day Each chapter concludes with a summary of do's and don'ts. The last chapter includes practical tools for analysing and planning your own self-development and business development. It will accelerate your understanding of and ability to sell by raising both your self-awareness and selling self-confidence. The 'Work Smarter' series: Our books provide shortcuts, tips and life-hacks for the development of essential business skills. The books bring together accomplished industry experts who have learned their trades at the coalface. They teach the skills ambitious businesspeople need in order to tip the playing field in their favour. It is the pirate equivalent of business advice; the antidote to conventional wisdom; 'smarter' practice over 'best practice'.
Publisher: Robinson
ISBN: 1472148894
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Some people are born with a natural 'go-get-'em' approach. For most of us, however, selling does not come naturally. This book demystifies the art of getting people to buy - whether it is as simple as convincing your friends to agree to your restaurant recommendation, or as complex as getting people to buy your million- dollar proposal at work. The book is a toolkit for self-exploration, analysis, learning and action plan development framed in a 5-week programme for building your unique sales self. Setting a clear objective for every week, it takes the reader through a simple 5-step programme: - Setting the foundation: the main principles of sales - Rational aspects of sales - Emotional aspects of sales - Connecting the dots: closuring and continuation of the sales cycle - Creating your personalised action plan and toolbox with aide memoires, frameworks and life hacks to use every day Each chapter concludes with a summary of do's and don'ts. The last chapter includes practical tools for analysing and planning your own self-development and business development. It will accelerate your understanding of and ability to sell by raising both your self-awareness and selling self-confidence. The 'Work Smarter' series: Our books provide shortcuts, tips and life-hacks for the development of essential business skills. The books bring together accomplished industry experts who have learned their trades at the coalface. They teach the skills ambitious businesspeople need in order to tip the playing field in their favour. It is the pirate equivalent of business advice; the antidote to conventional wisdom; 'smarter' practice over 'best practice'.
QBASIC Fundamentals and Style with an Introduction to Microsoft Visual Basic for Windows
Author: James S. Quasney
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780877098966
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 612
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780877098966
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 612
Book Description
InfoWorld
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
InfoWorld is targeted to Senior IT professionals. Content is segmented into Channels and Topic Centers. InfoWorld also celebrates people, companies, and projects.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
InfoWorld is targeted to Senior IT professionals. Content is segmented into Channels and Topic Centers. InfoWorld also celebrates people, companies, and projects.