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The Sales Commission Software Buyer’s Guide [Checklist]

The Spiff Blog

Your commission programs impact everything from your team’s wellbeing to your company’s bottom line. But, achieving commission management perfection is only possible if you have the right resources and systems. Needless to say, purchasing a sales commission solution is not a decision you can rush or take lightly.

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30 Sales Commission Memes to End 2023 with a Laugh

The Spiff Blog

Whether you’re a sales compensation manager struggling to get commission statements in order, or a sales rep trying desperately to hit your quota, the last month of the year often ends up being the most stressful. So, we figured it’s a good time to lighten the mood with some of our favorite sales commission memes. Too bad for them… 6.

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Using Salesforce to Track Sales Commission: The Pros & Cons

The Spiff Blog

Why share this story at the beginning of an article about using Salesforce to calculate sales commission? The invention of spreadsheets was a huge step toward commission automation. A few years ago, the current state of the art commission solution was to use Salesforce + Excel. Salesforce was the next. True, I’m biased. )

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5 Ways to Write a Better Change of Commission Letter

The Spiff Blog

Sales commission plans constantly change to reflect shifting business priorities, unstable market conditions, new product releases, and more. With these changes, businesses typically provide reps with something called a change of commission letter– or, sales commission agreement letters. Commission plan. Nail the basics.

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Enterprise vs. Small Business: The Difference in Commission Structure

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Whether a company is trying to grow or has reached the Enterprise level, the right sales commission structure can be the difference between hitting your goals or falling flat. Plus, commissions work well for SMBs who don’t have the resources to pay up-front base salaries. Yet, you want a structure that rewards results.

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ASC 606 Compliance: Choosing a Commission Expensing Solution

The Spiff Blog

Gone are the days when commission, bonuses, and incentive pay were accounted for as direct expenses. With all the complexities in ASC 606, your commission expensing process is more critical than ever. Here’s what you can expect: The Four Types of Commission Expensing Solutions: DIY Commission Expensing.

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The Future of Enterprise Sales

Janek Performance Group

In many cases, enterprise buyers are 60 percent through the purchase process before they speak to a salesperson. ” The puck is moving in enterprise sales and it’s getting more complicated. If you ask enterprise stakeholders, “ What is the most inefficient aspect of their purchase journey?