Problem: Article: Some teasing isn't as bad-natured as it may seem. Actually, people who tease other people tend to think it's less harmful than it feels. If the person teasing you is a friend or someone you know doesn't want to actually hurt you, try to laugh it off. Sometimes, teasing is even a way of showing affection. It isn't always meant to be taken too seriously, so roll with the punches. You can come up with a funny response, or try saying things like: "That was a good one!" Very funny. Ha ha." "Nice try." "You'll have to try harder than that." One strategy to handle being teased is to brainstorm your options. This can be anything from planning your routes to coming up with a plan if you get cornered by someone who teases you. Make a list of two or three things you could do to handle the teasing better. Here are some examples: Stay within sight of adults at school. Stay out of unsupervised places where a lot of teasing happens, such as the locker room or bus stop. Prepare some quick responses you can throw out to the teaser to get him off your back. Practice not responding to the teaser. Learn to control your anger so that you don't give him any ammunition. Standing up for yourself is a good way to get people to stop teasing you. If you assert yourself and give consequences for teasing, many teasers will back off. It's much easier to tease a target who doesn't defend himself than it is one who decides to stand his ground. This may not work in all situations, but asserting yourself is a good first step to deal with someone who is teasing you. For example, you can say "You can't tease me like that. Leave me alone, or I'll do whatever it takes to defend myself." Taking classes in kickboxing or jiujitsu are good ways to learn how to defend yourself. You shouldn't pick fights, and they will teach you in these classes to only use violence as a last resort, but even training in a martial art will make you more confident. It will also cause your teaser to second-guess messing with you. Look at yourself in the mirror and ask if you look and feel confident. If not, ask what you could do to change that. Would a hair-cut make you feel more confident? New clothes? Standing up straighter? You can also work on things like practicing your "strong voice." You don't need to yell, just practice putting a lot of power behind what you say. You've probably heard people use this firm tone before, such as parents or teachers. Try to speak from your stomach rather than your throat.
Summary: Laugh it off. Hone your problem solving skills. Ask the person teasing you to stop. Train in a martial art. Work on your self-presentation.

Problem: Article: Keep in mind that you will need to fund the interview process. Then, you will need to settle on a commission scheme that will be mutually beneficial. It is a good idea to consult with your hiring managers and accounting department so that you know what pay range you are willing to give the right person. Hiring independent or in-house sales reps is likely to include a salary or commission negotiation process. You may also include the number of years of experience you are looking for. These parameters will help you to narrow down choices during your research. Posting your own job descriptions tells people you are expanding. A proactive sales rep may contact you to interview while you are searching other channels. If you want to employ someone through salary as well as commission, you have higher risk, because you are giving benefits, training them and investing in support while they are on the road. Use targeted sales websites and national job search engines, like Monster and CareerBuilder. Keep in mind that products selling at a low price in high quantity generally have a lower commission. Products that sell at a higher price in lower quantities will have higher commissions. Generally they fall between 2 and 25 percent. Post each job under your industry and under "sales." If you have friends that market to similar people or businesses as you do, ask them if they use independent sales reps. If so, you may be able to find a qualified person who can offer both of your products during their sales trips. This is the best place to find independent sales reps that have experience working in your industry. Consider having a booth and interviewing sales reps at the trade shows. Ask if anyone has experience working with similar products. These agencies can give you a list of potential options, and you can arrange interviews with each rep. Salespeople tend to network well, so ask people who you like if they know anyone else who could cover another territory. If they are willing to stake their reputation on the person, you are more likely to get a qualified candidate. These sites list potential road reps or allow you to post your job on their site.
Summary:
Calculate your budget for finding new sales reps. Define the sales rep's job description, region and products they will sell. Post a job on your company website. Post job descriptions online, if you are looking for a full-time sales rep. Ask friends for recommendations. Attend trade shows. Contact local sales rep agencies. Ask current successful sales reps for recommendations. Look for independent road reps on sites.