Look Closely Under the Hood

Whether you are buying a car or looking to make a change to a new company, it is essential that one does their homework. You have to look under the hood because at the end of the day that is going to tell the story as to whether or not one is successful.


Here are some questions that must be asked if you are considering making a job change in the promotional products industry:


1. Can I please see either a current Dun and Bradstreet Credit report or a few years of audited financial statements? Does this make you uncomfortable to ask this? So what, it is a legitimate question! Employers think nothing of doing background checks on prospective candidates so asking some hard questions of the employer that you are considering shedding your blood, sweat and tears for is well within reason.


2. Ask to speak with three or four reps who are in the same category as you regarding sales volume, specifically some that have been hired in within the last eighteen months. Talk to them about their transition, specifically checking for any surprises that they may have not seen coming when they signed on.


3. We suggest checking with YOUR top suppliers as to what their thought are regarding the prospective distributor that you are considering. Suppliers have a vested interest in you going to a place where you can be successful and where they have a solid relationships. Many times suppliers are also the first ones to see financial troubles brewing on the horizon.


These are only three of the questions that we suggest! We also feel that a visit to the corporate offices of the company or company(s) that you are considering is a MUST.


Some companies will pay your way for a visit. At The Vernon Company we are conduct some exciting open house dates in June and July where you can combine a one day information and Learning session with a day at the race track. Many of you may not know but Newton, Iowa is home to one of the finest new race track facilities in the country. It will be home to the two races listed below...

Iowa Corn Indy 250 - Sunday June 20, 2010


Nascar Nationwide Series- Saturday July 31, 2010

For details click http://vsales.vernoncompany.com/fast-track

This will provide a great opportunity for you to combine a visit to Iowa with a day at the track along with an opportunity to meet Vernon's Management Team and see their operations in action.


Please visit the site or give us a call to find out more details about this opportunity to "Look Closely Under the Hood" of The Vernon Company. We know that you will like what you see!

1-800-743-7545 ext. 8303