CPSA subscribes to many computer database services that can provide you with current
business, financial and marketing intelligence information. The answers to many
questions are available free of charge and can be found by referring to the sections
below.
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One of the questions this FARQ can answer |
| Web user search engines |
I have to search the web for some information. What are some good search engines
to use?
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| Business Research on the Web |
How can I find articles, industry statistics and/or marketing info for my job? |
| Company Profiles |
How much money did Loblaws make last year? |
| Prospecting Lists
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Where can I find a listing of companies in Toronto? |
| Search Tips |
How can I locate information on a company?
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Competitive Intelligence
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I need to find some competitive intelligence in the insurance industry in Canada.
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Cost of a sales call
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How can I calculate the cost of a sales call?
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One of the questions this FARQ can answer |
| Kilometre reimbursement
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What is the per kilomtere limit on deductible tax-exempts allowances paid by employers
as outlined by the Department of Finance?
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| Leasing costs
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What is the limit on deductible leasing costs?
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| Automobile Blue Book
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How much is my car worth?
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Automobile Reports
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Where can I find out which car is better value for the dollar?
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| Operating a Vehicle
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How much does it cost to operate a vehicle?
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CRM Providers
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Where can I find information on different CRM providers and the differences in their
software?
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| CRM
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Where can I find information about what CRM is?
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One of the questions this FARQ can answer |
| Seeking employment
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Where can I post a resume?
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Position Descriptions
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Where do I find a job description for a Sales Manager?
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Sample Resumes
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Where can I find some sample resumes and cover letters?
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Resume Writing
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Where can I find a qualified resume writer?
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Recruiters
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I need to find a recruiter who specializes in marketing in Alberta.
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Interviewing
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What sort of questions should I expect during my interview?
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Interview Process
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It’s been a while since I last had an interview. Where can I find some interview
tips?
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Job Trends
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How can I find out which field will be growing in the next year?
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One of the questions this FARQ can answer |
| Salary
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What does the average salesperson in Canada earn?
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| Benefits
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What sort of benefits do sales representatives get?
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Incentives
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What sorts of incentives are being offered to sales managers?
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Subject
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An example of the type of question this FARQ can answer
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Hiring
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Where can I post an ad for a sales position?
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Screening
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Where can I find interview questions?
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Assessment Testing
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What are some assessment tools that are available?
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Recruitment Agencies
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Where can I find a listing of recruitment agencies that specialize in sales?
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Relocation
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I need to find out about the cost of relocating a rep to another province.p
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| Subject
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An example of the type of question this FARQ can answer |
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Automobile Benefits
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What am I allowed to write off since I use my car for business purposes?
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GST and Independent Reps
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I am self employed, how does GST/HST apply to me?
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Per Diem Rates
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What are the per diem rates for Canadian cities?
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Deductible
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I have a home office, what are some of the expenses that I can write off?
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Housing costs
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What are the averages for housing costs in Canada?
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General GST Information
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How do I register for a GST number?
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An example of the type of question this FARQ can answer
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Determining an agency
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How do I know if I am an employee or an agent?
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Locating an agent
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Where can I look to find an agent?
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GST and Independent Reps
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I am an agent. How does the GST apply to me?
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New Business
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What are some legal issues I’ll have to deal with when opening a new business
in Canada?
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Workplace Standards
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What is the minimum wage in Manitoba?
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Law Firms
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I’ve been recently terminated and need to find a lawyer to review my severance
package.
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Competition Act
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What are some of the details of the Competition Act?
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An example of the type of question this FARQ can answer |
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Electronic Newsletters
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Where can I find some electronic articles on sales?
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Training Newsletters
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Are there any sales training newsletters available?
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An example of the type of question this FARQ can answer
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Travel
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Are there any restrictions about travelling to the United States for work purposes?
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Tipping
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What is an acceptable tip to give in Europe?
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Taxes
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What is VAT?
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Frequent Flyer Points
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Are my air miles/frequent flyer points taxable?
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