Economics is pushing sales online. Handling a sale via the Web can cost as little as $25, whereas a traditional sales call can cost up to $500. | WHY IT MATTERS: Digital Transformation | Scoop.it
  • Inside selling, which keeps pitchmen off the road, is growing far faster than in-person sales—and by some estimates it’s 10 times cheaper.
  • Industry estimates show each contact with an inside salesperson might cost a company $25 to $30, compared with $300 to $500 for a field staff person with travel expenses