How to Become a Boost Mobile Retailer
The wireless industry earned an annualized $155.8 billion as of June 2010, according to The Wireless Association. Selling retail wireless products and services can be a lucrative opportunity with the right support and marketing and sales strategies. BoostMobile --- Sprint's prepaid wireless service --- offers prepaid service plans combined with affordable wireless devices through wireless dealers and retailers. To become a BoostMobile Retailer, you should have a retail location and a moderate to substantial investment amount.
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Go the the BoostMobile website or a retail location to learn about the products, services and plans. At minimum, ask questions about coverage, pricing, service plans and insurance products. To achieve detailed research, find out about marketing services, training and BoostMobile's target market.
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Locate and speak with a successful retailer about traffic, popular products and plans, BoostMobile's point-of-sale software and sales strategies. A current retailer can provide valuable insight into building a successful retail business.
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Gather your business' financial records, which you will need during the application process. At minimum, collect your basic financial statements, which include a balance sheet, statement of cash flow and income and retained earnings statements. You should also have an updated business plan available that includes information about retail products and services.
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Contact a wireless master agent that works with BoostMobile retailers. Wireless master agents act as intermediaries between wireless providers and retailers. American Wireless, Brightpoint North America and Redlight Wireless each offer retailer programs.
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Complete the wireless retailer application providing, at minimum, your contact information, business location and your current market and product lines. Be prepared to offer detailed financial information and set aside time to meet with an account representative.
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Read carefully through any contracts or documentation provided by the wireless master agent. Contact your attorney to clarify any information you have questions about. Make sure you have a thorough understanding of the contract, expectations as a retailer and an exit strategy prior to signing any documents.
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Arrange and complete any training, delivery of marketing materials, point-of-sale installation and product ordering to begin selling your products and services.
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