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Maritz is stressing me out!

March 11, 2015 08:33AM
With the cheaper gas prices, I think some of you are putting too many gas cans in the back of your SUV and smelling the fumes. winking smiley

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/11/2015 08:34AM by scanman1.
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March 11, 2015 12:45PM
That would be me with gas cans in the back of my SUV. I hope shoppers in my area feel the same as you Scanman. Keep an eye on them.
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March 11, 2015 04:38PM
Ok....what is a PITA? Am I gonna feel stupid when I find out?

Shopping Central Jersey Shoreline. WHAT? I'm an adult?! When did this happen?! How do I make it stop?!
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March 11, 2015 06:25PM
Pain in the ass

Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.
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March 11, 2015 06:36PM
Thanks Lisa,

Doh...derp....yup, I feel stupid! LMFAO!

Shopping Central Jersey Shoreline. WHAT? I'm an adult?! When did this happen?! How do I make it stop?!
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March 11, 2015 07:10PM
@LisaSTL wrote:

With the exception of a certain persnickety pizza chain,

Gee... i wonder who that is? lol
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March 12, 2015 03:20AM
@LIJake wrote:

Thanks Mary,

I have my spread sheet arranged by city and customer. I sort it by visit ID when I receive the checks and enter the payments. Then I print it out and re-enter the new info to the master spread sheet. I could eliminate the middle steps if the check stubs showed the customer along with the visit ID. That is what makes it a bit of a PITA. But it is what it is.

I did receive a substancial 1099 from this MSC so I can't complain too much. I'll live with the extra data entry.

I know I must have missed something someplace but do you use some sort of program to enter the shops to keep your records. Do you have some sort of office I should perhaps be aware of. I just love MS but I hate bookkeeping. The 1099 from Maritz Seems to have all the money on it. All in one lump sum. Like the gas purchase and inside purchase tied in with the shop fee and incentives if any.Does that sound about right to you. Do I have to pay taxes on the money for the reimbursement also. I am so confused about this part of the job.
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March 12, 2015 03:49AM
Incentives or bonuses should be there. If they included reimbursements you will deduct those.

Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.
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March 12, 2015 05:44AM
bus377, I think she's just talking about good ol' Microsoft Excel. That's what I use. If you set up your columns right and know the basics of how to use it then your totals are calculated for you when you add another row of payment data. (Forgive me, if you knew that already)

Where are we going... and why are we in a hand basket?
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March 12, 2015 11:52AM
I have used Excel since my second or third month of MSing which was years ago. Setting up a good bookkeeping system should be a top priority. One of these days, the IRS could be knocking on your door.
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March 12, 2015 03:24PM
If you want to save proof of a bonus, click on the shop. One of the options is "Print/View Complete List of Shops for this Project". It shows the shop fee and the bonus.
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March 12, 2015 07:57PM
bus377, Like the others, I use Excell and make my own report. I turn all the info & 1099 over to my CPA and let him sort it out. I have gotten pretty good with Excell but prefer to let a professional do my taxes.
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March 13, 2015 03:45AM
@Lexxycon wrote:

bus377, I think she's just talking about good ol' Microsoft Excel. That's what I use. If you set up your columns right and know the basics of how to use it then your totals are calculated for you when you add another row of payment data. (Forgive me, if you knew that already)
Don't ever have to worry about that cause I do not know any of it. Thank you.
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March 13, 2015 03:56AM
@LIJake wrote:

bus377, Like the others, I use Excell and make my own report. I turn all the info & 1099 over to my CPA and let him sort it out. I have gotten pretty good with Excell but prefer to let a professional do my taxes.
Oh yes sir I will have a professional do mine. I would rather pay too much than not enough. I am just trying to get it together to take there. I think it is complicated and y'all just know how its done. It all sounds confusing and a lot of work. I tried the month of January (not bad) I got through it by the end of February. Now it is March and I have February sitting here in stacks and stacks having to be put in a row. By hand is that the jist of it. No program that will take the shop and put all the information where it needs to be???? Please say there is Please, please, please, with a tad of sugar on top.
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March 13, 2015 04:28PM
I created my spreadsheet when starting out and added to it as I realized more needed to be tracked. The key is setting it up and keeping up with it either daily or weekly. Excel can be intimidating, it is actually relatively easy to use. I would think there are tutorials somewhere, possibly on You Tube.

Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.
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March 13, 2015 09:43PM
Excel/Microsoft has a good help section built right in with more information online through the help link

Kim
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June 17, 2015 11:33PM
Had 2 occasions where bonuses were not applied. This was corrected immediately as I called requesting correction and they willingly complied. Once I agree to a shop I wait a few minutes and view the "complete list of shops" which appears as soon as shops are assigned. I call if the bonus is not on there. I don't do the email thing as I have explained to schedulers that I work for a lot of companies and can't wait around for them to get someone cheaper which can be days. My bonuses are non negotiable period! It is their prerogative to find someone cheaper however it is mine to schedule with other companies. All in all I have found this company easy to work for and quite profitable.

codygirl
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June 21, 2015 04:44AM
I used to do a bunch of bank shops for Maritz. However, I've kinda reached the end of type for a while.

The schedulers are some of the nicest people with whom I have spoken in this business. However, the system is archaic and scheduling frustrating with far too many phone calls.Then, too, shoppers have to call them about scheduling or shop assistance because the company won't use email like just about every other MSC and other business. Some schedulers have voiced their frustration to me about how they are not allowed to email. An email not only provides a reference to which one can refer back later, but also a serves as a paper trail (for both parties) in case of conflicts.
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