The good news for you
As a freelancer without a business, you are exempt from the obligation to keep double-entry accounts under the Income Tax Act (EStG), regardless of turnover and profit. The principle of so-called simple bookkeeping applies to you.
Seewara is the best choice for you to have your bookkeeping done by professionals. Find out more about your field of activity and industry here.What do you actually do as a Commercial Clerk?
A commercial clerk is a professional who works in various commercial fields, and the term is often used in connection with various training occupations, such as office management clerk, retail clerk or wholesale and foreign trade management clerk. The exact tasks may vary depending on the occupational field, but here are some general tasks and activities typically associated with the job of a clerk:
Main tasks of a clerk
- Office organisation: Clerks are often responsible for organising and managing office processes. This includes planning meetings, coordinating appointments and maintaining files and databases.
- Customer service: They look after customers, answer enquiries, solve problems and provide support to ensure customer satisfaction. This can be done through direct customer contact as well as by telephone or email.
- Sales and counselling: Retail or sales clerks advise customers on products and services, present offers and close sales deals.
- Accounting: They process invoices, carry out bookings and are often responsible for monitoring payments and receivables.
- Purchasing and stock management: In some positions, sales assistants are responsible for purchasing goods and stock management. They check stocks, plan repeat orders and negotiate with suppliers.
- Data analysis: Saleswomen analyse sales figures, market trends and customer data in order to make informed decisions and develop strategic measures.
- Marketing and advertising: They support marketing activities, plan advertising measures and create marketing materials to promote products and services.
- Contract management: Saleswomen are often involved in the conclusion and administration of contracts. They ensure that all contractual agreements are honoured.
- Teamwork and communication: They often work in teams and communicate with other departments to effectively implement projects and tasks.
- Training: Businesswomen keep up to date with current developments in the business and new technologies and participate in training and development programmes to enhance their skills.
Conclusion
Saleswomen perform a variety of administrative and sales tasks and work in many industries and companies. Their role is crucial for the smooth running of business processes and customer satisfaction. Through their organisational skills, communication skills and specialist knowledge, they contribute to the efficiency and success of companies.
