1. Sales Are Up, And Will Stay That Way

Sales slightly exceeded expectations in the third quarter, with 29 percent of attendees saying they beat their plans and 20 percent saying they lagged. Half of the respondents said sales were in line with goals.  

Among those who saw revenue growth in the quarter, 56 percent reported third-quarter sales growth of more than 10 percent over the third quarter of 2014.

And the good times may indeed continue to roll over the next 12 months: More than three-quarters – 76.5 percent – of respondents expect sales with their technology vendor and supplier partners to improve. Only 3 percent foresee a drop.