the lead being a good candidate for purchase. That is, does the lead have a potential need for your product and the capability for making the purchase decision ? As will be discussed in detail later in this module, only those leads passing these initial screening questions are true prospects-qualified strong candidates for making a purchase. For example, Wal-Mart and Neiman Marcus are major retail outlets for ready-to-wear clothing and would certainly be found on most manufacturers’ lists of leads. However, the low-price need and requirements of Wal-Mart would not meet the screening criteria for selling organizations such as Tommy Hilfiger and Liz claiborne, two companies tht seek a limited number of upscale retail distribution outlets. Consequently, Wal-Mart would not advance through the lead qualifying process. On the other hand, the need of Neiman Marcus are aligned with Tommy Hilfiger and Liz Claiborne, and Neiman Marcus would advance as a qualified prospect with high priority.