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Touchstone Crystal

Fashion your future — and your income — with a global fashion powerhouse behind you. Founded in 1895 by Daniel Swarovski, who invented a new approach to cutting crystal, Swarovski collaborates with top designers and is a fixture on the red carpet. And with Touchstone Crystal, you can bring Swarovski’s heritage and style to women [...]

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Helpful Product Review: myConsultant App

Last year I wrote a post about a brand new app for smart phones called myConsultant that had been developed by Kevin McKinley, the husband of a Thirty-One Gifts consultant. I got a ton of feedback about the post, and recently Kevin contacted me about the updated (and even cooler) app. I interviewed him for [...]

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Are you ready to start your own business? Here are some tips to get you started.

The following was originally posted on the Better Business Bureau blog by the DSEF at http://www.bbb.org/blog/2011/09/ready-to-start-your-own-business-tips-for-getting-started/ Many women find that owning their own business gives them tremendous confidence. It helps you take control of your finances, set and reach goals, and enjoy the satisfaction of accomplishing what you set out to do. This economy has been [...]

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In Direct Sales is the Fortune Really In the Follow Up? Our Answer Might Shock You.

Ever heard someone say, “The fortune is in the follow up,” when talking about sponsoring in our direct sales businesses? Of course, all the time, right? Well, we’re bringing an elephant into the room. Brace yourself. We don’t think the fortune is in the follow up.  “What!” “That’s poppycock!” “@#$%^&*!!” We knew you’d say this. [...]

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My 3 Step System for Direct Sales Follow Up

We’ve all been there. You have a note to make a follow up call to someone whom you’ve been following up with for weeks (or maybe even months). You stare at the phone, frozen with the belief that she hates you, she isn’t answering because she’s not interested, that you’re bothering her. It makes it [...]

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7 Steps to a Successful Direct Sales Business

Did you know that direct sales is considered a “recession proof” business? Historically, according to the DSA, our industry sees an increase in sales and recruiting during more difficult economic times. What does that mean for you?Opportunity! Think about these questions: Do you know anyone who’s struggling to make ends meet at the moment and is [...]

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Google Voice – A Must Have Tool

As a network marketer you must have a designated phone number for your clients/customers to reach you.  The problem is no one wants to purchase a separate phone line for their business; solution – Google Voice. Google Voice gives you one number for all your phones.  This number can be connected to your home phone [...]

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Send Out Cards Review

  Send Out Cards (SOC) is a MLM Home Based Business Opportunity headquartered inSalt Lake City,Utah began in 2004 by Kody Bateman. Bateman, who is the current CEO of Send Out Cards, started the company because of an unfortunate tragedy that occurred in his life.  In 1989, Bateman had just graduated from college with a [...]

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Who is “Simply You”

Ever wish you were at the beginning of a successful company?  Simply You opened January 2011 in both the United States and Canad; they are looking for jewelry advisers  This company is a division of Giftcraft, a family owned Canadian company that has been in business since 1946. As of June, 2011, Simply You has approximately [...]

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So You Want To Start a Business – Six Steps To Help You Succeed

When starting a business the first step is easy. Before we do anything else we must simply decide to begin. Every decision following that one tends to be more difficult. However, we have a few tips to help get your started down the path to starting your dream business. 1. Choose the right business. If [...]

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