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 [...]
Read the rest of this entry »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. [...]
Read the rest of this entry »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 [...]
Read the rest of this entry »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 [...]
Read the rest of this entry »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 [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Reaching Your Goals and the Excuses People Make
What Exactly are Goals? – Setting goals is the most essential element of getting to where you want to be in life. Goals have been described as a route, system, recipe, or prescription for reaching your ultimate vision. They are the stepping stones which take you closer and closer to where you want to be [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Improve your Facebook Page – Info Tab
Does you info tab give your page visitors all the info they need? You may be new to Facebook for business pages or you may have had your page for a while, but have you ever taken a look at your page from the point of a visitor? It’s always good to take a really good [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Home Parties (Direct Sales)
Recently I’ve been asking women why they go to home parties or not. These are the answers I’ve gotten. Perhaps they might shed some light on Direct Sales as a whole and what can be improved, or not. I just had a curiosity to the subject and wanted to get real answers. The women that [...]
Read the rest of this entry »5 Secret Strategies for Building Up Others
One of the things we are called on to do as leaders is build others up. We believe in them when they don’t believe in themselves, help them when they are struggling and carry some of their weight until they get strong. I’ve been thinking a lot about how we usually accomplish this critical part [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Strength or Weakness
All that a man achieves and all that he fails to achieve is the direct result of his own thoughts. In a justly ordered universe, where loss of equipoise would mean total destruction, individual responsibility must be absolute. A man’s weakness and strength, purity and impurity, are his own, and not another man’s; they are [...]
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