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 »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 [...]
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 »Is .COM Really Better than .NET or .US? What Domain Name Extension to Choose
So, you’ve chosen your domain name, but when you go to register it, the .com version is already taken. What do you do? Chances are, your domain registrar has already suggested you switch to .org, .net, .biz, or some other top-level domain. But should you? .COM or Nothing Many people believe that the .com [...]
Read the rest of this entry »How Scentsy began with a simple idea and is currently one of the most successful direct selling companies…Learn how it all started!
The Scentsy Story Scentsy began with a simple idea—a safe, wickless alternative to scented candles—and quickly grew into one of the most successful direct selling companies. This wickless concept was born when two stay-at-home moms began selling decorative warmers designed to melt scented wax with the heat of a light bulb instead of a traditional [...]
Read the rest of this entry »How To Sell Without Selling
A few weeks ago I was walking through Home Depot looking for light bulbs when I incidentally locked eyes with a gentleman carrying a clipboard, dressed in a long-sleeved shirt and tie. Immediately, my salesman radar went up. Frantically, I looked for a place to escape, but it was already too late. Salesman: “Excuse me [...]
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