When it comes to joining a home based business, many people will turn to a Direct Sales Company. They often wonder to themselves if its a viable means to earn a living from home? The answer is a resounding yes…if they are willing to work hard at their business. With the economy the way it [...]
Is It Okay To Turn Down Home Party Requests?
July 8, 2010 By 1 Comment
I was recently asked by 2 different Direct Sales consultants this burning question… “Do I have the right to turn down a home party request?” My answer is yes! When it comes to having your own home party plan business, you do indeed to have the right to turn down a home party request due [...]
ABC'S of Business
June 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A- Ask and Advertise Advertise your business in many places. Newspaper, magazines, online, offline, email. Get the word out that you have a product they need and want. It takes time and consistent work to get the word out. Do 5-10 contacts every day. B-Business Cards Give out 10 business cards a day: to the [...]
Is Your Home Business A Top Priority In Your Life?
June 16, 2010 By 1 Comment
As a long-time Direct Sales consultant and a work from home mom, my business has always been a top priority in my life. You will meet a lot of sales consultants who state that their family comes first and that is fine and dandy, but where does their home business fit into that? Yes, a [...]
How To Solve The Phone Phobia Problem In Direct Sales
June 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
As a Direct Sales Team Leader, I often hear consultants say that they have a Phone Phobia. These consultants will avoid making or receiving telephone calls in regards to their home business. When it comes to making business calls, consultants often fear the following: 1. Fear of not conveying their message correctly. 2. Fear of [...]
6 Interactive Ideas For Team Communication
June 2, 2010 By 2 Comments
As a Direct Sales team leader, I like to provide a way for my teammates to interact and communicate with one another. One of the ways I like to do this is by having a group message board, but there are certainly other ways you can do this that will suit your team’s needs. 1. [...]
Building Your Team and Team Building
May 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Building Your Team and Team Building By: Chris Carroll For those of us in a Direct Sales type business, a natural way to grow your income and business is through building a team. A lot of companies preach that this is the Only way to make real money. That may be true, but only the [...]
ABC's Of Recruiting In Direct Sales
April 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
ABC’s Of Recruiting In Direct Sales When it comes to recruiting in Direct Sales, it’s really a simple ABC process. Here is a simple ABC checklist that you can use. A – Ask! You need to ask others if they would like to hear about your home business opportunity. B – Benefits. Let the person [...]
Responsibilities Of A Direct Sales Consultant
April 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
When it comes to joining a Direct Sales Company, are you aware of your consultant responsibilities? As a Direct Sales consultant, I feel you need to be held responsible and accountable for your business actions. Here are the things I think are important in regards to your business. 1. Know Your Company Business Policy. As [...]
The Power of 5 In Your Direct Sales Home Business
April 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
When it comes to having a successful Direct Sales home business, you should focus on the number 5. Why the number 5? Let’s break it down for you. 5 Party Bookings: You should have at least 5 parties booked every month. Keeping your dating calendar full means continued business growth and consistent income for you! [...]
