I just spent the afternoon my grandchildren, and I owe it all to my direct sales business. I recently learned that I can hire my grandchildren to do some light work for me (like putting stickers on catalogs and other literature or addressing party invitations). They love it because they're earning money and believe me, these kids love money! I pay them an hourly rate with half going into their custodial accounts. I love it because I have more time for income-producing activities. But the best part is having another excuse to spend time together. We just spent about two hours this afternoon sitting around the dinner table chatting about nothing in particular and laughing a lot.
That's just one of the many reasons I love direct sales. Not only do I get to schedule my job around my life instead of my life around my job, I can involve my family in my business. I even have friends in direct sales whose husbands help them do their presentations! By finding ways to involve my family in my business, it makes it feel more like the family's business. If you have a family and you've ever wanted to do something just for yourself, you know how quickly you can begin to feel guilty. Your family wants you to be happy, but sometimes they can feel threatened or abandoned. Involving them in your decision to begin a direct selling career and then involving them in your business where possible will alleviate their fears and allow them to support and encourage you in your new venture.
So if you're married or have a significant other, ask them to come along with you when you meet with your recruiting consultant. She'll be more than happy to talk to both of you and answer any questions either of you may have. After all, with your family on-board and supporting you in your new business, there's no limit to what you can achieve!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
Planning a wedding? Don't go to the mall, go to your livingroom!
No, I'm not talking about shopping on-line from your couch. I'm talking about shopping from your couch, with your own personal consultant at your side. Sounds expensive? Think again! Today there are thousands of direct sales companies covering just about everything you can imagine. From skin care & make up, jewelry, clothing, candles, home decor, food & cooking, wine ... The list goes on and on! There are even direct sales companies for pet products! I haven't found one for wedding gowns, but I bet if I searched enough, I would.
But back to how this helps you. Just imagine being able to contact an industry professional to help you with whatever you need. Want to coordinate your bridesmaids look? Call a skin care/make up and a jewelry consultant. Need ideas for what to serve at all the parties coming up? Call a wine and food consultant. Buying a new house with your groom and need decorating ideas, or having a home wedding and need to spruce it up a bit? Call a home decor consultant. Many consultants will offer private consultations, at no charge to you. They can "bring the store to your door!"
And they can help you even further. Say you need bridesmaids gifts - host a jewelry party, and you can earn them for a deep discount, or even for free! Want to do something special for your bridesmaids? Have a spa party, a skin and make up party, or a pleasure party. Come to think of it, wouldn't a pleasure party be a fun bachelorette party?! Tons of fun without the expense or drama of hiring a limo to go club hopping.
The possibilities are as endless as your own imagination. There are several resources available to help you find a local consultant. I've listed just a few below, or you can contact your local Direct Selling Women's Alliance (DSWA) chapter (link provided below).
So, don't get off your couch, call a direct sales consultant and let the store come to you!
By the way, even if you're not planning a wedding, you can still get some great products for amazing discounts, or for free, just by hosting a girls night in!
Resources:
DSWA Chapter Listing (just click on your state): http://www.dswa.org/chapter_listing.asp
Listings of Direct Sales Companies:
www.internetbasedmoms.com/direct-sales (a good list with companies listed by category)
http://www.npros.com/homebusinessdirectory.asp (tons of companies, listed alphabetically)
NOTE: I have only included these two listings because they are true lists of direct sales companies. Most lists have links directly to a specific consultant who has paid to be on their list.
But back to how this helps you. Just imagine being able to contact an industry professional to help you with whatever you need. Want to coordinate your bridesmaids look? Call a skin care/make up and a jewelry consultant. Need ideas for what to serve at all the parties coming up? Call a wine and food consultant. Buying a new house with your groom and need decorating ideas, or having a home wedding and need to spruce it up a bit? Call a home decor consultant. Many consultants will offer private consultations, at no charge to you. They can "bring the store to your door!"
And they can help you even further. Say you need bridesmaids gifts - host a jewelry party, and you can earn them for a deep discount, or even for free! Want to do something special for your bridesmaids? Have a spa party, a skin and make up party, or a pleasure party. Come to think of it, wouldn't a pleasure party be a fun bachelorette party?! Tons of fun without the expense or drama of hiring a limo to go club hopping.
The possibilities are as endless as your own imagination. There are several resources available to help you find a local consultant. I've listed just a few below, or you can contact your local Direct Selling Women's Alliance (DSWA) chapter (link provided below).
So, don't get off your couch, call a direct sales consultant and let the store come to you!
By the way, even if you're not planning a wedding, you can still get some great products for amazing discounts, or for free, just by hosting a girls night in!
Resources:
DSWA Chapter Listing (just click on your state): http://www.dswa.org/chapter_listing.asp
Listings of Direct Sales Companies:
www.internetbasedmoms.com/direct-sales (a good list with companies listed by category)
http://www.npros.com/homebusinessdirectory.asp (tons of companies, listed alphabetically)
NOTE: I have only included these two listings because they are true lists of direct sales companies. Most lists have links directly to a specific consultant who has paid to be on their list.
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