Are You Offending Your Direct Sales Prospects?
A recent post on a direct sales news blog caught my eye today. It was an exaggerated scenario about a direct sales consultant (DSC) approaching a young mom at a park where they had both taken their children to play. Almost as soon as they had introduced themselves, the DSC stuck a catalog in the […]
Build Your Direct Sales Business with Great Customer Service
Customer service is an illusive concept in many ways. While we all know what it is when we see it, it’s sometimes hard to describe. Especially in direct sales where we may not interact as closely with our customers as in the retail marketplace. Here are some tips that will help you, as a direct […]
Direct Sales Prospecting: Who Do You Know?
Looking for new direct sales customers, hostesses for your home shows or even recruits? One great strategy to find all of the above is to contact everyone you know and determine their interest. The problem is thinking of everyone you know! You may have friends you’ve lost touch with or people you know from a […]
10 Reasons to Use Twitter to Build Your Direct Sales Business
Unless you’re Bill O’Reilly, you’ve probably heard of twitter, and maybe even use it already to promote your direct sales business. If so, you’ve certainly discovered what a tremendous networking tool this can be! But if you’re new to twitter, or haven’t signed up yet, here are ten reasons you may want to do so […]
Use Subsellers to Increase Direct Sales Profits
The idea of subsellers (or helpers) in direct sales isn’t a new one, but many direct sales representatives neglect this profitable way to build their businesses with less effort than building a full direct sales team or downline. The difference in a subseller and a regular team member is that the subseller is not a […]
10 More Ways to Find Hostesses
In direct sales, hostesses equal profits. So in theory, you can never have too many hostesses! Here are 10 more ways to find hostesses to hold a party or show for you. 1. Strike up a conversation while waiting in line at the checkout counter. Friendliness goes a long way, and even if you don’t […]
10 Ways to Find New Hostesses
The backbone of any direct sales or home party business is continually finding new hostesses. Here are some ideas you may have used in the past but that will almost always bring you new leads. 1. Call everyone you know (again). Use the time to chat for a bit and catch up on news, but […]
20 Tips to Making Your Direct Sales Business Successful
You’ve thought about starting a direct sales business but you aren’t sure if it will be successful and that has you at a standstill. While there are no sure bets in direct sales, there are some tips that will help you on your journey to success. 1. Love and believe in the product you are […]
Direct Sales Terminology for the Beginner
When you first decide to join a direct sales company, one of the first things you’ll notice is the lingo –a language all its own. There may be words you’ve never heard before or words that don’t mean what you think they would. We’ve put together a glossary to help you become more familiar with […]
Direct Sales: Money Maker or Money Breaker?
It’s your decision. You started your direct sales business with the idea of making money. The choices you make in your direct sales career will determine if your business will be a money maker or money breaker. The first thing you should do before ever deciding to join any direct sales company is to do […]