Don T Knock Direct Sales
Don’t Knock Direct Sales
Work from home. Make more money working fewer hours. Have more time to focus on your family. Be your own boss.
All of these promises sound great. And there are dozens of companies ready to make good on them. They are willing to make starting and running your business as easy as possible, if you will just do one thing for them. Sell their product.
No matter what your interest is, there is probably a direct sales business opportunity for you. The idea is to convince someone to host a party in order for you to showcase your wares. The hostess earns free product, the guests have a great time, and you make a bunch of money. Everything from cheese graters to anti-wrinkle cream can be sold at these social gatherings. You just have to pick a product you have a passion for.
Working in home sales offers important benefits. First, it is a great way to learn management techniques. Most companies provide extensive training. You follow their suggestions and practices that have been hard learned by someone else over the years. Secondly, most companies offer all the paperwork and promotional items you’ll need. Some even offer you your own website and e-mail. Finally, these companies really do have awesome incentives. You can earn free products, shopping sprees, cruises, and even pink Cadillacs!
If you decide to take advantage of one of the many home sales opportunities, keep these questions in mind. What is the initial investment? If you decide to quit, will the company buy back the product or will you be stuck holding the bag? What is your commission? Can you still make decent money even if you don’t recruit people to work under you? Is there a minimum amount of product you are expected to buy from the company each month?
Admittedly, a lot of homes sales businesses seem to be tailor made for women. But if you are a daring male, you could do very well. For example, I can imagine dozens of women coming to a Pampered Chef party simply because the salesman is a man! What woman doesn’t love a man who can cook? Other products such as Usbourne Books or Discovery Toys are not gender specific. These could even be fun items to sell as a couple, demonstrating the importance of education and family fun time.
One last thing to consider. Some companies support special causes. Usbourne Books claims to contribute to the overall education and literacy movement in the US. Premier Designs, Inc. is biblically based and supports various ministries. Mary Kay Cosmetics has set up a foundation to support research for cancers effecting women as well as programs combating domestic violence. Knowing what, if any, cause a company supports can help you decide which team to join.
Have you dreamed of owning your own business, but never quite knew how to get started. Have you tried and failed, but never knew why. Direct sales can offer dreamers the reality of success. Although you own the business, you don’t have to do it alone. You have a nationwide support system of training, motivation and recognition. Direct sales companies like Mary Kay Cosmetics, Discovery Toys, Pampered Chef and others remove obstacles so that you can party your way to success.
Check out the following websites for just a few at home sales opportunities.
At Home America -- http://www.athome.com/jump.jsp?itemID=0&itemType=HOME_PAGE
Discovery Toys -- http://www.discoverytoysinc.com/
Creative Memories -- http://www.creativememories.com/
Longaberger Baskets -- http://www.longaberger.com/
The Pampered Chef -- http://www.pamperedchef.com/
Partylite Gifts -- http://www.partylite.com/
Tastefully Simple -- http://www.tastefullysimple.com/Cultures/en-US/
Tupperware -- http://order.tupperware.com/coe/app/home
Mary Kay Cosmetics -- http://www.marykay.com/
Usbourne books -- http://www.usborne.com/landing.asp
Silpada Designs Jewelry -- http://www.silpada.com/public/
Premier Designs, Inc. -- http://www.premierdesigns.com/
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