{Summer Sales Tip Series} If you are having trouble selling on Facebook, then STOP IT! Stop trying to sell people things. Seek to build real connections. Seek to fill needs. People buy on trust. Without the most basic of relationships, there is no trust and no sale. You just become someone trying to sell them … Continue reading Summer Sales Tip
From time to time I share business aids and helpers for direct sellers. Today's topic is the nail biz! Managing inventory and demonstration supplies can be a pain! Back in my cosmetics days, I learned a few tricks for storing small samples and staying organized. Here are links to a few things I love. Just … Continue reading A few of our favorite nail biz things
It was an interesting day on Facebook affiliated social media. Images would not display and there were widespread issues with Facebook Live. This lack of functionality left many direct sellers who rely on VIP groups and FB Parties, paralyzed. These temporary issues with Facebook are certainly frustrating. More than that, they should serve as a … Continue reading Facebook Down
I hear you Mom! School is nearly out and you will soon have the responsibility of filling twenty-three and half glorious hours a day with engaging, creative, educational and wow-some crafts you found on Pinterest! Um, no you don't. You have a business to run. If you worked a regular 9-5 job, your boss … Continue reading Summer Tips Treat Your Business Like A Job
What would happen if Facebook disappeared tomorrow? What if your account was disabled? Could you run your business? Would it be an inconvenience or would it cripple you? This isn't a fantasy senario. Accounts are disabled daily. Sometimes, people are never allowed to re-access their account. In best cases they loose access for weeks. Here … Continue reading Is Your Business Facebook Proof
Today, I did something completely out of my comfort zone. I highly recommend it. We can not grow or learn inside that comfort zone. In my circle of friends, I am known as an excellent cook. The parties my Husband and I throw are know for great food, great conversation and great memories. I cook … Continue reading Be willing to fail
Did you know, brands aren't just for companies? YOU are your own brand whether you know it or not. People do business with YOU, they buy from YOU not a company. They HIRE you over someone else because of who you are. Your personal brand shapes how others perceive you and can significantly impact your … Continue reading What is Your Personal Brand?
'Tis the season for stress, headaches and IRS forms... TAX TIME! Never fear, DSi and I are here with a few friends! Did you know that the tax codes change from year to year? Some years like this one have MAJOR changes to deductions and allowable thresh holds. The common practice of getting tax advice … Continue reading Free Tax Tips for Direct Sellers
Is "imitation" the sincerest form of flattery or is it just blatant plagiarism? If you have ever shared a great idea, it is probably happened to you. You are sitting at a company call and hear your words... your exact words spoken by another as their own. Sometimes they may say "I can't remember where … Continue reading Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery
I have opened my calendar to anyone who needs it beginning March 1st... absolutely free. Each year people scratch their heads when I do this. There really are no rules, no hoops, no catch, no sales pitch and no ulterior motives. I know it is hard to wrap your head around. Everyone is out for … Continue reading Am I crazy?
Michelle Archer 