Unless you live under a rock, you are seeing Pokemon everywhere (yes that kids game from the 90's). It has definitely reached craze status. There have been 7.5 million downloads of this app. Millions of people {grown adults} are running around the country collecting fictitious characters. Let's think about that for a second... time, energy, … Continue reading Pokemon and Your Direct Sales Business
Summer Sales Tips Pack For Success
No doubt Summer is busy with kids, trips, pool time and more. This is actually great news as there are PEOPLE at most of those locations. Nothing gives you a better opportunity to market in your path than Summer. The trick is being prepared and staying focused amid the pool noodles and back packs. Dress … Continue reading Summer Sales Tips Pack For Success
Summer Sales Tips Building Social Media Relationships
Relationships are essential to your success on social media. This advice may seem elementary to some but it completely escapes others. It is almost as if we have forgotten what networking truly means. It isn't telling others what you do. It is building a network of engaged people. Perhaps we think the rules changes when … Continue reading Summer Sales Tips Building Social Media Relationships
Fun on a stick tortellini skewers
One of there greatest things your hostess can do is keep food simple. Elaborate food makes Hosting look hard and can discourage people from booking a home show of their own. The problem is that "simple" is a relative term when it comes to food. You may find it helpful to give your host specific … Continue reading Fun on a stick tortellini skewers
Are you heading for more than May flowers?
April showers bring more than May flowers in direct selling. A well run April campaign brings May momentum. Whether you are a field consultant or a company, a strong May is essential to navigate the tricky Summer months. The momentum from a robust May will help to carry you through the slower months of June, July … Continue reading Are you heading for more than May flowers?
Cindy Monroe Enterprising Women Hall of Fame
The direct selling industry received a huge nod last month when Enterprising Women Magazine inducted Thirty-one Gifts Founder, Cindy Monroe into its Hall of Fame! Cindy Monroe founded Thirty-one Gifts which provides purses, wallets and organizational aids in 2003. That company has grown to include more than 85,000 independent consultants throughout the U.S. and Canada … Continue reading Cindy Monroe Enterprising Women Hall of Fame
5 Things to STOP Doing On Facebook
Recently word began to ripple through Facebook that droves of Direct Sellers had been "Banned" from posting to groups and fan pages. While some may have been innocently caught up in this sweep, the crackdown itself is the result of poor social media practices and complaints on the part of users. Social media is … Continue reading 5 Things to STOP Doing On Facebook
Tax Tip Tuesday Phone and Internet
{Tax Tip Tuesday}Direct sellers, don't forget your phone and internet services! You can estimate your business use of your cell phone and internet. Inexperienced preparers may not be aware of this rule and it can cost you thousands. Here are the rules straight from the IRS!A Direct Expense is one that applies to the business area of … Continue reading Tax Tip Tuesday Phone and Internet
If you want to be a success
If you want to be a success, here is a simple tip that is a game changer. One simple decision each morning can change the way you feel, the way you look at the world and how you frame every situation for the rest of the day. Are you ready? Here it is... turn off … Continue reading If you want to be a success
Valentines Day is for Donors
Happy Valentine’s Day! It is also National Donor Day. It couldn’t be a more perfect way for us to celebrate Valentines in the Archer household. As you may know, my Husband donated a kidney to me in December.Unless we have been touched by it, most of us know very little about organ donation. We … Continue reading Valentines Day is for Donors