Happy Birthday to the Direct Sales Institute!  We are one year old!  I can't believe that it has been a year since we first launched.  Direct Sales Institute is the realization of a dream and I thank everyone who has taken this journey with me.  I hope your lives and businesses are enriched because of your affiliation with … Continue reading Happy Birthday

  Shelia Murray is a proud merchant at http://www.shopsmallusa.com/  and I am thrilled to feature her business this month!  Beachbody offers and assortment of Fitness and nutritional gear to help you look and feel your best!  This month's spotlite is on their Shakeology Nutritional Shakes (they are delicious).    You can find out more about Shelia and her … Continue reading Merchant Spotlite- Sheila Murray of Beachbody

I see so many posts on FaceBook everyday.  Some are funny, some educational and some remind me of the scripture "Be not a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal".  As people, we have a tendency to "tune out" the white noise.  As mothers, it is essential to our survival.  Facebook can be a tremendous business tool IF you use it … Continue reading How to MARKET your business on FaceBook.

I LOVE January first!  It is a clean slate, a fresh start!  It reminds me of a pristine beach first thing in the morning...unblemished and I get to decide what I will write in that flawless sand.  It is the promise of a brand new year with 365 chances to make my dreams come true. … Continue reading Happy New Year!

It's crunch time, the Holidays are in full swing.  This is the time of year that many Consultants begin saying things like "I will start working again after the Holidays are over".  Or "Nobody wants to book now".  Even "I am just too busy now to focus on my business". Friends I am here to tell … Continue reading 3 Ways to Grow Your Business Through New Year’s

This is  a little off topic but hopefully it will leave you blessed.  A dear friend of mine is working part time at Kmart this Holiday Season.  She posted the following on her FaceBook page yesterday  "Working in retail this holiday season has been rough at times. However, today a person came in who made … Continue reading Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

Happy First of December!  I hope you accomplished everything you desired in November.  If you didn't... embrace the concept of "Failing Forward".  Look at what you DID do!  Chances are it was far greater than if you had not dared to dream.  Goal setting isn't about achieving a particular goal.  It is about growth... about … Continue reading Happy First Day of the Month!

Enjoy the sweet life!  Dove chocolate treats for entertaining make your party fun and easy,everyone loves chocolate! If you love to bake and want a delicious dessert we have several items from classic chocolate chip cookies, truffle fudge brownie mix and a new white chocolate meyer lemon baking mix. Also, we have some new items sure to become a … Continue reading Merchant Spotlite- Linda Barling, Dove Chocolate Discoveries

I have been with Tastefully Simple since December 2010. I began with them because I fell in love with the product. We offer beautiful breads, delicious dips, spreads, sauces and more! All so simple to prepare with only 1-2 ingredients!  As a busy Mom, that was incredibly appealing. The other reason I became a Consultant was because  I needed to get … Continue reading Merchant Spotlite- Pam Davis Tastefully Simple

Shop Small has exploded! We are making a difference by keeping American dollars in the American economy!  With so many incredible offerings in our Cyber Mall, we thought you would like to meet our vendors!   Today's Vendor Spotlite is Anne Cannon from BeautiControl!Anne has been a SPA Skin, Makeup and Image consultant with BeautiControl … Continue reading Shop Small Vendor Spotlite- Anne Cannon