Are you an article writer? If so, how do you write your articles? Do you brainstorm? If not, you may want to think about doing so. After a close examination, you will see exactly how brainstorming can help you, when it comes to writing articles.
Before examining the benefit of using brainstorming to write articles, it is important that you first understand exactly what brainstorming is. Brainstorming is a technique that is used in many different situations, not just article writing. In most cases, brainstorming is used in problem solving. When it comes to article writing, that problem may be exactly what to write or even how to write it. The most effective way to brainstorm is to write down all of your ideas as they come to you. Whether or not you use those ideas will be completely up to you, but at least you will have them recorded on paper.
One of the hardest parts of brainstorming is coming up with ideas. If you are an article writer, you are urged to have a pen and paper handy at all times. This will be very helpful to you, as many writers develop ideas at some of the most inconvenient times. In addition to sitting down and recording ideas that you, yourself, have thought of, you can also do a little bit of research. The easiest way to do this research is online. Search engines and article directories can be your best sources of information. You should perform standard internet searches on topics that interest you or topics that you are willing to write about. Searching the internet is one of the best ways to get ideas for your articles. You can take those ideas and then brainstorm from there. In fact, you next step may want to be creating an outline for yourself. Outlines are just as beneficial to article writers as brainstorming is.
Now that you know exactly what brainstorming is, what it entails, and how to get brainstorming ideas, you may be wondering exactly why you should do it. The most obvious reason why you should use brainstorming to your advantage is to come up with ideas. There are many article writers who claim that they easily run out of ideas for new articles. With an unlimited number of topics at your fingertips, this should never happen. As an article writer, you should always have something to write about. This is where brainstorming can come in. For instance, do you know that you could take an article topic that you already used to create a brand new article? Say that you wrote an article on giving gift baskets as a wedding gift. When sitting down and thinking, or brainstorming, you may be able to get other gift basket article ideas, such as gift baskets for Christmas or even how to make your own gift baskets.
Another one of the many benefits to brainstorming is that the ideas often just keep on flowing. As it was mentioned above, if you wrote an article on gift baskets making great wedding gifts, you need to disassociate yourself from wedding gifts and just focus on gift baskets. Once you do so, it is likely that your mind will be filled with ideas. Making brainstorming as easy and as simple as it can be is one of the best ways to come up with the most ideas. And, as previously mentioned, you don’t have to come up with ideas on your own. You can use your local library, search engines, article directories, and online forums to help you brainstorm and generate ideas for your articles. In fact, the more tools that you use, the better results your brainstorming sessions may produce.
As you can see, there are a number of benefits to taking the time to brainstorm. To make brainstorming as effective as can be, you are urged to brainstorm in an area that you feel comfortable in. Whether this area is in front of your computer or outside basking in the sunshine; comfort is the key to a successful brainstorming session.
To your success,
J.B. Washburn
P.S. Although you may feel as if you have run out of articles to write, you are advised against going with your first impulse. When brainstorming, you are almost always guaranteed to come up with a whole collection of new ideas.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
7 Turbo Writing Tips - You Can Be A Better Writer Sooner Than You Think!
Are you an article writer or an e-book writer? If so, how long does it take you to write? Do you wish that you could write quicker, but without having to compromise the quality of your work? If so, you can. There are a number of different methods that you can use to write quicker, while keeping the quality of your work the same or even improving it. Just a few of these methods, seven to be exact, are outlined below.
(1) Comfort – If you would like to write quicker, you need to find a setting that you feel comfortable in. In addition to actually feeling comfortable, you need to be comfortable. Whether you want to work from your bed or outdoors, you are advised to do so. You are also urged to dress comfortably. When writers are comfortable, they are able to not only work quicker, but also produce better work.
(2) Distractions – All distractions need to be eliminated. Although this may seem difficult, it doesn’t have to be. For instance, if you are a work-at-home parent, you can try sending your child to daycare, even if it is only one day a week. You can also try working during nap times or even at night, after your child has gone to sleep. The elimination of distractions is a great way to write quicker. In fact, it is also known to reduce or completely eliminate the chances of developing writers block.
(3) Typing – Do you consider yourself to be fast at typing? If you type less than fifty words per minute (wpm), you may want to think about taking a typing class. One of the many problems that e-book writers face is that their fingers don’t go as fast as their minds do. Once your typing improves to a quicker speed, you may notice a significant improvement in the amount of time that it takes you to write.
(4) Outlines – If you are an e-book writer who currently doesn’t use an outline, you may want to think about doing so. Outlines are relatively easy to develop and they have an unlimited number of benefits. One of those benefits is that you know exactly what to write and how to write it. This means that you can just focus on writing and not necessarily thinking about your next step. This, alone, can save you a considerable amount of time.
(5) Spell Check – Spell check, without a doubt, is important to any e-book. That is why it is important that you do it, but you may want to write first and spell check later. If you use a program like Microsoft Word, all of your misspelled words will be highlighted and waiting for you. For that reason you are advised to wait until the end, doing so will eliminate small breaks; breaks that may bring on a case of writers block.
(6) Proofreading – As with spell checking, proofreading is extremely important. Many e-book authors like to proofread after writing a chapter or a paragraph. If at all possible, you are urged not to do this. You may want to write now and proofread later. Once you get on a roll with writing, you may not want to stop. In the end, you may find that it results in you being able to finish your work quicker.
(7) Time – You are advised to not worry about time. Even if you are on a deadline, you are urged to take your time and not think about it. Worrying about just how much time it takes you to write will have a negative impact on your work. In fact, it is likely to result in more mistakes. Those mistakes take time to fix. If you are looking to write quicker, you should try focusing on your writing, rather than time itself. You may be surprised just how much it helps!
The above mentioned write quicker methods are just a few of the many that exist. As you likely already know, what works for someone else, might not work for you. With that in mind, you are still advised to give the above mentioned approaches a try. What do you have to loose?
To your success,
J.B. Washburn
P.S. Writing faster is a lot easier than many people think. If you put your mind to it, could you be writing faster in no time at all.
(1) Comfort – If you would like to write quicker, you need to find a setting that you feel comfortable in. In addition to actually feeling comfortable, you need to be comfortable. Whether you want to work from your bed or outdoors, you are advised to do so. You are also urged to dress comfortably. When writers are comfortable, they are able to not only work quicker, but also produce better work.
(2) Distractions – All distractions need to be eliminated. Although this may seem difficult, it doesn’t have to be. For instance, if you are a work-at-home parent, you can try sending your child to daycare, even if it is only one day a week. You can also try working during nap times or even at night, after your child has gone to sleep. The elimination of distractions is a great way to write quicker. In fact, it is also known to reduce or completely eliminate the chances of developing writers block.
(3) Typing – Do you consider yourself to be fast at typing? If you type less than fifty words per minute (wpm), you may want to think about taking a typing class. One of the many problems that e-book writers face is that their fingers don’t go as fast as their minds do. Once your typing improves to a quicker speed, you may notice a significant improvement in the amount of time that it takes you to write.
(4) Outlines – If you are an e-book writer who currently doesn’t use an outline, you may want to think about doing so. Outlines are relatively easy to develop and they have an unlimited number of benefits. One of those benefits is that you know exactly what to write and how to write it. This means that you can just focus on writing and not necessarily thinking about your next step. This, alone, can save you a considerable amount of time.
(5) Spell Check – Spell check, without a doubt, is important to any e-book. That is why it is important that you do it, but you may want to write first and spell check later. If you use a program like Microsoft Word, all of your misspelled words will be highlighted and waiting for you. For that reason you are advised to wait until the end, doing so will eliminate small breaks; breaks that may bring on a case of writers block.
(6) Proofreading – As with spell checking, proofreading is extremely important. Many e-book authors like to proofread after writing a chapter or a paragraph. If at all possible, you are urged not to do this. You may want to write now and proofread later. Once you get on a roll with writing, you may not want to stop. In the end, you may find that it results in you being able to finish your work quicker.
(7) Time – You are advised to not worry about time. Even if you are on a deadline, you are urged to take your time and not think about it. Worrying about just how much time it takes you to write will have a negative impact on your work. In fact, it is likely to result in more mistakes. Those mistakes take time to fix. If you are looking to write quicker, you should try focusing on your writing, rather than time itself. You may be surprised just how much it helps!
The above mentioned write quicker methods are just a few of the many that exist. As you likely already know, what works for someone else, might not work for you. With that in mind, you are still advised to give the above mentioned approaches a try. What do you have to loose?
To your success,
J.B. Washburn
P.S. Writing faster is a lot easier than many people think. If you put your mind to it, could you be writing faster in no time at all.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Call Center Jobs Available NOW!
We are looking for qualified sales people and we need them NOW!
The Sales Consultant contacts potential customers to provide them with DSG Solutions products and services information in a way which will lead to the sales of those products and services.
Key Responsibilities
* Represent DSG in a professional and ethical manner
* Adhere to approved sales techniques and processes in dealing with potential customers
* Communicate effectively with other team members and departments regarding sales issues and follow-up.
Tasks and Work Activities
* Contact private individuals by telephone to solicit sales for products or services
* Interview and advise potential customers regarding products and services which will best meet their needs
* Deliver sales presentations using approved methods in order to persuade potential customers to purchase products or services
* Obtain customer information such as name, address, payment method
* Enter orders into computer system
* Respond to customer inquiries
* Do follow-up on initial sales contacts
* Provide customer service.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
* High School Diploma or equivalent experience
* Two (2) years of outside sales experience and/or
* Six (6) months of call center experience
Skills & Knowledge:
* Superior customer service skills with ability to create and maintain effective relationships with potential customers
* Excellent work ethic
* Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, adapt and thrive in fast-paced environment
* Positive attitude and determination to succeed
* Ability to meet quality standards
* Basic computer skills in web-based applications
* Personal time management skills
* Ability to handle sensitive information and issues confidentially and with discretion
Work Conditions:
* Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
* Requires sitting for extended periods of time
* Includes Repetitive Activities
* Ability to hear, see and speak clearly
* Requires working in close physical proximity to other people
* Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
* Requires ability to work in a competitive environment
* Requires dealing with unpleasant, angry, discourteous people or possible conflict situations in an appropriate manner
* Requires ability to focus in an environment where sounds and noise levels may be distracting or uncomfortable
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions
Compensation
* $8 per hour plus commissions
* Flexible work schedule (part-time and full-time shifts available)
* Benefits available (full-time shifts only)
Email Resumes to jbwashburn@dsgsolutions.biz
Phone J.B. at 801-341-0329
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
The Sales Consultant contacts potential customers to provide them with DSG Solutions products and services information in a way which will lead to the sales of those products and services.
Key Responsibilities
* Represent DSG in a professional and ethical manner
* Adhere to approved sales techniques and processes in dealing with potential customers
* Communicate effectively with other team members and departments regarding sales issues and follow-up.
Tasks and Work Activities
* Contact private individuals by telephone to solicit sales for products or services
* Interview and advise potential customers regarding products and services which will best meet their needs
* Deliver sales presentations using approved methods in order to persuade potential customers to purchase products or services
* Obtain customer information such as name, address, payment method
* Enter orders into computer system
* Respond to customer inquiries
* Do follow-up on initial sales contacts
* Provide customer service.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
* High School Diploma or equivalent experience
* Two (2) years of outside sales experience and/or
* Six (6) months of call center experience
Skills & Knowledge:
* Superior customer service skills with ability to create and maintain effective relationships with potential customers
* Excellent work ethic
* Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, adapt and thrive in fast-paced environment
* Positive attitude and determination to succeed
* Ability to meet quality standards
* Basic computer skills in web-based applications
* Personal time management skills
* Ability to handle sensitive information and issues confidentially and with discretion
Work Conditions:
* Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
* Requires sitting for extended periods of time
* Includes Repetitive Activities
* Ability to hear, see and speak clearly
* Requires working in close physical proximity to other people
* Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
* Requires ability to work in a competitive environment
* Requires dealing with unpleasant, angry, discourteous people or possible conflict situations in an appropriate manner
* Requires ability to focus in an environment where sounds and noise levels may be distracting or uncomfortable
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions
Compensation
* $8 per hour plus commissions
* Flexible work schedule (part-time and full-time shifts available)
* Benefits available (full-time shifts only)
Email Resumes to jbwashburn@dsgsolutions.biz
Phone J.B. at 801-341-0329
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Monday, February 8, 2010
10 Steps to Success in Direct Sales
Every year thousands of men and women across America sign on with direct selling firm-Tupperware, Amway, or a cosmetic company-hoping to make money enough for new draperies, a new davenport, or some new clothes. They sell a little merchandise to a few relatives and close friends. Then they are through. They quit before they give themselves a chance to learn the basics of success in sales. "I am simply not a born salesperson," they often say.
No one is born a salesperson; any more than one is born a doctor or born a lawyer. Sales is a profession. To be successful in any profession one must learn not only the basic techniques, but also how to apply those techniques. Success in sales makes use of all the abilities one is born with, plus all those acquired through education and experience.
If you are looking for a career opportunity or "extra income" to help with the family budget, direct selling offers you dream-fulfilling possibilities. However, you must give yourself time to learn the techniques of sales. Ask yourself. "How long does a doctor study? How long does it take to be a lawyer? "
WHAT IS DIRECT SELLING?
Direct selling is marketing a product directly to the consumer with no middleman involved. Most reliable firms are members of the National Association of Direct Selling Companies. They bring to the public fine products that are modestly priced in order to insure mass consumption.
Most direct selling companies furnish their representatives with a starter kit and essential supplies below-cost prices. In many instances the investment is under $100.
There is an old adage which says "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."
Many of them were able to change their lives for the better. They took their families on nice vacations. They purchased a piano or an organ and provided music lessons for their children. They saved money for college education. They redecorated their homes, bought needed furniture. One highly successful saleslady built a new home.
The Rewards of Direct Selling Are Many!
1. You can be your own boss.
2. You can set your own hours.
3. You can own your own businesses with little or no investment.
4. You can pay yourself more than any boss would ever pay you.
5. You can give yourself regular raises as your business grows.
It is only fair to tell you that there are failures, too. There are people who will not work for themselves. When working for a boss, they rise early, are well-groomed, and get to the office on time. However, when they are their own boss, they are still in a bathrobe, drinking one more cup of coffee at 11:00 A.M.
If you can be your own boss and discipline yourself to do what has to be done when it has to be done, direct selling offers a most unusual earning opportunity.
THE TEN STEPS
Here are ten steps that will assure your success:
1. BE ENTHUSIASTIC. Enthusiasm is the high-octane "fuel" that salespeople run on. Enthusiasm generates its own energy. Energy and good health are synonymous with busy, happy people, people who are achieving. There is a reason this is #1 on the list!
2. BE A GOAL SETTER. What do you want to accomplish? Do you want to save for college education for your children? A new car? A new home? You can have whatever you want, but you must want it enough to do the things that have to be done to get it. Whatever your goal, write it down and set a target date for reaching it. Divide the time period into blocks of achievement that are reachable. Work consistently toward accomplishing each day, each week, each month what you set out to do. Goal-setting is a must in every area of life. Little is ever accomplished without definite goals. For more help on goals, go to: http://outlawxj.blogspot.com/2010/01/key-to-successful-goal-setting...
3. BE A LIST MAKER. Each evening list all the things you want to get done the following day. Be sure to prioritize them so that the most important items are at the top of your list. That gives you an organized approach to each day. As each task is finished, mark it off your list. It is amazing how much gets done when one works with a "things-to-do" list. Also, have a notebook listing appointments, potential clients, repeat clients, and referrals, and keep it with you at all times. You will be adding to it constantly.
4. RECOGNIZE THAT THE MAGIC WORD IN SALES IS "ASK." In direct sales we don't have to wait for business to come to us. We create our own business by asking for it. Ask for appointments, and then you can do business. Ask for business, and then you will close sales. Ask for referrals, and then you always have a full list of potential clients. Be quietly, yet firmly aggressive. There is a reason you hear the scripture “Ask and ye shall receive” so often.
5. EXPECT NO'S. Realize that no's are not personal. In sales, as perhaps nowhere else, the law of averages works. Every no gets you closer to a yes. Keep track of your ratio. It will help improve your techniques. Are you getting ten no's to one yes? Is your ratio five to one? Remember, the yes's are your income. Also remember that "no" does not necessarily mean "no." Often a "no" is simply a stall for more time to think. It may be a request for more information about your product or your service. What your client is actually buying is assurance. Assure here by your helpful attitude and your complete honesty, that you want what is best for her. She will most likely respect you and do business with you. Always
remember: Many, many sales are made after the prospect has said “no” several times.
6. SCHEDULE TIME WISELY. A schedule is the roadmap by which salespeople travel. It takes the frustration out of the day. It assures that the necessary things get done and get done on time. Plan your work then work your plan.
7. BE POSITIVE IN YOUR ATTITUDE. My shirt has “Attitude is Everything” stitched on it! Success in sales, as in all areas of life is 90 percent attitude and 10 percent aptitude. All of us must work at developing habits of constructive thinking. I am proud to be a salesperson. Sales make the wheels of our economy turn. Bernard Baruch, advisor
to several presidents, is quoted as saying, "If every salesperson sat down and took no orders for twenty-four hours, it would bankrupt our country!" Every company that manufactures any kind of product depends upon salespeople to move that product. Without salespeople
business would be paralyzed.
Remember, sales is one of the highest paid of all professions. Statistics show that good salespeople enjoy incomes far above the average.
8. HAVE AN OFFICE AREA. Most direct salespeople work from their own homes, but it is essential to have a place where you can work in an organized and efficient manner. An office plus a strict working schedule gives you dignity. Both are absolutely essential for efficient operation and accurate record keeping, so important to the success of any business.
9. BE INVOLVED. Most sales organization offer contests to stimulate production. Include winning contests as part of your business goals. Contests make your business fun as well as adding considerable dollar value to your income.
10. LEARN TO HANDLE MONEY INTELLIGENTLY. A regular nine-to-five job usually means a paycheck at the end of the second week. Direct sales "reps" handle money constantly. Direct sales is instant income and constant income. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary to become an efficient money manager.
Deposit every penny collected from clients into a checking account set up especially for its business. Since bank statements show an exact record of all monies collected, and business expenses can be verified by canceled checks, record keeping becomes simple and accurate. Everything except a few "petty cash" ransactions can be directly taken from bank statements.
Money saved regularly and put at interest, soon develops a second income in addition to earned income. A long-term goal, which is realistic in direct sales, is to be able to live in retirement off the interest earned on savings.
Would financial security mean a lot to you? If so, ask yourself these questions:
* Am I honest?
* Do I really like people?
* Am I willing to learn?
* Am I willing to work?
* Am I motivated?
* Am I a good self-starter?
* Am I capable of being my own boss?
If your answers are yes, to find a good product for the direct sales market, one that you like, one that fills the need of a lot of people, and go to work for yourself! You can turn dreams into reality.
No one is born a salesperson; any more than one is born a doctor or born a lawyer. Sales is a profession. To be successful in any profession one must learn not only the basic techniques, but also how to apply those techniques. Success in sales makes use of all the abilities one is born with, plus all those acquired through education and experience.
If you are looking for a career opportunity or "extra income" to help with the family budget, direct selling offers you dream-fulfilling possibilities. However, you must give yourself time to learn the techniques of sales. Ask yourself. "How long does a doctor study? How long does it take to be a lawyer? "
WHAT IS DIRECT SELLING?
Direct selling is marketing a product directly to the consumer with no middleman involved. Most reliable firms are members of the National Association of Direct Selling Companies. They bring to the public fine products that are modestly priced in order to insure mass consumption.
Most direct selling companies furnish their representatives with a starter kit and essential supplies below-cost prices. In many instances the investment is under $100.
There is an old adage which says "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."
Many of them were able to change their lives for the better. They took their families on nice vacations. They purchased a piano or an organ and provided music lessons for their children. They saved money for college education. They redecorated their homes, bought needed furniture. One highly successful saleslady built a new home.
The Rewards of Direct Selling Are Many!
1. You can be your own boss.
2. You can set your own hours.
3. You can own your own businesses with little or no investment.
4. You can pay yourself more than any boss would ever pay you.
5. You can give yourself regular raises as your business grows.
It is only fair to tell you that there are failures, too. There are people who will not work for themselves. When working for a boss, they rise early, are well-groomed, and get to the office on time. However, when they are their own boss, they are still in a bathrobe, drinking one more cup of coffee at 11:00 A.M.
If you can be your own boss and discipline yourself to do what has to be done when it has to be done, direct selling offers a most unusual earning opportunity.
THE TEN STEPS
Here are ten steps that will assure your success:
1. BE ENTHUSIASTIC. Enthusiasm is the high-octane "fuel" that salespeople run on. Enthusiasm generates its own energy. Energy and good health are synonymous with busy, happy people, people who are achieving. There is a reason this is #1 on the list!
2. BE A GOAL SETTER. What do you want to accomplish? Do you want to save for college education for your children? A new car? A new home? You can have whatever you want, but you must want it enough to do the things that have to be done to get it. Whatever your goal, write it down and set a target date for reaching it. Divide the time period into blocks of achievement that are reachable. Work consistently toward accomplishing each day, each week, each month what you set out to do. Goal-setting is a must in every area of life. Little is ever accomplished without definite goals. For more help on goals, go to: http://outlawxj.blogspot.com/2010/01/key-to-successful-goal-setting...
3. BE A LIST MAKER. Each evening list all the things you want to get done the following day. Be sure to prioritize them so that the most important items are at the top of your list. That gives you an organized approach to each day. As each task is finished, mark it off your list. It is amazing how much gets done when one works with a "things-to-do" list. Also, have a notebook listing appointments, potential clients, repeat clients, and referrals, and keep it with you at all times. You will be adding to it constantly.
4. RECOGNIZE THAT THE MAGIC WORD IN SALES IS "ASK." In direct sales we don't have to wait for business to come to us. We create our own business by asking for it. Ask for appointments, and then you can do business. Ask for business, and then you will close sales. Ask for referrals, and then you always have a full list of potential clients. Be quietly, yet firmly aggressive. There is a reason you hear the scripture “Ask and ye shall receive” so often.
5. EXPECT NO'S. Realize that no's are not personal. In sales, as perhaps nowhere else, the law of averages works. Every no gets you closer to a yes. Keep track of your ratio. It will help improve your techniques. Are you getting ten no's to one yes? Is your ratio five to one? Remember, the yes's are your income. Also remember that "no" does not necessarily mean "no." Often a "no" is simply a stall for more time to think. It may be a request for more information about your product or your service. What your client is actually buying is assurance. Assure here by your helpful attitude and your complete honesty, that you want what is best for her. She will most likely respect you and do business with you. Always
remember: Many, many sales are made after the prospect has said “no” several times.
6. SCHEDULE TIME WISELY. A schedule is the roadmap by which salespeople travel. It takes the frustration out of the day. It assures that the necessary things get done and get done on time. Plan your work then work your plan.
7. BE POSITIVE IN YOUR ATTITUDE. My shirt has “Attitude is Everything” stitched on it! Success in sales, as in all areas of life is 90 percent attitude and 10 percent aptitude. All of us must work at developing habits of constructive thinking. I am proud to be a salesperson. Sales make the wheels of our economy turn. Bernard Baruch, advisor
to several presidents, is quoted as saying, "If every salesperson sat down and took no orders for twenty-four hours, it would bankrupt our country!" Every company that manufactures any kind of product depends upon salespeople to move that product. Without salespeople
business would be paralyzed.
Remember, sales is one of the highest paid of all professions. Statistics show that good salespeople enjoy incomes far above the average.
8. HAVE AN OFFICE AREA. Most direct salespeople work from their own homes, but it is essential to have a place where you can work in an organized and efficient manner. An office plus a strict working schedule gives you dignity. Both are absolutely essential for efficient operation and accurate record keeping, so important to the success of any business.
9. BE INVOLVED. Most sales organization offer contests to stimulate production. Include winning contests as part of your business goals. Contests make your business fun as well as adding considerable dollar value to your income.
10. LEARN TO HANDLE MONEY INTELLIGENTLY. A regular nine-to-five job usually means a paycheck at the end of the second week. Direct sales "reps" handle money constantly. Direct sales is instant income and constant income. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary to become an efficient money manager.
Deposit every penny collected from clients into a checking account set up especially for its business. Since bank statements show an exact record of all monies collected, and business expenses can be verified by canceled checks, record keeping becomes simple and accurate. Everything except a few "petty cash" ransactions can be directly taken from bank statements.
Money saved regularly and put at interest, soon develops a second income in addition to earned income. A long-term goal, which is realistic in direct sales, is to be able to live in retirement off the interest earned on savings.
Would financial security mean a lot to you? If so, ask yourself these questions:
* Am I honest?
* Do I really like people?
* Am I willing to learn?
* Am I willing to work?
* Am I motivated?
* Am I a good self-starter?
* Am I capable of being my own boss?
If your answers are yes, to find a good product for the direct sales market, one that you like, one that fills the need of a lot of people, and go to work for yourself! You can turn dreams into reality.
Friday, February 5, 2010
What is Multi-Level Marketing?
Multi-level marketing is sometimes known as network marketing and is often abbreviated as MLM. This is a kind of business where franchising and direct selling are combined. This business makes a person associated to a company in an independent transaction approach. It is an approach where the company creates a contactor relationship to the person who wants to expand his business.
The members make their earnings based on the sales they have reached in that particular product or service. It also includes the sales of the person that they have recruited to join the business. Most of the time the individual who has recruited more members and provided a good sales output on the product compensate higher because of the effort to transact in two different fields.
There are “pyramid schemes” or Ponzi schemes, which are considered illegal. Most people associate multi-level marketing to these kinds of schemes because they also recognize themselves to be a legitimate networking business. Because of the bad image brought up by these schemes, many prefer to use their names for their businesses as “home based business franchising” or “affiliate marketing”.
Commissions are earned in the process of selling a particular product or service in a legitimate network marketing. There can be no earnings in what they call as a “sign up fee” or for just recruiting yourself alone. This kind of marketing is always criticized because of the questionable recruitment process where they get their revenue and profit. They get their sales from members and new members, which are considered the end users of the product and as the distributors.
These criticisms led to the major changes in the multi-level marketing in the early 1980s when many companies have started to allow their members to concentrate only on marketing and not on distributing or stocking the product. Most multi level marketing firms nowadays perform as fulfillment firms by taking the tasks of shipping the product, paying the commissions and taking orders from their clients.
Another change that has taken place is “selling” or “re-selling” of products. Most multi-level marketing companies now are based on “consumption” of the products rather than “selling” them. As a result, old time things like a garage full of products you can’t sell are for the most part a thing of the past.
If you still don’t understand multi-level marketing, or you understand it but don’t believe in it, think about this. When you go to the grocery store and buy a gallon of milk, you are participating in a multi-level marketing system. At the top is the farmer who has the cows. The next level is delivering the milk to the processor. Then you have the processor and those who get it to the distributors. Then the distributors deliver the milk to the grocery store where you, the consumer, make the purchase. That is at least 6-7 levels and they all make money on that gallon of milk except you, the final consumer.
There are thousands of products sold through multi-level marketing and there are some 2 million multi-level marketing companies doing many millions of dollars’ worth of business. They are a great tool to start your home based business if that is your goal.
The members make their earnings based on the sales they have reached in that particular product or service. It also includes the sales of the person that they have recruited to join the business. Most of the time the individual who has recruited more members and provided a good sales output on the product compensate higher because of the effort to transact in two different fields.
There are “pyramid schemes” or Ponzi schemes, which are considered illegal. Most people associate multi-level marketing to these kinds of schemes because they also recognize themselves to be a legitimate networking business. Because of the bad image brought up by these schemes, many prefer to use their names for their businesses as “home based business franchising” or “affiliate marketing”.
Commissions are earned in the process of selling a particular product or service in a legitimate network marketing. There can be no earnings in what they call as a “sign up fee” or for just recruiting yourself alone. This kind of marketing is always criticized because of the questionable recruitment process where they get their revenue and profit. They get their sales from members and new members, which are considered the end users of the product and as the distributors.
These criticisms led to the major changes in the multi-level marketing in the early 1980s when many companies have started to allow their members to concentrate only on marketing and not on distributing or stocking the product. Most multi level marketing firms nowadays perform as fulfillment firms by taking the tasks of shipping the product, paying the commissions and taking orders from their clients.
Another change that has taken place is “selling” or “re-selling” of products. Most multi-level marketing companies now are based on “consumption” of the products rather than “selling” them. As a result, old time things like a garage full of products you can’t sell are for the most part a thing of the past.
If you still don’t understand multi-level marketing, or you understand it but don’t believe in it, think about this. When you go to the grocery store and buy a gallon of milk, you are participating in a multi-level marketing system. At the top is the farmer who has the cows. The next level is delivering the milk to the processor. Then you have the processor and those who get it to the distributors. Then the distributors deliver the milk to the grocery store where you, the consumer, make the purchase. That is at least 6-7 levels and they all make money on that gallon of milk except you, the final consumer.
There are thousands of products sold through multi-level marketing and there are some 2 million multi-level marketing companies doing many millions of dollars’ worth of business. They are a great tool to start your home based business if that is your goal.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Affiliate Marketing and Home Based Businesses
Many of us dream of being our own bosses. The lure of big money and flexible work hours is quite attractive. However, many are afraid to venture out on their own. They fear that they do not have the capital required to get a business started or they don’t want to loose the security of their day job.
The solution could be starting a home business. The truth of the matter is that you can start your home business with no money at all. Ask yourself this, do you have a spare room or space in your house. Do you have a computer with an internet connection? Do you have a phone line? If you have these three things you have the essentials of an office from which your home business can be made. If you are really new to all this, you might consider an actual work-at-home job to get you started. If you want to look, you could go to workathome.mymxm.net – that is just one example and there are many.
Affiliate marketing can be another great way for you to get started in your home business. Affiliate marketing will provide you with the opportunity to sell either a product or a service. With low capital and little space you may want to concentrate on services.
Once you have made the decision, you need to evaluate your skills. What services can you offer and what skills can you bring? Many people start of with affiliate marketing programs from major search engines. If you’re good at website design, you could register your page with someone such as yahoo publisher. This way your site will get traffic with the help of the search engine Yahoo. If yours is a sales website, your traffic could translate into increased sales. The more exposure to your site the better.
The other thing you can try to do is attract traffic to other sites. Retail sites such as Amazon and EBay have affiliate marketing programs. If you can generate traffic and increase sales then you make money. Both programs offer ways to increase revenues through links and blogs. These are usually free and worth using. Remember, the more you make the more they make. Just google – free affiliate programs – you will find there are a lot of opportunities.
Finally, your site can make money in another way. When it is posted on sites such as yahoo publisher or Google ad sense, there will be ads placed. Whenever a visitor clicks on an ad you make money. The more clicks the more cash. The operators take care of all the advertising costs and placement. They also try to place appropriate ads to your page. If you’re selling rare books ads for fish food are not likely going to get clicked.
If you want to start working for yourself but feel you don’t have the money then you’re wrong. If you have a computer and space to put it then you have all you need. You can also start you home business and work it around your job. You can gradually commit more time as your home business grows.
If you’re tired of your job and really want to work for yourself then stop making excuses and do it. Though work-at-home programs, affiliate marketing programs and selling services you will find that having your home business is easier than you think. All it takes is time and a commitment to succeed. If you are still undecided you might want to check out this blog post on setting goals: http://outlawxj.blogspot.com/2010/02/dont-wait-for-new-years-eve-to-set-life.html By taking advantage of the affiliate marketing programs that are currently available, you can make money and improve your own marketing skills. Remember, you can always expand into other areas and venture out totally on your own later. Right now, get marketing and get clicking.
The solution could be starting a home business. The truth of the matter is that you can start your home business with no money at all. Ask yourself this, do you have a spare room or space in your house. Do you have a computer with an internet connection? Do you have a phone line? If you have these three things you have the essentials of an office from which your home business can be made. If you are really new to all this, you might consider an actual work-at-home job to get you started. If you want to look, you could go to workathome.mymxm.net – that is just one example and there are many.
Affiliate marketing can be another great way for you to get started in your home business. Affiliate marketing will provide you with the opportunity to sell either a product or a service. With low capital and little space you may want to concentrate on services.
Once you have made the decision, you need to evaluate your skills. What services can you offer and what skills can you bring? Many people start of with affiliate marketing programs from major search engines. If you’re good at website design, you could register your page with someone such as yahoo publisher. This way your site will get traffic with the help of the search engine Yahoo. If yours is a sales website, your traffic could translate into increased sales. The more exposure to your site the better.
The other thing you can try to do is attract traffic to other sites. Retail sites such as Amazon and EBay have affiliate marketing programs. If you can generate traffic and increase sales then you make money. Both programs offer ways to increase revenues through links and blogs. These are usually free and worth using. Remember, the more you make the more they make. Just google – free affiliate programs – you will find there are a lot of opportunities.
Finally, your site can make money in another way. When it is posted on sites such as yahoo publisher or Google ad sense, there will be ads placed. Whenever a visitor clicks on an ad you make money. The more clicks the more cash. The operators take care of all the advertising costs and placement. They also try to place appropriate ads to your page. If you’re selling rare books ads for fish food are not likely going to get clicked.
If you want to start working for yourself but feel you don’t have the money then you’re wrong. If you have a computer and space to put it then you have all you need. You can also start you home business and work it around your job. You can gradually commit more time as your home business grows.
If you’re tired of your job and really want to work for yourself then stop making excuses and do it. Though work-at-home programs, affiliate marketing programs and selling services you will find that having your home business is easier than you think. All it takes is time and a commitment to succeed. If you are still undecided you might want to check out this blog post on setting goals: http://outlawxj.blogspot.com/2010/02/dont-wait-for-new-years-eve-to-set-life.html By taking advantage of the affiliate marketing programs that are currently available, you can make money and improve your own marketing skills. Remember, you can always expand into other areas and venture out totally on your own later. Right now, get marketing and get clicking.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Don’t Wait For New Year’s Eve To Set Life-Changing Goals!
We all know the tradition. When January 31st rolls around, everyone decides that THIS year will be the year that they stick to their resolutions. Whether it’s to finally win the battle against weight gain, go back to school and earn that degree or finally quit that boring 9-5 job, we’re all guilty of setting these life-changing goals, only to give them up by the time February 1st shows up on the calendars.
However, you don’t need to wait until New Year’s Eve in order to set the kind of goals that can change your life forever; in fact, while you’re reading this article, you can make the conscious choice to make a change now. We’ve got the best tips and techniques on how you can stick to your goals, no matter how challenging they may seem – so by the time New Years comes around again, you’ll already have achieved your previous resolutions!
Plan Out Your Goals. No one sets their resolutions with the expectation that they’re going to fail; if that was the case, why bother setting a goal at all? However, many people fail to plan out exactly what they intend to do to achieve their goals. Set aside time to really devote yourself to your desired goals: what are you willing to do to achieve them? What changes are you going to have to make? What will you do each week, day or month in order to reach your goals?
Make Sure It’s What You Really Want. Many people want to lose extra weight or earn buckets of money; however, these aren’t realistic goals, but rather normal fantasies that the average person dreams about. For some, the desire to lose weight or make more money isn’t strong enough to actually warrant any action. Make sure that you really want your goal before devoting time to planning for it. If you’re not invested in reaching your goal, you’ll give up faster than you can say “Happy New Year”.
Be Held Accountable. Want a surefire way to make sure that you stick to your goals? Tell a friend or a loved one about your goal and enlist their support to help you achieve it. For example, if you want to attend the gym three times a week, have a friend go with you for that extra boost. If you know that other people are keeping track of you, you’ll be more likely to stick to your plan and attain that goal!
Give Yourself Rewards. Positive reinforcement is often one of the most powerful motivational tools that you can use to achieve your goal. If you want to lose five pounds, give yourself a small treat for every pound that you lose. Buy a great new outfit or treat yourself to a movie; whatever the reward may be, it will give you an extra motivational boost in reaching your desired goal.
Sticking to your goals doesn’t have to be difficult; in fact, if you use these tips and tricks, you’ll find it incredibly simple to achieve your desired goal, no matter what it may be. So don’t wait until New Year’s Eve to set those life-changing resolutions – make the decision to start down the path towards your dream goals right now!
However, you don’t need to wait until New Year’s Eve in order to set the kind of goals that can change your life forever; in fact, while you’re reading this article, you can make the conscious choice to make a change now. We’ve got the best tips and techniques on how you can stick to your goals, no matter how challenging they may seem – so by the time New Years comes around again, you’ll already have achieved your previous resolutions!
Plan Out Your Goals. No one sets their resolutions with the expectation that they’re going to fail; if that was the case, why bother setting a goal at all? However, many people fail to plan out exactly what they intend to do to achieve their goals. Set aside time to really devote yourself to your desired goals: what are you willing to do to achieve them? What changes are you going to have to make? What will you do each week, day or month in order to reach your goals?
Make Sure It’s What You Really Want. Many people want to lose extra weight or earn buckets of money; however, these aren’t realistic goals, but rather normal fantasies that the average person dreams about. For some, the desire to lose weight or make more money isn’t strong enough to actually warrant any action. Make sure that you really want your goal before devoting time to planning for it. If you’re not invested in reaching your goal, you’ll give up faster than you can say “Happy New Year”.
Be Held Accountable. Want a surefire way to make sure that you stick to your goals? Tell a friend or a loved one about your goal and enlist their support to help you achieve it. For example, if you want to attend the gym three times a week, have a friend go with you for that extra boost. If you know that other people are keeping track of you, you’ll be more likely to stick to your plan and attain that goal!
Give Yourself Rewards. Positive reinforcement is often one of the most powerful motivational tools that you can use to achieve your goal. If you want to lose five pounds, give yourself a small treat for every pound that you lose. Buy a great new outfit or treat yourself to a movie; whatever the reward may be, it will give you an extra motivational boost in reaching your desired goal.
Sticking to your goals doesn’t have to be difficult; in fact, if you use these tips and tricks, you’ll find it incredibly simple to achieve your desired goal, no matter what it may be. So don’t wait until New Year’s Eve to set those life-changing resolutions – make the decision to start down the path towards your dream goals right now!
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