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Take The “Survival Test”

August 13, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Did you know that successful network marketing companies depend on the presence of purchasers who buy the company’s products or services (and continue to do so) while they are making little or no money through the company’s income opportunity?

Ask Victoria: Do You Offer A Free Initial Consultation?

August 13, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Yes, and we enjoy providing them! During initial consultations, we learn about a company’s needs and explore how we can best help them.  We especially like answering questions that help move their businesses forward.  Helping people understand what they absolutely need to know is a passion for me! It’s easy to schedule an initial consultation. …

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It’s Tea Time!

July 16, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

An interview with Let’s Do Tea CEO, Meredith Tieszen 1. How long has your company been in business? We incorporated in 2003, had our soft launch in early 2004, and officially opened in the summer of 2004. 2. What types of products or services do you sell? We sell loose leaf tea, teapots, and teaware….

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Ask Victoria: How Do Direct Selling Company Owners Communicate Their Vision to Staff and Independent Representatives?

July 16, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Walt’s nephew, Roy Disney, said, “It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.” As the owner of a network marketing or party plan company, you probably want everyone to share the vision you have for your company.  How do you do that? It’s best to start by defining your values. …

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Ask Victoria: How Long Should the Qualification Period Be for a Trip Incentive?

June 28, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

People are motivated not only by money. Trip incentives encourage representatives to work hard for the recognition earned for achieving a specific goal. Even in today’s economy, trip incentives are vital to keeping your most productive representatives excited and focused. Trip incentives can be great motivation tools and often a company will see a measurable…

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How Are Direct Selling Executives Just Like Airline Pilots?

June 28, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Just like an airplane pilot, operators of direct selling businesses need to have an accurate set of gauges. Do you have all the information you need to run your business? If not, you’re flying partly in the dark!

Retail Customers Anyone?

May 28, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Party plan companies have always generated a large percentage of their sales from purchases by retail customers. Retail customers, by definition, are non-participants in the income opportunity. Network marketing companies, on the other hand, traditionally have sold their products mostly to distributors. In fact, some network marketing companies don’t have even have retail customer prices. …

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Is Your Direct Selling Website Working Well For You?

May 22, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

According to Wikipedia, a website is a “collection of related web pages, images, videos or other digital assets that are hosted on one web server, usually accessible via the Internet.” That’s the simple definition, but a website is really much more than that. For direct selling companies, a website is also your front door for current and prospective representatives,…

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Recruiting at the Party

May 22, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

When and How to Do It At home parties, we want consultants to sell products, to obtain bookings for future parties, and to introduce the income opportunity to others. Here are some tips you can share with your sales force on how to recruit at parties. 1. Before you arrive, be sure you are “dressed…

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Ask Victoria: When Is The Best Time To Acquire MLM Software?

May 22, 2009 By admin 1 Comment

As you move forward to build your network marketing or party plan company, you’re probably thinking about sourcing MLM software. Your choice of a software provider is one of those big and important decisions that you need to make carefully and at the right time. So, when is the best time to acquire your MLM…

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Ask Victoria: Should I Be in the Trenches?

April 15, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

When I consult with direct selling businesses and they tell me that their recruiting and sales are down, the first questions I ask are, “Have you gone to a party with any consultants lately?” and “Have you scheduled any parties yourself?” I am amazed at how often I hear an owner say, “No.” To me,…

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Direct Selling – The Big Event

April 15, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Where can you experience… Presentations for direct selling companies on sales, recruiting, field leadership and financial management? Keynote speakers Suze Orman, Maya Angelou, Andrea Jung and John Maxwell? An exhibit hall with 140 suppliers to the direct selling industry? All of these and more will be found at the largest event of the year for…

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