Direct Sales, How To Build An Empire!

How To Get People To Come To Your Online Party.

As a hostess, deciding to have an online party is a very smart one especially when it is difficult to get your friends and family together in your home for an in home party. Keep reading to find out how to get people to come to your online party once you have chosen a date, a place and a time for your party.

Tell your friends.
You should be sure to tell all your friends and family about your online party. Send out emails that give them the time and the URL of the website where your party is going to be held and be sure to let them know how very excited you are about the party and how happy they will be if they decide to stop by. Evite.com is a great site to utilize to send online party invitations. If there are going to be any specials on certain products or free shipping or anything being given away, be sure to let them know at that time.

Choose Incentives.
While we are on the topic of giving something away or planning specials, know that this is something that you should definitely plan on doing. Everyone loves to get a special deal on something they plan on buying -- and who doesn't love having a chance to get something for free?

Advertise.
Advertise your party wherever possible online. Take the time to find great places to advertise your upcoming online party. Make sure to pay attention to the posting rules in the sites you are looking to place an advertisement. You do not want to be accused of spamming. Forums for moms or for moms that work from home are excellent places to start advertising your online party.

Have Fun.
Make sure to really share your enthusiasm about your upcoming online party. If you are excited about the party and the products that are being offered, then it is very likely that you will get others interested and excited too.

These are just a few ideas that you can use in order to get people to attend your online party. Remember to follow up with last minute reminders and you are sure to have a fun and hopefully very profitable online party.

Yesterday I talked about what direct sales actually is, and if it is right for you. If you decided Direct Sales might be for you, here are ten steps that will assure your success:

1. 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 achievable goals. 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.

2. BE A LIST MAKER. Each evening list all the things you want to get done the following day. 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.

3. 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.

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, then you can do business. Ask for business, then you will close sales. Ask for referrals, then you always have a full list of potential clients. Be quietly, yet firmly aggressive.

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.

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. 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, isquoted 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 uponsalespeople 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 a 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 your 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" transactions can be
directly taken from bank statements.

Money saved regularly and gaining 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.

If you would like more information on starting a direct sales business or running your direct sales business, please visit my website at www.pinkrenegade.com

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Every year thousands of men and women across America sign on with direct selling firm-Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Amway, or a cosmetic
company-hoping to make money enough for new draperies, a new sofa, or some new clothes. They sell a little merchandise to a few relatives and close friends. Then they throw in the towel.

They quit before they give themselves a chance to learn the basics of success in their direct sales business. "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 and one you have to work hard at to learn. 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 need to study? A lawyer need to study?"

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.

Many direct selling representatives have been able to change their lives for the better. They have taken 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.

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 ailures, 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.

Ask your self these couple of questions to see if you are right for a direct sales business.

1. Am I an honest person? People need to believe in you if you are going into sales.

2. Do I really like people? You are going to have meet a lot of new people in your direct sales business.

3. Am I willing to learn? You will have to learn everything needed to run a successful business.

4. Am I willing to work? Starting as a new business owner, you will wear all the hats of your particular business. i.e. Accountant, Sales Person, CEO, Advertising agent, etc.

5. Am I capable of being my own boss? When no one is telling you what to do, can you push yourself to get the job done?

If your answers are yes, to these questions, you might be a good fit for the direct sales field. Now, find a good product for your 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.

If you would like more information on starting your own direct sales business visit my website at
www.pinkrenegade.com

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What it takes to build a business that grows with or without you (even if you've failed at network marketing before)

Renegade Professional is an online training site that teaches you what you need to know to MASTER online lead generation.

When Ann Sieg and Mike Klinger said they were working together to create this training, I knew I wanted in. I waited patiently for them to open the doors and I was inline to get in early on.

You see, Renegade Professional shows you EXACTLY how to use attraction marketing through social media (like YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook) to recruit tons of qualified, interested leads for your products and downline.

People who are ready to say "YES!"

By the way, this is not some unproven theory or some method only a few people can use. I am using it right now and have seen my sales and lead generation increase dramatically, and I have just started with the program. I have so much more to learn. As a matter of fact, I learn everyday how much I DON'T know about lead generation and marketing.

The surprising thing about all this is that Ann & Mike have proven over and over again that ordinary people like you and I, can do this. It does not require extraordinary talent or skills. And it works like crazy (I am living proof of that)!

Best of all, most of these marketing methods are free.

That means:

-No advertising fees

-No leads you have to buy!

Now, not every single method they teach is free.

But in Renegade Professional you can learn so many free methods that work exceptionally well, you'll never have to spend another dime on marketing if you don't want to.

And if you want to use the paid methods they teach?

These methods are very low-cost and high-yield. So if you decide to invest in your marketing, you have a very good chance of getting high returns on your investment.

MUCH better than what you typically get from traditional techniques.

Here's the main difference that explains why this so:

The leads you get with what you learn in Renegade Professional (and you'll learn click-by-click how to get those leads) will be FAR MORE open to what you are offering.

Far more open than the people you get from...

-Expensive online advertising

-Normal business opportunity leads

-Co-op leads

-Talking to people in line at Starbucks

-Asking friends, family, and co-workers to join your downline

That's because the people you get using attraction marketing have sought YOU out... because THEY'RE interested!

So you don't have to convince them of anything! All you have to do is show them how you have the right product or the right opportunity for them.

Aren't those your favorite kind of leads? They are for me.

I'm super-excited about this new program, Renegade Professional. Everyday I am learning something new to grow my business, it is very exciting.

The Renegade Professional is now closed and not excepting new members but you can get on their waiting list for when they open up new spots. If you would like to get on the waiting list to hear about new openings go to Renegade Professional Waiting List and sign up.

Don't miss out on your chance to get in again!

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Would you like to learn to make money while you stay home and take care of the kids?. OR, maybe you would just like to quit your job and build a Direct Sales business you can run from home.

Direct Sales is huge right now, watch TV, Avon and Mary Kay have started advertising all over the place. Mary Kay just moved into Asia and is growing quickly in India.

There are so many opportunities available today that is makes it hard to decide which Direct Sales Company is right for you. Because there is so much interest in the Direct Sales field that also leaves open the opportunity for scam artists to try and get you to join their scam opportunities. How do you know who to trust?

I know it is hard to know which people to trust, I have been taken to the bank a couple of times myself. It hurts that is for sure. I have hoped that I have learned from them and will not make the same mistake again.

I would like to give you this great book, that can show you some great ideas for staying at home and still making money. It can help you decide which business is right for you.

It can help you figure out where to get customers from. How to build your website so that people will flock to it, and, buy from you!

It is a free book and you have nothing to lose but your next prospect. Don't wait.

Money and Motherhood, Having it All.

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A dilemma faced by many women today is how to stay at home with their children and still bring in an income, whether it's to help pay bills or just have some extra money for life's little luxuries.

One of the fastest, easiest, and least expensive ways of doing that is to start your own business as a consultant for a direct sales company. Also called home party businesses, there are over 43 million direct sales representatives around the world, and about 12 million just in the United States alone. The majority of direct sales reps are women, who go into business for themselves so that they can work part time, set their own hours, and have the ability to make as much money as they want or need, based on the number of hours they're willing to put into their business.

If this sounds like something you're interested in, then here are some things you need to know:

There are as many different direct sales companies and home party businesses as there are direct sales representatives. Most sales reps recommend that new representatives choose a company based on their interests and products that they would want to buy themselves.

Being passionate about your business goes a long way towards your ultimate success as a direct sales rep, especially during the times when you're struggling to get bookings, recruit other reps, or even marketing your business.
Before starting your research, sit down somewhere where you're not going to be interrupted for at least 30 minutes, and think about what you want and need from your business.

What are your goals? How much money do you want to make a month? How many hours do you want to work? Think also about your personality - is a home party business going to be right for you? Do you like meeting and talking to new people? Do you like going out or going to parties? Are you motivated? Are you able to stay focused and on task? Do you tend to procrastinate? Although anyone can learn how to become a successful entrepreneur, it will be harder for you if you have to learn new habits at the same time you're trying to build your business.

Once you have a clear idea of what you want and need from your business, then it's time to start doing your research about the different companies that are out there.

Make sure to thoroughly check out any home party company that you're considering becoming a representative for. You'll want to make sure that they have a good reputation, that they guarantee their products, and that other reps are satisfied.

The percentage of your commissions, the cost of the initial sales kit, even the rate and schedule of pay should all be taken into consideration. Don't just go by the sales literature - you want to figure out how much money you need or want to make a month. Then look at the amount of commissions you can make per party, and how many parties and how much in total sales you'll have to make in order to reach that goal. If reaching your goal is going to require you to work longer hours or more than you're willing or able to commit to, then choose another company.

You'll want to be aware of any company that charges a really high amount for a sales kit, or requires you to pay for training. Also, your earnings should be based on the products or services you sell, and not on recruiting more people in under you. In fact, any time you're told that your largest commissions are based on the number of people you recruit or the memberships you sell, be careful. Often times these types of companies turn out to be pyramid schemes or scam companies.

Also, check into the company's return policy. You should be able to return any unused or unsold merchandise with no questions asked. If the company doesn't have a clear and open buy-back policy, make sure to get it in writing before committing or signing a contract.

Don't fall for the promise of easy money. Instead, find a company whose products will help you to build a real, growing home party business of your own, a company that you'll be proud to be associated with, and that will help you to achieve your goals.

Get More Information on Starting Your Direct Sales Business

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I want you to picture gazing out your window, past the patio, out onto the
serene waters of the lake below

The day is just beginning, and the sun continues its routine ascension through
the cloudless sky. A gentle wind meanders its way through your bedroom as you hear the rhythmic chorus of the waves caressing the dock.

You glance at the clock and consider rolling out of your warm bed.
After all, you're on no one else's schedule but your own. You won't get punished by anyone for staying buried underneath your cozy comforter and falling back asleep.
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IT'S COMPLETELY UP TO YOU!
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"The dock just looks too appealing," you think to yourself.
So you fix a cup of coffee, head through the back yard, and waltz down the
wooden stairway.

The sun bathed pine toasting your bare feet. As you sit there, completely
relaxed, soaking everything in, you contemplate the day ahead.

-Two Squidoo lenses to work on.
-A couple of YouTube videos to upload.
-An article to submit to EzineArticles.com.

"This stuff doesn't even seem like "real work" anyways," you think to yourself.
You return to the cabin for some breakfast. But before pouring a bowl cereal
you log-in to your distributor account to check stats for the past week:

--9 new sign-ups.
--$12,789.82 in product sales.
--$6,567.16 in total commissions due.
--You can't believe this is real.

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"AM I DREAMING RIGHT NOW?
HAVE I REALLY EARNED THE
RIGHT TO ALL OF THIS?"
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The fact is YES, you do deserve this kind of life and all the freedom and
elation that comes with it!

Besides, you've worked hard to become a master at internet network marketing
and lead-generation.

A true solutions provider who gives "value"to your prospects BEFORE you ask
them to buy from you or join your opportunity.

You might be thinking to yourself:
"You don't know my situation or even me personally! I'm barely scraping by as it is and you're telling me I can live this 'make-believe' lifestyle where all my problems go away.

This isn't even a realistic possibility."
Well guess what?
Yes, it is!
BUT...
You're going to need those internet marketing and sales skills I mentioned
earlier in order to make it happen.

The same skills you'll discover and learn as you go through each click-by-click
video tutorial in Renegade Professional.

How do I know this stuff will work?
Because the strategies are taught by Mike Klingler and Ann Sieg, geniuses in
the marketing game and are also time-tested and proven technics.
They're based off the same underlying principles that marketing geniuses like
Claude Hopkins, Victor Schwab, and Eugene Schwartz used decades ago to...

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GRAB THEIR PROSPECTS ATTENTION
AND CONVINCE THEM TO BUY!
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Plus, the stuff taught in Renegade Professional has already worked for Ann and Mike, their team members, and LOTS of other network marketers-- just like you!

The knowledge in their training site has made them hundreds of thousands,
even millions of dollars.

It's multiplied their downlines exponentially.

And it's allowed them to escape the "rat-race" to finally live the lives
they've dreamed of!

Now I want you to experience this too.

BUT YOU'LL HAVE TO HURRY!

Registration for their new training program closes again at 9 P.M. Pacific
time tonight.

Claim your spot here before it goes away.
If you've got $49 bucks, some determination, and can follow "click-by-click"
instructions...

Then they'll show you how to attract hot prospects for your business and sell
more products than you ever thought possible.

Remember, you have nothing to lose and the potential here is absolutely
enormous!

I think you're aware of the possibilities.
You've heard about the results other people have gotten with this very same
training.

And you know that with Renegade Pro...

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EITHER YOU GENERATE FREE LEADS FOR
YOUR BUSINESS OR THEY WILL PAY YOU!
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Now it's up to you.

A lot of people had trouble placing their order last Thursday because of
technical problems and so they wanted to make sure you had a second chance.

I'm optimistic you'll move forward today and take advantage of this generous
offer before the doors close and you can't get in. I know I already got my spot
Go
to Renegade Professional Now!

Oh, and one more thing.

I hope you NEVER give up on the type of life you've always dreamed of!
To Your Success,

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Network Marketing or Direct Sales can be many things but there are some things you need to know, it certainly is not and I have listed 8 of them here for you.

* It is NOT an INVESTMENT PROGRAM! Just because you bought a business opportunity, it will forever be a business 'opportunity' and not a business if you sit and do nothing. This is not Unit Trust or Mutual funds or a Fixed Deposit Savings Account. The money doesn't grow by you becoming a distributor. The more you invest doesn't mean you will necessarily earn more.

* It is NOT a GET RICH QUICK SCHEME! Those who make it big in MLM within a short time are the EXCEPTION to the NORM. Do you have what they have? (The experience, built trusts, contacts, paid the price) Everyone who has made it had all paid the price.

* It is NOT totally a SALES RECRUITMENT PROGRAM. Some like to sell. Some are salespersons, being good in sales will not make you succeed in MLM.

* It is not MUSICAL CHAIRS. It is never about whom gets there first, sponsor a few people then sit down and watch the group build itself while the latecomers miss out on the opportunity forever. Remember that if the downline works harder, they will eventually earn more than their uplines.

* It is not a 9-5 JOB. In a 9-5 job, some people get away without doing any work sometimes (they still get their salary). But it is very obvious in Network Marketing that what you GIVE is what you GET.

* It is not a CLONING MACHINE. I am not down playing the need for uniformity and like-mind direction but remember that EVERYONE is DIFFERENT. Different people have a different personal touch when it comes to recruiting. Their relationships with their prospects vary from groups to groups.

* It is NOT a 100 METER DASH. It is a marathon. Business builders must pace themselves over a period of time. Going 'all out' to the point of exhaustion is just bad because it is the quality of the work that counts, not the quantity. Don't 'close the back door' or jump into the deep end without a float.

* It is DEFINITELY not a RELIGION. Please never ever treat your business like it is the ONLY business worth getting into (friend, if you don't get into MY MLM and if you join others, you are not my friend). They are NOT losers if they don't join you! Please don't ever, EVER do this. You will lose a lot of true friends.

If you want to find out more about Network Marketing go to my website at www.pinkrenegade.com

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Many people approach online marketing by targeting hot-selling products. For example, they sell collectibles, medications, CDs and DVDs.

But there's something missing.

They focus on what the people buy, but they sometimes forget about the PEOPLE who buy the products. We've all done it. We're so concerned about the product%u2026it's easy to lose track of the people behind the computer screens.

There is a huge group of people who readily buy a wide variety of products and if they aren't the ones clicking the order button, they often have a hand in the decision to buy and this is a market you can tap into as well.

I'm talking about MOTHERS.

The fact of the matter is that mothers are directly responsible for a majority of the spending in a household. Even when she doesn't directly make the purchase, a mother definitely has a big influence on the buying decision (we often buy the products and brands mom did, don't we?) and this decision transcends generations.

Mothers not only buy for their families, but for themselves, for their workplaces and businesses. Mothers are a HUGE consumer group that many marketers completely ignore.

But you can benefit where others fail.

Tap into this market by using the quality content provided month-after-month at All Mom Content. You probably already know that content is a great way to generate traffic, keep in touch with your subscribers and more. Content is particularly valuable to mothers who, according to Marketing Sherpa, spend 13.2 hours weekly. Marketing Sherpa also recommends content as a way to reach this lucrative market of buyers.

The ladies who run All Mom Content give you over 50 pieces of valuable content each and every month that you can add to your website, blog, newsletters and more. The content is fully editable and you can use to promote any products that you wish. It's an invaluable resource for reaching and understanding the mom market.

Learn more about the lucrative mom market and the type of content and assistance you can expect at:

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Sign up, take a look and if it's really not what you're looking for, you're backed by the 100% 30-day money-back guarantee...but I think once you see what they have to offer, you'll stick around.

To Your Success,

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1) The first successful selling strategy is a website that provides information about the products and the service they are providing. The advantage of that is we can sell those products and services online. Selling is a talent to be cultivated. It requires a lot of understanding to find what the customer is looking for and then fulfilling his needs.

It is very important to get the complete attention of reader. The content of the message should be make reader think. This can be achieved by using power words, along with color and visuals. Once the attention is grabbed, it should be retained till the end of the message.

The customer should be prompted to take some action and their involvement should be sought. They can be made to sign up for newsletters or can be made to take the survey by visiting the company's website.

2) The consumer should be convinced to buy the product. All the features of the company should be specified, with the more relevant ones on the top.

They should be explained logically through these points how the products will fulfill their needs or solve their problems. It does only by convincing the customer about this will motivate them to buy the product. They should be made to understand what wonders the product can do to him. Strong emotional words should be included in the sentence.

The customer should either fear the loss of the product if he doesn't buy it in time or he should be given the greed of the advantages the product can provide.

These reasons will create an emotional impulse and will make them think that they have no other option to buy it. They will have a logical reason to make the purchase. The emotions of the buyer should be manipulated with words. Something like 'limited edition' or 'limited period offer' will create a sense of urgency. The customer thinks that he should get this product somehow.

It's nice to have sales often, especially to clear out old inventory in the name of some offer. The products which have an obvious damage should be sold out at a special price. But the damage should be mentioned to the customer. If it's not mentioned, the first time the customer will be tricked into buying something, but he will loose trust and won't come back again.

Always hold seasonal sales and offers. Since all the competitors will be giving out different offers to attract customers, it's a good point to have one, too.

But it should be remembered to not to imitate anyone. Only a unique offer will make the customers not go to the competitors'. Once in a while offer free shipping offer also works. A condition like if a customer spends particular amount of money, all items will be shipped for free. This is another attractive deal which will surely tempt the customer.

Thanks to search engines and online stores anything can be purchased from the comfort of the home. Give away free sample to the customers or keep a pre-sale price for introductory products. The customers won't think twice to spend a little money to try something new.

3) The ending of the sales message is where most people mess it up. The whole efforts will be wasted if the customer gets a second thought. He should be convinced, by nice words, to buy the product till the very end. The content should be arranged with care.

The key is to tell the customer what to do exactly after he finishes reading the matter, like 'Grab the golden opportunity now' or 'pick up the phone and dial the number right now', etc. Do not include links or short advertisement of other products or services. This will shift the focus of the reader and he might have a second thought. A list of the existing customers should be maintained and from time to time special offers should be mailed to them. So basically the whole idea is to influence the mind of the customer until he buys a product.

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Starting your own home party plan eZine can be a lot easier than you may think. This is because in the most basic necessity, all you really need to get started publishing your own newsletter is some content, an auto responder, and a website (which actually is optional).

Content. You can compile weeks of content in advance and slowly dispense them to your subscribers. For example, you can compile 100 short tips in one day and dispense 10 tips once a week. In other words, you can compile 10 weeks worth of content in just one day! Simple enough right?

Auto responder. Your auto responder is your asset. You need an auto responder to send your emails and eZine issues to your subscribers and store your data base of people subscribed to your newsletter. Some recommended auto responders include GetResponse.com and aWeber.com.

Website. You may be surprised that this is actually an optional component. In short, there are eZine publishers publishing their newsletters without a website! But of course, having your own website can offer you tremendous advantages, such as the ability to bring in more subscribers and having your newsletter indexed in the top Search Engines.

These are the things you need to get started on publishing your own home party plan eZine at its bare minimum. I know of several eZine publishers today who are succeeding quite well with only an auto responder and content, without a website. And you can, too!

Find more great information at my website www.pinkrenegade.com

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Why Publish an eZine?

Why you should publish an ezine for you direct sales business is simple. It is very possible for you to make money on the internet without selling any product. Two, it can keep you in contact with your customer and maybe even draw in new customers.

Basically, you send out your eZine issues on a periodical basis to your subscribers/customers. The best way for you to send out a regular ezine is with an autoresponder. An autoresponder, simply sends out your emails, ezines, reports when ever you schedule them to go out. You can manually send them on a periodical basis but this requires a whole lot more work.

As an eZine publisher, not only can you easily achieve the benefits a conventional newsletter publisher enjoys without having to chop down several trees in the process. Sending an ezine over the Internet is convenient and can be delivered exactly when you want it to show up in your customers email box.

Ezines are rather expensive to run as you don't have to purchase any expensive printing equipment, brick and mortar business, and no staff to hire just to run your newsletter publication, resulting in a lot of time, money and effort saved.

Basically, all you need to start your own eZine are an autoresponder and a computer. Enabling you to reach out to your subscribers whom you can regard as your prospects, too. If you don't have an autoresponder already I would suggest AWeber a very good program with GREAT support. In a day and time when support is unheard of, this is a company that strives for great support!

All in all, if you do not have the desire or knowledge how to create your own product for sale, then publishing your own online newsletter can be one of the wisest decisions you will ever make, given the benefits of impressive marketing power and influence it can offer to you.

If you don't have materials to publish a direct sales ezine you can always buy it. This is a common practice for the big time marketers. A couple of places that I can recommend to buy your articles from and won't cost you an arm and a leg are EasyPLR.com, and Allprivatelabelcontent.com. Both have great stuff, you don't have buy a membership (big savings) and they have well written material. Check them out when you need new materials for you website or blog.

Remember, you always want to keep your name in front of your prospects and customers, writing an ezine you regularly send out, helps you to do that.

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If you want more tips on how to run your homebased direct marketing business please visit my website at www.pinkrenegade.com

There is an interesting report out and it is called "The 7 Great Lies Of Network Marketing." and it is ruffling a few feathers in the network marketing business world and for very good reason.

Ann Sieg has put together a short easy to read 35 page report aimed at the 95% of MLM'ers struggling to build their businesses. I would have to say that I was a little turned off by her title, and almost did not read the book, "The 7 Great Lies Of Network Marketing." I thought for sure this has to be an attack on or slam on my network marketing business.

Network marketing is a tough business and as with any other business, it has it's flaws but it is hard to argue with the fact it is still one of the best avenues for many to build a home based business and be able to work for themselves.

Now, that I have read the report I know that I was completely wrong, this was not a slam on Network Marketing, it was in fact a "right on the mark" report on why so many do fail in the business and how to fix that problem.

In the opening section of Ann's book "The 7 Great Lies Of Network Marketing" she mentions how she too had attended countless meetings, setting up appointment after appointment, following the advice of her upline and still being in debt after two years and how all of that made her think there had to be a better way. She knew too many others just like herself in the business also.

You know, many of us know some thing is not working yet we continue to listen to our uplines in hopes of finally figuring out what "we" are doing wrong. We certainly don't want to admit that we are just spinning our wheels doing the same thing over and over again and still failing. There is an old saying that the definition of insanity, is to keep doing the same thing over and over again and expect a different outcome. Hmm, do you think most MLMer's are insane?

No, I don't think most MLMer's are not insane but as Ann finally also figured out, there definitely is a better way to run your Network Marketing businesses. Most of what we are taught on how to run our businesses is way off the mark.

Your upline keeps telling you to do things the way she or he has been doing it. It has been working for years, why reinvent the wheel? Seems most uplines are still riding around with stone wheels!

Here are some interesting stats that you might to know about your network marketing business opportunity:

- between 80-90% of distributors will "give up on their dream" in the first three months
- over 95% never make it past the 12 month mark
- almost 80% will never sponsor anyone into their business

With statistics like this, why would anyone consider MLM? Are we being lied too, who is telling us the truth?

I got my answers by reading Ann Sieg's great report "The 7 Great Lies Of Network Marketing." There definitely where things I needed to do differently if I wanted to be successful in my Network Marketing business.

If you would like more information on running your network marketing business, please visit my website at www.pinkrenegade.com

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