Using Digital Picture Frames With A Direct Sales Business

Using Digital Picture Frames With A Direct Sales Business

by Shelly Hill

In Direct Sales, we often find ourselves doing trade show events. Has space been an issue for you? I know these days, booth space is at a premium. After all, they want to squeeze in as many vendors, as they can.

I have a unique idea I would like to share with you, to solve that problem.

Have you seen those new Digital Picture Frames? A lot of stores are now carrying them. You can purchase one for around $80.00, or a little cheaper, if you find one on sale.

They come in a variety of sizes, but I would like to recommend the 8.5″ frames. I recommend purchasing 2 of them.

Now you are probably saying to yourself, How can this benefit my Direct Sales business? You benefit by:

1. Showing as many of your business products that you can, both physically and visually.

2. By giving a visual recruiting message to those who are visiting your booth space.

Here is how I am using them with my business. I purchased one for my business products, and one for recruiting.

1. Business Products. Take 25-40 pictures of some of your business products. Load those pictures into the digital frame.

2. Recruiting. I use the second frame as a digital vision/dream board. I took pictures of things such as: a jet liner, tropical island, a new car, a paid off credit card bill, home improvement project, a big screen TV, etc. These are things that people want to earn an additional income for.

You will want to set them up on the ’slide show’ feature. I recommend loading as many photograph’s into them as you can, utilizing them to their fullest potential. You can set them up on your product display tables at your business vendor events.

I think you will find this unique idea, as a great Direct Sales marketing tool. You are maximizing your demonstration space to it’s fullest potential.

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Shelly Hill has been working from home in Direct Sales since 1989 and is a Manager with Tupperware. You can contact Shelly at: Web: my.tupperware.com/Ravish30 Recipe Blog: wahmshelly.blogspot.com

Six Successful Tips to Recruiting Online for Your Direct Sales Business

Build Your Direct Sales Business Online with these Six Tips for Successful Recruiting:

1. Use the big draw

Everyone enjoys getting something for free. Begin your recruiting process by offering free ebooks, reports, or articles. People will sign up to receive the free item and leave their contact information.

2. Establish relationships

No matter how your prospective recruit found you, either online or offline, remember that they are a real person and deserve to be treated as such. Be available to them offline to answer questions. Develop a relationship based on trust and your new friend may become your newest team member.

3. Have an online party

Instead of using the traditional home party approach, consider throwing an online party. The benefits of an online party are that they take much less time than a home party, the potential customer can purchase the item they’re interested in without feeling pressured to purchase more, plus they can come back and purchase something else if the deadline for orders is a few days away.

4. Write articles

The suggestion might sound odd but it might be just what you need to generate leads for potential recruits. Create articles that will capture a reader’s attention by presenting your product in a non-sales way, and you’ll come across as a friend rather than someone only trying to make a sale. Give potential customers and team members a reason to believe that you are knowledgeable. You’ll be surprised how people will listen to someone who sounds like an expert.

5. Use message boards

Be careful how you approach someone on a message board. Get to know the person by finding out their interests. Befriend them and they will likely visit the link in your signature line. Don’t send emails or private messages unless you have been asked. Unsolicited emails and private messages will get you branded as a “spammer”, and you don’t want that. Reply to a request for information only if your opportunity meets the person’s stated interests.

6. Better communication

In this day and age, people are constantly on the go. By using the internet you may be able to stay in contact with your potential team members. Don’t forget to use email and newsletters to alert prospects of upcoming deals.

Using these six tips may not guarantee you more success when recruiting online; however, your chances for success are greater. Try these, along with any others you can find with research. Test these suggestions and use the one that brings you the best results.

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Top 10 of the Most Popular Direct Sales Companies

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Interested in starting your own home business through a direct sales company? Historically, a direct sales associate was expected to demonstrate their products at home parties. Today, we have many direct sales companies to choose from with a wide range of options to fulfill any interests such as jewlery, makeup, toys, cooking, scrapbooking and more.

What are the most popular direct sales companies today?

1. Tupperware was created in 1945. A year later Tupperware was born as a direct sales company. They are credited with pioneering the party plan currently used in direct marketing. There are approximately 1.9 million consultants in almost 100 countries.

2. Avon began as the California Perfume Company in 1886. By 1928 the company had changed its name to Avon. Today, Avon is one of the best known direct sales companies in the world. There are 4.9 million representatives selling products in 143 countries.

3. Mary Kay Ash founded the Mary Kay Inc. in 1963, hoping to give women an opportunity to change their lives for the better. There are approximately 1.6 million associates vying for the many company incentives.

4. Discovery Toys Inc. has been developing and selling quality educational toys since 1978. Their belief is that a child’s work is play. Discovery Toys uses the party plan method and is currently available only in the United States and Canada.

5. Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc. celebrates 50 years in 2008. There are currently over 100,000 associates. They use party plan and face-to-face meetings to market their products.

6. Pampered Chef, one of the more recent additions to direct sales companies, was started in 1980. There are currently over 60,000 Pampered Chef consultants around the world. They use the party plan, or “Kitchen Shows” to market their products.

7. Arbonne International uses person-to-person marketing rather than the party plan. A relatively new company, Arbonne International was started in 1980. They offer quality skin care products around the world.

8. Usborne Books, which was started by Peter Usborne in 1973, offers quality children’s books to customers. They use both the party plan and person-to-person marketing strategies.

9. Creative Memories has been selling scrapbooking books and supplies since 1987. They use the party plan marketing strategy and have “tens of thousands” of consultants around the world.

10. Melaleuca, Inc. began selling “green” products long before they were so popular. Founded in 1985, the company sells personal, skin, and home care products containing tea tree oil. They use person-to-person marketing and have consultants all over the world. They are said to be the “fastest growing” direct sales company in the United States.

These ten direct sales companies are but a few of the many companies to choose from. Do some research on any direct sales company that you might consider joining. Make sure you’re enthusiastic about their products or services before deciding to promote them yourself.

A few questions to ask:

• What is their compensation plan?
• What type of marketing strategy they use (and whether or not you can use online marketing)?
• Is their corporate goals compatible with yours?

After you have checked each company out thoroughly, you will be able to make a more educated decision about which direct sales company is the right one for you.

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7 Tips to Get More Bookings For Your Next Direct Sales Party

Jumpstart your new home business….

If you’ve just recently signed up with a direct sales company or looking for a few more ideas to increase your number of bookings try a these seven tips…

1.  Exchange shows with other direct sellers in your area. Chances are you know other people who have direct sales businesses.  If your goal is to book another party, ask them to do it and then tell them that you would book a party through them in return.

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2.  Leave a catalog or two in the teacher’s lounge where your child goes to school (check with the school first to make sure that it’s okay). Teachers are always on the lookout for bargains, fundraisers and various items that will benefit their children. If you sell educational toys or items, you may be able to obtain more than one booking.

3.  Leave brochures or catalogs in the waiting room at your doctor’s or dentist’s office on your next visit. Don’t forget to also leave a copy with the receptionist or ask if you can leave one in their lounge room.

4.  Check with your local Chamber of Commerce to see if there are welcome packages for new people moving into the area. Ask them if you could leave a stack of brochures or business cards to be placed in welcome packages for these new citizens.

5.  Send catalogs or opportunity literature to people or businesses chosen randomly from the telephone book. Make sure to keep a record of everyone that you have sent this information.  If you choose to send more in the future, you will want to send the information to different people that have not yet received your information. (Just a word of caution…shipping can be costly, so make sure that you have an updated telephone book)

6.  At your home parites, begin by mentioning to the guests that the hostess will be receiving free gifts for having the party. Let them know what the hostess is working toward and exactly what she needs to receive that item.  Don’t be afraid to boldly ask them to book a party to help the hostess reach that goal.

7.  Make the suggestion that by booking a second show in the future, the hostess will be guaranteed an opportunity to see and try new products as they are released. This is particularly effective if your hostess last held a show in the spring. Hosting a party closer to the holidays would help her save money on her own holiday shopping.

These are only a few ideas to get started.  Now, take a few minutes to think of more ideas you could do to get bookings.  If all else fails, ask family if they will host a party for you.

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9 Important Questions to Ask Before Joining Any Direct Sales Company

9 Important Questions to Ask Before Joining Any Direct Sales Company

There are direct sales companies that specialize in home parties and obviously provide you an excellent opportunity to earn extra income from home, but how do you decide which company will make the perfect home business for you?  

First,  decide if the direct sales company meets the following three basic criterias: 

• It doesn’t require more time than you have to spend
• It doesn’t require more money than you have to invest
• It will help you meet your financial goals.   

Next, use these 9 important questions to evaluate a direct sales company as a potential home business:

Questions to consider about the products you would be selling:

•  Will the products you’d be selling make people’s lives better?  Try the product for yourself before deciding to join any direct sales company.  If you have used the product and are impressed with the results, you know how well it works and will feel good about selling it to others.

• Are the products priced so people can afford them?  Are they exclusive to the party plan company?  If the products are exclusive to the company, make sure they are effective and competitively priced so your customer can purchase more in the future.

• Will the product bring repeat sales?  Will the initial sale be the only one because the product isn’t consumable?  If the product you sell is worth the money, provides great results, and is consumable, it is likely you’ll have a customer for a long time.

• Is there a money back guarantee on the products?  With the problems that have been reported recently, it’s important to find a company that will offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee.  People will be more willing to make the initial purchase if they feel the company will fix any problem they might have with a product.

Questions to consider about the business opportunity:

• Will you have to maintain a minimum stock inventory or monthly purchase requirements?  Maintaining a small amount of stock isn’t out of the ordinary.  However, if you are required to purchase a minimum amount each month, you’ll probably want to look elsewhere.

• Are there business tools that the company provides or will you have to purchase all training materials?  Does the company have websites for associates?  Are these materials reasonably priced?

• Are there other marketing options besides just the home party system?  If the party plan is only one way to sell the product, the potential is less than a company that allows multiple marketing avenues.
 
• Is the compensation plan easy to understand?  Can you explain it to others if they are interested in the opportunity?  Look for a plan that isn’t geared only for the seasoned consultant.  If a new recruit isn’t able to earn an income, they won’t remain for long.

• Does the company value the same things that you value?  If you can’t stand behind what the company believes in, it might not be the right one for you.

These are just a few of the questions you might want to consider when comparing party plan home businesses. Of course, there are other possible questions you’ll want to ask, but these will give you enough information to help you make an educated decision whether a company is right for you or not.  Remember to do your research before choosing any direct sales home business, especially before signing the contract.

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