By Holly Reisem Hanna

Do you love fashion? Would you love to have your own fashion boutique, but don’t have the funds to invest in a brick and mortar storefront?

No problem.

The direct sales industry has made it easier than ever to have your very own home-based business within the fashion industry. In my opinion, direct sales clothing companies geared towards women are some of the best in home-party plans out there.

Not only do most women LOVE new clothes, but it is something that every woman needs and that is regularly replaced and updated. Plus, when you’re selling clothes through the direct sales model, items tend to have a higher price point so your overall earnings will be higher. (more…)

By Holly Reisem Hanna

One of the easiest ways to launch your own home-based business is to join a direct sales opportunity. Also known as multi-level marketing (MLM), personal selling or in home party plans, direct sales is the business of selling products or services face-to-face away from a brick and mortar location.

Here’s how it works… Companies offer starter kits that give you everything you need to launch your own home-based business. Most starter kits include catalogs, order forms, samples, products, business cards, training materials and your very own website. Generally your first prospects and buyers will be friends, family and acquaintances, you will then build your customer base by getting referrals. (more…)

By Deb Bixler

Many direct sales businesses rely on the party plan model to generate the bulk of their sales. The party plan business model is a fun, exciting and profitable method for direct sales associates to market and sell their products. This business model has been around for quite some time because it has been so successful.

In the 1930s, Stanley Home Products sold their products through door-to-door salesmen. During one sales call, a customer invited several of her friends over to listen to the sales pitch and that lucky representative became very successful because he displayed and sold his products to several customers at the same time. Stanley Home Products realized the potential benefits of this business model and converted their door-to-door sales staff to home party sales. (more…)

Do you want to promote your Direct Sales Opportunity to a highly targeted group of women, who are ready to work from home?

Look no further…

Introducing The Work at Home Woman’s new Business Opportunity Page for Direct Sales Consultants!

For just $125 a year (that’s only .34 cents a day) you can advertise your Direct Sales Opportunity to a community of over 25,000+ women.

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By Deb Bixler

Recruiting versus sponsoring – which is better and more rewarding? Some recruiters in the direct sales industry make good money, but people who focus on sponsoring have the ability to make the most money in the direct sales business.

What is Business Recruiting?

Recruiting for business is really not very friendly. This isn’t the army you know!?

What are the principal differences between direct sales recruiting and sponsoring? A recruiter brings in people to the company but leaves the training to someone else. Their job is to recruit. A sponsor spends time with new distributors and helps them get their new business running and off to a good start. A sponsor creates and develops a game plan to help distributors promote their business and start earning money immediately. A sponsor’s job is to ensure that people become successful direct sales team members.

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