If you are not getting the results you want in your direct selling business, don’t quit. Just find some new systems. People never fail; only systems fail. I was recently asked what I meant by that and what is a system for your home party plan business? The most effective home business success strategy is to do what other successful ... Read More
Archives for May 2016
How to Make $1,200 a Month as an Amazon FBA Seller
Tracy Smith is the founder of EntrepreneurGirl. In this interview, she describes how she discovered her purpose, rejected the 9-5 work model and committed to having play time, travel freedom and financial security. Here's how her work-at-home journey started. You’ve experienced some significant hurdles in your life; tell us about ... Read More
Do You Have the Right Personality for a Direct Sales Position?
So you’re looking into a Direct Sales/Network Marketing opportunity? You’re not the only one, you know. Especially now, in this new economy, it has been said that Americans are now becoming dual income families. Not that both the husband and wife each work, but that each of them has two jobs! Let me reassure you. The majority of ... Read More
4 Helpful Tips for Beginning Freelance Writers
Freelance writing is one of the best jobs in the world if you love to write. The freedom to make your own schedule, work in the fields you love, travel to new places, meet amazing people, and truly make a difference with the written word is one of the draws of the profession. But this freedom does not come without some hard work and ... Read More
How to Earn Big by Writing for Women’s and Parenting Magazines
You’re looking to work at home – or maybe you already do and are longing for an additional gig to fill in the financial gaps. Sure, there are tons of writing jobs that advertise through bidding sites and content mills. And those are fine – if you don’t mind earning $10 per 1,00 words (or less). But I have a better idea: How ... Read More
How to Make Money Selling Custom Clothing for Women
Liz Hosteler is the Founder and President of the direct selling company, Ellie Kai. Liz personally manages the company’s manufacturing and sourcing platform, while traveling the world for design inspiration. Here’s how her business journey started and how you can earn money selling made-to-order clothing for women. Tell us a little ... Read More
Social Media Marketing: Paid vs. Organic Marketing Options
It’s a given that you should be advertising your home-based business on social media. But, should you be paying for it? There are a variety of great options, both paid and free, that you can utilize to market your business. Where should you be spending your time and, more importantly, your money? Organic Social Media Marketing A ... Read More
How to Sip Your Way to Small-Business Success
Do you sip your coffee in the morning or gulp it down? Do you jump out of bed ready to take on the day, or are you a slow riser, needing an hour or so in your PJs before you get dressed? Do you drive like you're in a race or take your time, enjoying the journey? Your answers to these questions are a great indicator of the type of ... Read More
Small Biz Salute Celebrates Small Businesses
Sponsored by The UPS Store It’s no secret that running a small business is challenging. Small business owners are involved in every part of their business, and they give 110% in everything they do. To celebrate these hardworking small business owners, The UPS Store is launching its annual Small Biz Salute to bring together small ... Read More
Three Possible Employment Problems for Home-Based Businesses
Running a home-based business is different from any other type of company. You don’t have an office or a strict workspace – it’s just whatever you can carve out of your home. And while, traditionally, home-based businesses were solo ventures, more people are hiring people to help them out when the work piles up. While most ... Read More
6 Tips for Creating an Organized Home Office Space
As I sit down to write this post, I'm looking around and noticing that my office is a hot mess. Really. Papers everywhere, supplies scattered about, piles of work and things to follow up on placed haphazardly about, with my keyboard and mouse peeking out from all the madness. Suffice it to say, it is a bit overwhelming. In fact, ... Read More
How One Niche Blogger Created a $300,000+ Offer
If you don’t have a lot of blog subscribers, it’s tough to earn well. I know; I’m one of those bloggers who put up an Amazon book cart on my blog the day I launched and earned $1.50 from it. If you listen to your audience and deliver exactly what they need, though, you have the potential to earn big money, even if your list is ... Read More
The Best Affiliate Marketing Tips For Bloggers
As a blogger, we use affiliate links to help us earn a living. But when you've worked hard to build an audience, the last thing you want it to think is that your only purpose is to sell something! That's why we're sharing the best affiliate marketing tips for bloggers with you today! To start, let's break down what affiliate ... Read More
Solid Advice for Buying an Established Online Business
Julie Fry's passion has always been for small business and building community. In her family, she's the designated event planner for birthday celebrations and milestone events, so she decided to harness her talents for the mom entrepreneur community. Find out how this mom became the owner of Business Among Moms, and what advice she ... Read More