Recruits are Great, but Sales Drive Business
I was suprised today when I came across a January post on bloggingstocks.com characterizing Avon’s corporate restructuring plan, which began back in 2005, as necessary because of a flawed business...
View ArticleDeclare Your Shopping Independence
I had a great time last weekend celebrating our country’s 232nd birthday. My family and I ventured to downtown Washington DC (even though I go there everyday for work, on major holidays like July 4,...
View ArticleDirect Selling Adds Extra Value
I came across an interesting blog post today from a freelance writer who has covered direct selling in the past. I respect her because she always asks really great questions when she interviews me and...
View ArticleGet Out of the Pessimistic Economic Tailspin
I came across a blog post today by a guy who had seen a recent article on the increasing popularity of direct selling. He was bemoaning the fact that the result would be more invitations to direct...
View ArticlePlease Refer Us to Your Family and Friends
I called my cell service provider today to cancel one of two lines that I had. I recently got a new phone and no longer needed a separate account for my PDA. I’m happy with the provider, I just didn’t...
View ArticleWal-Mart Cites Wellness and Home Products as Strong Performers
I saw an interesting segment on the TODAY Show this morning – an interview with Wal-Mart’s new CEO, Mike Duke. Among other things he talked about various product categories that are doing particularly...
View ArticleDefeating Unemployment – One Direct Seller at a Time
For finance analysts and business owners alike, the end of 2011 means one thing – budget outlooks for the coming year. And for many, it comes as no surprise that the latest reports released by the...
View ArticleInviting Brands into our Lives
The Pew Research Center recently released a report examining the major reasons why Americans use social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and LinkedIn. “Roughly two thirds of social...
View ArticleOpportunity in 2012 – A Look Ahead
With the first month and a half of 2012 behind us, now is the perfect time to take a step back and remind ourselves of those oh-so-ambitious New Year’s Resolutions we set for ourselves a mere 50-some...
View ArticleMarketWatch Article Prefers Sensational to Factual
Direct sellers are once again the target of unfounded accusations by critics and journalists who either don’t understand the direct selling business model or simply choose to ignore the facts. The...
View ArticleDirect Selling is a Case Study in the Effectiveness of Mentorship
I read this article last week with great interest as it very clearly and succinctly describes the importance of mentorship in direct selling. I read it again today after it was forwarded to me by an...
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