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I have been so busy!! I have been doing some sewing for myself for a change!! You can see some of the things that I have been sewing recently on Cloth Diapers Blog and I have been getting stuff ready to join this great direct selling party plan called FLIP — You can make a ton of money with this home / catalog party plan. It has a very low start up cost and is full of the best adult toys on the market. You will have no problem selling this stuff. It will sell itself. Go to Fun Lovin Parties for more information about this fun way to make money!! It is adult toys and such. I really like the different ways that you can make money with this. They even drop ship so I can sell on ebay to make even more money!!

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How to choose a theme for your party plan business parties

Home parties are a vital part of many network marketing businesses, but sometimes it’s hard to come up with a good theme to really get your customers interested. Here are some tips to get you thinking of new themes:

1. What events or holidays are coming up?
This could be back-to-school, Fourth of July, Super Bowl, baby showers, any event. Think of how your products tie into this event, and use that knowledge to sell, sell, sell.
2. Solve a problem
How do people use your products? What problems do they solve? Do they keep people organized? Make cooking more fun? Decorate the house? Use your knowledge of your products to motivate your customers.
3. Men/Women only parties
This is great if they aren’t your usual customers. Think of ways to help the men or women learn to use your products or buy as gifts.
4. Clearance sale!
Focus on your company’s clearance or discount price items. Who doesn’t love a sale?
5. Charity
Offer a percentage of sales to a charity and encourage your guests to give or buy products for the charity.
6. Time savers
This is really a part of the problem solver party, but worth mentioning on its own. If your product can help people save time, why not demonstrate that?
7. Party at a business
Check with local businesses that your clients tend to be at and see if they will let you do a party. Your workplace probably will not, but what about gyms?
8. Team up
Know other consultants for other network marketing companies? Coordinate a party with them. Give your guests even more products to buy, and show how they work together.

Hopefully, these tips will give you many options for your home parties. Themes can encourage people to buy, so make sure you plan thoroughly. Above all else, have fun!

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How to choose a theme for your home parties business

Home parties are a vital part of many network marketing businesses, but sometimes it’s hard to come up with a good theme to really get your customers interested. Here are some tips to get you thinking of new themes:

1. What events or holidays are coming up?
This could be back-to-school, Fourth of July, Super Bowl, baby showers, any event. Think of how your products tie into this event, and use that knowledge to sell, sell, sell.
2. Solve a problem
How do people use your products? What problems do they solve? Do they keep people organized? Make cooking more fun? Decorate the house? Use your knowledge of your products to motivate your customers.
3. Men/Women only parties
This is great if they aren’t your usual customers. Think of ways to help the men or women learn to use your products or buy as gifts.
4. Clearance sale!
Focus on your company’s clearance or discount price items. Who doesn’t love a sale?
5. Charity
Offer a percentage of sales to a charity and encourage your guests to give or buy products for the charity.
6. Time savers
This is really a part of the problem solver party, but worth mentioning on its own. If your product can help people save time, why not demonstrate that?
7. Party at a business
Check with local businesses that your clients tend to be at and see if they will let you do a party. Your workplace probably will not, but what about gyms?
8. Team up
Know other consultants for other network marketing companies? Coordinate a party with them. Give your guests even more products to buy, and show how they work together.

Hopefully, these tips will give you many options for your home parties. Themes can encourage people to buy, so make sure you plan thoroughly. Above all else, have fun!

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Is Direct Selling The Home Based Business For You?

There are so many direct selling companies now. If you are a stay at home mom who is wanting to make some extra money this could be the way for you to do it. You can sell anything from jewelry, cosmetics, baskets, handbags, and more.
Becoming a direct seller works for moms so well because of the flexibility and freedom. You have the freedom to choose when you want to work and how much you want to work. With direct selling you have more control on your finances. If you are just wanting to make a few dollars or if you are wanting to make a living with it, you have the freedom to choose. With being a direct seller in your community ,you will get recognition. Others will know who you are and come to your for your item. With this will com personal growth and you will learn to make the most of your best character traits. Direct selling companies provide you with a way to grow personally and in your business.
One of the best things about having a direct selling business is the social aspect of it. You have small kids at home and with this home based business you are able to get out of the home and interact with other moms and women.
When you are a mom who starts working with a direct selling company you are still the boss. You can decide on how much you want to work and how much money you want to make. You can start out just part time and gradually go to full time. You can set your own goals and create the life you want. There is no limit on income and territory where you can sell.
So if you are looking for a home based business , you might want to look into direct selling. Find one that is something that you love and would use yourself. This will make it easier to sell if you actually have a passion for it.
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Why Moms Make The Best Entrepreneurs?

More and more moms are starting their own businesses. I think that moms make the best Entrepreneurs for a few reasons.
Moms can think on their feet and get things done. We are always having to come up with easy solutions to household problems.
Moms are multi-taskers. We have full days getting the house clean , taking care of kids, keeping hubby happy, shopping, cooking, and so on. Anyone who can do all of that every single day should have no problem running their own business , which has a ton of multi-tasking involved.
Moms are frugal and can come up with a lot of money saving ways to bootstrap a business.
Moms are caring! We show love to our families all of the time and our customers know that we will show care to our product and selling. Or whatever business we start.
Moms are creative. We have to be to be able to keep a houseful of little kids busy AND happy. Take your creative side and start a home based business from a craft or an idea that you came up with for a toy you made your little one. We moms have a special way of thinking unconventionally.
Most of us moms also have to take care of all of the book keeping and bill paying of the household , so we already have general knowledge of this to be able to carry it over to our small business book keeping.
Since most of us who want to be work at home moms are already stay at home moms, we already have the flexibility and the freedom to get started on out home based small business.
Us moms are always involved in every thing that needs done at home and will carry that over to our home based small business.
Us moms are very good at listening to others. We are able to do more and talk less.
We are able to ask how others are feeling about something and then act on it.
We never take anyone for granted.
Moms are just natural leaders and teachers. This comes in handy with a home based small business. You are most likely going to be starting this home based business venture on your own and need to be able to take the lead and be able to get out and really work at it.
Moms always find ways to do things better and easier.
Moms are very resourceful.
We have perseverance.
Moms gain a lot of patience with having a family and household to take care of. This comes in handy when you are starting out with your new business. It might take you a while to notice any profit from your business and you need patience and perseverance to get you through that hard times until you start reaping the rewards.
Moms are able to see their vision through to the end. We focus our eyes on the vision on how we want something to be and we work towards it.
In both motherhood and business you are working towards goals. It is so much easier for moms to start a small business because they already have experience with working with others and working towards goals.
If you are a mom who has always wanted to start their own business this is the time to do it. You can start out the new year with a new business. Make that your New Year’s Resolution.

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Looking for a party plan? Do you know what questions to ask?

So you know what products would be fun to sell, but how do you pick the right company? By asking questions, but what questions should you ask?

Make sure to ask questions like these:

How much is the commission (also called discount) some companies start you out at a base commission, and then later bump you up to a higher commission. Sometimes you get a raise based on sales, sometimes it’s based on if you build a team. Also some companies give you one percent for commission, but give you a higher percent as a personal discount to build your kit.

How do you get paid? Most companies have you keep your commission up front, some have you submit the full order amount and cut you a check later.
What is the hostess program and who pays for it? Some times the rep pays for all of it (minus their discount) Some companies pay for the all of the hostess program and some companies pay most of the hostess program but have the rep pay a co-pay.

How much are business supplies like catalogs, order forms, and invites? Ask to see a catalog and other business supplies.

What are the start-up costs and what do you get in your kit?

Are there any sales quotas? Quotas are not necessarily a bad thing, but they need to be reasonable.

Is there an annual renewal fee?

Are there any advertising restrictions?

Can you have a website?

Also, it’s important to ask who takes care of the sales tax. You or the company?

If you are interested in building a team then you might want to ask what the management levels are, how much commission you earn on team sales, what is required to maintain each level?

You might have more questions to ask, write a list of what is important to you, and start asking!

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Promote Your Business

Are you looking for a low cost way to promote your home based business? You can get promotional and personalized Pens to give out with your business name ,etc on them. This is a low cost way to promote your business and one that will get your name out there. Everyone uses pens so why not let them have a pen with your name on it. They will think of your business every single time they write something. Your business will be the first one they think of when they are wanting something done that you offer. If you are a direct seller you can have pens made with your company on them with your contact information. They are low cost and you can order a little or a lot. If you are just starting out with your business ,you should just order a few. You do not want to order too many. Starting a business has a lot of cost as it is. So you need to come up with ingeniuous ways to promote your business with out spending a lot of money.

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Sell Wedding Supplies ( Dropship )

Start a FREE home based business With Bridal Concepts Unlimited you can create your own online store or sell on online auction sites and then dropship the items to your customers. This is a great way to start an online business and not have to worry about keeping inventory at your home. You can create a wedding supply store online for free by going to Ecrater

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Finding Financial Independence Thanks to Direct Sales

Anyone would welcome the opportunity of finally finding financial independence. In fact, this is the goal of almost every person trying to earn a living. While there are plenty of work opportunities in the market today, not all of them can offer financial independence in the long term.

Some people spend their most productive years working in an office that provides them a monthly income. However, it is a sad reality that when you are an office worker, you generally only get paid for your time at the office. If you believe you can earn more while having quality time with your family then the best option is to go into direct sales.

If you want to explore your creativity and gain financial independence at the same time then try direct selling. You can start with your family and own circle of friends but ultimately you have to expand your market and explore other avenues for your direct selling business.

Direct sales or direct selling has become a multi-million industry and a lot of former office workers are cashing in on this, especially a new breed of work at home moms, or WAHMs. There are plenty of direct selling opportunities that can give you financial independence. You just have to browse the net and choose the best direct selling opportunities or home business ideas for you.

There are so many WAHM, home party plan and home business ideas out there such as make up products, scrapbooking, candles and the likes. With these direct selling opportunities, you can earn as much income as you could imagine, become financially independent and save for your future.

With direct selling, you can be a work at home mom and still establish a career that will allow you unlimited business opportunities. A survey shows that direct sales is one of the most preferred home business ideas because it is practical, takes little capital and allows you to make the most of your time.

Look at the future of the direct selling industry and you will have an idea of how financially independent you could be in the near future if you decide to embark on this work from home option. What is good in direct selling is that you can mix business with pleasure!

A Year 2000 survey shows that the direct selling industry has captured a sizeable market share. Almost half of the total American population has reportedly purchased products and services offered by people in the direct selling business. Most Americans have experienced not only buying through the direct selling method but selling goods and services themselves through this channel. The bottom line is - don’t underestimate what direct sales could do for you.

You can choose from the various home party plans and direct selling opportunities offered by pioneering individuals who have been there are have become successful. However, the best home business opportunity is the one which you are interested in and which is closest to your heart. In other words, pick an opportunity that you are interested in.

People go to their offices and wonder if they will ever achieve financial independence. Some people who have decided to work at home and go into direct selling wonder where they are going to spend their next vacation with their families.

There are a lot of financial opportunities in the direct selling business and the only limit to what you can achieve depends on your determination and, of course, your decision to work at home.
Author: Sam Wolfe <!–

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Business Cards & Catalogs - Oh My!

Do you have business cards? Are you a consultant and have catalogs? Do you know how to use them to generate traffic? They are a great way to meet new people and to get orders and new recruits. Here are some places that you might be able to leave some of your business cards and catalogs at.

Doctor’s or dentist’s office waiting area

coffee shop

dry cleaners

hair salon ( this is a great place to leave a catalog!! )

nail salon

hospital waiting room

mall washroom

activity centers

bridal shops

bingo halls

autoshop waiting area

laundromats ( some of them have message boards where you can tack business cards )

deli

pizza shop waiting area

take some with you when you are at kid’s sports practice or games

real estate offices

dance studio

teacher’s lounge

fabric store

bus stop waiting area

consignment store

in your ebay packages you send out

dressing rooms

pool changerooms

tanning salon

in the motel / hotel brochure area

This is just a short list ,but it will get you to thinking of other places that you could leave your mark! The idea is to get your name out there and make it to when someone is looking for something to be done or something to buy for a gift ,than you are the first one they think of. Use your business cards as a way to market your business. Hand them out to others when they inquire about your business. Don’t force them upon people. A business card, especially one that is well designed and to-the-point, can be one of your best marketing tools.

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