Sunday, July 27, 2008

Creative Ways To Earn Money In Direct Sales

By J Turner

Through direct sales women are assisting each other personally and in business through networking groups. Passion, purpose and profit drive millions of women to pass out information for the businesses they represent over coffees, seminars and dinners. Selling products directly to the customer away from a retail setup without any large investment has driven stay at home moms and those who like their freedom at workplace to direct sales. Jewelry, bath and body products, kitchenware, gifts and candles are just some of the businesses promoted through direct sales.

Most women in direct sales use the one-on-one selling, home parties, online parties and in-home product demonstration. There are also many women in direct sales connecting through online communities, which also makes it a place where these women emotionally bond with each other. Through websites, email groups and forums women share information and tips on how to build their business.

Merchandise is primarily sold through home parties where women invite their friends and family to gather for fun, refreshments and shopping. The company provides just the training and tips for such events on convincing and confident conversational skills. In fact women who are unsure of joining direct selling companies can train with someone locally or online to get a feel of what they can expect when they begin.

Many direct sales companies give you your own company website to use for building your business. This also makes it easier to reorder for regular customers and in turn introduce their friends to the website. Each time you make a sale, you earn a commission. If any of your customers decide to join the business then you can start earning a decent income by earning a percentage of their sales also.

Online parties are another way to promote your business through professional chat rooms designed specifically for direct selling. There can be sound effects, jukebox, person-to-person private chat and even party games! You will find a variety of sites online that offer these online party sites for a nominal fee.

The most effective way of selling your product is know your product and believe in what you are selling. Many reps host open houses coupled with games, drawings and live demonstrations of the product. Various websites provide tips for games, a theme for the party or the correct way of introducing the product. The company's most popular products are demonstrated and sold in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

A number of work at home sites geared toward women have cropped up to assist direct sellers with tips on selling, parties, themes and crafts. Networking is something women are naturally good at personally, with the numerous options available now, they are also sharing opportunities, resources and information professionally.

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