By Holly Reisem Hanna It’s no secret that I adore CAbi. I fell in love with the brand in July of 2010 when I attended my very first CAbi Scoop (their bi-annual fashion show that reveals the new season’s line of clothing). At first it was the clothing and the high energy fashion show that […]
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Traveling Vineyard – A Home-Based Business for Wine Lovers
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By Holly Reisem Hanna This month I had the opportunity to review the Traveling Vineyard and their Success Kit for new Wine Guides. I’ve always thought the Traveling Vineyard had a fun and unique concept, but also ideal. After all, what’s always served at home shopping parties … you guessed it, wine! And who doesn’t […]
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Top 5 Work at Home Jobs in Alternative Medicine
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By Emily Belcher Healthcare has been a hot career choice for people who are just graduating from high school or anyone interested in a career change. Thanks to the Baby Boomers retiring and aging, nursing and various other healthcare positions are well in demand. However, with the sudden change in the way we pay for […]
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Why Business Competition Is Good!
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By Deb Bixler Is business competition something that you are concerned about? If so, this is an attitude that will hold you back. Instead of focusing on the number of other direct selling representatives in your area, put your efforts into understanding your marketing niche, collaboration, and networking to leverage yourself above the rest of the […]
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Interview with Gina Whitehouse – Beachbody Health and Fitness Coach
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Tell us how you got involved with Beachbody. I had my first child in 2011 and a year later I knew I needed to do something to keep off the weight I had lost while nursing my daughter and tone my body. I needed to exercise. I had gym memberships in the past but I […]
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Kiplinger Says Direct-Selling Is One Of 5 Ways To Make More Money In 2015
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Of the many strategies to get ahead financially in 2015, one surefire approach is to make more money. You might be thinking that’s easier said than done. But it isn’t as hard as it might seem, considering the multitude of cash-generating opportunities.
In fact, here are five great ways to put more money in your wallet this year.
Ask for a raise. If you’re an employee, the obvious way to earn extra cash is to ask for it – if you deserve it, that is. So before you barge into your supervisor’s office demanding more money, build a strong case for a raise. Prepare a list of your accomplishments and how they’ve benefited the company, especially its bottom line.
Note any responsibilities you’ve taken on beyond your job description. And get comparable salaries for workers in your position from Web sites such as Salary.com and PayScale.com. Then schedule a time to meet with your boss to present your case. For more tips, including what to do if you’re turned down, see How to Make a Strong Case for a Raise.
Try direct sales. If you have the entrepreneurial itch and want to earn extra cash, you can start a side business selling anything from cookware to clothing to home decor to, yes,
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Hot Work at Home Jobs for 2015
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By Holly Reisem Hanna Is your New Year’s goal to start making money from home? Well, you’re in luck! The economy is back on track and technology is allowing more and more tasks to be done from home. So whether you’re looking for a full-time gig or ways to make extra money — we’ve got […]
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India’s Direct Selling Industry Has Potential To Engage 18 Million Sellers By 2025: Report
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The report indicated that with the right policy stimulus, this industry might well reach its potential of Rs. 64,500 crores, a nine-fold increase in twelve years.
Paswan released this report along with Keshav Desiraju, Secretary Consumer Affairs, Sidharth Birla – President of FICCI, Kurush Grant ED of ITC, as well as other industry representatives.
The FICCI conference was attended by a number of India and global industry dignitaries and other stakeholders.
Direct selling is a global industry, operating in over 100 countries with a market size of USD $167 billion. It refers to the selling of goods and services to the consumers away from a fixed retail outlet, generally in their homes, workplace etc., through explanation and demonstration of the product by direct sellers. USA, Japan and China are key markets for the industry.
In India the market is estimated to be around Rs. 7,200 crores, which is a far smaller percentage of the size of the economy, when compared to other countries. The FICCI-KPMG white paper launched highlights the challenges faced by the industry in India, and suggests a roadmap for enabling the industry going forward.
At the release, the Union Minister said, “I acknowledge the contribution of Direct Selling industry towards offering greater
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What Do You Do When Your Direct Sales Company Closes its Doors?
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By Holly Reisem Hanna This month the popular direct sales company, Lia Sophia shut its doors after 28 years of being in business. It’s estimated that Lia Sophia employed more than 27,000 independent direct sales consultants who collectively sold more than $100 million worth of jewelry this past year. This isn’t the first time that […]
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Script Your Voicemail Message For More Call Backs!
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By Deb Bixler Leaving a voicemail for a prospective customer and waiting for a callback is not the best recipe for direct sales success. However, there are times, even in a cold calling scenario, when you will need to leave a voicemail for someone. Having a few prepared voicemail scripts for those times when you […]