Turn Lemons into Lemonade?
I got a million of ‘em…old phrases, I mean. “Turning Lemons into Lemonade” is one of them I love, kind of like “Play the Hand your Dealt.” When you are in Direct Sales or own a Small Business you can get side-tracked easily and let little mishaps derail you. Read more
...my mad face...
Time for another edition (well, this one doesn’t have the oomph of previous “I’m So Mad‘s” – I’m really more mildly irritated and annoyed…)
It has happened. If you haven’t had your credit card or ATM hijacked (or “skimmed”) Read more
30 years in one album!
In the past couple weeks I shared how I use digital scrapbook software to create Holiday photo cards and my Holiday Letter. I thought you might like to see the Family Holiday High-Lite Scrapbook Photo Album (video link) I create using those same items – yes, the same ones I also send to friends and family. Read more
Continuing on my Direct Sales Recruiting series, I’m now dealing with this common fear among direct sellers: “If I recruit Betty, I’ll lose my best customer!” This is a valid fear especially if you are new in business. Read more
Does your Letter match your Photo?
I love receiving Holiday photos and notes about how and what everyone is doing. Last weeks tutorial was on Christmas Cards using Digital Scrapbooking Software. Often when I create a photo card or invitation, I like to have a coordinating letterhead Read more
Am I Pushy?
Last week I talked about how a Direct Seller might not feel Qualified to Recruit. This time I’m dealing with the fear of coming across too pushy when recruiting. This is something I, personally, relate to Read more
I don’t know about you but I still send physical Christmas cards and I love receiving them (also Hanukkah and New Year’s.) I actually don’t send a traditional card, but a Photo card and a mini letter. Read more
Last week I talked about problems with Direct Sales Recruiting. I’m making good on my promise to explore this in more detail. One of the most common reasons I hear from the Consultant’s standpoint is the “I don’t feel worthy” syndrome. Read more
I’m incredibly thankful for the big things that come my way: my wonderful and supportive husband; my daughter; my health. But, as I approached Thanksgiving this year, I started thinking about the small everyday things that I’m thankful for – all the small moments that make up an ordinary life and that make me smile and keep me sane. Read more
As a direct seller, one of the things I offer is the opportunity to have your own business. This is known as “recruiting” (or sponsoring, team building, or whatever more interesting term someone comes up with.) Read more
