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April 6th, 2009
Social Justice is rarely associated with business, large or small. We tend to think of doing good in the world and making money as mutually exclusive. I challenge this assumption by proposing that network marketing businesses are perfectly positioned to advance social justice and close income gaps between classes.
February 12th, 2009
Don't see your company? Check the Top 50 here. The current Top 50 Network Marketing Companies represents the most highly trafficked companies online, as rated each day and updated each week by Alexa. The Top 50 are also 5 years old or more.
December 11th, 2008
Hosting online parties for your network marketing business can be both fun and lucrative. I'd like to offer some tips and ideas to plan for your success.
December 11th, 2008
If you've come within a couple of miles of your clients during the past few months, you've probably been asked, "How can we use this social networking stuff?" And for good reason. Social networking has been hot stuff for a while now, and it seems like a no-brainer when it comes to advertising. After all, you've got millions of people who have self-identified with what they're interested in, who post loads of personal information about themselves, and (probably most important) who actually make connections between themselves and people like them. An advertiser's dream, right?
April 18th, 2008
In past years, I have watched as the Internet has gone through different levels of acceptance in the MLM industry. The first level was skepticism and ridicule. The Internet was dismissed as a passing fad. The second level was blind acceptance and a rush to get onboard before the train left the station. Everybody wanted to have a personal Web page even if they didn't know how they could use it in their business. The third level, which we are at now, is to understand the importance of the Internet and make sure we are getting value for the money we invest.
March 18th, 2008
First of all, let me say Kudos to anyone that is willing to do some online research into the internet and network marketing possibilities. I am sure you have already found a quadrillion websites and pages on "how to make millions while you sleep"... or " Get started today in order to take advantage of our incredible offer that will have money rolling into your bank account tomorrow"....
February 9th, 2008
Compare the 2008 Presidential Candidates on the
economic issues. Includes the candidates proposals for short-term economic stimulus and their long-term economic platforms. Reviews the potential impact of their platforms on the economy.
January 28th, 2008
As I tried to make sense of an overloaded inbox on my mobile device's screen while on the train for my daily commute, I had a bit of an epiphany. When I finally stopped scrolling and clicking, I noticed my fellow commuters were either in varied states of sleeplessness or intently surveying their choice of reading material, ranging from daily newspapers to the latest Harry Potter novel. Unlike me, a marketer who spends the majority of her time navigating the emerging mobile marketplace, they weren't struggling with how to type with two hands while trying to not lose their balance. Suddenly, it dawned on me: I'm in the minority. This realization applies to all of us who live and breathe mobile daily. Quite frankly, we're not "normal."
January 23rd, 2008
As someone who is involved in network marketing, you are probably using different marketing techniques to build your business. The following are free mlm marketing tips that cover 6 deadly marketing mistakes that need to be avoided at all costs and why.
January 17th, 2008
With the merger completed Cognigen and Commission River are now one company. The official name going forward will be Commission River, subsidiary of Cognigen Networks which will continue to trade under the symbol CGNW.
December 8th, 2007
Network marketing - also called multilevel marketing (MLM), person-to-person marketing, and one-on-one marketing - is a form of direct selling. You already know what direct selling is. Avon, Tupperware, Mary Kay, Fuller Brush ... these are just some of the direct selling companies that have been household names for decades.
November 19th, 2007
For those unaware, the pop-under ad is the window a Web site strategically places under its main browser window. When you close the browser, the site has one more chance to interact with you. Pop-under windows are incredibly annoying and usually have no merit whatsoever. The site's brand feels like a houseguest who overstays her welcome.
October 22nd, 2007
My basic points for this article are found from Aristotle's "The Rhetoric.' They are what I call the "Three Legs of Persuasion." Together they enable us to fully persuade people. Miss any of the three legs and it is like trying to sit on a three-legged stool that is missing one leg!
October 15th, 2007
Of course one of the most important things I can teach you as part of your MLM training is how to get customers. Customers are the lifeblood of your business, and that’s why I highly recommend you get good at finding, getting, and keeping customers.
September 10th, 2007
Rene Godefroy wants to join forces with you to help you make your meeting a big hit this year. If you are looking for a motivational speaker or a keynote speaker who will hold your audience spellbound while sharing with them solid strategies to help them reach their professional and personal goals, your search is over.
Godefroy will have them riveted on the edge of their seats while sharing with them strategies on how to deal with change and manage their daily stresses.
September 6th, 2007
It can be difficult for the new Marketer to choose the right affiliate program. There are literally thousands out there but which one to promote is sometimes hard to make a decision. Selecting the right affiliate program upfront can save you time and money. Here’s how I look at selecting the right affiliate program.
August 24th, 2007
"Starting a conversation with anyone about Network Marketing is so easy, but yet we seem to make it difficult. We seem to hesitate and wonder what to say or do, and we often miss the chance to talk about our business to people who truly would be open to moving their life into a larger place.
Why does this happen?
Many times, it is a fear because of a lack of knowledge, or experience approaching people. Talking to people about your business starts with talking to people about anything but your business. Talk about their business and employment. Be interested in THEM, not you. And approaching people with a GREAT INTENTION is the secret."
August 22nd, 2007
I bet you didn't know there's a new wave of a few but very awesome companies out there, designed from the ground up to provide a life-time of residual wealth for it's members. This article is designed to provide you with a "check list" of what you should look for in a company, to ensure you don't waste thousands of dollars or thousands of hours.
August 21st, 2007
The most authentic and, dare I say, personally evolved people on the planet are children.
When we were children anything was not only possible, but expected. Anything we wanted we believed we could have - and have now. Anything we wanted to do we believed we could do right now, without any interference or negotiating. The world was our oyster. It could be no other way - not because we were insecure, selfish clods, but because our very existence made the world our candy store, in which we had unlimited credit.
August 11th, 2007
If there's one thing that is coming ever so clearer to me about MLM regarding a factor dictating a persons success (or not), it's about a person's habits in life.
What kind of habits that person has about M.L.M. will literally define the level of success they have.
August 9th, 2007
Network Marketing rightly managed, and treated as a mentoring business and not as a sales business, would make success the most probable outcome. Network marketing is not about instant or short term success. It is rather about hard work for a couple of years and residual income for many continuous years after that point.
August 7th, 2007
One of the most fascinating changes is happening around us. The way we search for information has had a staggering impact on the way we shop. But why is this so interesting? Simple. The changes that are happening, are happening so fast that most of us aren't even noticing.
Quite uncannily, in 1996, a man named Robert Poe predicted this revolution in his best seller book "Wave 3: The New Era in Network Marketing". (This book is available for about 1 cent on Amazon, if you're interested!)
He stated, quite confidently, that technology - and the internet in particular - would change the way many of us shop and earn our livings through the convergence of buying and selling patterns. Specifically, that it would be possible for marketers to earn commissions by referring sales and for consumers to gain discounts as members, or affiliates if you prefer, of this new breed of cutting edge company.
July 24th, 2007
As MLM service providers through MLM Consulting, MLM Software, Direct and Affiliate Marketing advisors, we feel our clients and customers may need a reminder and a gentle nudge back to the basics of New School...
Laurie Hayes writes, "I found the right fit when I was introduced to a business that allowed me and my clients to leverage our time and effort by automating the client referral process.
No matter what type of business you're in -- home decor, cleaning, coaching, gourmet cooking, yoga, event planning, image consulting, professional organizing, tutoring, child care, real estate, financial advice -- you can create an added passive revenue stream for your business through network marketing."
July 20th, 2007
This MLM article is brought to you by YourSolutions.net a MLM Software, MLM Consulting and MLM Solutions provider.
No, this isn't a piece that focuses on my prowess in the creative and interactive field; I'll save that for some other time. What came to mind when considering the state of online lately is how there are thousands, if not millions, of ways to showcase compelling creative, either using rich media technologies or just plain old video.
Some work out there is truly brilliant, yet there's no standard as to how much you should pay for something with brilliant creative power.
July 13th, 2007
Network marketing can be surprisingly simple when done correctly. There is no reason why the overwhelming majority of people who join a good MLM program should not be able to achieve financial success.
July 8th, 2007
Being A Mentor With A Servant's Heart
Have you ever thought about how many different people you have influenced in your life? How many people will you influence today, tomorrow, next week, or even next year? Today I was asked that question. I had to stop and think about what my answer would be. But, even more important - how did I influence those people? Was my influence positive or negative? Was I able to help them in some way to solve a problem, to understand a situation, or even to take a step forward in becoming a more positive or successful person?
July 7th, 2007
When Chris McCall started his pool business, he gave a lot of thought as to how he was going to get new clients, instead of going into neighborhoods and knocking on doors he decided to take a look at the bigger picture from above. (© MMVII, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.)
July 6th, 2007
I recall my grandpa when I was a child putting a fine point on this issue, which was hard for his 8 year old grandson to understand back then. As children often do I was in a hurry to get places, fell down and skinned my knee in the process. Grandpa Walker glanced over at me with his wicked smile and said, "Want me to step on your toe so your knee will feel better?" Obviously not the most loving of statements a grandfather might say to his grandchild, however, there was no doubt that grandpa loved me. He just had a special way of showing it. Upon his passing the phrase, "Diamond in the rough" was etched on his marker.
July 4th, 2007
Innovative, Patent-Pending Ad Delivery Platform Allows Marketers to Present Highly Targeted Online Display Ads in Real Time to Match a User's Distinctive, Expressed Interests
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jul 02, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Innovative, Patent-Pending Ad Delivery Platform Allows Marketers to Present Highly Targeted Online Display Ads in Real Time to Match a User's Distinctive, Expressed Interests
July 3rd, 2007
This MLM training article reveals the answer to a common network marketing question- Do you lead with the business, the product, or both at the same time? When building your MLM business it depends on what your prospect has told you what they are interested in. Read on as I clarify these steps and how to find out exactly what will motivate your prospect.
June 29th, 2007
Over the years I've worked with hundreds of companies as an MLM consultant. In that time I have seen good, bad, and ugly MLM software. In 1998 we started working with a software developer out of Canada who had the drive to create something powerful.
June 28th, 2007
Several years ago, I had a standing interview every Monday morning on a radio station in the southeast that I enjoyed very much. You can imagine, though, that it became routine. So to make it a little more fun, the host got to where he didn't even tell me the topic before we would go live on the air - that put some excitement into it!
June 27th, 2007
Leverage of the first step
The first step is to decide what kind of a world you want to live in. Do you want to live in the world of the poor,middle class, or the rich? Most people only dream of living in the world of the rich but they do not take that first step and that is to decide. Once you've decided, there is no coming back. The moment you decide, everything in your world will change.
June 26th, 2007
MLM has been called "Relationship Marketing". Yet, rarely do I see people developing relationships at the same time they are marketing. They market... and then they build relationships. The key to effective follow-up is putting Relationships... back into marketing. We are after all talking to real people, with real hopes and real desires.
June 25th, 2007
How can you do something and then use it over and over and over and over again? This radio interview could become a salesman-soldier for Noel ... always out there selling for her, working for her, fighting for her, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week ... all resulting from something she did that was a total failure!
June 24th, 2007
"Tell them to get more recruits," said Lulu's sponsor. "The money's in the recruiting." Then he said:
Sell a rep $1500 worth of product; earn 10%: get $150.
Sell a customer $150 worth of product; earn 10%: get $15.
Recruiting wins.
Why bother to tell them about getting customers?
Because...
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June 21st, 2007
CNN) -- CNN spoke with entrepreneur, speaker and home-based business coach Jane Pollak to find out what it takes to work from home and be successful. "I'm such an advocate for home-based businesses," said the 58-year-old businesswoman, whose Norwalk, Connecticut, house is literally home base of her enterprises. "If you can do it, and thrive, it's the best."
June 20th, 2007
As a successful network marketer and expert MLM trainer I get asked a lot of questions about proven methods to achieve MLM success. By far, the biggest challenge network marketers have is getting over the fear of talking to people. Here’s how I got over it myself, and how I trained thousands to get over it too. Following my Hot Prospecting Tips series I decided to address some of the most frequently asked questions in a new series called: MLM Training - Great Questions Answered. We’ll start with the most common question - How Do I Get Over Cold Feet?
June 19th, 2007
It's incredibly hard to think of new paradigms in network marketing when you only hear the accepted perspective on how to "do" it from old school upline, trainers and corporate types. These are people who promote a 50 year-old pardigm of recruit recruit recruit that has 1) resulted in a 95% drop out rate, and 2) has given us an image among many that's on a par with having leprosy or aids.
In today's market place, old school network marketing has become a poison paradigm.
June 18th, 2007
In 1998, Utah Valley State College and InfoTrax Systems started discussions on building a program on direct selling. The partnership established the first for credit college level course on direct selling, Opportunities in Direct Sales. The course was taught two or three times a year for 2 years. A second course was accepted and in the works on Relationship Marketing. Currently the course is on the books at UVSC, however, funding the program was not successful. The following is an interview with Mark Rawlins of InfoTrax Systems, Chairman of the Founders Group, and Steve Hall, Business Relations for UVSC.
June 15th, 2007
As a former real estate agent I know how erratic a commissioned sales job can be and the importance of having an alternate source of income. With real estate sales and home values fluctuating constantly you cannot depend on a specific amount of sales taking place each month to pay you a decent income. Starting a network marketing business would go well with a real estate career.
June 14th, 2007
Have you ever wished there were an online, centralized data base of active network marketers so anyone could find you 24/7? How about product lines you represent, like alternative weight loss or non-toxic home cleaning products?
In the next few days we're launching the new world-wide registry of network marketers.
June 13th, 2007
When it comes to SEO not all of us have the time to be experts.
At some point the real "gurus" of SEO and other topics are the
people with a whole lot of time on their hands. This list, put
together with the everyday webmaster in mind, drives home some
absolutely crucial points that you should keep in mind when
optimizing your pages for valuable search rankings.
June 12th, 2007
This is from the June Cognigen Times.....
One of the more pronounced problems seen around the country these days is the problem of low self-esteem. Sure, almost everyone has acquired the ability to "mask" that feeling from friends, family, co-workers, even sometimes their spouse, but deep down, they still feel low self-esteem. They feel like they should be doing more, but they don't believe they have the ability to change their "life circumstances".
June 11th, 2007
If you feel like one prospect’s rejection drags you down and prevents or even stops you from achieving MLM success, then you must read this MLM training tip. Sure, we’ve all had those times in business where a prospecting conversion goes in the wrong direction and it throws you off your game. But read on, as I reveal the secret to shake it off and to get back in the game.
June 9th, 2007
Are your prospecting skills not up to par? Do you keep wondering why you are always getting rejected? Is it your business? Is it your products? Or is it you? Here's how to hone your prospecting skills to become a better prospector and take your Network Marketing business to new levels!
June 8th, 2007
THIS ARTICLE IS A MUST-READ! If you've ever felt over-whelmed by information over-load you'll want to take the time to check this out.
Although improving your personal and professional performance may seem a bit general, you'll have to admit it makes sense, doesn't it? Any improvement in your performance will make you feel better, do better and serve others better. All of that equates to more happiness and success.
June 7th, 2007
Before you even think of starting your home business, and thinking you'll be an overnight success without any or little effort, there is no such thing. It takes a lot of work.
On the other hand, there are two types of home businesses. The type that can be compared to a brick and mortar regular business, but doing it from home. The only advantage to this, is you've gotten rid of most of the overhead expenses. But the best type of home business is of course the internet home business, because you're not limited to one specific location. The world is your window, and that window is open 24/7 even as you sleep.
June 5th, 2007
Today's message is on a topic I rarely see discussed online, that being how to apply direct marketing principles to your network marketing business. To be fair, network marketing itself, does in fact follow a direct marketing model, but not in the most efficient way. It's understandable why, in many highly successful direct marketing businesses the phone is a key component to creating results, but you don't see the owner of the organization on the phone themselves, rather they hire a phone room to do the dirty work.
When done properly it can be highly effective, but when done improperly it can alienate your customers and give them a bad impression of you and your business.
June 4th, 2007
Microsoft's new Surface technology (http://www.microsoft.com/surface/) enables an intuitive, human, and social computing experience. I've known about this technology for a long time as an internal Microsoft guy -- I've seen demos, some as recently as a few weeks ago. But I know nothing that hasn't been publicly announced. So anything I write here beyond what you can see on the Surface Web site is speculation.
June 3rd, 2007
In an ABC 20/20 segment (See "Sugar Pill Treats Cancer?") Mannatech is in the news again.
Posted by Kim Klaver: I have removed the original post, because it was probably not productive criticism on my part.
Here's what might be more productive:
How do we answer trick questions by the media so we don't get into trouble with the regulators, and yet stay true to our beliefs?
Here's the question ABC posed in the segment above: Does your product cure cancer?
(We can as easily make the question: Does it reduce weight? Does it grow back hair?)
It's about promises - promises about the future, isn't it?
OK. Now picture this interview...
NEWS PERSON (or customer): Does your product cure cancer?
CEO/you/Rep: I don't know if it does or not
NEWS PERSON (pressing): Well does it or doesn't it?!
CEO/you/Rep: I don't know. We do not claim or promise that it does that [whatever, cure cancer, lose weight, etc.]. So the answer is, I don't know if it does cure cancer or not.
NEWS PERSON (pressing more): Well there are your reps saying they were cured of cancer with your product. Were they?
CEO/you/Rep: I don't know for sure. It may have been a placebo effect. 30% of medical cures are reported to be from the placebo effect. It may have been that. I don't know. We make no claims or promises about what the product will do for people, that's what I DO know.
You're not denying what you may have seen or the stories of others (or your own). And yet you are making NO CLAIMS or promises about what might happen for anyone else.
This reflects the New School approach. No need to deny what you believe you've seen or experienced. Yet, make no promises.
Think?
June 2nd, 2007
Have you ever dreamed of working at home? An increasingly popular choice of home based business is network marketing. What is network marketing…yesterday, today, and beyond? Is it likely to change in the near future? These are all important questions to ask as more and more people are seeking a home-based business opportunity and hoping to work at home to make their dreams come true.
So what was network marketing in the past? It was a somewhat primitive version of what we now have today. You could create your own network of marketers, train them to sell, and then unleash them to make sales, so that you could earn commissions. However, there was one critical, simplifying, streamlining component missing: the Internet.
June 1st, 2007
SALT LAKE CITY, May 08, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (USNA) received notice of an official patent, to be released at 10:00am EST from the United States Patent & Trademark Office, for its exclusive self-preserving technology currently used in the company's Sense beautiful science(R) skin and personal care product line.
This patent covers USANA's formulation for manufacturing the Sense skin and personal care product line so that they are capable of maintaining an industry-standard, two-year shelf life without the need for added chemical preservatives. USANA's now-patented "self-preserving" technology utilizes a variety of proprietary blends of purifying botanicals, antioxidants and other active ingredients in protective liquid crystals to keep the product fresh naturally.
May 27th, 2007
Several months ago I received a call from one of my downline distributors inquiring about a good "MLM list." Bob then asked specifically if a list of "heavy hitters" existed and how I might approach them. My response was something to the effect of "Bob, why would you want a list of people who are the least likely to want to join your opportunity?" After all, heavy hitters are people who are making huge monthly incomes (that's why they call them heavy hitters, right?). I'd assume they like making huge monthly incomes and probably would not be too interested in walking away from it and starting over from scratch.
"But Len, think about it," Bob persisted. "Just imagine if I could have recruited...". Bob then reeled off the names of three major heavy hitters, all well known throughout the industry (however, we'll just call them Mark, Jim and Ken). Bob began to fantasize about the great wealth to be had by recruiting the likes of even one of the three mega-earners he listed.
May 26th, 2007
My recent trip to Singapore was a wonderful experience in that one can become to rigid in their lifestyle if not exposed and reminded that there are others just as valid and sometimes even more productive. A fresh angle, a new outlook, is an invigorating things and is something to be reflected upon internally.
So this morning I find myself doing just that, looking back on my recent experience to pull out new jewels of wisdom to improve not only myself but by my business and yours as well.
May 25th, 2007
As much as we talk about residual income in network marketing, you'd think the concept of residual advertising would be as natural as rolling off a log.
You'd be wrong.
Here is my question. Let's say you have the following 4 choices for your MLM advertising:
May 24th, 2007
In this article as you read, you will learn how to double your MLM Marketing opportunity paycheque.
If I said times 2, how much bigger would you smile? Well multiply your mlm marketing opportunity business working from home x2 and you have doubled you mlm marketing opportunity downline, and doubled your network marketing opportunities paycheque!
May 22nd, 2007
You’ve been building relationships all your life, but now the livelihood of your MLM business depends on it. Read on and I will share with you some of my best techniques to quickly build a relationship with your prospect that will foster trust, familiarity and mutual respect. These techniques are a must if you are looking to grow your MLM business.
May 21st, 2007
There's a post at Marketing Professionals http://www.mpdailyfix.com/2007/05/what_makes_a_great_marketer.html that asks: What's a great marketer?
The answer to which most people refer is: "A great marketer sells more stuff."
Seems reasonable, yes? Sell more, make more. You're a better marketer.
But is selling more stuff always a good thing?
May 20th, 2007
The TPLE is a great way for multilevel marketing companies to disseminate useful information about dietary supplements. While there is little guidance from the courts interpreting the boundaries of the TPLE, the FDA has sent a clear message on its position with its warning letter to Xango. The FTC has yet to directly address the issue in litigation, but by all indications, if (when) the Commission brings a case, it will closely scrutinize the relationships between the authors of third party material and the company disseminating it. If there is a material connection, the FTC will treat it as all other dietary supplement advertising cases by demanding that there be competent and reliable scientific evidence to support the claims contained in the third party material.
The warning signals from the FDA and FTC are clear. Supplement marketers are cautioned to pay close attention to these signs and conduct themselves cautiously. So far the FDA has only issued a warning letter, but if gun-slinging network marketers continue to press the limits of the TPLE, we will certainly see more stringent measures from the government. When this occurs another sequel to this article will follow, but like Ali vs. Frazier II and III, the sequels should prove more and more interesting as the stakes are raised.
May 17th, 2007
Those of you who do any marketing of your MLM online....obviously have heard of Perry Marshall. Or at least you should have.
If you have any one of Perry Marshall's Adwords books, if you're familiar with ideas like split testing, persuasive copywriting, bullets, autoresponders, Google analytics, peel-and-stick, and your Unique Selling Proposition...
If you know that stuff, then you basically know The Jealously Guarded Secrets.
May 14th, 2007
Everyone needs to network: entrepreneurs, small business owners, job seekers!
But does everyone maximize the benefits of networking?
The purpose of networking is to build relationships so you will get leads from someone you know, or from someone who knows someone you know. When you attend a networking event the purpose is to meet business people from various industries to get exposure.
May 13th, 2007
We have all heard the expression "if it is to be, it's up to me" If you have been in this industry for any amount of time I am sure you have heard it, or something very similar.
If you want to be successful in this industry, look deep within yourself, set goals and have a strong "why" (why you are doing this). Keep re-visiting your goals, stay focused on your "why", and NEVER give up!
May 12th, 2007
The latest newsletter from Tom "Big Al" Schreiter offered some good news...and some bad news.
"First, the good news . and you are going to love this... :)
May 11th, 2007
"I was having lunch with a friend, who I thought knew about healthy foods. Anyway, she orders coffee and reaches for the NutraSweet. I almost scream, but instead, I ask her:
'Lilly, did you know that's poison? The Aspartame in it is a sugar substitute that's poisonous and addictive...it's the same stuff that's in diet sodas...'
She looked shocked...."
May 10th, 2007
There are a few things you must know when planning your marketing campaign. These factors are basic principles of marketing. Learning how to market correctly is the biggest task when starting a new business or selling a new product. Without proper marketing, your endeavors will more than likely not succeed. The following are some basic principles of marketing.
May 9th, 2007
Ok...you have a new distributor. What do you do with that person? Good question! There is a "Success Path" that we suggest following that has proven effective and powerful for the new distributor.
May 8th, 2007
Kim Klaver reports: "Here's from Rupert Murdock, billionaire owner of a world-wide media empire. He's talking about the scary state of affairs for traditional media companies. He could as well be talking about us..."
May 7th, 2007
One of the traits of current television programming is the various series of "reality" shows. While I am not sure how much any of these really depict the "reality" of anyone except a select few, the trend does raise the question:
Are you in touch with your own reality?
May 4th, 2007
Author and internet marketer Brian McCoy writes, "Proper training of your new MLM distributor once you have sponsored them is critical. Many MLM distributors think that once they have sponsored someone that their job is done when in fact, it is only the beginning. There are a couple of things I know of that sum up a long term profitable organization. They are as follows:..."
May 3rd, 2007
Several times a week, someone emails or calls the office with this question:
"I am looking for a new company. What do you recommend? What's a really good one?"
My answer: there is no magic company for everyone. But here's help to decide.
Whether you're looking or wondering if you're in the right place, ask yourself two questions first:
May 1st, 2007
When it comes to online network marketing, mlm, direct sales, and affiliate marketing author Vern Black's article tells it like it is. "Search engines are the gateway to the Internet; they are the first tool that potential customers use to find the products and services they need. This is why link popularity is so imperative. If the customers do not find your website, you have no possibilities of making any sales."
April 30th, 2007
One of the most effective methods of marketing and selling is face to face contact, where you can create the relationship with the customer, since much of the sales process is closely tied into creating the relationship. But online marketing is also alive and well, and continues to thrive.
To help you with your marketing efforts, the following free or low-cost resources are things you should check out:
April 29th, 2007
Building your mlm business in our day and age is getting increasingly simpler. You now have FAR more options then you did 30 years ago to build a network marketing business. Some of the smartest network marketers today are using the Internet to grow large organizations in record time. I suggest you start learning how to do the same. Here are 3 good ways to build your mlm business:
April 28th, 2007
Exclusively distributed by multinational interactive marketing company QuestNet, the Ch'i Energy Pendant is an advanced disc made from a special high-temperature nano-engineered glass that has been known to emit healing energies. The minerals embedded in the disc create an energy known as 'scalar energy' which can help cells return to their 'rhythm of life' and regain the ability to repair themselves.
April 26th, 2007
When I first found out about how writing and submitting articles can greatly increase your website ranking as well as content and traffic I was very excited, but then it hit me, "What can I write about?, "I haven't written anything lengthy in years!". As a web designer and Internet entrepreneur I always believed that a flashy site design and straight to the point content was all you needed to have a successful website, boy was I wrong.
April 25th, 2007
Creating your own lead generation system is hands down the most profitable thing that can be done in our day and age of network marketing.
More and more network marketers are realizing the power of creating your own leads, and how that can expand your business all over the world consistently and steadily. Now it’s time for you to learn exactly how to do the same, and cash in on the internet network marketing bandwagon as it’s happening.
April 24th, 2007
Marketing dietary supplements is tough. While we at least have the latitude to make structure - function claims in the United States, and therefore have more options than most other countries, FDA laws prevent marketers from saying what they really want to say. Let's face it, if a marketer's advertising states "Brand X antioxidant is effective in the prevention and treatment of cancer" and follows it up with tear-jerking testimonials from a cancer survivors describing how brand X gave them a new lease on life, brand X is going to sell a lot more product than the competitor who simply states in plain vanilla fashion that their antioxidant supports proper immune system function. The downside of course is that claiming that brand X treats or prevents cancer renders it a new drug and exposes brand X to enforcement action by the FDA.
April 23rd, 2007
People always want to know how YOU and your system can help them make money.
By showing them a "marketing 101" type of series that educates them you build credibility and can convert a better percentage of these people into business partners later.
It also helps you clean your list of a lot of unserious, tire kicking types that would otherwise just waste time.
April 22nd, 2007
"Eighty-five percent of distributors are losing money, 74% will fail within their fist year." Forget everything else in his report. Focus on this one statement. Read it. Say it. The Wall St. Journal reported it. USANA acknowledged it. Len Clements admitted it - that yes, Minkow was right about this.
Does the fact of these numbers shake your belief in the dream? It's a dream-buster, isn't it? Almost un-American. What do you mean, most people aren't making it? How dare you!
April 21st, 2007
Postcard Marketing Success TipsPostcards may not be the most popular marketing tool in our modern high-tech business world. That's too bad because they can be a very cost-effective way to generate website traffic and sales leads ...if you do it right.
Here are 5 proven tips that will help you create powerful marketing postcards guaranteed to produce a big response.
1. Make a Big First Impression
People like getting postcards from friends and relatives. They don't like getting advertising mail. Make your postcard look at first glance like a message from a friend instead of like an advertising announcement. It creates a warm friendly reception for your postcard.
For example, use the same typestyle and layout you would use to send a postcard to a friend. Use a date at the top ...even if it is something like "Monday, 11:15 AM". And include a real "from" name at the bottom ...even if it's not handwritten.
2. Get Right to the Point
Postcards get delivered in a format that's ready to read. Take advantage of this by making the biggest benefit you offer the first thing the reader sees. This will make them want to read the rest of your postcard.
For example, state your biggest benefit as a headline at the top of your postcard ...or make it the first item on a bulleted list of benefits ...or highlight it in bold type if it's in the body of your postcard.
3. Sell the Right Thing
Marketing postcards are most effective when they are used to generate website traffic or sales leads. They are less effective for closing sales because they don't provide enough space for a detailed sales message.
Design your message to sell the reader on seeking more information instead of trying to close sales.
For example, don't include much (if any) actual information about the product or service you are selling on your postcard. Instead, promote the major benefit (or benefits) they provide. Then persuade the reader to visit your website or to take some other action to get more information from a source where you can close sales.
4. Be Clear and Direct
You have only a few seconds to get the reader's attention and to persuade them to take the action you want. So keep your message brief and make sure the reader can clearly understand it with just a quick glance.
For example, limit your postcard to just a few short sentences with blank lines between them. Reduce several sentences to a short bulleted list to save space and reading time.
Always end your postcard by telling the reader exactly what to do to get more details - and include a reason to do it immediately.
5. Stimulate Fast Action
Just telling your reader how to get more information is not enough. You have to give them a reason to respond NOW or many will put your postcard aside to do later ...then get involved with other things and forget it.
For example, offer them a discounted price, a special bonus or some other benefit if they reply to your postcard by a deadline.
Postcards are not new or high-tech. But that's not a reason to ignore them. They can generate a lot of website traffic and sales leads for a very low-cost.
Follow these 5 proven tips and you will discover how to create powerful marketing postcards guaranteed to produce a big response.
About the Author
Bob Leduc spent 20 years helping businesses like yours find new customers and increase sales. He just released a New Edition of his manual, How To Build Your Small Business Fast With Simple Postcards ...and launched *BizTips from Bob*, a newsletter to help small businesses grow and prosper. You'll find his low-cost marketing methods at: http://BobLeduc.com or call: 702-658-1707 After 10 AM Pacific Time/Las Vegas, NV
April 20th, 2007
High Achievers work best under a self-determined or externally fixed deadline for achieving objectives. Those who consciously choose not to "sleep at the wheel" realize that regardless of the goal being pursued, they must continually maintain a sense of urgency in order to compete and win.
April 19th, 2007
This, Part 2 of a series, explores marketing and promotion features available in e-commerce packages. You should be using every opportunity you have to draw customers to your Web store and to increase conversions once you have a visitor. The newest e-commerce programs have many built-in features that can help you do this.
April 18th, 2007
Do you want to be even more successful? Learn to love learning and growth. The more effort you put into improving your skills, the bigger the payoff you will get. Realize that things will be hard at first, but the rewards will be worth it.
April 17th, 2007
Part 1: Product Management
What features are there to choose from in a Web store, and why would you want each of them? As e-commerce becomes more sophisticated, there are more and more choices for a merchant to make. And of course, each choice comes with a price tag. Here is a list of some common and not-so-common features that you can find in e-commerce software today. Consider which ones are necessary to your business and which ones you can do without before deciding on a software package. This is the first in a series of articles, each dealing with a different category of feature.
April 15th, 2007
Enter The Modern Era of Endless Leads, Endless Growth, and Endless Enjoyment All by Mastering The Most Powerful Network Marketing Tool That Has Ever Existed!.The Internet.
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April 14th, 2007
When doing due diligence on an MLM company one of the key areas is evaluation of their compensation plan. First, compare the target company plan to industry. For example, it would not be proper accounting to consider "wholesale discounts" as part of commission expense. Therefore, any comparison to industry would have to include wholesale discounts as a deduction from Gross (Retail) Sales. Why? Because no serious person doing the business would buy at retail (making Gross Sales a meaningless figure). For additional comments on discounts see the post made 10/17/06, Direct Sales Compensation and Discount Structure (Industry).
April 13th, 2007
For some reason everyone wants to be mysterious about their business. If you're lowering the price nobody thinks you're doing it just because you're "such a nice guy". So let people know the reason why.
I know this probably goes against every grain of business sense, but I promise if you give people a good, believable reason why they'll respond with an open minds and more importantly, an open wallet.
April 8th, 2007
Never underestimate the power of your corporate events. Most direct sales and network marketing companies share the philosophy of "building to events." This means that everything you unveil or announce at your event will take your company and your distributors through to the next event. Because events play such a major role in your overall business plan, it is important to invest time and energy into your pre-event planning. Here are some important, but often overlooked, pre-event planning elements to save you time and money on your next event:
April 7th, 2007
"Here is a memorable way to discover the do’s and don’ts of today’s most popular means of business communication-email. Learn how proper email etiquette will not only keep you out of hot water, but also help you project an outstanding impression of yourself and your organization."
April 6th, 2007
This article will address the legal issues surrounding "door-to-door" sales in the United States.1 Lest you think that the activities of your distributors do not involve "going door-to-door," you should be aware that the federal definition (as well as most state definitions) of a "door-to-door" sale encompasses considerably more than a salesperson who merely goes from house to house and knocks on doors to make product sales. Essentially, the regulation applies to sales of goods or services of $25 or more that occur anywhere other than the seller's principle place of business. Thus, in addition to in-home solicitations, door-to-door sales also include flea markets, fairs, and other show environments. (See the Discussion section below for the Federal Trade Commission's definition.) Accordingly, direct selling distributors and the companies whose products they sell, should be aware of the requirements of federal and state "door-to-door" legislation.
April 5th, 2007
E-mail marketing solutions provider rewards customers for referring new business.
Lititz, PA (PRWEB) April 5, 2007 -- Listrak, an award winning provider of hosted email marketing solutions, announced today that it has launched a customer rewards program. If current customers refer new business to Listrak, and if the new company signs up for a Listrak Pro or Listrak Lite account, the customer may choose from a list of thank you gifts. Our solution fits into companies in any industry, of any size. We are very lucky that our current customers have already been referring new business to us, and this program is a way for us to thank them.
April 4th, 2007
Author Shane Woods Writes, "Those who want to make a fortune through multi-level marketing have to try several tactics to get the attention of the customer. The old ways of teleconferencing are not enough so here are some tips that are effective for local MLM lead generation."
April 3rd, 2007
Two successful online entrepreneurs, Al Carlton and Scott Jones, launched a new blog this month, openly sharing their site statistics, earnings, and secrets for earning a six figure income online. All of the information is provided for free to help new and established Web entrepreneurs alike.
Peterhead, UK (PRWEB) April 3, 2007 -- Online entrepreneurs, Al Carlton and Scott Jones, launched a blog earlier this month detailing their success at earning six figure incomes on the Web at Self Made Minds. The blog openly discloses statistics on traffic, earnings, and promotional tactics of the authors. Al and Scott both run highly successful websites, and are sharing their tips for building successful sites to help experienced or budding website owners earn a six figure income of their own.
April 2nd, 2007
"Your dreams and goals are too important to wait. You are encouraged to start building your business today, one customer at a time. Yes, you are going to learn to accept the "no" answer that some people will give you, but keep going because there are customers who are going to say "yes" to you as well, and those are the ones you want. They are out there, and the only way you will find them is by letting them know what you have to offer."
April 1st, 2007
In a New York Times piece today entitled, "For Rutgers Women, Wisdom Is a Victory on a Path to Maturity," we learn how a group of college women went from "naïve and meek" to learning how to become victorious and mature.
March 31st, 2007
The new economy calls for a far more entrepreneurial corporate culture, one where experimentation, risk taking, and even failure are not only tolerated, but also actually celebrated. After all, the only real alternative to experimentation and risk is decay and decline. The essence of risk is the possibility of failure.
March 25th, 2007
"It's Time....For Network Marketing" is unique in it's sharing of practical down to earth words of wisdom about the true state of network marketing from trusted old friends and universally respected peers....instead of standard faire oogly googly mojo from so called gurus.
March 24th, 2007
Derek Harding puts E-Mail Marketing Optimization into perspective. He writes, "...in the past six months the amount of spam arriving at one of our small servers has gone from 4,000 per week to over 200,000. That's not a typo, that's a 50-fold increase in just six months to a server that's been operating for several years. Our other servers are seeing similar increases. If this rate continues, the same machine will receive over 10 million messages a week by the end of the year -- and that's just a single server. Last year, we had to drastically rework how we deal with spam because of the enormous increase in volume. While that's a dramatic amount, it isn't that unusual. Most providers have seen enormous increases in the same timeframe."
March 23rd, 2007
I have been fortunate enough to network with the very big players in network marketing, as well as little players, and everywhere in between. What I have observed I have come to call the "timeless principles of network marketing success."
Here is what I have learned.
