Posts Tagged ‘home based business’
~ August 26th, 2010 ~
By Jill Pfefer
There are many people who we cross paths with and affect us deeply. I’d like to introduce my amazing grandfather who just turned 95 and share with you how he has helped me grow into the business woman I am today! He has taught me about optimism, to be persistent, generous and to live life with love and compassion.
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Tags: Business Development, Business Growth, Challenges, Commitment, Direct Sales, direct sales tips, entrepreneur, home based business, mentor, optimism
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~ August 17th, 2010 ~
By Jill Pfefer
Are you searching for a new endeavor and considering the home party industry. Below are some helpful tips…
1. Direct selling is a great way to own your own business. You get to be your own boss and set your own goals. If you are self motivated and conscientious you will appreciate this freedom.
2. Flexible work schedule. You can set your hours based on what works for you and your family. For example, you can make your follow up phone calls when your children are at school or you can have your parties at night and on weekends after your full time job.
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Tags: direct sales tips, direct selling, home based business, Home Jewelry Parties, home-party, party plan
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~ August 9th, 2010 ~
By Jill Pfefer
I have talked to many consultants who have been at a party, met a friendly face at the store or have bumped into a neighborhood friend and have been beaming with excitement that they have found another person interested in the Sydney Andrews opportunity. Why not, it’s a great product that basically sells itself, it’s a fun profession surrounded by people who love to go to a party and the rewards are generous to both the hostess and consultant. Why then is it not unusual for people to say they are ready to sign up and suddenly become a person who is MIA?
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Tags: Business Development, direct sales tips, direct selling, home based business, Home Parties, prospects, sponsoring
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~ May 12th, 2010 ~
By Jill Pfefer
After spending 4 days in Los Angeles at the Direct Selling Women’s Alliance (DSWA) conference it was evident that there are new trends in the home party plan industry. In fact, direct selling in general has changed. People are looking for a conversation rather than a presentation.
I believe a lot of this has to do with technology and the new era of social media. People are spending a great deal of time on their computers and smart phones and are not conversing as much in person. Therefore it seems that when people communicate with technology they feel that they have to get straight to the point and offer their product as soon as possible before losing their audience. WRONG! So many times I see on Facebook , Twitter or 3rd party sites the deal of the month or why their product is the greatest product on earth. WRONG!
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Tags: Business Development, Direct Sales, direct sales tips, direct selling, DSWA, Facebook, home based business, home-party, Networking, social media, social networking, Twitter
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~ April 30th, 2010 ~
By Jill Pfefer
I have been working out with the same teacher, “Aray” for nearly 7 years now. The exercise classes keep on changing but this devoted and amazing teacher remains the same! Aray is energetic, very funny and absolutely an inspiration to me. Every class is different and I always appreciate her creatively and levity! I have taken everything from Barbell to Salsa dancing with her and “it’s all good!”
I’d like to outline many of Aray’s phrases and actions that demonstrate how these can be applied to you and your home party business.
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Tags: Business Development, Business Growth, Direct Sales, direct sales tips, home based business, home-party, party plan
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~ March 24th, 2010 ~

March 24,2010 by Jill Pfefer
Whether your home based business is in direct sales or any other industry – I find it helpful to be organized and accountable in my work. The following are 5 basic tips that I do to keep on track. Many of us both work at home and run a household and it is important to be able to balance the two and feel successful in both arenas.
1. Don’t procrastinate- I do live by the saying “Do what you can today and don’t put it off until tomorrow”. It feels good to accomplish all that you can today because you never know what will come up tomorrow- especially with kids! Setting reasonable goals and finishing your tasks will give you a great sense of acheivement.
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Tags: Business Development, Business Growth, Commitment, Direct Sales, direct sales tips, Facebook, home based business, home-party, incubator, ladies who launch, Networking, organization, social media, social networking
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~ March 17th, 2010 ~
Do you ever feel uncomfortable imposing on your friends , family and new contacts to host a party? Do you feel that people are looking at you differently because you think they are thinking you have your own agenda? Do you feel like you are asking everyone for favors?
Sorry to say, but, the truth is “it’s not about you.”
Often consultants run their home party business incorrectly by asking for bookings. Many consultants assume their hostesses are doing them a favor by holding a party. Well the truth is there are a ton of benefits for the hostess to hold a party and have a fun filled evening amongst their own friends. With most companies, including Sydney Andrews, the hostesses earn a large percentage of FREE product based on party sales. Also, additional items often can be purchased by the hostess for half off. Many direct sales companies offer benefits to the guests as well, currently Sydney Andrews offers 10% off all orders over $100.00. Therefore this is a win, win, win senario- the hostess is eligible for free and discounted jewelry, the guests are eligible for discounted items and the consultant earns his/her commission!
Below are some examples of how you can approach booking a party- which one sounds best to you?
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Tags: Business Development, Challenges, Direct Sales, direct sales tips, family business, home based business, Home Jewelry Parties, Home Parties, home-party, Jewelry, WAHM, work at home moms
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~ March 2nd, 2010 ~

The following are some tips of where you can leave your business cards behind in your direct sales networking efforts. It is such a simple gesture but can lead to more business for you.
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Tags: Business, Business Development, Business Growth, direct sales tips, family business, home based business, Home Parties, home-party, Networking, party plan, single moms, WAHM, work at home moms
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~ January 18th, 2010 ~
Are you searching for a new endeavor and considering the home party industry. Below are some helpful tips…
1. Direct selling is a great way to own your own business. You get to be your own boss and set your own goals. If you are self motivated and conscientious you will appreciate this freedom.
2. Flexible work schedule. You can set your hours based on what works for you and your family. For example, you can make your follow up phone calls when your children are at school or you can have your parties at night and on weekends after your full time job. (more…)
Tags: Add new tag, Direct Sales, home based business, home-party, Networking, party plan, Work at home, work at home moms
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~ December 22nd, 2009 ~
Do you assume that all successful business people are outgoing and extroverted? Well, that is just not true. Many successful business people are shy and like to work behind the scenes. It may take some practice but interacting with the public and promoting oneself is imperative to continued success.
The following 4 tips are great suggestions to help combat shyness and conquer self-promotion.
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Tags: Add new tag, Business Development, Business Growth, Direct Sales, Holiday, home based business, Home Jewelry Parties, Home Parties, Jewelry, Networking, single moms, Work at home, work at home moms
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