Open Your Own Scrapbook (antivirus) Business
No commentsBy Jake Saab
Imagine taking your love of scrapbooking to a whole new level by sharing it with others. You will be invited by friends, new and old, to come into their homes and show them how to create beautiful scrapbook pages filled with their photos and memories. Both beginner and experienced scrapbookers will love this time of fellowship with their new scrapping friends. You won’t be a sales person to them, but their personal scrapbook instructor, helping them preserve their family history for generations to come. If this sounds like what you’ve been looking for, keep reading!
Starting a home scrapbook business is a very important decision. Here are some basic things to consider. A home based scrapbook business is obviously one you run from your own home. In many cases, these types of businesses are done by direct sales or party plan scrapbook consultants.
Being a scrapbook consultant comes with its own challenges. Consider the following before jumping head first into a home scrapbook consultant business:
1. Do you like to teach others? If you are not good at showing others how to scrapbook, this business will be a challenge.
2. Are you willing to give up weeknights with your family to build a business? Most party plan scrapbook consultants host their shows on weeknights, with an occasional weekend crop or event. If your family time is at a minimum, being pulled away to do parties may strain your family more than you want.
3. Are you really passionate about scrapbooking? Your love for scrapbooking will rub off on the customers you come in contact with. If you don’t really love the craft, it will make your job much more difficult.
How you answer these 3 questions will guide you as to whether you are a good candidate for starting a home scrapbook business.
Now, if you’re ready to move forward and start a home scrapbook, there are several different companies to choose from. So how can you tell which one is best for you?
1. Do you like their products? If you don’t like the products the company offers to sell, it will be difficult or impossible to make any money selling them as a business.
2. Do they offer a competitive compensation and consultant discount plan? Each company’s approach to compensation and discounts is going to be a little different, so writing everything down to compare them as evenly as possible is a must! Keep in mind that some companies let you earn comissions on others you recruit, while others pay a one time bonus. Think about what you want out of the business. If you like leading others and want to build a team, look for one that is multi-level.
3. What are their consultant requirements? Some companies have very low requirements. I know of one that only requires one order per year! Others, like some of the more established scrapbook companies, require their scrapbook consultants to place several large orders per year. And there are many companies somewhere in between. Consider your financial situation and your drive to succeed and find a company that is the best fit.
These answers will help guide you to a company that may be a good one for you. Then, contact several scrapbook consultants. Ask them for a catalog, some consultant information and any product samples they might have. Someone who is serious about their business should be willing to send you a small sample of the products.
Also, be sure to ask them what they like and dislike about their company. Now, you might not get any negative answers, but it can’t hurt to ask.
Some people go straight to the top and call the company they’re interested in and ask to get in touch with their top consultants. Top consultants didn’t get to where they are by accident. These people will likely be the best people to learn the business under and might be more willing to provide any training you might need.
Once you do your research, you should be able to narrow it down to one or two companies. Personally, I would go for the one whose product you like most. After all, it is all about the products.
The best part about sharing your love of this art form is that customers will actually pay you to do this! Think of how much satisfaction you will receive by helping others doing something you already love.
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What to Look for in a Home Business Venture
By Jake Saab
There are many people out there that have dreams of becoming their own boss. Now more than ever, it is easier for us to take that plunge because there are so many products we can sell. Some companies present their opportunity so well that we make an emotional decision to jump into business before we consider it.
Owning your own home business can be very rewarding. However, we must proceed with care to get the business up and running. The next time you are presented with a great opportunity, consider the following three things. Please note this is not something we should look at in a negative light. However, they are simply a few items that we should address in order to try and sustain our business as long as possible.
Research the Product and the Company.
This is probably the single most important question you can answer. Let me explain. The product and the company is what you’re selling to your prospects. You will be required to display expertise on the product. The product is something you will live and work with for a long time. Gaining product knowledge and learning about the company that sells it is the central point of any home business.
Be honest with your self. Is this a product you would use and enjoy on a daily basis? People buy from others based on trust and body language during a product demo. The way to gain that trust is to be an expert on the product. This way you sound confident talking about the product.
You will also need a good company that can provide you the backing and sales materials you desire to help you get clients. The company you are dealing with needs to be responsive enough to meet you and your clients’ needs.
Identify How You Make Money Selling the Product.
To be honest, you are in business to enjoy what you are doing and to make money. Most specifically, how do you earn that money? Don’t be afraid to ask the hard questions. If you don’t know how you make money then you may set yourself up for disappointment.
You should learn and embrace the successful methods of selling the product. Find out if you can sell the products to individuals and businesses. See if you can make money off of others selling the product. You may have the opportunity increase earning power to build your own down line of sales people. In my opinion these are the best types of opportunities.
Look at Business Start Up Costs and Monthly Fees for The Business.
With many businesses there is always some type of start up costs. You may not have to buy the product yourself. However, there may be other costs involved. For example, you may need a home computer or a mobile phone. Ask as many questions as you can. Try to think about what steps you need to take in order to sell the product to someone. Then identify and create a list the equipment you will need. The list should be part of your start up costs.
When I started my Arbonne business, I could not predict all the costs that were involved initially. I needed to focus in other areas of the business that I never considered. I suggest you take the time think through all the process from selling the product to creating orders for your clients.
A lot of businesses fail on insufficient funds and bad budgeting. Take the time to seek advisement from other home business owners. You can probably find some advice on a popular forum. Try to learn as many costs that may be related to your business.
In conclusion, starting a business is very exciting and liberating. Try to keep in mind of what you need to accomplish. You should love the product you sell so you can show that passion to your prospects. Then take the time to identify how you make money so you can set goals and expectations of yourself. Finally, we must be very cautious and figure out as many costs as possible in order to sustain the business. Always seek as much advisement as you can and use the good advice to your advantage. After all, it is your business.
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How To Do An Effective Follow-up Call In Network Marketing
By Warren Little
Follow up is one of the most critically important elements that leads to success in selling. In network marketing and direct selling, follow up is obviously important, since both of those are SALES models.
People often think that network marketing is simply about “sharing” information with others, when in all reality it is a sales business. While information is shared, as it is in many sales situationsit IS a selling game, therefore require follow up.
People are often confused as to exactly HOW to conduct a follow up call in network marketing. Let me set the record straight and tell you exactly how it is done.
First of all, you MUST follow up if you ever expect success in the internet network marketing business.
Business comes to those who seek it, not those who wait for it. Sothe first rule is that you DO follow up. Don’t sit around waiting for the business to come. Go GET the business.
Simple tips for conducting an effective follow up call in network marketing:
- Book a firm appointment ahead of time.
- Show up on time and be professional.
- Ask your prospect if he/she reviewed the information that you directed them to.
- Find out if they have any specific questions that you can address.
- Answer whatever questions you can.
- Bring in an upline leader for support.
- ASK for the business.
- Don’t chase them. If they are interested, you’ll know it through their actions.
Follow those simple tips and you will find yourself closing more business in anything you’re involved inespecially network marketing.
Over 90% of network marketers quit the business within the first 3 months. Dont become a statistic. If you apply the Warren Little reveals in his FREE Newsletter you will see your business become one that will succeed.
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