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Second Impression

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:42:39 +0000

You know the old saying “first impressions can last a life time”. Well, I believe that second impressions can be more important than first impressions.

Are You Talking to Your Family and Friends About Your Direct Sales Business?

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:41:12 +0000

If you are looking to your family and friends to make the sales to build your business, you just might be looking in the wrong place.

Can Article Marketing Help Your Direct Sales Business?

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:40:43 +0000

One of the most frequent questions I am asked is “how can I advertise for free?” I have never supported methods such as free classifieds. Nobody reads this. If you look, thousands of folks come and post an ad and never read a thing.

Know Your Product Line

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:40:21 +0000

This article is for those people representing direct sales companies that manufacture more than a handful of products. When I speak to folks involved in network marketing, representing companies that do indeed manufacture more than a handful of products, I often ask them if they know their product line.

Are You Listening To Your Customer?

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:39:55 +0000

All of us want to make a sale. However that sale will only come if we offer our customer exactly what they want.

Using Your Business Card to Market

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:36:05 +0000

What exactly is a business card? For me, my business card is one of the least expensive forms of advertising I possess.

Offering a Layaway Plan in Direct Sales

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:35:23 +0000

Have you ever had a potential customer say “oh I’d love to buy that but I can’t afford it?” Most of us are taught to overcome that objection, to prove the worth or value of the product. However if the buyer truly can not afford the product, then no matter how convincing we are, a sale is not going to be made.

Direct Mail for Direct Sales

Annette Yen — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:24:51 +0000

Although I love the possibilities of the Internet for marketing and building your direct sales business, there’s nothing like the good old mail system for getting your name around your community and in front of your customers. Here are some tips for a successful direct mail marketing campaign for your direct sales business.