Are You Involved or Committed?

Are you involved in your business, or are you committed to your business?  There truly is a big difference between being involved and being committed. If you are involved, you can pretty much do whatever you want whenever you want.  You can just come and go as you please, work your business whenever you can find a few minutes. Commitment, however, requires dedication, passion, persistence and perseverance.   If you want to be successful, you must be in all the way.  Many people work their business part-time while working an outside job.  They can still be totally committed to their business if they work it on a regular basis with an established work schedule.  Virtually all business owners are involved in the business in some fashion; however, all business owners are not committed to it.   Commitment means setting up a schedule of activities and performing those activities consistently.        It takes more than involvement to succeed.  Commitment is required.  Just like a brick and mortar business, hard, consistent and frequent work must be done.  Internet entrepreneurs must market their products and websites just as store front businesses do.  If no one entered Walmart’s doors or visited their websites, they would collapse.  So, do they sit and wait for people to go to their stores or website?  Of course not.  We see their marketing nearly every day!  Like Walmart, we must find ways to drive traffic/prospects to our websites.  If people do not know about our products or business opportunity, we will not be in business for long. When building your team in the home based business industry, do your best to seek out those who are committed. Those who are involved, but not committed likely did no research about your company, products or opportunity.  It is doubtful that they studied your website thoroughly to learn as much as possible.  Their questions will help you determine whether they have done “their homework.” Those who have read a lot about your products and business opportunity have excitement in their voice; they start talking to you about how they plan to market the business.    Those who are committed don’t just talk about what they plan to do, they do it!  They do not make excuses why they cannot do so.  If, you truly want to succeed with your business, you can do it!  Consider this… We all have the same 168 hours each week.  We sleep an average of about 56 hours a week.  For those with an outside job, they will deduct another 40 hours.  Finally, we will spend about 35 hours of each week commuting (if we work a j-o-b), eating and with personal hygiene. Thirty-seven hours remain to spend with your family and work your business.  Give your family 25-30 of those hours.  Then commit to working 7 to 12 hours working your business.  There are few people who cannot work those few hours.  If you have no outside job, of course, you can devote far more time.  If you work smart and consistently, your business will eventually be successful.

If you are not fully committed to your business, determine whether or not you really want to continue with your current company.  If you do, what is stopping you from committing to it?  Figure it out.  It is important, because it is time to get committed!  It will not be easy; it will take work!  But the results will be well worth the effort!

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Do You Qualify to be a Home Business Owner?

So, you have been thinking about starting a home business for a while.  Perhaps you just can’t bear to go back to work after having your first baby.  Maybe you have a full time job, but you are struggling to pay the bills and want to supplement your income.  Or, is it that you are just sick of fighting the traffic every day and you really don’t like your job anyway.  There are innumerable reasons why people want to work from home.  Whatever your reason may be, I suggest that you “interview” yourself first to see if you “qualify” to be a home business owner.  To determine whether this is a realistic option for you, here are a few questions to ask yourself before you quit your job or pay a single dime toward any business. 

·        Why do you want a home business?  This is important.  Write down your reasons, your goals and what you hope to accomplish.

·        Have you done lots of research on a variety of businesses and found one you would be proud to represent?  If so, have you checked out the company on the internet on third party sites to see what those outside the company say about it? 

·        Are you passionate about the product or service you would be promoting?  If not, it is unlikely you will be successful.

·        Have you compared the products you will be offering and why they are better than those of their competition?

·        Have you thought about the target market to which you will be marketing the business?

·        Have you looked at all of the costs involved in starting the business?  I’ve seen companies that have a very low start-up cost, but once you get into the business, you learn there are a variety of “hidden” charges.  Even those companies that claim to be “free” will have some kind of expenses to operate.

·        Can you afford to pay the monthly fees and other expenses required to operate the business out of pocket for at least three months?  Many companies say you’ll be earning a six-figure income in a very short period of time.  A six-figure income is rare even after a year in business with any company.  Expect to be paying out of pocket until you reach profit mode.

·        Do you truly have the time to work a home business?  If you have an outside job, how much time will you be able to devote to your business?  Even if you are a stay-at-home parent, will you be able to work around your children’s schedule with their soccer games, band practice and orthodontist appointments?  Are your children old enough to know they cannot disturb you when you are working?

·        Do you have a space in your home where you can work without the background sounds of the TV or the kids playing?  You’ll need a space dedicated to your “home office.”   

·        Are you self-motivated?  Working at home, you’ll have no boss setting your work schedule or telling you what to do.  Will you be able to create a work schedule and stick to it?

·        Have you discussed the idea of a home business with your family?  Without your spouse and children supporting your efforts, you’ll be under greater pressure to succeed quickly.  That simply may not happen.

·        Are you willing and able to make the sacrifices that a home business requires?  You may have to work harder and more hours than you have ever worked on any job.

Answer all these questions honestly.  If you try to fool yourself, you will suffer the consequences. You will end up losing money and time, and you will add stress to your life that will affect you and your family.   There is no shame in not being a good candidate to work and operate a home business.  If the answers to these questions make you a good fit to be a home business owner, be prepared for it to be the hardest job you have ever loved.  I wish you great success!

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When is the Best Time to Join the Network Marketing Industry?

I can almost hear everyone reading this post responding to this question with a resounding, “Now!” 

The first network marketing companies began decades ago.  Fuller Brush, Avon, Tupperware and Mary Kay are highly respected network marketing companies, and some have been around for over a century.  Somewhere along the line, the reputation of the industry changed due to unscrupulous companies coming on the scene and defaming the industry in a variety of ways.

Over the last 20 years or so, the field of network marketing as grown tremendously with hundreds, perhaps even thousands of new companies emerging.  Unfortunately not all of the new companies were reputable.  So, the industry still suffers the “bad rap” to a degree.

People have been involved with direct selling far longer than multi-level marketing, but MLM’s added a twist.  Although MLM’s, often referred to as network marketing companies, are a form of direct sales.  In MLM’s, however, distributors can earn money in two ways, by selling a product or service and by building a sales organization through which they can also earn commission.  Distributors can earn money from the sales made by their organization, also known as their team or downline.  Since their teams may consist of multiple levels, the term multi-level marketing was coined. 

By gleaning a several websites, I discovered that there are an estimated 50 million network marketing distributors worldwide.  About 55,000 people join the industry every week, and 150,000 join throughout the globe.  The United States leads the pack in MLM earnings, with Japan in a close second place.  About a dozen other countries have at least $1 billion in sales.

About 3% of MLM distributors earn more than $35,000 a year.  About .5 % earns the often-hyped six-figure income. The vast majority in the industry work their business part-time, with the hope of simply supplementing their income.  Only about 20% work their business full time.

I believe we would all guess that there are more women than men in MLM’s, and we would be right.  About 25% of those in the industry are men.  The number of males in MLM’s is growing since more companies that are not in the “beauty” arena are enjoying rapid growth.

The MLM industry is an excellent choice for people with physical disabilities, and they total about 8% of direct sellers.  The largest percentage of those in direct marketing is in the “stay-at-home mom” age range, between 25 and 44 years of age.  Seniors are a growing part of MLM distributors, not yet a major presence, but as more “baby boomers” retire, it is likely that the “seasoned citizen” percentage will grow.

Network Marketing is an ever-growing industry, with a huge growth spurt during the past decade.  For anyone considering joining an MLM now is definitely a great time to do so!

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Decisions, Decisions...

There are many things to consider when you’re looking for a network marketing business.  There are so many options available today that choosing one can be daunting.

I believe that you can only be successful with a company if you are passionate about their product or service.  If you cannot sell the products due to lack of enthusiasm, all the rest of the considerations mean nothing.

Be sure you believe in the product and that there is a high demand at a reasonable price for whatever you will be selling?  Conduct a “Google” search on the product name to see what responses are generated.

Do your due diligence, lots of research on any company in which you may be interested.  When you do an Internet search of the company, look for red flags.  Are there negative posts about the company or many complaints posted by former distributors?  Most companies have a few complaints, but if there are a lot, run the other way!

Your research should include the management/ownership of the company.  Did they own another company that failed in the past?  Have you seen negative information about them?

Do you like the compensation plan the company offers?  Do you fully understand it?  Some people like working with companies that offer a variety of ways you can earn money; others like simple, straightforward comp plans.  Does the compensation plan fit into your long-term goals?

Once you have completed your “homework” about the company itself, you’ll want to choose wisely who you want for your sponsor.  Which team leader you select can make a difference as to whether or not you are successful in your business.

It is important to select a team that offers support and training in the basics of growing your business – both on and offline.  To select a prospective sponsor or team leader, you can do an Internet search on the business name to see which names come up the most and are ranked highest in the search.  Select two or three people, and search for blogs they have written, forums in which they participate and videos they have created.  You can learn a great deal about a person from their blogs, forum posts and videos.

You may want to connect with those few prospective sponsors on Facebook, Twitter, etc. to learn more about them.  If they permit it, attend a couple training calls with the team.  Learning about the person with whom you’ll be working can go a long way toward making the best choice.

If you take your time and are thorough when researching your next business, team and sponsor, the possibility of building a strong network marketing business increases greatly.

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Learn how to reduce your Health and Dental expenses AND reduce costs on Hearing, Vision, Prescriptions, Roadside Assistance, Lifelock™ and even more at http://ibourl.net/XpressSavings (NOT insurance).

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Like the Boyscouts, Be Prepared

When it comes to your home business, what does it mean to “be prepared?”   

LEARN & STUDY!!!  Know the basics of the products or services you sell and about the business opportunity you offer. 

Review any training videos your company provides.  Most companies have a “back office” that includes a training section.  You need not try to memorize everything in your back office, but learn how to navigate it and where to find everything when you need it.

Your company or sponsor may advise differently, but I tell my team members to learn the basics and then get to work!  You’ll learn everything else as you go along.  Earn while you learn.

Dial into every training call your business offers!  If they also offer recorded calls, review them for additional training.  Read over all material your company sends you by email or mail.  Read corporate emails or those sent by your sponsor right away.  Quick action may be required or important information included in them.

Prepare and rehearse your “elevator” speech.  If someone asks you what you do, in one sentence, how will you respond?  If you don’t know how you would answer, you may want to contact your sponsor or corporate office for assistance.  If you do not have your response at the “tip of your tongue,” you may lose a customer.

If your company offers services or products that may be sold locally, always have brochures, flyers or business cards pertaining to your business in your car wherever you go.  If you’re a woman who carries a large purse, keep them in your bag.  Some companies offer flyers, brochures and business cards free or to purchase, but if not, create your own if you plan to do local prospecting.  Again, if you do not have promotional material to hand someone when they ask about your business, you may lose a sale.

If you have a laptop, you can use a Power Point presentation to demonstrate your product or service.  Get one from your company or create your own.  

Be sure to check with our company to be sure they allow you to create your own Power Point presentations, flyers and/or business cards.  Some companies require approval by their corporate office.

Since every company is different, with your particular business, there may be additional knowledge or materials required to be prepared at all times.  The suggestions above, however, are a good start for most businesses.

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To learn about Julie Klein and the Xpress Healthcare Business Opportunity, please visit http://joinxpresshealthcare.com.  You can work from home and earn residual income.

For information about how you can Save Money on Your Health and Dental Costs AND Save on Hearing, Vision, Prescriptions, Roadside Assistance, Lifelock™ and much more, please visit http://ibourl.net/XpressSavings   (NOT insurance)

Millions of People are Struggling with their Work-at-Home Business

Tens of millions of people in the United States currently own home businesses. Although millions of people have successful businesses at home, far more are struggling to make even a part-time income at home. Those who are currently searching for a business are wondering which businesses are real, are they legal, what really works?

The choices are practically endless, but exactly how do you choose? What are the criteria for selecting a business that will be a good fit for you?

Many people are attracted to “start-up,” “pre-launch” or “ground-floor” opportunities. Every business was a start-up at some point, but how many are still around, and how many people lost money with those opportunities? If you find an opportunity that sounds great to you, if you can afford TO LOSE your investment to join the company, it may be worth a try. That is not to say the company will fail, but consider it a possibility. At the same time, a company that has been around for 20 years could fail in year 21. There are no guarantees, so be sure you can afford to lose money before spending it. 

Research, research, research! Do not just read the company’s own websites. Look at third party sites to see what those outside the company are saying about it. Membership with the Better Business Bureau doesn’t necessarily mean that is the best company from which to choose. Many companies simply choose not to join the BBB. It is expensive to join, and perhaps the company is doing so well it doesn’t believe it needs BBB backing. Use the BBB as one tool, not the only tool to prove legitimacy.

Does the company offer a trial period or money-back guarantee to provide you with the opportunity to test if the business is a good fit for you? My company, Xpress Healthcare, for instance offers a two-week trial for less than $10, and at the end of the trial, affiliates have a 30-day money-back guarantee. New reps have six weeks to get to know the company and products without risking a lot of money.

What products or services does the company offer? No matter how fabulous the product may be, if it is not affordable, you’ll likely make few sales. You’re also better off selecting a business whose product is needed by a large part of the population. Are you required to purchase products every month? If you wouldn’t use the product and don’t love it, you will be unable to promote it. If you feel passionate about the product, promoting and marketing it will be not be challenging. 

Be certain that you understand a business’ compensation plan. I have seen many that are terribly complicated. You’ll want to consider… If it is a matrix-type company, will you be penalized if you help someone start their business grows their business quicker than you? Is it possible for you to be more successful, earn more than those who joined before you? Is the comp plan reasonable? Will you be paid a percentage or a flat rate on the products you sell? 

Recognize hype when you see it. Many business opportunities say it is free to join, but they later charge you for training or websites. At some point, you will have to pay. If they tell you you’ll be earning a six-figure income in a short period of time, run the other way! If their ad says, “Let the computer do the work while you sleep,” it sounds too good to be true because it is! 

What type of training and support does the program offer? All companies say provide support, but once you join will you have personal access to someone or only have webinars or corporate training calls where you cannot ask questions?

Get a “feel” for the prospective sponsor. Do they appear honest and real? Do they respond to your phone calls or emails quickly? Do they offer one-on-one training or support? No matter how good a company may be, if you don’t like your sponsor, you will not succeed. There is nothing wrong with “sponsor shopping.” If you love a company, speak with two or three recruiters before you decide with whom to join.

If you find and join an honest, reputable company and sponsor with great products or services, the only way you’ll fail is if you quit or don’t work your business. 
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To learn about Julie Klein and the Xpress Healthcare Business Opportunity, please visit  joinxpresshealthcare.com . You can work from home and earn residual income.

For information about how you can Save Money on Your Health and Dental Costs AND Save on Hearing, Vision, Prescriptions, Roadside Assistance, Lifelock™ and much more, please visit  ibourl.net/XpressSavings (NOT insurance) 

Team Work Makes the Dream Work

To succeed in network marketing, a strong sponsor is vital.  When anyone is ready to join a program, I highly recommend that they do lots of research to learn what team they want to join. Many people in the industry quit due to lack of support and training from their sponsor. More often than not, I believe it is the team member, not the sponsor’s fault. However, there are poor sponsors. I’ve worked with them myself. For those seeking a new business opportunity, before joining any organization, perform research on the company itself, their product or service, the management team and potential sponsors.  If there is any doubt about any of them after completing a thorough search, seek another company.  It is important that a rep has good “chemistry” with their sponsor or they will not work well together. When talking to a prospective sponsor, asking them a few questions may help to determine which team is the best fit. 1. What kind of support do you offer new team members? 2. Do you have successful team members now, or did you with other companies? 3. How is your team different from others in your company? 4. Do you host team training calls and/or offer one-on-one training? Some companies place emphasis on the team leaders and ignore those who are not top producers. I worked with a company like that myself. The team leaders paid attention to those who were doing really well, not those who actually needed guidance and training. The people who join strong teams within a company are generally the most successful. Without a sponsor with good leadership skills, reps may not receive the training and support necessary to reach their goals. No team leader wants someone to join their team who needs their hand held every step of the way. However, there is a difference between a free loader who is dragging the whole team down and someone who needs guidance and a couple one-on-one training sessions to get their business up and running. As a team leader myself, I know that “you can lead a horse to water…”  At the same time, I know that I must also provide my team with all the tools they need to succeed; I must spend some one-on-one time with them at the beginning and when changes take place within the company; and then I can leave it up to them to apply and put these tools and methods to good use. It is the nature of the business that not all team members will do well, and many will quit before ever putting in any effort.  Methods that work with one company may not necessarily work with another.  I use methods that actually work with our program, and I teach my downline how to replicate them. If I perform my job well, those team members who are dedicated to their business and determined to succeed will then teach their own teams to achieve even greater success for the team as a whole. ******************************* To learn about Julie Klein and the Xpress Healthcare Business Opportunity, please visit http://joinxpresshealthcare.com.  You can work from home and earn residual income. For information about how you can Save Money on Your Health and Dental Costs AND Save on Hearing, Vision, Prescriptions, Roadside Assistance, Lifelock™ and much more, please visit http://ibourl.net/XpressSavings(NOT insurance)