Mar 26 2009
What is Direct Sales and is it Right For You?
Every year thousands of men and women across America sign on with direct selling firm-Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Amway, or a cosmetic company-hoping to make money enough for new draperies, a new sofa, or some new clothes. They sell a little merchandise to a few relatives and close friends. Then they throw in the towel.
They quit before they give themselves a chance to learn the basics of success in their direct sales business. “I am simply not a born salesperson,”they often say. No one is born a salesperson, any more than one is born a doctor or born a lawyer.
Sales is a profession and one you have to work hard at to learn. To be successful in any profession one must learn not only the basic techniques, but also how to apply those techniques. Success in sales makes use of all the abilities one is born with, plus all those acquired through education and experience.
If you are looking for a career opportunity or “extra income” to help with the family budget, direct selling offers you dream-fulfilling possibilities. However, you must give yourself time to learn the techniques of sales. Ask yourself. “How long does a doctor need to study? A lawyer need to study?”
WHAT IS DIRECT SELLING?
Direct selling is marketing a product directly to the consumer with no middleman involved. Most reliable firms are members of the National Association of Direct Selling Companies. They bring to the public fine products that are modestly priced in order to insure mass consumption.
Most direct selling companies furnish their representatives with a starter kit and essential supplies below-cost prices. In many instances the investment is under $100.
Many direct selling representatives have been able to change their lives for the better. They have taken their families on nice vacations. They purchased a piano or an organ and provided music lessons for their children. They saved money for college education. They redecorated their homes, bought needed furniture.
The rewards of direct selling are many
1. You can be your own boss.
2. You can set your own hours.
3. You can own your own businesses with little or no investment.
4. You can pay yourself more than any boss would ever pay you.
5. You can give yourself regular raises as your business grows.
It is only fair to tell you that there are failures, too. There are people who will not work for themselves. When working for a boss, they rise early, are well-groomed, and get to the office on time. However, when they are their own boss, they are still in a bathrobe, drinking one more cup of coffee at 11:00 A.M. If you can be your own boss and discipline yourself to do what has to be done when it has to be done, direct selling offers amost unusual earning opportunity. Ask your self these couple of questions to see if you are right for a direct sales business.
1. Am I an honest person? People need to believe in you if you are going into sales.
2. Do I really like people? You are going to have meet a lot of new people in your direct sales business.
3. Am I willing to learn? You will have to learn everything needed to run a successful business.
4. Am I willing to work? Starting as a new business owner, you will wear all the hats of your particular business. i.e. Accountant, Sales Person, CEO, Advertising agent, etc.
5. Am I capable of being my own boss? When no one is telling you what to do, can you push yourself to get the job done?
If your answers are yes, to these questions, you might be a good fit for the direct sales field. Now, find a good product for your direct sales market, one that you like, one that fills the need of a lot of people, and go to work for yourself! .You can turn dreams into reality.
Luke you are probably right, thanks for your thoughts