http://www.ladypens.com Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:09:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.ladypens.com/website-success-strategies-for-service-providers/ http://www.ladypens.com/website-success-strategies-for-service-providers/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:36:33 +0000 Alice Seba http://www.ladypens.com/?p=2778 There is a big market for a variety of services that can be delivered online.  In fact, one of the fastest ways to generate income with an online business is to offer a service.  Examples of successful online service businesses include graphic design, virtual assistance, web content writing, life coaching and marketing consultation.  Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/website-success-strategies-for-service-providers/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/selecting-a-direct-sales-sponsor/ http://www.ladypens.com/selecting-a-direct-sales-sponsor/#comments Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:56:15 +0000 Laurie Ayers http://www.ladypens.com/?p=1130 It’s interesting to watch the ambulance chasing that occurs on the forums when someone pipes up and says, “I’m thinking about joining.”  Immediately the grand scramble begins. It’s actually quite pathetic to see the vultures come out. Full Article

]]> It’s interesting to watch the ambulance chasing that occurs on the forums when someone pipes up and says, “I’m thinking about joining.”  Immediately the grand scramble begins. It’s actually quite pathetic to see the vultures come out. Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/selecting-a-direct-sales-sponsor/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/read-all-instructions-before-use/ http://www.ladypens.com/read-all-instructions-before-use/#comments Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:21:50 +0000 Laurie Ayers http://www.ladypens.com/?p=1128 I just received a new 1.5” Digital Pocket Viewer as a gift.  It’s pretty nifty in that I can load pictures of my children onto it and then carry it in my purse.  It’s the modern day version of the accordion wallet file of family photos.  The first page of the little manual reads:  READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.  Of course I wondered how difficult this little gadget could be, as it is merely a little plug and play device.  It was written in all caps, so the warning scared me into actually reading all instructions before use. Full Article

]]> I just received a new 1.5” Digital Pocket Viewer as a gift.  It’s pretty nifty in that I can load pictures of my children onto it and then carry it in my purse.  It’s the modern day version of the accordion wallet file of family photos.  The first page of the little manual reads:  READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.  Of course I wondered how difficult this little gadget could be, as it is merely a little plug and play device.  It was written in all caps, so the warning scared me into actually reading all instructions before use. Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/read-all-instructions-before-use/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/what-are-you-doing-to-sharpen-the-saw/ http://www.ladypens.com/what-are-you-doing-to-sharpen-the-saw/#comments Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:16:32 +0000 Laurie Ayers http://www.ladypens.com/?p=1126 The term “Sharpen the Saw” comes from author Steven Covey’s Habit #7 in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” He uses the analogy of a woodcutter who is sawing for several days straight and is becoming less and less productive. The process of cutting dulls the blade. So the solution is to periodically sharpen the saw. Full Article

]]> The term “Sharpen the Saw” comes from author Steven Covey’s Habit #7 in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” He uses the analogy of a woodcutter who is sawing for several days straight and is becoming less and less productive. The process of cutting dulls the blade. So the solution is to periodically sharpen the saw. Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/what-are-you-doing-to-sharpen-the-saw/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/direct-sales-tips/ http://www.ladypens.com/direct-sales-tips/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:07:27 +0000 Regina Baker http://thenewsiewriter.com/?p=620 As a direct salesperson, you serve a vital function in our society. You create a market for products. To be a good salesperson you must take pride in your profession, be it part-time or full-time. Below are eight sales tips to help you along in selling your products. Full Article

]]> As a direct salesperson, you serve a vital function in our society. You create a market for products. To be a good salesperson you must take pride in your profession, be it part-time or full-time. Below are eight sales tips to help you along in selling your products. Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/direct-sales-tips/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/how-do-i-generate-more-online-leads-for-my-direct-sales-business/ http://www.ladypens.com/how-do-i-generate-more-online-leads-for-my-direct-sales-business/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:56:47 +0000 Alice Seba http://thenewsiewriter.com/?p=674 Here’s a question I recently received from a subscriber who was looking for more leads for his direct sales business. He wrote: Full Article

]]> Here’s a question I recently received from a subscriber who was looking for more leads for his direct sales business. He wrote: Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/how-do-i-generate-more-online-leads-for-my-direct-sales-business/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/can-you-make-money-in-direct-sales/ http://www.ladypens.com/can-you-make-money-in-direct-sales/#comments Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:04:58 +0000 Audrey Okaneko http://thenewsiewriter.com/?p=604 Whenever I read work at home message boards, I always see some variation of the question “can I make money in direct sales”? Of course the answers are always from those who hope to recruit a few and so the answers are always heavily padded. Full Article

]]> Whenever I read work at home message boards, I always see some variation of the question “can I make money in direct sales”? Of course the answers are always from those who hope to recruit a few and so the answers are always heavily padded. Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/can-you-make-money-in-direct-sales/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/buying-leads-in-mlm/ http://www.ladypens.com/buying-leads-in-mlm/#comments Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:04:41 +0000 Audrey Okaneko http://thenewsiewriter.com/?p=603 I think at least once daily someone asks “where can I buy leads for my MLM business?” I have both had my name bought and sold and I’ve bought leads, so my comments are based on real life experience. Full Article

]]> I think at least once daily someone asks “where can I buy leads for my MLM business?” I have both had my name bought and sold and I’ve bought leads, so my comments are based on real life experience. Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/buying-leads-in-mlm/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/does-everyone-in-direct-sales-earn-a-six-figure-income/ http://www.ladypens.com/does-everyone-in-direct-sales-earn-a-six-figure-income/#comments Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:03:45 +0000 Audrey Okaneko http://thenewsiewriter.com/?p=602 If we were to rely on the advertisements we see, we just might believe that everyone in direct sales is a million dollar income earner. Not only does everyone claim they are earning millions, but they also claim they do it while the kids are napping. Full Article

]]> If we were to rely on the advertisements we see, we just might believe that everyone in direct sales is a million dollar income earner. Not only does everyone claim they are earning millions, but they also claim they do it while the kids are napping. Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/does-everyone-in-direct-sales-earn-a-six-figure-income/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/free-advertising-for-your-direct-sales-business/ http://www.ladypens.com/free-advertising-for-your-direct-sales-business/#comments Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:03:23 +0000 Audrey Okaneko http://thenewsiewriter.com/?p=601 Over and over again I see both women and men asking how they can advertise for little or no cost. Advertising does not always mean “an ad”. I advertise constantly but almost never use an ad. Full Article

]]> Over and over again I see both women and men asking how they can advertise for little or no cost. Advertising does not always mean “an ad”. I advertise constantly but almost never use an ad. Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/free-advertising-for-your-direct-sales-business/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/do-you-own-a-store/ http://www.ladypens.com/do-you-own-a-store/#comments Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:02:59 +0000 Audrey Okaneko http://thenewsiewriter.com/?p=600 When it comes to marketing, it’s imperative that you think outside of the box. Newspaper ads work great. An ad in the local yellow pages also works great. But what can you do that others are not doing? Full Article

]]> When it comes to marketing, it’s imperative that you think outside of the box. Newspaper ads work great. An ad in the local yellow pages also works great. But what can you do that others are not doing? Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/do-you-own-a-store/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/suggestions-of-what-to-do-when-a-customer-is-angry/ http://www.ladypens.com/suggestions-of-what-to-do-when-a-customer-is-angry/#comments Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:02:37 +0000 Audrey Okaneko http://thenewsiewriter.com/?p=599 Most of us in business have encountered the occasional angry customer. No matter what we say, this person remains angry. Full Article

]]> Most of us in business have encountered the occasional angry customer. No matter what we say, this person remains angry. Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/suggestions-of-what-to-do-when-a-customer-is-angry/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/how-much-does-it-really-cost-to-start-a-direct-sales-business/ http://www.ladypens.com/how-much-does-it-really-cost-to-start-a-direct-sales-business/#comments Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:02:19 +0000 Audrey Okaneko http://thenewsiewriter.com/?p=598 How Much Does It Really Cost To Begin a Direct Sales Business? Full Article

]]> How Much Does It Really Cost To Begin a Direct Sales Business? Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/how-much-does-it-really-cost-to-start-a-direct-sales-business/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/how-to-use-free-online-marketing-to-increase-sales-in-your-direct-sales-business/ http://www.ladypens.com/how-to-use-free-online-marketing-to-increase-sales-in-your-direct-sales-business/#comments Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:01:31 +0000 Audrey Okaneko http://thenewsiewriter.com/?p=597 While paid advertising can and does work, it’s also possible to use many forms of free advertising to increase sales. Full Article

]]> While paid advertising can and does work, it’s also possible to use many forms of free advertising to increase sales. Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/how-to-use-free-online-marketing-to-increase-sales-in-your-direct-sales-business/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/seven-tips-for-the-new-network-marketer/ http://www.ladypens.com/seven-tips-for-the-new-network-marketer/#comments Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:00:59 +0000 Audrey Okaneko http://thenewsiewriter.com/?p=596 Oh, how exciting. You’ve signed the contract. You paid for the kit. Now, once that kit arrives you’ll be set to go. You have such big plans. You have such wonderful ideas. Full Article

]]> Oh, how exciting. You’ve signed the contract. You paid for the kit. Now, once that kit arrives you’ll be set to go. You have such big plans. You have such wonderful ideas. Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/seven-tips-for-the-new-network-marketer/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/sorting-through-people-to-join-your-direct-sales-business/ http://www.ladypens.com/sorting-through-people-to-join-your-direct-sales-business/#comments Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:00:33 +0000 Audrey Okaneko http://thenewsiewriter.com/?p=595 I remember the first time someone spoke to me about “sorting through people”. I had to ask them to repeat what they had said. I was truly in shock that someone was suggesting I sort through people. Full Article

]]> I remember the first time someone spoke to me about “sorting through people”. I had to ask them to repeat what they had said. I was truly in shock that someone was suggesting I sort through people. Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/sorting-through-people-to-join-your-direct-sales-business/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/do-you-offer-free-kits-in-direct-sales/ http://www.ladypens.com/do-you-offer-free-kits-in-direct-sales/#comments Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:59:54 +0000 Audrey Okaneko http://thenewsiewriter.com/?p=594 No matter how much time passes by, there is something about that word “free” that continues to attract others. Full Article

]]> No matter how much time passes by, there is something about that word “free” that continues to attract others. Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/do-you-offer-free-kits-in-direct-sales/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/5-fun-party-games-for-direct-sales-that-will-boost-your-business/ http://www.ladypens.com/5-fun-party-games-for-direct-sales-that-will-boost-your-business/#comments Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:13:59 +0000 Susanne Myers http://thenewsiewriter.com/?p=286 If you are in direct sales, the money is all in the parties you do. You want your hostess and her guests to have as much fun as possible, but at the same time, you need to educate them on and interest them in your products. You may also want to plant the idea of one of them becoming a consultant. Party games can accomplish all of this while providing entertainment to the guests. Here are a few of our favorite games. Give them a try and watch your business grow. Full Article

]]> If you are in direct sales, the money is all in the parties you do. You want your hostess and her guests to have as much fun as possible, but at the same time, you need to educate them on and interest them in your products. You may also want to plant the idea of one of them becoming a consultant. Party games can accomplish all of this while providing entertainment to the guests. Here are a few of our favorite games. Give them a try and watch your business grow. Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/5-fun-party-games-for-direct-sales-that-will-boost-your-business/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/in-direct-sales-one-hundred-is-the-path-to-success/ http://www.ladypens.com/in-direct-sales-one-hundred-is-the-path-to-success/#comments Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:25:12 +0000 Nicole Dean http://thenewsiewriter.com/?p=90 Did you recently join a Direct Sales company? Or have you been with a company for awhile and stalled? Full Article

]]> Did you recently join a Direct Sales company? Or have you been with a company for awhile and stalled? Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/in-direct-sales-one-hundred-is-the-path-to-success/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/article-writing-can-it-help-my-direct-sales-business/ http://www.ladypens.com/article-writing-can-it-help-my-direct-sales-business/#comments Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:24:09 +0000 Nicole Dean http://thenewsiewriter.com/?p=89 Question: How can I get long-term advertising for my Direct Sales website without spending a fortune?
Signed, Direct Sales Mom Full Article

]]> Question: How can I get long-term advertising for my Direct Sales website without spending a fortune?
Signed, Direct Sales Mom Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/article-writing-can-it-help-my-direct-sales-business/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/ways-to-use-an-autoresponder-in-your-direct-sales-business/ http://www.ladypens.com/ways-to-use-an-autoresponder-in-your-direct-sales-business/#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:35:50 +0000 Annette Yen http://thenewsiewriter.com/?p=41 Are you in a direct sales business and trying to figure out, like me, how to
streamline your systems so that you can spend more of your precious business time working on income generating activities? Full Article

]]> Are you in a direct sales business and trying to figure out, like me, how to
streamline your systems so that you can spend more of your precious business time working on income generating activities? Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/ways-to-use-an-autoresponder-in-your-direct-sales-business/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/making-the-most-of-your-direct-sales-holiday-season-meeting-the-needs-of-stressed-out-moms/ http://www.ladypens.com/making-the-most-of-your-direct-sales-holiday-season-meeting-the-needs-of-stressed-out-moms/#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:33:10 +0000 Annette Yen http://thenewsiewriter.com/?p=40 Making the most of your Direct Sales holiday selling season: Meeting the needs of stressed out moms. Full Article

]]> Making the most of your Direct Sales holiday selling season: Meeting the needs of stressed out moms. Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/making-the-most-of-your-direct-sales-holiday-season-meeting-the-needs-of-stressed-out-moms/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/goal-getting-an-alternate-way-to-approach-your-direct-sales-business/ http://www.ladypens.com/goal-getting-an-alternate-way-to-approach-your-direct-sales-business/#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:31:57 +0000 Annette Yen http://thenewsiewriter.com/?p=39 In my many years of Party Plan direct selling I have seen it time and time again… women come home from their annual convention fired up, determined that by next year they’ll be able to walk the stage in the top 10, earn the cruise and have enough income to purchase their dream home on the ocean. It is great to come home motivated and excited about your company. Having big dreams is a wonderful thing! Full Article

]]> In my many years of Party Plan direct selling I have seen it time and time again… women come home from their annual convention fired up, determined that by next year they’ll be able to walk the stage in the top 10, earn the cruise and have enough income to purchase their dream home on the ocean. It is great to come home motivated and excited about your company. Having big dreams is a wonderful thing! Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/goal-getting-an-alternate-way-to-approach-your-direct-sales-business/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/using-article-marketing-in-your-direct-sales-business/ http://www.ladypens.com/using-article-marketing-in-your-direct-sales-business/#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:30:57 +0000 Annette Yen http://thenewsiewriter.com/?p=38 As a fan of direct sales marketing for 20 years, I’m always
looking for new ways to promote my business. After several
months of studying the art of marketing businesses by using
informative articles I’ve been really impressed with the
tremendous information that’s out there. By writing a
content rich, helpful and informative article you can set
yourself apart as an expert in your field and generate
traffic to you and your business. Full Article

]]> As a fan of direct sales marketing for 20 years, I’m always
looking for new ways to promote my business. After several
months of studying the art of marketing businesses by using
informative articles I’ve been really impressed with the
tremendous information that’s out there. By writing a
content rich, helpful and informative article you can set
yourself apart as an expert in your field and generate
traffic to you and your business. Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/using-article-marketing-in-your-direct-sales-business/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/using-audio-in-your-direct-sales-business/ http://www.ladypens.com/using-audio-in-your-direct-sales-business/#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:29:54 +0000 Annette Yen http://thenewsiewriter.com/?p=37 If you’ve been around the Internet for more than a week or so you know that everything is hopping and moving fast and that using audio, webcasting and podcasting are where it’s at. Full Article

]]> If you’ve been around the Internet for more than a week or so you know that everything is hopping and moving fast and that using audio, webcasting and podcasting are where it’s at. Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/using-audio-in-your-direct-sales-business/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/the-balanced-direct-sales-mom/ http://www.ladypens.com/the-balanced-direct-sales-mom/#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:28:49 +0000 Annette Yen http://thenewsiewriter.com/?p=36 If you’re already in direct sales, you know that it’s not always easy to keep the priorities straight. Particularly when your business is just starting, but also when you get things going at a good clip in your business, direct sales can take on a life of its own and quickly cross the boundaries of happy home life. Here are 10 quick tips for helping to keep the Mom part of your life at the forefront while still running a successful Direct Sales business. Full Article

]]> If you’re already in direct sales, you know that it’s not always easy to keep the priorities straight. Particularly when your business is just starting, but also when you get things going at a good clip in your business, direct sales can take on a life of its own and quickly cross the boundaries of happy home life. Here are 10 quick tips for helping to keep the Mom part of your life at the forefront while still running a successful Direct Sales business. Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/the-balanced-direct-sales-mom/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/the-hidden-treasure-using-your-children-as-assistants-in-your-direct-sales-business/ http://www.ladypens.com/the-hidden-treasure-using-your-children-as-assistants-in-your-direct-sales-business/#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:27:57 +0000 Annette Yen http://thenewsiewriter.com/?p=35 Hey there Direct Sales business owner! Have you discovered the hidden treasure in your home to help make your direct sales business more efficient and fun? No, I don’t mean you need to break out the shovel and start drilling in the concrete in your basement. I’m talking about the hidden treasure of your children and discovering how they can help your direct sales business soar…. and also how you can help them to start learning entrepreneurial skills even at very young ages! Full Article

]]> Hey there Direct Sales business owner! Have you discovered the hidden treasure in your home to help make your direct sales business more efficient and fun? No, I don’t mean you need to break out the shovel and start drilling in the concrete in your basement. I’m talking about the hidden treasure of your children and discovering how they can help your direct sales business soar…. and also how you can help them to start learning entrepreneurial skills even at very young ages! Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/the-hidden-treasure-using-your-children-as-assistants-in-your-direct-sales-business/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/smart-spring-starts-for-direct-sellers/ http://www.ladypens.com/smart-spring-starts-for-direct-sellers/#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:27:04 +0000 Annette Yen http://thenewsiewriter.com/?p=34 It’s Spring and time for new beginnings. Even in the direct sales field this time of the year many stay at home moms are considering and signing up for direct sales businesses to help bring additional income and fun into their family life! Full Article

]]> It’s Spring and time for new beginnings. Even in the direct sales field this time of the year many stay at home moms are considering and signing up for direct sales businesses to help bring additional income and fun into their family life! Full Article

]]> http://www.ladypens.com/smart-spring-starts-for-direct-sellers/feed/ 0 http://www.ladypens.com/using-squidoo-to-drive-traffic-to-your-direct-sales-business/ http://www.ladypens.com/using-squidoo-to-drive-traffic-to-your-direct-sales-business/#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:17:54 +0000 Annette Yen http://thenewsiewriter.com/?p=32 New and seasoned direct sellers need to stand apart from their competition particularly if you’re with a direct sales company that offers cookie cutter websites. If you’re looking to build online business specifically, you need to find a way to show your potential customers and recruits that YOU are the expert in your field. Full Article

]]> New and seasoned direct sellers need to stand apart from their competition particularly if you’re with a direct sales company that offers cookie cutter websites. If you’re looking to build online business specifically, you need to find a way to show your potential customers and recruits that YOU are the expert in your field. Full Article

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