Overview: Most of us have heard about direct sales opportunities at some point in our lives. Maybe it was the Avon lady, Mary Kay Representative or someone who sells Tupperware down the street. According to the Direct Selling Association, 15 Million people in the United States are in Direct Sales. Some direct sales companies have been around for many years and are very likely here to stay. Today, there are many opportunities to earn extra cash or even full-time income in Direct Sales. You have options in makeup, clothes, shoes, accessories, candles, self-defense, food, personalize items, services and much more. If you are looking into a direct sales opportunity as another way to earn income trust me you are not alone. In today's market, we must become more creative in our pursuit of additional income. I am a firm believer of bringing in more than one source of income, and Direct Sales is one way to accomplish this. I know direct sales companies can gain a bad reputation because of a few bad apples. However, the majority of direct sales companies are legit as they operate under very strict regulations. I suggest that you check out the Better Business Bureau, Direct Selling Association and even Glassdoor for reviews and ratings. My Checklist for Evaluating a Direct Sales Opportunity: 𐄂 Try and test out the product or service. Is this something you can get behind to sell or present to others? 𐄂 Study the Company's Compensation Plan and how it would work for your financial goals. 𐄂 Pick an experienced mentor and one that has time to coach and train you. 𐄂 Determine if the company is heavy on selling or recruiting new business builders and if this fits with what you want to do. 𐄂 Pay attention to how your potential mentor conducts their business. Is it ethical? Can you see yourself duplicating their process? 𐄂 Look at how most representatives conduct themselves overall. Are most professional? Are they honest? 𐄂 How much do you want to make? How many hours can you commit to this business? 𐄂 Is it the right time for you to pursue a business opportunity? 𐄂 Determine your "Why." Why are you looking to pursue a direct sales opportunity? How can it help you and change things for your family? 𐄂Research the company entirely using all tools available to you. Search the Better Business Bureau, Direct Selling Association, Glassdoor. Google the business check for press releases and look for any concerning alerts. Final Thoughts Direct Sales can be a rewarding experience. It can serve as another stream of income for you and be extremely flexible. You will be able to be your own boss, set your hours and work around your family's schedule. You can decide to treat this opportunity as a side business or a full-time career. Remember most people don't become a millionaire quickly in these companies. However, many successful people in direct sales identify a product they love, choose a company that fits them, a mentor that train and coach them, and duplicate what works. If you decide to join a direct sales opportunity make sure you are confident that it is the right company for you. Other ResourcesHow to Be Productive While Working Remotely + Checklist Some tips that will help you be as productive as possible when working at home with a checklist Promotional Marketing for Your Business Swag for your business such as shirts, cups, and pens at the best price in the market check out RO Consulting PRO Affordable Way to Hire Virtual Assistant to Increase Productivity Tips on how to use affordable Virtual Assistants to help with your business and become more productive with your time. Looking for Remote Work?Guide WAH's Newsletter:
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