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6 Key Items to Consider When Choosing a Direct Sales Company

By Author, Business Speaker, and Online Business Expert Kristie Tamsevicius

While having a home-based business is the desire of many moms, in some cases, it may require more time, money and emotional energy than you may be able to invest. In this case, consider starting a direct selling business, which offers the autonomy of having your own business with the support and proven systems that comes from working with a larger company. Currently there are over 44 million people worldwide who are independent distributors with direct-selling companies.

With hundreds of direct sales companies to choose from, the choice of which one to work with can be a tough choice to make. But if you compare the basics of what each opportunity has to offer, then you can make an educated decision on with one you’ll want to work with.

Here are some questions to consider:

1. What products or services does the company offer? Is this a line of products that you will enjoy selling and can really get behind
   to sell?
2. What kind of training will they provide? Will you get a video tape, instruction manuals, in person mentoring or weekly training calls
   from a higher up? Having someone experienced to show you the ropes can really make all the difference in your success.
3. What kind of income can you expect? Ask them what typical consultants make starting out and what kind of potential there is for
   income as you grow your business. Additionally, you’ll want to see what kind of additional incentives they offer. Some companies offer
   exciting vacations and other bonuses to top selling consultants.
4. Will you be able to return unsold inventory? Some companies will require you to keep a full line of products in stock at your
   office. Others will let you order as you go. If for some reason you need to make a return on unsold inventory, will they take it?
5. What costs can you expect in running the business? Will you have to buy catalogs? Is there a start up kit you will need to buy?
   Most direct selling companies furnish their representatives with a starter kit and essential supplies at below cost prices. A typical
   start up kit will cost under $100.
6. What additional items can you expect as regular expenses?

Article by Kristie Tamsevicius - Speaker, Author, and Online Business Expert, Kristie Tamsevicius. She is the author of several books including "I Love My Life: A Mom's Guide to Working from Home" and a contributing author to the upcoming book, "More Build it Big: 101 Insider Secrets from Direct Selling Experts" by Dearborn Publishing.

Build it Big: 101 Insider Secrets from Top Direct Sellers Discover the time-tested success strategies of today’s top direct sellers how to make more money and skyrocket your direct selling business. You learn how to start your direct selling business, booking, coaching, selling, team building, success strategies and more! Build It Big gives you real life, easy to implement insights that will take you from where you are today to wherever you want to be. Get your copy or learn more here: http://www.webmomz.com/builditbig.htm

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