Creating Connections with a Website

Guest Blog by:  Elian Evans

Last time we talked about an overall strategy for tapping into free or low cost resources to connect with your growing team and customers.

Today we will dive in further to the topic of utilizing a website to connect. Like I mentioned before , I recommend Blogger. It’s simple to operate and there is no charge to use it. If your time is limited, I would start with developing a site for your customers.

Here are some considerations:

Are You Struggling With Getting Bookings?

Guest Post by:  Jen Fitzgerald

If you are not getting bookings at parties, making cold calls can be very hard! Here is how I am guessing it goes in your mind…

” I need to make booking calls. I should do that today when I have an hour of time. It is only an hour…how hard can that be? But I need to do laundry and go to the grocery store. I will do that first and then do the calls. That way, I have nothing hanging over my head and I can just focus on the calls.”

Then something else comes up in your head and you don’t ever make the calls, right?. It can be pretty intimidating!

However…what if you said you needed to call a girlfriend about how her interview went?

Crickets on Your Call?

Guest Post by Melissa Dery

As a team leader, you know the value of having regular calls with your team: keeping them informed about promotions, inspiring them to take action with contests, and celebrating their achievements.  Even if –ESPECIALLY IF — your team is spread across the country, a regular conference call is a powerful tool to create community and support your team.

But I’ve heard of team leaders who have more crickets than team members on the other end of the line during those calls.  If that sounds familiar, I’m glad you’re here.  I’ve got a simple fix for you. 

Step up your Game… Recommendations for Direct Sellers

Guest Post:  Elian Evans

[Editor's Note: Please welcome Elian as one of our guest bloggers for 2012. She is a savvy online marketing strategist, who brings a wealth of knowledge with her to help you build a stronger online business foundation. Welcome Elian!]

Your business is growing and you need easy and low/no-cost ways to interact with your clients and your growing team. These are my top recommendations. Don’t feel overwhelmed. Once these systems are set up, you can have an assistant help or do most of them for you. All of these services are pretty easy to get started with. Contact me if you get stuck or would like help.

Here is your action list based on my recommendations.

Getting Back On The Horse

Guest Post:  Teresa Romain

This past week marked the official “end” to the holidays.  Many of my clients commented that last week (and getting back to work and/or business) “hit them like a ton of bricks”.   Some felt overwhelmed.  Some felt paralyzed.  Others simply had a hard time getting “back in gear”.

To support them, I’ve been sharing one particular analogy on many of my coaching calls this week that I think might support you as well.

And the analogy I’m using is horseback riding. Have you (or do you know anyone who has) ever fallen off a horse?