Direct Sales Consultants Can Benefit from Having an Online Presence
In the past, persons in Direct Sales relied heavily on person-to-person/one-on-one contact and word of mouth referrals. These methods are still effective; however, you now have the ability to extend your reach far beyond your local community. Of course, depending on the type of service or products you are marketing, there may be some challenges or limitations, but these can usually be addressed on a case by case basis.
Starting your online business is a step by step process, and the basic principles are the same as for starting any other type of business online. It starts with the correct mindset. Believing in yourself if the first requirement. Being all the you can be is not just for a particular segment of society, you can be all you want to be as long as you are willing to do the work – take the time to learn the steps required to build a successful business on the internet and then take action. One of the first actions steps you may need to take is to change your thinking.
If you have been in Direct Sales for any length of time you are aware that it is possible to supplement your income or even replace your income in a very short time. Note, ‘it is possible!' You will usually get out of it what you put into it, and this has been the case for many, including myself. However, it's important to recognize that while it is possible to make a lot of money on the internet, it does take time, patience and work. At the same time you may be asking as I did a year and a half ago: “Where do I start?”
My goal for anyone, including Direct Sales Consultants, starting a business online is that you do not waste money as I did purchasing e-book after e-book and courses online that proved to be all fluff and no substance. Other courses told me what I needed to do but gave me no idea how to do it. Working with great Mentors is the key and I'll be providing more information on some of those who have contributed to my progress and the success I've experienced to date.
