Is the Economy Good Or Bad?  By Laura Posey

There is a plethora of economic data pouring in from around the world. Oil is at an all time high, the mortgage crisis seems to be larger than initially expected and the government doesn’t seem quite sure how to handle it. So what is a business owner (or salesperson) supposed to do? 

In researching the Great Depression recently, I came across a statistic that said that more millionaires were made during that time than at any other time in history. Not flash-in-the-pan millionaires, but long-term successes. So what did they do that enabled them to flourish while others suffered greatly?

The number one thing you can do (and what the millionaires of the Depression did) was to refuse to buy into the idea that things were bad. Sure, some people will lose money in this market but mostly because they refuse to see the opportunities that exist in uncertain times.

Take a look around you. There are always things being bought and sold in any economy. Where are the opportunities for your product or service? Who still has cash in this market and how can you reach them? How can you help your clients understand that spending now can increase their marketshare?

For example, if you are in printing, you might want to share an article from the Depression showing that Proctor and Gamble made a name for themselves by increasing their advertising spending during the worst times, effectively eliminating their competition, who had cut back on ad spends. By doubling their spending during a down market, P&G was able to take over 20 products to market dominance during the worst economic times this country has seen.

Take a moment right now to identify your 10 best customers and create a plan for helping them increase their business during these troubled times. If you help them grow, they’ll certainly buy more from you.

Do you earn 25% commission on your retail sales?

Does your company pay you between 2% - 10% on your downline?

Do you earn bonuses on your wholesale volume?

Do you earn free business supplies?

Does your company let you purchase products at a 40% discount?

Does your company offer an online catalog?

Does your company offer corporate leads?

Does your company offer Digitaldirect?

Does you company offer a Performance Tracker?

Does your compay offer a digital Bridal & Gift Registry?

Does your company offer a Meeting in a Box to help faciltiate team meetings and opportunity sessions?

Does your company offer the Pathway to Success training program?

Does your company pay you $70 a month for gas?

Does your company offer an attainable car incentive?

Does your company offer two attainable incentive trips each year?

Does your company give you a chance to earn an iPhone, Laptop, All-in-one Printer and Desktop Computer?

Does your company offer an exclusive line of products from Chef Mario Batali?

Does you company have an owner that is down-to-earth and has over 30 years experience in the direct sales industry?

Does your company let you advertise online?

Is your company getting ready to launch a multi-million dollar ad campaign in well know magazines such as “O’”?

If you answered NO to any of the above questions, then you owe it to yourself to at least check out what Taste of Home Entertaining has to offer.

It is a no-risk opportunity, you will be able to pay for your kit after your first 1- 2 parties.

Click for more info and watch the video from Bill Shaw.

If you answered yes to the above questions, then congratulations for making the right decision in chosing Taste of Home Entertaining.

“I am in charge of my own financial destiny.”

I have the power to achieve my greatest good in financial matters and I allow myself to achieve my dreams.

I just got back from my 1st Taste of Home Entertaining Incentive Trip & 2nd Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida.  Taste of Home Entertaining (TOHE) has announced some exciting news!

TOHE is committed to each and every consultant - not just the top earners in the company, and to show you how, they are giving each consultant that does about three parties a month their first tank of gas (up to $70) each month.

Bill & Robin Shaw (The couple in the inside cover of my catalog) purchased TOHE at 7:15 PM friday night from Reader’s Digest!!!!!  This so so awsome!  Bill is just a normal guy - down to earth.  He was at a training up here in Philly last year - and kept leaving the room to see who was getting voted off American Idol.  How cool - where do you get to mingle with the owner of a company you represent and talk about American Idol!!

We will be making a slight change to the name since we will nolonger be a “Taste of Home/Readers Digest” company anymore.

Plus, we are all restarting our businesses with a new smart start where we can earn an exclusive product PLUS a iPhone or Blackberry PLUS a laptop computer PLUS an all in one printer PLUS a desktop computer!!!! All of our recruits can earn the same.

Plus they have expanded the car program where you can earn any black Lexus or Toyota PLUS any Hybrid vehicle (any make - must be black).

I am so excited to jump start this business again!!!

PS - Wait till you see the new catalog!!!!!
 

I recently read an interesting article on 6 ways to make money with Facebook on Just Make Money Online.

“If you’re wondering how you can monetise Facebook, then here are some ideas for you -

1. Find new business clients. Whether you’re a consultant, a writer, a photographer, an illustrator, or any other kind of freelance or online business worker, you can find new clients using this popular social networking site.

2. Use various apps that enable you to make money. Some examples include: MarketLodge or TwitCash. You might also want to include apps by other money making ventures like Tradebit. Check some services or affiliate programmes and see if they have a Facebook app that you can use.

3. Use Facebook’s Marketplace. The Marketplace offers you ways to sell your stuff - either old or new. You can even look for jobs.

4. Advertise your business or service using Facebook’s Classified Ads. Although you’re not allowed to advertise your business or service in the Marketplace, you can still advertise them using their Facebook’s ad service.”

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If you are like me, you get into your car and go, forgetting to check the speedometer when  you get in.  Don’t you wish that every time you get into your car, you would be able to record your business mileage without thinking about it?  I had an idea, I wanted to invent a mileage tracker that would send all of my info to the internet, where I could make a print out at tax time and not loose a penny of my mileage deduction.  Well, like usual, I am a day late and a dollar short.  After doing an internet search, I found a company that did exactly what I envisioned. It tracks all of my mileage using a GPS technology, and all I have to do is log onto my site, and mark if it was personal, business, charity or medical and I can also write in comments!  I am so excited to do my tax return next year. With the mileage rate currently being .505 a mile, and the price of gas reaching $4.00 a gallon, I will get my money’s worth.

BEFORE OPPORTUNITY CROWNS YOU WITH GREAT SUCCESS, IT USUALLY TESTS YOUR METTLE THROUGH ADVERSITY.

Adversity provides the resistance necessary to develop the strength to overcome great obstacles. This strength consists of self-confidence, perseverance, and, very importantly, self-knowledge. For if you do encounter a setback, it is a clue to a personal weakness. More

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.

  -Winston Churchill

Here is an article on mswealthywoman.com…

After watching the Grammy Awards this past Sunday night, I started to think about how much money the women in the music industry must make.  I did a Google web search on Wealthiest Women in Music and came accross a list from Forbes that included all income from album sales, royalties, concerts and endorsments from June 2006 to June 2007. Here is the top 20:

 1. Madonna - 72 million
 2. Barbara Steisand - 60 million
 3. Celine Dion - 45 million
 4. Shakira - 38 million
 5. Beyonce - 27 million
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