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Percentage of Direct Sellers by Time Worked (Part Time vs. Full Time)

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Charity

Recently, the Direct Selling Association released its U.S. Direct Selling in 2011 Fact Sheet [PDF] which provided statistics for the percentage of direct sellers by time worked. In 2008, 91.1 percent of direct sellers were part time. That figure rose … Continue reading →

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Statistically, the Majority of Direct Sellers are Women

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Charity

According the the Direct Selling Association‘s (DSA) recently released 2011 Fact Sheet [PDF] on U.S. Direct Selling, in 2011 the majority of direct sellers are women. Here are the statistics released by the DSA: In 2008, 86.4 percent of direct … Continue reading →

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The WFDSA Explains: What is Direct Selling?

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Charity

The World Federation of Direct Selling Associations (WFDSA) explains exactly what is direct selling, briefly illustrating that direct sales describes a person-to-person marketing strategy, its history and more…

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Your Home-Based Business: The Tax Advantage

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Charity

You must pay taxes. But there’s no law that says you gotta leave a tip. -Morgan Stanley Advertisement Although it may not be tax season anymore, networkers should keep taxes in mind all year long, saving their receipts and keeping … Continue reading →

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Bare Basics for Success in Network Marketing

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Charity

The CEO of Primemerica, John Addison, likes to tell his distributors: See you at the top, it is too crowded at the bottom. It is inspiring. However, the fact is that, just as in all life’s endeavors, in network marketing, … Continue reading →

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MLM Opportunity: Lessons from Kansas

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Charity

Network Marketing: Don’t Sell Yourself Short Obviously, in network marketing, no one starts at the top. On the other hand, it is truly the equal opportunity business channel, and networkers, who sometimes don’t realize the value in the opportunity, often … Continue reading →

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Value is the “Watchword”

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Charity

There are many factors to considering when choosing the right network marketing opportunity: from the company’s track record, to its compensation plan, to its management, to its vision. All of which are extremely important. However, if you’re looking for long-term … Continue reading →

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Direct Selling is the New Plan A

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Charity

Plan B is the new Plan A for many Americans Historically, a full time job has been Plan A for the average middle class individual. However, the 2009 economic downturn has impacted two groups of people to rethink their strategies. … Continue reading →

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9 Basics to Success in Network Marketing

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Charity

The CEO of Primemerica, John Addison, likes to tell his distributors: See you at the top, it is too crowded at the bottom. How inspiring. However, the fact is that, just as in all life’s endeavors, in network marketing, no … Continue reading →