ENetwork marketing works if the products or services offered have a market that needs them.  I believe in it because we all “network” at some point. It’s not always what you know, but who you know.  More business deals have been made on the golf course than in the boardroom.

Take my daughter for example: 

She was looking for her first job at 16.  She turned in several applications, but nothing really happened. She also “networked” without realizing that’s what it was called.  She visited with friends to find out where they worked (she’s the youngest) and asked what it was like, if there were openings.  She would have used some of her friends as references (networking).

As it turned out networking did get her the two jobs she currently has.  I was in my investors office and they mentioned needing some part-time help.  I mentioned Kayla. They knew her and asked me to have her call them.  Her second job was acquired when we were picking out her prom dress.  We had purchased from them last year and been in there quite a bit.  The owner was looking for seasonal temporary help and asked Kayla to come work for her.  Networking, talking to people about what it is you’re looking for. 

We all network, but finding a company with products or services that will be in high demand by the general population makes it difficult.  Many MLM companies carry products that are not distinctive to the general public, but demand a high price.  If you just compare the number of MLM companies that carry nutrition and skin care products only to each other, how does a consumer decide which is truly distinctive?  You have to get them to try the product….. more later.

Brenda Bunney

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As I mentioned on the last post, every single site I’ve been on that has Internet marketing tools say THEY have the very best material for you in every way. They all say the same thing, so how do you as a new marketer determine what is right for you?

A rating of the material with regards to necessary prerequisite skills would be helpful. Think of the wide variety of Web Site builder programs for example. Some are very “plug and play”, but will allow a pre-determined amount of templates or you can create custom web sites with very advanced programs.

How about a sample of “what you get” so that you can determine if it will work for you.? Maybe they could put an excerpt of the Internet Marketing Tools available on-line for you to see how they write, the topics they will cover, the depth of the information?

You can type in “the author’s name“ or “name of material” and “forum”.  This may bring up some discussion of the material for sale.  Having said that, remember people are more likely to post a negative comment before a positive one.

You also need to read all comments for a fair description of the material.  Maybe the network marketing training was too technical for Jack S., but great for the advanced user. Possibly the material was written only for beginners and that’s why Jodi M. was unhappy.  You can usually tell a fair review verses an emotional rant.

Talk to other people in your industry and see what Internet marketing tools they might recommend. You might be surprised at the number of helpful network marketing tips you get … for free. Ultimately you must decide if this expert fits with your needs. Is there a match?

Brenda Bunney

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Dana was in a work from home business with a MLM company who believes in promoting their business face to face.  Dana was told by her sponsor after a year of consistently……

1) Calling all her family and friends

2) Holding in home parties

3) Calling her retail customers every two weeks for reorders

“Your dream isn’t BIG enough.”

Dana gave up her evenings with family to go to company meetings 60 miles away.  Unfortunately she really had a difficult time selling enough of her product to create a significant work from home income. 

What do you think? Was this her fault? 

Brenda Bunney

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bdbunney@gmail.com

If you’ve been dreaming of a short commute to work, you’ve probably wondered if a work at home situation could work for you. 

I was visiting with a young lady the other day who gave me her perspective on driving in New York City.  Her family had visited her in Stillwater, OK, which is where I live and were surprised at how quiet it is here in a small town. She, in turn, was amazed at the noise in NYC ALL the time.

Stillwater, OK: 

If the citizens in Stillwater have to drive 20 minutes to eat a restaurant or shop in a store, they ARE driving completely across town.  We do not have bumper to bumper traffic in Stillwater, unless it would be the first day that Oklahoma State University were beginning their college classes in August.

Accidents seem frequent, but are cleared out fairly quickly and people stop to help or will at least call the appropriate emergency departments for them.

New York City:

She said there were people everywhere, it was very pretty and was exciting.  She noted that the drive from NYC to downtown NYC is an incredibly long process.  People just take public transportation for the most part.

They were witnesses to a car accident when driving to downtown NYC to show this visitor around. 

Two things struck her as interesting:

1) She was told:  You do NOT make a phone call or say you are a witness to a car accident unless you are willing to make a court appearance at a later date as a witness. 

2) They were stopped for FIVE hours due to an accident that occurred ahead of them.  They were literally at a stand still! 

If you are a person who spends several hours per day commuting to and from work, you may have spent that time thinking of all the time you could be spending with your family, taking up a hobby, or just having some personal “down” time for yourself.

Will your company allow you to work from home?  This is one option, but another option is to start your own work from home business.  Have you been thinking along these lines too?  Think about it, what could working from home do for you personally, even on a part-time basis?

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Happy New Year!  It’s been 2009 for over 20 hours now.  Have you resolved to do anything new this year? Would you like to work from home in 2009?

Are you on track to see a change in your finances over 2008?  Do you really need more income?

Evaluate your situation and determine:

1) I’m happy with my financial situation…. no changes needed

2) I would like an extra stream of income

a) Plan to get a part time job

b) Want a home-based business

3) I am ready to start a work from home business of my own

Why work from home?

We have many individual reasons for wanting to work from home.  Maybe our retirement benefits will not meet our needs, we need an extra paycheck to meet monthly bills, or owning our own home-based business has just always been a dream. 

Whatever the specific goals, it all comes back to more time and financial freedom.  Ask yourself how an extra $100, $200, per month or more could benefit your life.

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Already work from home in your own business?  Use the FREE Shopping Membership to purchase business cards, paper, ink, computers, and lots of music, clothes, and books! 

Brenda Bunney

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The celebration of the new year brings with it the hope for a new and better year to come.  Does the new year find you needing or wanting an extra income? Would you like to make money from home?  

The year 2008 has seen war, lost jobs, bankruptcy, and foreclosures.  We’ve seen the price of gas skyrocket to over $4.00 per gallon and then just yesterday, I saw gasoline for $1.29 per gallon! The year 2008 has been a roller coaster ride!

Opportunities Abound In 2009

Each January I notice an influx of  home-based business opportunities, weight loss products, diets, and new exercise equipment. There are many people looking to change things in their life.  Where do you turn?  Who can you trust?

There are opportunities available to those who are interested in making a commitment and building something for themselves. The “opportunities” that are too good to be true, usually are, but if you’re looking for a solid home-based business opportunity, they are out there. 

As the economy refuses to rebound, work from home businesses skyrocket.  People are planning for retirement and paying the bills with their business of choice.  

It’s just like losing weight….. 

Choose a business you can stick with, something that would be enjoyable to you. Can you see yourself selling skin care or nutrition products? No?  Maybe you should keep looking.  Just like exercising, if you enjoy lifting weights and dancing, but hate running, choose exercise activities that appeal to you.

How about the food?  Maybe you eat fairly well, but would benefit by cutting back on portion sizes?  If you eat only junk food, then that may require a bit more planning and determination on your part to make changes.

Building A Business You Enjoy

How does losing weight relate to making money from home?  Choose the right company or area of products and services for you just as you would choose the right weight loss method or exercise program. 

What are your interests?  What are your talents?  What would you work well with and in what environment? 

Whatever type of home-based business you decide to pursue to make money from home, you will need a computer, phone service, paper, ink , etc.  I would like to offer you a FREE Shopping Membership to my club. You will be able to shop for your business supplies and save money in 2009.  

Happy New Year!

Brenda Bunney

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Many people could use a way to make extra money any time during the year, but most everyone could use an extra paycheck around Christmastime. 

There are literally millions of multi-level marketing business available on the Internet, but will any of them work?  What we have to remember is that “something” is working for everyone, even the person that is operating a scam. 

What we really need to know is:

1)  Will it work for the masses…. the new person who didn’t find this opportunity to make extra money within the launching period, has no blood relatives who began the company, and are willing to put forth a reasonable effort to build a business? I know I want to feel good about the company I am marketing.

2)  Will it work for me?  Are the activities required of me things that I personally feel comfortable doing or do I get an unsettled feeling? 

3)  What about the cost?  Look past the initial cost, what about the monthly requirement to do more than tread water?

4)  Everyone offers help, but ask what kind of help they offer. Does their “help” sound like it will work for you?  Each and every work from home opportunity is unique in the help it offers new business owners.

5)  Do some research….google the company, the company management, the industry, and see what others have to say.  Talk to some of them if possible and listen to what they have to say with an open mind.

Ultimately, please remember this, don’t let your desire to make extra money from home overshadow what you know …..  take your time!!!  Like anything worthwhile, it won’t be “easy”, but it should be well worth the investment. 

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Good luck,

Brenda Bunney

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There are many different types of home-based businesses to choose from.  Some people begin a more traditional business while others are interested in something a little different.

Hair Salon Owners -  Some hairdressers have opened their own salon’s in their homes.  All of these women had the same expenses as any other business owner would have, but they worked from home. All three of them built a separate or extended room on their home to run their business with a separate entrance.

These business owners still had to network to gain customers.  They had to advertise their business just as any other business and purchase the same salon products needed to take care of their clients. 

Eventhough these businesses were based out of their homes, they still had the same business model,  the same expenses, employee issues, advertising costs as anyone else would have. 

Network Marketing Business - Your home-based business works just a little differently than the traditional business model.  The network marketing business owner walks into a situation where the business model is set up for them. 

Network marketers already have a product, the company normally provides a team of professionals trained to provide the home-based business owners with the tools necessary to build a successful business.

The network marketer is responsible for their own advertising, but some companies are creating more of a franchise relationship where they help the business owner by advertising in a more global manner.

Brenda Bunney

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