Professional and Personal Benefits of a Direct Selling Experience researches the impact of a direct selling experience on 14 business and professional skills as well as on 13 personal life skills. A substantial majority of the current direct sellers surveyed, more than three-fourths, agreed that they benefited from their direct selling experience in terms of improved business and professional skills, and that skills gleaned from a direct selling experience transferred to their personal lives. Moreover, there were significant and positive relationships between self-perceived skill levels and self-perceptions of direct selling success and performance in a non-direct selling job.
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa: The Role of Information Communication Technology in the Direct Selling Marketplace reveals how women have used direct selling as a vehicle not only for self-transformation and empowerment, but also for the betterment of their families and communities. Now, coupled with the capabilities of technology, the direct selling industry holds tremendous promise as a potential solution for poverty and gender inequality, particularly within South Africa, where strong technology infrastructure already exists and where a significant percentage of women currently participate in the informal business sector.
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TaxMasters File for Bankruptcy: What You Should Know
By Greg Hudson
TaxMasters, the Texas-based company that claimed to provide services to settle taxpayers’ debts for less and recover property seized by
Think about how many faces you see and how many people you interact with in a typical day. It would be impossible to remember each one…unless, of course, that person followed up with you by phone call, email, or handwritten
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Decode Fake Customers' Reviews Online
By Caitlin Vancas
Consumers researching businesses, products and services may find more than just reliable reviews on the web. Recent research by Cornell University indicates that some feedback
In this CEO Spotlight, Dave Wentz, CEO of USANA Health Sciences, Inc, shares his thoughts on direct sales, ethics, social good, and why USANA supports the DSEF.
Have you ever noticed how positive people are often more happy and successful? How do they do it?
Imagine a coin that helps you decide how you will perceive your world. One side represents negative self-talk and the other side represents
Today’s highlighted blog post from the Council on Better Business Bureaus (CBBB):
Watch Your Event Explode When You Use These Three Promotion Paths
By Lance Trebesch
TicketPrinting.com and TicketRiver.com’s global customers do such a great job promoting and hosting their events we thought we would share
One extremely important element of a successful business is the relationship you have with customers. In order to build that relationship, you need to connect with them on a somewhat personal level, and the best way to do that is
If you’re thinking of starting your own business, or even if you already are an entrepreneur, there are certain common sense business practices that apply to any industry. Check out the following list to see how many you currently incorporate
Today’s highlighted blog post from the Council on Better Business Bureaus (CBBB):
To Pin or Not to Pin: Four Ways to Boost Your Social Media Presence
By Lance Trebesch
Pinterest is one of the fastest growing social media sites. What’s so great about
In the sales industry, the ability to close a sale is super important for any owner of a thriving business. However, it doesn’t end there. Generating reorders from your customers is as important as (or even more important than) the
Have you ever been sitting next to someone, and they suddenly yawn? What happens next? You also find the need to yawn. It’s a strange phenomenon, but it applies to the way we are influenced by those around us. People
LinkedIn is primarily a networking tool. It is excellent for helping you connect with other professionals with whom you might be able to do business. Whether that's an employer/employee relationship, a joint venture, or someone that joins your direct sales
