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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Take a close look at your phone bill for mysterious charges
May 20th, 2011 by Cheryl
Do you examine your phone bill closely enough each month to recognize any new charges? Would you notice a $2
Social media tools can be a wonderful way to increase your business' visibility while also improving communication with existing customers. However it is not a "magic bullet," and relying on social media exclusively to build your business is usually a
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Getting Your Free Annual Credit Report
July 5th, 2011 by Carol
Are you looking for a job? Thinking about buying a car or a home? Applying for credit? Before you do, get – and review –
Gamification is a relatively new term that refers to the integration of game dynamics into any aspect of business. Its main objectives are to drive participation, increase awareness of the business, and draw in new customers. Here a few ways
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The Worst Fees of 2011
BY GREG HUDSON – DECEMBER 27, 2011
It was the year of fees, reports MSN’s Money Matters. As businesses scrambled to make up lost revenue, they tacked on charges for everything
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Is Losing Weight Really this Easy?
It’s some pitch — lose lots of weight quickly with products you can try for free. Even better — the products seem to be endorsed by trusted news sites,
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BBB Names Top Ten Scams of 2011
Better Business Bureau investigates thousands of scams every year, from the latest gimmicks to schemes as old as the hills. Our new
In this digital age, it is now easier than ever to interact with people all around the globe, so a solid network is within your reach. Increasing your friends and building your network is a cost-effective marketing strategy that can
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Payday Mayday: Seek Alternatives to costly Loans that Can Sink You
The ads are everywhere — on the radio, television, the Internet, even in the mail. They refer to payday loans, cash advance loans, check
In the past, sales pitches were intrusive and created to reach a wide population. Now, with the dominance of the internet, effective sales pitches cater to individual customers’ needs. They are not canned or contrived because the modern consumer can
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Helping Small Business Owners Manage Credit Wisely
BBB and Capital One Managing Credit – Made Simpler Partnership to offer businesses tailored advice and easy-to-follow tips online for free
“Faced with the
We all know that networking is an essential part of growing a business. Using clubs is a fun and effective way to network, develop relationships and build your business. For example, if you sell books, it would make great sense
