Tips for Marketing Your Biz.

Who Do You Know?

2011-11-26T05:44:00.000-08:00

Team, sending this out after an overview is a great way to get referrals. I like to also send it out periodically to get referrals from my customers.

Thank you again for taking the time to learn about Melaleuca!

Perhaps as you watched the overview you had people come to mind that would love to hear about Melaleuca THE Wellness Company. People with young ones who are concerned about dangerous products in their home. Or maybe people who care about health and use supplements to build their immune system. Maybe it is someone is needs and income!!

WHO DO YOU KNOW?

Write down their names and lets invite them to view an overview OR

send them my way and I will contact them for an overview!

I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU SOON!

Living healthy,

GREAT Idea from Donna!

2011-11-26T05:38:00.000-08:00

Hey!
Got November's first enrollment today... hooray!! I printed the attached on card stock and used a paper cutter to get a clean, even set of cards. They came out really well. Figured these would be a great thing to give to folks you see with kids or those shopping in the toy department -- a great conversation starter. Sometimes, getting the conversation going is the hardest part, so I hope these help everyone that wants to use them:)

Hope you're having an awesome day. Talk to you tonight on the team call.
Donna

PLAYDOUGH FUN!

2 cups flour 1 cup salt 4 tsps cream of tartar 2 cups water 2 Tbs of oil Assorted food colors

Mix all ingredients except food coloring together and cook on low heat for about five minutes or until mixture is too thick to stir and pulls away from sides of pan. Let cool and divide into separate balls. Make small indentation into center of each dough ball, drop a tiny amount of food coloring into indentation and knead until smooth.

For more product ideas that are safer for your home and health please contact me! Donna, xxx.xxx.xxxx

For more product ideas that are safer for your home, healthier for your family and easier on your budget contact Donna at

Advertising Suggestions from Melissa!, Thanks!!!

2011-11-26T05:33:00.000-08:00

Hey Guys,

It's been a pretty good morning over here and I wanted to let you know what I am doing in case you want to try it for yourselves.

I posted 3 ads on craigslist this morning and so far, 7 people have emailed me, 2 have called and I currently have 3 appointments set. Hopefully the 6 appointments I haven't set will be scheduled this afternoon. The people that have emailed me have asked for more info. I have simply replied with my website link telling them to take a look, we need representatives and if they have further interest, let me know so we can schedule a phone appointment.

Below are the craigslist ads I posted. Should you choose to post similar ads in the same city and state I have, I suggest listing in a different category. If you list in the same category, maybe just change up the wording in the title/ad a bit so they don't look completely the same.

atlanta craigslist > otp east > for sale / wanted > baby & kid stuff

All Natural, Green Products (Nationwide)

Have you gone green already or are you thinking of doing so? Have you rid your home of harmful chemicals in order to protect your children? Are you aware of how damaging toxins in the products you use can be to your health and the health of your family? Did you know buying green products can actually save you money? Did you know buying green products can actually make you money?

Please call or email me for more info. Since they won't let me post a website here, email me to request the website address and I will reply with the URL.
Melissa Peterson
678-658-6078

atlanta craigslist > otp east > community > childcare

What's Your Backup Plan? (Nationwide)

What would you do if you lost your job tomorrow? Did you know that 70% of people who filed bankruptcy could have avoided doing so with an extra $300 a month? If you have a job you love, but could make an extra $500 a month on the side, do you realize if you banked that, in ten years you'd have over $60,000?

Have you switched your home over from using harmful chemicals to using safe, all natural, green products? Have you ever looked at what is in the chemicals in your home and how they can effect you and your family? What if you could switch to green products and save money? What if you could switch, making your home safer and also make money?

Please contact me for more info. Since I can't post my website address here, just email me and I will send you the web address. You can certainly call me as well.
Melissa Peterson
678-658-6078

atlanta craigslist > otp east > gigs > domestic gigs

Real Work For Real Pay (Nationwide)

Please contact me if you are looking to make some extra money or for a full time income. If you are currently working, but want to start something on the side as a backup plan or just for savings, let me know. My company has a place for everyone.
Since I can't post the website here, just email me and I will send it to you. You can certainly call me as well. This is not a salary position, but it is real work for real pay. When you put in the time, you really reap the rewards. Non-traditional business are growing as they give people flexibility. Our company is debt free and has continued to grow year after year even with the economy the way it is.

Melissa Peterson

Team Up

2011-10-04T16:24:00.000-07:00

Building your home business is fun especially when you are on a team!

If the person who showed you the company opportunity is not building a strong business then seek out others on the team.

Call into the team calls. Meet others in the team.
Tap into your support team
Call the company to ask for their assistance
Call your regional

A Home Business NOT and MLM

2011-09-25T11:34:00.001-07:00

Melaleuca is NOT an MLM: Here's why.......
Melaleuca is "consumer driven". We are NOT recruitment driven, like the MLM's. We do NOT get paid on recruiting people or signing them up like the MLM's do! Think of different MLM's. What is their entrance fee, $2500, $1500, or even $5000. The person "recruiting" makes their money NOT on honest, ethical, fair priced products but on the sign on fee. They make typically $200-$500 for signing a person up. Their focus is not on the product but on the sign on, they recruit.
MLM's then want to keep the money moving so they force you to have a product shipment of $240, $180, or $120 each month. Products that cost way over what they are worth and amounts you could never use yourself. Typically MLM's have ONLY a 12%-25% re order rate. WHY, because the consumer does not find "value" in the product and therefore does not re order them. They are too expensive and usually do not meet the consumers expectations. MLM's are NOT consumer/product driven companies. An MLM's product line is typically not a product that competes for market share. It's not a product being consumed on a regular basis.
Melaleuca is not a money deal, It's NOT an MLM! Melaleuca is not even in the same "playing field"! Melaleuca is a consumer/product driven company who manufactures a line of affordable products that have value. The Melaleuca product line competes for market share from the big guys. Companies like Proctor n Gamble, Lancome, Este lauder, Mac, Palmolive, Johnson and Johnson, Centrum, One a Day and GatorAid. Get the picture? With Melaleuca you are switching stores and shopping for needed products, products that have value. Products that are competing for market share. The money is made when the consumer "shops" not when they sign on!!
Melaleuca has a documented, 95% re order rate! See why we are not in the same league as an MLM. See how ware are NOTHING like them!
Month after month Melaleuca continues to "steal" market share from the big guys. It's not a question of when you will switch stores, but one of how soon. Melaleuca offers a residual income to last a life time, through the manufacturing of exceptioanl products as reasonable prices.

How to Tell If a Layoff Is Coming

2011-08-11T09:21:00.000-07:00

How to Tell If a Layoff Is Coming

(I think you better have a plan "B".

Clues that a Pink Slip May Have Your Name on It -- and What to Do About It

By Larry Buhl, for Yahoo! HotJobs
Almost all mature companies have shed employees at some point -- and in most cases the pink slips don't come as a surprise. "Very often senior management will delay a decision to cut headcount, so unless there is a quick catastrophic event, layoffs have been a long time coming," explains Scott Steinberg, CEO of TechSavvy Global.
How can you know if your job might be on the line? Employment experts point to several signs.
Subtle Signs
These are clues that it might not be just your imagination:

Nonessential Budgets are Reduced or Cut: Executives are flying in business class or coach. The gourmet coffee in the break room is now a lesser brand, and the Friday bagels are gone.
Products and Projects are Postponed or Canceled: In prosperous times, businesses are awash in initiatives for growth. In leaner times, they hunker down and return to basics by focusing on what is guaranteed to bring in revenue now, rather than looking to the future.
Your Sphere of Influence Shrinks: "This is something employees 'feel' but often can't quantify," says Jim Link, managing director of human resources for the staffing and recruiting firm Randstad. "It may be that certain people used to ask for your opinion but now bypass you," he says.

Serious Signs
These are clues that you're probably not imagining things:

Budgets Are Cut Way Back: Travel is permitted only for people who are actively bringing in the bacon, and they fly coach. Office parties are eliminated. The coffee in the break room is generic. Bring your own mug.

Senior Managers Resign: One resignation might not mean a lot, but two or more resignations could mean that executives in the know are seeking lifeboats, according to Mike Manoske, a business development manager and recruiter for the staffing and consulting firm Yoh. "When key people leave abruptly at the same time, it's typically because they don't have a lot of confidence in the company," he says.
The Flow of Communication Changes: Things that used to come verbally now come in writing or vice versa. Or worse: You're excluded from meetings where you used to be a key player. These changes could be due to reorganization or a manager who wants to do things differently. "But when no rationale is given for the changes, it's a bad sign," Link says.

Alarm Bells
These are signs that you should have a solid "Plan B":

Budgets Are Cut to the Bone: All travel is curtailed. Bring your own coffee. And offices are downsized and moved to smaller, less-expensive digs. (Experts say this is a major warning sign.)
Divisions, Teams or Offices Are Consolidated to Eliminate Redundancies: Entire functions are outsourced or cut.
Vendors Grumble About Not Being Paid: This is likelier in smaller companies whose cash flow is more precarious. Workers in purchasing and accounting would know about this problem first.

Building Your Own Lifeboat
By the time you see several big warning signs, it's probably too late to save your job, experts say. But there are several actions you can take before the company's problems mean a crisis for you:

Get the Facts: Rumor mills are very common, but they aren't very helpful in figuring out what's going on, according to Manoske. "Keep the channel open with your immediate supervisor, and across divisions so you have a good flow of accurate information about the company," he says. Manoske also recommends becoming friends with purchasing agents and accountants in the company. "They are ground zero of cash flow, and as long as you don't put them in an awkward position, you can use them to find out what's really going on financially," he says.
Be Invaluable and Productive: Companies often look for ways of eliminating redundancies, even in flush times. If your job duties overlap with someone else's, your job is more likely to be on the chopping block when things get tight.
Show That You're Invaluable and Productive: You should be always looking for new opportunities to prove yourself, Steinberg says. "Take on projects not in the scope of your job description," he says. "Show you are enthusiastic, active and inspired in helping the business. If you are laid off anyway, those skills will serve you better when looking for a new job or starting your own business."
Always Be Learning: "Nothing is certain in today's economy, and you have to stay up with changes," Steinberg says. "That means continuing education, expanding your skills and taking the initiative to gain more experience in the company."

BELIEF, is Key!

2011-07-28T16:28:00.000-07:00

Subject: Belief

In order for individuals to successful, the following progressive levels of belief must be developed. Even if new team members are not consciously aware of it, they are developing answers to the following questions. As a leader, it is imperative that you must be patient while this conviction and belief are being developed.
*What do I believe about the company I have affiliated with?
*What do I believe about the products/services we represent? If you are not using the product line or service your company offers how do you expect others to believe in you? You must be a product of the products.
*What do I believe about network marketing as a business/marketing strategy?
*What will others believe about this industry and the company and products I represent?
*What do I believe about the compensation potential in this endeavor?
*Do I believe someone could succeed in this company if they worked hard, consistently, and did not quit?
*Do I believe that I will work this business hard, consistently and not quit?
*Do I believe I can succeed in this business?
*Do I believe I WILL succeed in this business?
*Do I believe in myself?
As a person who has been with the same company for 11 years I "KNOW" belief is the key. Being persistent and not letting others steal your focus will develop as your belief grows.

There are “Three Fuels” that drive each one of us.

Enthusiasm – Fuel #1 is a good fuel for brief sprints,

Commitment – Fuel #2 is a good fuel for running intermediate races and

Conviction – Fuel #3 is the only fuel that sustains people for a marathon.

Source, Success Factory

Linda Blanco/ Founder

GreenMindedTeam.com

Time Management

2011-06-21T12:49:00.000-07:00

Time Management

Something will master and something will serve. Either you run the day or the day runs you; either you run the business or the business runs you.

Learn how to separate the majors and the minors. A lot of people don't do well simply because they major in minor things.

Don't mistake movement for achievement. It's easy to get faked out by being busy. The question is: Busy doing what?

Days are expensive. When you spend a day you have one less day to spend. So make sure you spend each one wisely.

Sometimes you need to stay in touch but be out of reach.

Time is our most valuable asset, yet we tend to waste it, kill it, and spend it rather than invest it.

We can no more afford to spend major time on minor things than we can to spend minor time on major things.

Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you cannot get more time.

Never begin the day until it is finished on paper.

Learn how to say no. Don't let your mouth overload your back.

Time is the best-kept secret of the rich.

Are you "on" Groupon?

2011-05-27T14:05:00.000-07:00

Get featured and tell others about your biz! FREE is GOOD

https://www.grouponworks.com/get-featured

10 Reasons Why You May Not Be Recruiting Anyone

2011-05-17T07:45:00.000-07:00

10 Reasons Why You May Not Be Recruiting Anyone, by Todd Falcone

(Note: These reasons are in no particular order)

You aren't really working. Many people kid themselves into believing they are actually working when they really aren't. The big question is, how many people have you talked to in the past week about your business? Be honest with your answer.
You aren't asking enough questions. Start being more interested and more inquisitive. Be genuine. Focus on what they want.
You're scared. Perhaps you may be over-thinking and letting your head get in your own way. Stop the mental spin. Just take action.
You're focused on the wrong thing. People do this all the time. They focus on themselves rather on what they can do for others. Change your focus and change your results.
You're too timid and worried about what they think. Stop worrying about what others think. Just do. Maintain control. Own it. You have the deal. Act like it.
You aren't finishing. Don't be one of those people who start the process and not end it. Your prospect is HOPING you call them back...at least the good ones are. Don't be a ball-dropper. Follow up.
You don't have the best deal on the planet, so stop saying you do. No matter how good your company, comp plan or product is, STOP saying "We're the Greatest!" Put your feet back on the ground and take a breath of reality. It's fine to have a good product, comp plan, etc. without having to LIE and say you are the best thing since sliced bread. Nothing screams scam more than hype.
You don't believe. This one kills tons of people. You either don't believe you're worth it or that you aren't capable. You are! You ARE worth it. And...you ARE capable. Stop the negative flow of energy. It isn't serving you.
You aren't listening. Start listening to your leaders, the ones who are REALLY producing and STOP reinventing the wheel because you think you are cool or good. Make your first 10k a month their way and if you wanna go screw it up after that, you're free.
You're scattered. Focus on one company. Big produces don't do multiple deals, so why should you. Make sense?

Life is Like Coffee, enjoy....

2011-04-14T10:45:00.000-07:00

Here is a short movie for you to enjoy.

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6 Ways to Stay Focused While Working at Home.

2011-04-09T16:07:00.000-07:00

Keep Focused.......

* Plan the Day/Week... the Night Before - Create a short guideline of what you want to get to done the next day. On Sunday plan out your week.
* Get Dressed -It's very tempting to just roll out of bed and get working.That's a recipe for failure. You must get up eat a good meal and get dressed just as if you were "going out to work".
* Organize Tasks - When your tasks aren't organized, you are planning to fail! Create tasks that can be broken into 15-20 minute slices.
* Grab a Kitchen Timer - Set the kitchen timer and the race to complete the first task begins. Calling 30 mins to set appointments. Then 30 mins for cleaning the kitchen and loading washer! Then another 30 mins of dialing. Then the 60 mins for a trip to the park with the kids or the grocery store. NOTE: All focus and no breaks make Lazy a dull woman!
* Plan a Halftime - Similar to scheduling the small breaks above, divide your day into two halves. That halftime usually consists of a quick lunch and something really mindless!
* Limit Your Web Browsing - Do web searching during "non calling" times. Like when it is too early or late to call prospects.

Focus on your strengths and weaknesses

2011-03-06T14:04:00.000-08:00

I've been an entrepreneur for over 30 years, and if there's one thing I've learned, it's that anyone can be a leader. All you need to do is focus on your strengths and weaknesses and understand the essence of leadership.

No matter what your chosen career path, this 3 minute inspirational movie will give you the lessons you need to be a successful leader.

Just click here to watch.
All the Best,

Mac Anderson
Founder, Simple Truths

THINK BIG... by David J. Schwartz

2011-03-06T14:00:00.000-08:00

5 Lessons from The Magic of Thinking Big

Think big! Sure, we've all heard that, but what does it mean? Author David J. Schwartz helps define that in his 1959 personal-development classic, The Magic of Thinking Big.

Thinking "big" requires a change in mindset.

They may be commonsense tactics, but serve as a great reminder in your everyday battle for success.

Try these simple ideas to keep yourself motivated:

Concentrate on the things you're good at and don't get bogged down.

"You're better than you think you are," Schwartz writes.

· Use a "big thinker's vocabulary." Try to talk in words that speak hope and happiness.

· Look toward the future. Try to see things for their potential and not just what they are today.

· Believe that your job is an important one. "That next promotion depends mostly on how you think toward your present job," Schwartz writes.

· Focus on big things, leaving triviality out of the picture. Ask yourself, "Is this really important?"

In my business I am always "busy". Saying you are busy, portraying that you are a very busy person bring about a "good" busy. being busy means business growth! (Linda Blanco)

The Single Most Important Activity

2011-03-05T18:25:00.000-08:00

What is the Single Most Important Activity that
Leads to Revenue in Network Marketing? ( from Todd Falcone, google him)

Is it attitude?
Is it work ethic?
Is it organization?
Is it Internet savvy?
Is it product knowledge?

No. It is none of those.

++++++++++++++++++

The Fearless Networker
(TFN) Tip of the Day
++++++++++++++++++

The most important activity that DIRECTLY leads to revenue in this
business is: EXPOSURE.
Prospecting. Exposing people on a consistent basis to both your
products/services and your business opportunity is the ONE thing
that makes you money in this profession.

You can't argue it. It isn't debatable.
It IS what makes the money in this business.

So...having said that, how do you get good at prospecting?
You get good by following the path of other successful people and
doing EXACTLY as they are doing.

One of my very first "ah-ha" over 20 years ago was when I heard
this:

"If you want to be successful, find someone who

has what you want and do what they do."