Saturday, May 2, 2009
Using your Myspace Page To Build Your Avon Business
A great way to reach new customers or recruits is to create a Myspace Page. its fun and easy, the setup instructions can be found on the Myspace home page. As you set it up keep in mind your objective - introduce other Ladies in the area to your business, perhaps they are either looking to make extra income or are in need of your services as and Avon Representative. On your Myspace page tell about yourself, your like (books, movies that sort of thing) it makes you more personable and the type of person someone may want to deal with. If you'd like to add an Avon youtube video to your page click here for the code and instructions for placing on you myspace page.
Saturday, January 27, 2007
The Silver Bullet!
After banging our heads with Avon in regarding using their logo we've had to think outside the box. My wife came up with an idea we've been testing that works for both Mary Kay, Avon or Amway Reps. Marketing Tools
We've tested it and they work. After using the product for only a short time (an hr. at the local DMV office my wife a unit leader with Avon was approached by two people, one is a new recruit the other new customer! I encourage you to bookmark this blog, and invite your girls they too will benefit from the information.
We've tested it and they work. After using the product for only a short time (an hr. at the local DMV office my wife a unit leader with Avon was approached by two people, one is a new recruit the other new customer! I encourage you to bookmark this blog, and invite your girls they too will benefit from the information.
The Truth about MLM (you need to know this)
Two notable giants are Amway and Avon. The premise is the same for both - recruit and sell and you can get rich. Will you? - probably not, can you - absolutely, but there are a few things you must first learn.
The difference between the two
Amway is based on new recruits sponsoring other new recruits. you use the products yourself and teach others to do the same. Direct selling is not emphasized (who wants to do that)? The more people you get in the business and they get in the business the more money you make. The problem arises when you mention Amway - people start to run, instead you discuss the possibility of making a substantial income - and yes you certainly can but you must be committed!
Avon is very much the same however there is more emphases on selling the products to others. With both companies you have to deal with downlines (motivate encourage train and such)
Since I've been involved with both I know very well how they work, there are factors that I like about each. The products I've created are for the Savvy Avon representative, I'll explain how and why they work.
Why Amway works
The concept is actually very simple, the more motivated a sales force the more willing they will be to push on to achieve their goals (and naturally the goals of the upline and parent company). We live in a very negative world, when you empower someone with the possibility of wealth and security they quite often blossom and actually do achieve great wealth. If you've ever been to an Amway meeting you know the air is filled with electricity (its a great feeling). An Amway representative showing the plan can be unstoppable so long as he keeps his eye on the ball.
Usually both husband and wife are involved in the business, one feeding off the other for the common good of both. A couple in the Amway business are generally unified given they are both on the (same page).
Why Avon Works
The company has class, style and is up front with representatives regarding the selling of the company's products. The products them self are top notch and all come with a 100% guarantee. good sales Representatives are helpful, service oriented and generally knowledgeable of the company's products.
No Education Required
You need not be a Harvard graduate or possess an abnormally high income to become successful in MLM's. There is an old saying - A students teach B students that end up working for C students! What does that mean - well quite often it's the day dreamer that made it big - he (or she) didn't hamper them self with the constraints of a regular job. The kept their eye on their goals and did what they needed to do to get where they wanted to be. Yes its that simple remember this "anything the mind can conceive and BELIEVE it can achieve"! I highlighted believe because that's the key, its like Christian faith if you want to move a mountain you must first BELIEVE.
Help Enough people get what they want and you'll get what you want.
Zig Zigler was right, MLM's are successful when you keep your eye on what the other guy wants - work with them to achieve their goals and voila you just made it!
So why am I here?
Amway Representatives build their business using tools (generally tapes for information and motivation) Avon representatives have very little available when it comes to useful tools. The brochure as far as I'm concerned is about it. With Avon you need to sell product and if you want to generate more money you need a downline (recruit).
Here's the problem
Cold calling works best, there was a time when Avon Representatives went door to door (ding dong Avon Calling) does that ring a bell? Today folks don't want to do that, we've retreated into our suburban homes and lock out the rest of the world. (thanks news media preaching doom and gloom).
The Good News
Actually it's very simple, if you want to earn a substantial income in this venue the rules are very simple, there is no confusion.
1. Want something in life, whatever that may be.
2. Write it down - focus on it.
3. Be patient! it takes time to build a business.
4. Work at it - The harder and smarter you work the quicker your dreams will be realized.
5. You only fail if you quit.
6. Don't fail
7. Associate with others going in the same direction - be at meetings!
8. Don't expect others to do it for you.
9. Listen to your upline.
10. Teach and support your downline.
11. Avoid the negative. (if someone starts whining - flee from them).
12. Be generous with your time to others.
13. Share your business with others.
14. PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS!
15. Enjoy the success that you have earned, then decide how much more of it you want!
The difference between the two
Amway is based on new recruits sponsoring other new recruits. you use the products yourself and teach others to do the same. Direct selling is not emphasized (who wants to do that)? The more people you get in the business and they get in the business the more money you make. The problem arises when you mention Amway - people start to run, instead you discuss the possibility of making a substantial income - and yes you certainly can but you must be committed!
Avon is very much the same however there is more emphases on selling the products to others. With both companies you have to deal with downlines (motivate encourage train and such)
Since I've been involved with both I know very well how they work, there are factors that I like about each. The products I've created are for the Savvy Avon representative, I'll explain how and why they work.
Why Amway works
The concept is actually very simple, the more motivated a sales force the more willing they will be to push on to achieve their goals (and naturally the goals of the upline and parent company). We live in a very negative world, when you empower someone with the possibility of wealth and security they quite often blossom and actually do achieve great wealth. If you've ever been to an Amway meeting you know the air is filled with electricity (its a great feeling). An Amway representative showing the plan can be unstoppable so long as he keeps his eye on the ball.
Usually both husband and wife are involved in the business, one feeding off the other for the common good of both. A couple in the Amway business are generally unified given they are both on the (same page).
Why Avon Works
The company has class, style and is up front with representatives regarding the selling of the company's products. The products them self are top notch and all come with a 100% guarantee. good sales Representatives are helpful, service oriented and generally knowledgeable of the company's products.
No Education Required
You need not be a Harvard graduate or possess an abnormally high income to become successful in MLM's. There is an old saying - A students teach B students that end up working for C students! What does that mean - well quite often it's the day dreamer that made it big - he (or she) didn't hamper them self with the constraints of a regular job. The kept their eye on their goals and did what they needed to do to get where they wanted to be. Yes its that simple remember this "anything the mind can conceive and BELIEVE it can achieve"! I highlighted believe because that's the key, its like Christian faith if you want to move a mountain you must first BELIEVE.
Help Enough people get what they want and you'll get what you want.
Zig Zigler was right, MLM's are successful when you keep your eye on what the other guy wants - work with them to achieve their goals and voila you just made it!
So why am I here?
Amway Representatives build their business using tools (generally tapes for information and motivation) Avon representatives have very little available when it comes to useful tools. The brochure as far as I'm concerned is about it. With Avon you need to sell product and if you want to generate more money you need a downline (recruit).
Here's the problem
Cold calling works best, there was a time when Avon Representatives went door to door (ding dong Avon Calling) does that ring a bell? Today folks don't want to do that, we've retreated into our suburban homes and lock out the rest of the world. (thanks news media preaching doom and gloom).
The Good News
Actually it's very simple, if you want to earn a substantial income in this venue the rules are very simple, there is no confusion.
1. Want something in life, whatever that may be.
2. Write it down - focus on it.
3. Be patient! it takes time to build a business.
4. Work at it - The harder and smarter you work the quicker your dreams will be realized.
5. You only fail if you quit.
6. Don't fail
7. Associate with others going in the same direction - be at meetings!
8. Don't expect others to do it for you.
9. Listen to your upline.
10. Teach and support your downline.
11. Avoid the negative. (if someone starts whining - flee from them).
12. Be generous with your time to others.
13. Share your business with others.
14. PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS!
15. Enjoy the success that you have earned, then decide how much more of it you want!
Friday, December 29, 2006
But I can't Afford to Advertise!
Success in any business (if you sell Avon you have a business) is dependent on many factors, in this case we'll talk about advertising (marketing) in other words getting the word out there. If you don't let people know that you have a product to sell how will they know. The fact that you are reading this post indicates that marketing works. The bottom line is this - although you may build a business on a shoestring your chances for any real success is extremely limited! There are many different ways to advertise your Avon business we'll discuss a few here.
1 Word of mouth - As you build your business if you're lucky people will call you because your Aunt Martha recommended you. Word of mouth is very important but you still need more.
2 Newspaper - This is the easy way, you spend around a $100.00 for an ad to attract new business or recruits, cross your fingers and hope.
3 Distribution of brochures - This actually works very well, the bad news is it takes work. Some Representatives have circumvented the work by "tossing". I believe this is the lazy way of doing things. How would you feel having to pick up an Avon book that's soaked with water because its rained since it was delivered. Yea I'd be real impressed. Put the brochures in a bag (Avon sells them) and hang them on a door!
4 Target Brochure Drop - This works great if you've not been beat to the punch! Here's how it works - You leave brochures at select locations, at your kids school with teachers, at the court house, the bank, video store.
Here Are Some Ideas We Use!
1 The Photo Magnets - These are actually mini billboards, you can give them to your existing customers - they put them on the fridge and see your name and business several times a day. (think about the Geico Commercial or TV ads during a political election). The more your customers see your add the more likely they are to call you. Instead of giving your existing customers a single magnet give them two - ask them if they would mind passing them on to their friends (you may very well pick up several new customers, you now have been endorsed)! Hang books in your neighborhood for three consecutive campaigns, put a magnet in a bag with the brochure the first campaign then follow it up for another two campaigns. Have an Avon open house at your home provide those that attend a magnet to hang on their fridge.
The list go on and on the idea is simple GET YOUR NAME OUT THERE!
2 Apparel - This is fun, find clothing you like that promotes what you're after (new customers, recruiting) and simply wear it as you go about your day. Going to the mall, the grocery store, getting your hair done etc etc... All you want to do is invite people to contact you - you just smile and say as a matter of fact I do sell Avon -Want a book? Or Sure I sell Avon and you can too! Its not hard you're not even selling you're just inviting people to approach you!/
3 Coffee Mugs, Mouse Pads, Tile Boxes etc. be creative and use your imagination - coffee mug to the teacher, mouse pad to the office worker - gift items to simply say "Thanks I appreciate you"! Be sure to check out the gift shop we have over 400 items to get you started.Business tools
If you want any business at all YOU CAN'T AFFORD NOT TO ADVERTISE!
1 Word of mouth - As you build your business if you're lucky people will call you because your Aunt Martha recommended you. Word of mouth is very important but you still need more.
2 Newspaper - This is the easy way, you spend around a $100.00 for an ad to attract new business or recruits, cross your fingers and hope.
3 Distribution of brochures - This actually works very well, the bad news is it takes work. Some Representatives have circumvented the work by "tossing". I believe this is the lazy way of doing things. How would you feel having to pick up an Avon book that's soaked with water because its rained since it was delivered. Yea I'd be real impressed. Put the brochures in a bag (Avon sells them) and hang them on a door!
4 Target Brochure Drop - This works great if you've not been beat to the punch! Here's how it works - You leave brochures at select locations, at your kids school with teachers, at the court house, the bank, video store.
Here Are Some Ideas We Use!
1 The Photo Magnets - These are actually mini billboards, you can give them to your existing customers - they put them on the fridge and see your name and business several times a day. (think about the Geico Commercial or TV ads during a political election). The more your customers see your add the more likely they are to call you. Instead of giving your existing customers a single magnet give them two - ask them if they would mind passing them on to their friends (you may very well pick up several new customers, you now have been endorsed)! Hang books in your neighborhood for three consecutive campaigns, put a magnet in a bag with the brochure the first campaign then follow it up for another two campaigns. Have an Avon open house at your home provide those that attend a magnet to hang on their fridge.
The list go on and on the idea is simple GET YOUR NAME OUT THERE!
2 Apparel - This is fun, find clothing you like that promotes what you're after (new customers, recruiting) and simply wear it as you go about your day. Going to the mall, the grocery store, getting your hair done etc etc... All you want to do is invite people to contact you - you just smile and say as a matter of fact I do sell Avon -Want a book? Or Sure I sell Avon and you can too! Its not hard you're not even selling you're just inviting people to approach you!/
3 Coffee Mugs, Mouse Pads, Tile Boxes etc. be creative and use your imagination - coffee mug to the teacher, mouse pad to the office worker - gift items to simply say "Thanks I appreciate you"! Be sure to check out the gift shop we have over 400 items to get you started.Business tools
If you want any business at all YOU CAN'T AFFORD NOT TO ADVERTISE!
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Business Tools
The Avon Lady just like a mechanic needs tools to be successful in her business - - What tools work best for you and how do you use them?
Tossing Books???
I, for the life of me will never understand tossing. I mean what does that say about your business? Please let us know your thoughts on this practice. Great you've weighed in, I suppose if it works for you that's good, if not move on and try something else. Perhaps your location has something to do with success or failure.
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