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Direct Sales Moms
Summer is here and the kids are out of
school therefore a plan needs to be in place for direct
sales moms to make it a stress free summer. We have
prepared for you a checklist below to make your summer
smooth for your direct sales business.
Direct Sales Tip: Your Summer
Preparation Checklist
The lazy days of summer don’t have to
slow you and your business down when you take these
steps to prepare in advance. This time-tested Summer
Preparation Checklist will ensure your sales and
sponsoring keep rising along with those summer
temperatures.
1. Plan now for your kid’s summer schedule so you don’t
find yourself in the middle of June without any options.
Schools and city recreation departments offer a wide
variety of programs your kids will love. Start planning
your kids' summer schedule now as some of these programs
fill up fast and can vary considerably in price.
2. Have a Summer Fun Meeting with your family. Create
three lists of things to do during the summer. One list
of projects to do with mom, dad or the whole family;
another list of fun things to do when a friend is over;
and one last list of things your child can do on her
own. Plan to have all you need on hand by picking up the
right summer supplies the next time you go to the store.
3. Get your kids organized. Your office may not be an
example of organizational bliss but if you want to avoid
having your kids come to you to find everything from
crayons to soccer cleats, you will need to get their
closets and toy storage areas in order. By involving
them in the organizational process they will be able to
find what they need without coming to ask you.
4. Have a Plan B list of reliable friends and older
neighborhood kids you can call on to watch your children
when Plan A falls through. You can arrange with the
parents of your child’s friends to do a regular “kid
swap” or select from a list of high school students you
know in your area.
5. Keep your sanity throughout the summer by attending
periodic trainings and workshops. Just recently, DSWA
members who attended the Tri-Cities, Washington training
hosted by DSWA and Cynthia Kersey reported they returned
home with fresh enthusiasm, new business-building ideas
and lots of leads for future shows and sales
appointments. Networking pays!
6. Be ready to do business while you are on the move by
always having your business with you. Create a
Business-in-a-box that you can grab as you run out the
door that contains all the things you need to make good
use of those “stolen minutes”.
Here are just a few of the ways our members shared how
they utilize their waiting time:
* I read up on company literature so I’m always informed
of the latest news.
* I carry a calculator so I can process paperwork or
close a show.
* I make return calls to team members who call me with
questions.
* I use my cell to make “feel good calls” to potential
team members.
* I follow-up on customer inquiries regarding product
details or availability.
* I turn on a classical music station and write
heart-felt thank you notes to customers and hostesses.
* I check in with future hostesses to see if they have
any questions and give them encouragement.
* I take time for me. There will always be a phone call
to make, or a note to write. By taking a quiet 15 minute
escape, I feel rejuvenated and ready for the rest of my
day!
Article by:
Jane Deuber is a Co-Founder of
www.DSWA.org (the only association dedicated to the
needs of the independent party plan and network
marketing professionals). Discover what makes the DSWA
so unique. Listen to three motivating and informative
free teleseminars by visiting www.mydswa.org/tele_class.asp
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