Finding The Right Business For You: Sales

Sales are essential for any business to survive. That's no stunning revelation - everybody knows this. However, even although most people are well aware of this, many of them profess an almost pathological dislike for selling and the sales process.

Face facts - if you want to work for yourself, you will have to sell - somehow or another. And that's the key - somehow or another.

A lot of people who fear selling have an image of trudging around from door to door (in the rain) carrying a battered suitcase in their hand. Knocking on doors, disturbing people and getting those doors slammed in their faces. Or maybe they're just afraid that someone will laugh at them and belittle their efforts.

Rejection. Nobody likes it - many people are afraid of it, that's just human nature. If you share this viewpoint there's nothing wrong with you - you're only human. More importantly, it certainly doesn't mean that you aren't suited to running your own business.

There are many different ways to sell - some of them are automatic and others minimise contact with the prospects to what most people would consider an acceptable level. Make sure that the opportunity you're evaluating is suitable for use with at least one or two sales techniques that you feel comfortable with.

Also check on what sales and marketing materials are available. If you don't like those which are provided then be sure that you are allowed to produce your own (possibly subject to approval).

Here are some possible sales techniques that you could employ:

• Selling on the internet
• Selling over the phone
• Selling door to door
• Putting fliers through doors
• Advertising in the press
• Handing out leaflets in shopping centres
• Approaching your family and friends
• Setting up a stall at local events
• Attending car boot sales
• Party evenings

There are others of course. No doubt some of the above suggestions fill you with fear - but could you do one or two of these? Maybe you wouldn't especially enjoy the process - but would the results be worth some slight discomfort if they took you nearer your goal?

If you really can't envisage yourself engaging in some sort of selling activity then all is not lost. You could consider partnering with someone who would be more adapted to the selling side of a business (maybe this could be your spouse).

Certainly, before you give up on your business dream because of a distaste for selling, you should investigate the possibilities for selling and recruiting using the internet. You might be surprised at just how easy this can be and the extremely high level of automation that can be achieved if you use the right system.

Hamish Hayward
http://www.selfstarters.co.uk/

---

MLM Recruiting Training - The 10 Questions about Your Network Marketing Recruiting Presence

MLM Presence.Does yours work FOR you, or AGAINST you?Good question!... Read More

Network Marketing Training - The Three Landmines of MLM Success

There are many things that can take you out of... Read More

Network Marketing Problem ? Are Your Downlines Leaving You?

First of all, let's take a look at your effort... Read More

Downline Swaps and Guaranteed Downline

If you have ever had a hard time getting a... Read More

The Brutally Honest Approach to Network Marketing

Network marketing has quickly become one of the fastest growing... Read More

No Romance, No MLM Downline

NO ROMANCENo DownlineNo Downline, why bother?If you were romancing a... Read More

MLM Success Secrets- The Two Unchanging Laws in Network Marketing

There are two unchanging laws in Network Marketing that most... Read More

Finding MLM Leads Thru Creativity

Not too many years ago we found mlm leads the... Read More

The Dirt On MLM

When I told a friend of mine about my information... Read More

Network Mktg: The Day I Peed On The Principals Desk, I Learned a VERY Important Marketing Skill

All your life, you've heard:"Bite your tongue." "Turn your cheek."... Read More

25 Proven Strategies For Improving Your Telephone Results To Build Your MLM Dowline

1. Reap what you sow! What does that mean? It's... Read More

The Problem With MLM For NetPreneurs

Yes, there's a problem out there with MLM programs... not... Read More

Network Marketing Does Not Only Build Serious Business, It Also Builds You

Network Marketing is an easy way for an ordinary person... Read More

Let Them See It To Sell It

You know that problem of having a fantastic offer that... Read More

MLM Network Marketing Success Training- The BLAZING Top 52 MLM Recruiting Tips- Part 1

Bookmark this page and refer back to it! Send it... Read More

Network Marketing Training - The FAST Start New Distributor MLM Success Formula

That is how most people want to go in this... Read More

How to Choose a Network Marketing Winner

The idea of using a network-marketing program to generate extra... Read More

Homebased Network Marketing Mlm

Homebased Network Marketing Mlm has three qualities: control of time... Read More

Residual Income Awaits Only by Staying in the Game

"Freedom is a scent, like the top of a new... Read More

MLM Prospecting-The 7 Key Traits You Look for in a HOT MLM Lead

MLM Prospecting is a tough business if you do not... Read More

The Perfect Network Marketing System!

Network marketing is hard. Don't kid yourself and truthfully don't... Read More

Reminisces Of An Aspiring Internet Marketer

I've spent a lot of time and money on trying... Read More

MLM Leads- The Top 10 Realities of Working MLM Leads

What is an MLM Lead? And why would you need... Read More

Genealogy Leads: Pros and Cons

Working genealogy leads can be an effective method of building... Read More

How Is The Work At Home Business Best Suited With The Main Aspects Of Our Life?

When you ask any professional or a work at home... Read More

Your Magnificant Obsession

Wow! You've just signed up for the greatest prgram on... Read More

The Secret to Network Marketing Online

Many affiliates online give up as quickly as they join... Read More

Network Marketing Offers ? Which One Should You Pick?

Network Marketing is awesome! It's a powerful 75-billion-dollar-a-year industry, practiced... Read More

Is Email Marketing Still An Effective Option For Network Marketing?

With email filters, blockers, and simply tons of unsolicited email,... Read More

MLM Success- Blazing Top 52 MLM Success Tips- Part 1

These are time tested tactics that will set you apart... Read More

MLM and Work at Home businesses Get Financial Boost

Financial freedom has been a buzz word for years, but... Read More

Reality Check

In the world of business, there are a few things... Read More

MLM Leads for Network Marketing

Finding mlm leads for network market can be a real... Read More