11/01/2009

Do You Have a Work From Home Type of Personality?

If you have always wanted to stay at home to work, you are not alone.  Regardless of what you hear, you will find that conducting work where you reside is not the easiest thing in the world.  You will also find that not everyone has the personal characteristics that is required to be successful at it.   What you need to find out is if you have a work from home type of personality. 

 

To be successful when you work from home, you must be the type of person that does not quit when the going gets tough.  In fact, you must do the opposite.  When the going gets tough, you’ve got to put more energy into the job.  Instead of sitting back and expecting the work to come to you, you have to be a go-getter and keep at it until you do get more work for you to do.  Without this trait, you will find yourself broke and without anymore work lined up.

 

You also must be an individual who does not require a lot of socialization with others.  The fact is, working from your home can be a very lonely business.  Most of your contact with clients will be done from email and it is very unlikely that you will need to meet with any of your prospects.  This can often be the most difficult aspect when you work by yourself.

 

Another thing to consider is whether or not you can be self-motivating.  Individuals who need constant approval are not going to do well in this business for themselves.  Motivation must come from within.  Your reasons for wanting to do well must be ones that can carry you through the tough times, as well. 

 

If you find that you have the type of personality that would let you be successful in work from home, you will find there are many opportunities for you to do so.  From computer jobs online to freelancing opportunities,  you can be certain to find something that will spark your interest.

 

10/30/2009

How The Best Network Marketing Companies Set You Up To Win

The best network marketing companies don't just ask you to make them a bunch of money, they set you up to enjoy your own success – not just to have success by the sweat of your brow, but to really enjoy it.  These companies have been in business long enough to understand that people need to be able to enjoy the money they are making and the relationships they are forming in order to stay in business over the long haul.  Quick success followed by lethal burnout just results in a lot of failed businesses.  So, the best of the best will get you on your feet and help you sustain growth with these tools. 

 

1. Initial Training Blitzes.  The top companies to work with offer training blitzes to help you learn a lot about the company very quickly.  You can get this information through videos or online, and can sometimes get started in seminars and conferences designed for new associates.  The new information should help you get a fuller picture of the company so that you can better see how you fit in. 

 

2. Easy to follow sales instructions.  You should be able to understand your product and the process for selling your product easily.  You should know how to obtain product, the forms you need to fill out, and how to disseminate product once it is sold.  This process for how to run your business can get thrown under the rug for companies just learning to make a quick buck with your sign-on fee, but companies that expect to work with you over the long haul will provide you with a step-by-step process for success.

 

3.  Access to experts in the company.  Most of the businesses these resources apply to are network marketing resources.  That said, your boss could also be your brother, neighbor, or boss.  You may already have been friends with this person for a long time and may eventually come to a place where their information reserves don't offer you any more knowledge than you already have.  In this case, the top marketing company provide you with multiple contacts within the company to handle a variety of different issues. 

 

These tools and resources are really essential to maintaining long term success in your business.  As you review offers and consider your future, look for a company that has a pan for keeping you and supporting you.  The best network marketing companies will be as committed to you as they hope you will be to them.