MLM Marketing Blog

MLM Business Building Ideas for 3/18/11

Here's a quick roundup of some links I shared last week on my MLMWomanNews page on Facebook.

Enjoy!

Linda Locke
Editor, MLM Marketing Blog

"Choose your mentors & role models based on character, not just accomplishment." Carrie Wilkerson

Read this before you do your taxes this year: 10 Tax Benefits For The Self-Employed Forbes http://ht.ly/48Ro2

8 Sales Tips for Shy People http://ht.ly/4a8ge -- I especially like tip #4 Let them do most of the talking.

Interesting article about a husband who joined his wife's business when she became injured. Meet "Bob the Avon guy," a top salesman for the cosmetics company http://ht.ly/4aY2I

"The secret of getting ahead is getting started." ~ Agatha Christie

Tip of the Day: Marketing by walking around: Wear a t-shirt or jacket with your company logo on it or attach a promotional button or piece of jewelry to your shirt, jacket or purse strap. It's an easy way to get exposure for your company and products and to invite people to ask you about your business.

Great tips! How to Be a Good Listener http://ht.ly/4fJeC

Boost Buzz Fast with Local Press http://ht.ly/4fJs3

5 LinkedIn Tips to Boost Traffic to Your Direct Sales Blog « Marketing Direct Sales http://ht.ly/46qEk

Another interesting article on how women are turning to direct sales to start their own business: 'Pink Collar' jobs allow moms to make money at home http://ht.ly/41Tw2

Interesting profile of a direct sales entrepreneur: For Entrepreneur Mom, Direct Sales Lead to Big Business http://ht.ly/3UIqe

Why Won't You Do That Which You Already Know?

Great video by Diane Hochman of the MLMxFactor.com about learning to trust yourself.

How to Combat the Work at Home Blues

Working at home can be isolating and after a while you might be missing the camaraderie of your old office mates and those chats around the water cooler.

Here's an article from Laura Spencer about how the free social networking site, Twitter, can help you feel a little less lonely.

Can Twitter Combat Work-At-Home Loneliness?

Linda Locke
MLM Marketing Blog

Going Nowhere FAST!

In Southern California where I live, everyone seems to be in a real hurry these days. People zip by me on the freeway doing 75+ mph and get frustrated by anyone that is foolish enough to try to drive at the 65 mph speed limit. It doesn't matter what time of the day it is, everyone is rushing around trying to get somewhere else FAST!

I often find myself wondering what all the hurrying is about and if these people rush through everything else in their life as well. I expect that they do and miss quite a lot of the good things in life in the process. Our hurry up culture tells us, "Speed is Good!".

I find that many people want to hurry up and build their business fast too. And when they come up against an obstacle or a problem, they become very frustrated and want to quit and look for another business that will make them rich faster.

They never realize that because of their lack of patience and unwillingness to allow a business to grow slowly over time, they are actually just going nowhere real fast.

Like a garden, a successful business takes time and attention to grow strong and to yield a bountiful crop. You can't rush Mother Nature and you can't rush your life and business either.

So slow down this month, take some time to learn new things and to plant some patience in your business garden. Remember -- real success, the kind that lasts, comes from doing the little things right, day after day after day.

Linda Locke
MLM Marketing Blog

Writer's Strike Upside - Less TV, More Time

Since the new TV season started, I've been spending way too much time watching my favorite shows (old and new).

So one bright side to the current Writer's strike is the chance to turn off the TV and get caught up on all those business projects and other personal goals I've let slide because "I don't have enough time!"

Linda Locke
MLM Marketing Blog

Remembering Anita Roddick

I was shocked today to open my newspaper and read that British entrepreneur, Anita Roddick, the founder of the Body Shop, had died on Monday.

I admired her passion and commitment to environmentalism and human rights and her ability to think outside the box. She was a true pioneer and an inspiration to all entrepreneurs on how to run a successful business and do good at the same time.

You can read more about her here:
http://tinyurl.com/3yzrxd

Linda Locke
MLM Marketing Blog

Happy New Year -- Here's How to Be More Free in 2007

I want to wish you all a very happy and prosperous 2007 and hope that you all will experience more joy and freedom in the coming new year both in your business and personal life.

As my New Year's gift to you, here is a link to a wonderful article by Pamela Slim from her Get a Life newsletter about 12 Ways to Be More Free in 2007.

Read and enjoy!

http://ganas.com/ezine/december06/

Linda Locke
MLM Marketing Blog

Committing to Your Dream

Are you committed to your dream of building a successful business or do you find yourself hedging your bets and falling back on excuses for why you aren't going for what you really want?

Here's some thoughts by Suzanne Falter-Barnes of the Blast O'Joy blog on how to get off the fence and really commit to your dream.

Are You Getting What You REALLY Want?

Linda Locke
MLM Marketing Blog

Personal Declaration of Independence

Need a jumpstart to remind yourself why you are building your own business and pursuing your dream of self-employment?

Check out Pamela Slim's Declaration of Independence movie here:

http://ganas.com/mydeclarationofindependence/

Enjoy!

Linda Locke
MLM Marketing Blog

Belief

Check out this interesting thought about beliefs at Seth Godin's blog:

http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2006/07/belief.html

Be sure to check out the comments too!

Linda Locke
MLM Marketing Blog