Having a working business plan for your MLM Business is critical and working that plan in 90 day increments is the fast path to success. Here are some tips -
Start right now, at the beginning of summer and watch what happens in your business!
EXPECT Success!
Jackie Ulmer
Showing posts with label mlm business plan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mlm business plan. Show all posts
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Thursday, October 09, 2008
MLM Advertising on a Budget
I was just asked by a new team member how to build a business on little to no budget. Here are ten ideas I offered.
Many people who start a home based business have a limited advertising budget However for the life of your business it is important that you get the word out as quickly as possible. These tips will help you do just that without breaking the bank.
1. Word of Mouth is one of the best forms of advertising. It is absolutely free and if done correctly, you will get a great response. Talk to everyone you know about your business, Ask your family and friends for referrals. Make an effort to meet new people while you are out and about. If the internet is a tool that you use to grow your business visit message boards, you can meet a lot of people who will be interested in what you have to offer.
2. Go to trade shows and expos. Start conversations and pass out and collect cards as appropriate. Be respectful of others who have paid to be there and be subtle. Save prospecting conversations for a phone call later. Plant lots of seeds.
3. Join a networking group. There are many great sites on the internet that you can join that are absolutely Free. You can meet people that can possibly be interested in your business. If you prefer networking offline, contact your local chamber of commerce. Most hold monthly mixers that you can attend for a nominal fee. This will give you the opportunity to meet local business owners in your community.
4. Make use of your email. Be sure that every email that you send out includes your signature tag. Make it short and catchy so that it will arouse people’s curiosity.
5. Hand out your business cards. Include one in every piece of mail that you send out, give one to everyone you exchange money with, leave them at restaurants with your tip, and any where else that you can think of.
6. Get a web decal. These are great advertising tools and they're very inexpensive. Just come up with a catchy slogan and your url address. Every time that you drive, you will be advertising your business.
7. Wear your business. Get t-shirt, hats or pins that promote your business. This will promote interest and curiosity.
8. Write articles. Articles are a great form of advertising. Your articles do not have to be business related. Write about topics that you are very familiar with and passionate about. Attach a resource box to every article that you write. A resource box tells the reader a little about you and your business. Many websites and e zines are looking for quality articles to reprint.
9. Start your own online newsletter. Newsletters are a great tool to help you build your business. You are able to stay in touch with people who have opted in to receive information from you. Make your newsletter informative and enjoyable to read. There are a lot of newsletters out there so you must distinguish yourself from the crowd. Have Fun and be creative when creating your newsletter.
10. Use postcards to market your business. Postcards are inexpensive to mail and most importantly they get read. With postcard you only have a small amount of space to write, so you want to make sure that you have a catchy headline and an ad that propels people to act. Offer a FREE gift or a discount.
Just do it and you'll succeed!
EXPECT Success!
Jackie Ulmer
Many people who start a home based business have a limited advertising budget However for the life of your business it is important that you get the word out as quickly as possible. These tips will help you do just that without breaking the bank.
1. Word of Mouth is one of the best forms of advertising. It is absolutely free and if done correctly, you will get a great response. Talk to everyone you know about your business, Ask your family and friends for referrals. Make an effort to meet new people while you are out and about. If the internet is a tool that you use to grow your business visit message boards, you can meet a lot of people who will be interested in what you have to offer.
2. Go to trade shows and expos. Start conversations and pass out and collect cards as appropriate. Be respectful of others who have paid to be there and be subtle. Save prospecting conversations for a phone call later. Plant lots of seeds.
3. Join a networking group. There are many great sites on the internet that you can join that are absolutely Free. You can meet people that can possibly be interested in your business. If you prefer networking offline, contact your local chamber of commerce. Most hold monthly mixers that you can attend for a nominal fee. This will give you the opportunity to meet local business owners in your community.
4. Make use of your email. Be sure that every email that you send out includes your signature tag. Make it short and catchy so that it will arouse people’s curiosity.
5. Hand out your business cards. Include one in every piece of mail that you send out, give one to everyone you exchange money with, leave them at restaurants with your tip, and any where else that you can think of.
6. Get a web decal. These are great advertising tools and they're very inexpensive. Just come up with a catchy slogan and your url address. Every time that you drive, you will be advertising your business.
7. Wear your business. Get t-shirt, hats or pins that promote your business. This will promote interest and curiosity.
8. Write articles. Articles are a great form of advertising. Your articles do not have to be business related. Write about topics that you are very familiar with and passionate about. Attach a resource box to every article that you write. A resource box tells the reader a little about you and your business. Many websites and e zines are looking for quality articles to reprint.
9. Start your own online newsletter. Newsletters are a great tool to help you build your business. You are able to stay in touch with people who have opted in to receive information from you. Make your newsletter informative and enjoyable to read. There are a lot of newsletters out there so you must distinguish yourself from the crowd. Have Fun and be creative when creating your newsletter.
10. Use postcards to market your business. Postcards are inexpensive to mail and most importantly they get read. With postcard you only have a small amount of space to write, so you want to make sure that you have a catchy headline and an ad that propels people to act. Offer a FREE gift or a discount.
Just do it and you'll succeed!
EXPECT Success!
Jackie Ulmer
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
MLM - Is it a Dirty Word?
Have you ever wondered this?
Been asked this?
Wondered why some have that perception?
It's not the industry itself that has created the negative stigma. And, it's not the companies in MLM who will remove that stigma.
It's us - you and me. Those of us involved in the industry.
Those of us who are passionate enough about what it can and has provided for us, and our ability to pass that on to others must take a stand and educate.
For me, M.L.M. stands for My Life's Mission!
How about you?
Do you understand MLM? Let's start there -
http://www.squidoo.com/whatismlm
EXPECT Success!
Jackie Ulmer
Been asked this?
Wondered why some have that perception?
It's not the industry itself that has created the negative stigma. And, it's not the companies in MLM who will remove that stigma.
It's us - you and me. Those of us involved in the industry.
Those of us who are passionate enough about what it can and has provided for us, and our ability to pass that on to others must take a stand and educate.
For me, M.L.M. stands for My Life's Mission!
How about you?
Do you understand MLM? Let's start there -
http://www.squidoo.com/whatismlm
EXPECT Success!
Jackie Ulmer
Monday, February 25, 2008
MLM Business Plan
Okay, so you have a MLM business. Now what? What steps do you need to take to get it off the ground and successful ASAP? What should your MLM Business Plan look like?
Here are some ideas for you -
First, decide on the methods you want to use to build your business, and I encourage you to know all methods available to you and be open to trying a little of everything in the beginning. Then, you can truly determine what works the BEST for you.
Here are some important points you’ll want to consider when writing your MLM Business Plan -
• What is your primary goal with your MLM business? What do you want to accomplish most?
• Who is your target market for customer for your products? Where will you find customer prospects?
• Who is your target market for your MLM business? Where will you find MLM business prospects and leads?
• What is unique about your business and what separates you from your competition?
• What is your MLM business advertising and marketing budget? Will this budget come from your family budget initially or do you have a product that can be retailed to create that budget?
• What is your estimated date for being profitable in your business?
Once you have answers to some of these questions, you’ll want to put an action plan into place to accomplish your goals.
What daily/weekly plans do you have to develop customers and retail your products?
What daily/weekly plans do you have to develop MLM Business Leads for your business opportunity?
What methods will you use?
Don't focus on $$ amounts for your plan, instead focus on what YOU can control - ACTIONS.
Single Daily Actions (SDA's) and Weekly Plan of Action (WPA's) - # of XX each month.
Use an accountability form and find an accountability partner, upline, downline, crossline.
Set realistic goals and then adjust as you need to, and don't cut yourself too much slack.
MLM and Network Marketing Companies pay us VERY well for sharing the story of these products with others. Use this to carve out your piece of this growing multi-billion dollar industry.
What is your weekly action plan? What single daily actions will you take?
Break your weeks down and set a weekly plan of action and then daily steps. If you miss a day due to "real life" you still have the rest of the week to accomplish your weekly plan.
Pay attention to areas of resistance.
Break your year up into quarters, and focus on 90 day action plans. Don't look back until the end of 90 days and then re-evaluate and adjust, fine tune. Consult upline for assistance.
Use the tools and training guides offered by your upline. That's what they are there for.
Attitude-Actions-Results-Quality of Life.
EXPECT Success!
Jackie Ulmer
Here are some ideas for you -
First, decide on the methods you want to use to build your business, and I encourage you to know all methods available to you and be open to trying a little of everything in the beginning. Then, you can truly determine what works the BEST for you.
Here are some important points you’ll want to consider when writing your MLM Business Plan -
• What is your primary goal with your MLM business? What do you want to accomplish most?
• Who is your target market for customer for your products? Where will you find customer prospects?
• Who is your target market for your MLM business? Where will you find MLM business prospects and leads?
• What is unique about your business and what separates you from your competition?
• What is your MLM business advertising and marketing budget? Will this budget come from your family budget initially or do you have a product that can be retailed to create that budget?
• What is your estimated date for being profitable in your business?
Once you have answers to some of these questions, you’ll want to put an action plan into place to accomplish your goals.
What daily/weekly plans do you have to develop customers and retail your products?
What daily/weekly plans do you have to develop MLM Business Leads for your business opportunity?
What methods will you use?
Don't focus on $$ amounts for your plan, instead focus on what YOU can control - ACTIONS.
Single Daily Actions (SDA's) and Weekly Plan of Action (WPA's) - # of XX each month.
Use an accountability form and find an accountability partner, upline, downline, crossline.
Set realistic goals and then adjust as you need to, and don't cut yourself too much slack.
MLM and Network Marketing Companies pay us VERY well for sharing the story of these products with others. Use this to carve out your piece of this growing multi-billion dollar industry.
What is your weekly action plan? What single daily actions will you take?
Break your weeks down and set a weekly plan of action and then daily steps. If you miss a day due to "real life" you still have the rest of the week to accomplish your weekly plan.
Pay attention to areas of resistance.
Break your year up into quarters, and focus on 90 day action plans. Don't look back until the end of 90 days and then re-evaluate and adjust, fine tune. Consult upline for assistance.
Use the tools and training guides offered by your upline. That's what they are there for.
Attitude-Actions-Results-Quality of Life.
EXPECT Success!
Jackie Ulmer
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