By Ruth Webster
Many network marketing companies today have switched their sales focus. You may have found this with FHTM. 18 months ago leading with the product was the only way to go and you were encouraged to extol the wonderful benefits of the product.
However, since the global recession hit the hip pocket of the average consumer people are reluctant to spend, no matter how great the product. So, network marketing companies have had to look at other ways to entice people into their companies. What better way than to offer the business opportunity?
Today, most people are losing jobs or looking for extra income just to keep afloat. Network marketing companies, like FHTM, are in the perfect position to offer a business opportunity. But does it really work?
The big push in network marketing has always been how easy it is to make loads of money. Unfortunately, the sad truth is that less than 5% of all network marketers actually make any money. That isn't good for plugging a business opportunity.
If we look at it realistically FHTM, or any network marketing company for that matter, is a distribution channel and you as the rep becomes the distributor. You are the marketing arm of the company and are responsible for moving product. Just like many retail stores only you don't have the overheads.
If you're the marketing arm for FHTM then you need to be concerned, first of all, with product consumption. It makes sense to have as many people as possible consuming FHTM products every day, week or month. If more people consume your product then you'll do better financially and from an ethical and moral standpoint you're not offering them the world, like lotto does.
If you really want to build a long term residual income and retain your clients this is the best way to build your FHTM business. If you've enjoyed the benefits of the FHTM products and services then share that belief and passion with others. People respond to a product's value and benefit.
There are several benefits to you when it comes to leading with the product and not the opportunity, but ultimately it boils down to 2 biggies...
1. Retention Rate: When people join you because of the merits of the product, do you think they'll stick around for a while? Yes, definitely. They fell in love with the product - good opportunities to create wealth are a dime a dozen.
Look at many network marketing leaders - the ones that stay around create wealth time and time again, regardless of the product or service they're marketing. They have the marketing ability and savvy to create wealth with whatever they choose to market.
2. There is always a better paying gig out there. No one company has the monopoly on the best paying opportunity out there - if you do some research you will always find something that will pay more.
When you bring prospects into your business based upon greed, what do you think will happen when the next latest and greatest opportunity appears? They're gone, quick as a flash. For them it was only about how much money they could make and how quickly. They were never attached to the product from the word go.
To get access to up-to-date tools, techniques and training that will massively grow your FHTM business click on the link below.
what is a fair way to set up a small sales company selling referrals over the internet?
My friend and I have an opportunity to generate leads (sales referrals) for an existing brick and mortar business. The company has a successful affiliate and direct sales program that pays $100 per referred sale.
They currently have no Internet representation. My partner and I plan to generate sales from Internet marketing only – no traditional sales.
What is the best way to legally set up the business to protect our interests as a company and my interests personally?
When you say “protect our interests as a company,” do you mean the company you are referring people to or the one you plan to form with your friend?
It really depends if you are employees of the brick and mortar business. If you aren’t, you could set up a limited liability company (LLC) and have the brick and mortar business pay your company (the LLC) for the referrals. You and your partner would then file the appropriate tax forms for your partnership.
SEO, lead generation, ppc, pp sale, etc etc, i need someone who’s really good at it.?
Where can i find someone who is a freaking rock star at SEO, ppc, affiliate programs type stuff, to promote my company when it gets up and running in a few weeks.
We’re a debt settlement company, and we thrive on leads. I know how to do this stuff, i’ve done it before successfully, i am in the process of building the website right now and implementing the affiliate program , which will have 3 total tiers including yourself as tier 1. we thrive on good qualified leads, and we’re willing to compensate very well.
I just really don’t have time to make that a focus, and it’s not something you can half-assuredly do. I have to run the company.
Of course, this person has to have been making 3-5k per month on their own with affiliate marketing type stuff, and SEO, adwords etc.
Find a way to contact me!
Here you go, Mitch
http://www.targeted-lead-generation.com
Robert Baird
801-523-9411
What are the requirements to have group health insurance?
My husband and I work together out of our home. For all intents and purposes, we have formed a small business of Internet marketing through ClickBank, an affiliate marketing system. However, although I work for/with him daily, we have not incorporated in any way and all involved paperwork is in his name only.
We want to start a family, and the only way for maternity to be covered in Texas is through a group health insurance plan. What paperwork would we need to prove that we are indeed a small company with 2 employees and not two people trying to scam the system?
If you don’t know the answer to the question, but you do know the best place to find the answer, please let us know that instead. I don’t think I want to fill out quote paperwork because that just leads to a thousand calls a day, but I also don’t think a lawyer would be the person to contact.
healthplans.bebto.com – here is my health insurance plan. As I remember they can provide such a service.
PROFESSIONAL JOB RECRUITERS PLEASE CRITIQUE MY RESUME.?
Please critique my resume. Anything will help.
John Smith
78 XYZ Avenue (123)456-7891
San Francisco, CA 94124
Career Summary
Seeking an entry level Marketing position which will enable me to apply my educational background and work experience to the growing success of the company
EDUCATION
B.A. in Business Management Economics, June 2009
University of XYZ, XYZ
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Proficient in Excel 2007, Word 2007 and Photoshop CS3
In-depth knowledge of marketing concepts and strategies through relevant marketing course work
Creative and able to identify current trends for marketing and advertisement
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to multi-task and adapt to fast paced environments
Work well independently or in a team-setting
EXPERIENCE
(07/07 – present) Freelance Marketing Consultant, Self-employed, San Francisco, CA
• Design business cards, promotional flyers and price lists for family-owned and operated salon business
• Maintain updated content and images for website
• Review online customer feedback and escalate issues to management for salon improvements
(04/09 – 06/09) Marketing Intern, Barrios Unidos, City, CA
• Designed the company’s official business card and promotional flyers for advertisement
• Researched new leads through the Internet
• Performed email marketing functions through creation of email ads and sending emails to prospective clients
(09/05 – 06/09)
Computer Consultant
Instructional Computing,
City, CA
• Researched and troubleshot complex application issues
• Provided one-on-one application training for lab students
• Assisted students in computer setup and logins
• Enforced lab rules and regulations to ensure equipment operability and cleanliness
• Safeguarded equipment against student vandalism and/or theft
• Escalated non-functional hardware issues to management
• Maintained and order lab supply and computer hardware inventory
(07/08 – 09/08)
Sales Cashier,
IMPARK Parking
City, CA
• Collected parking fees from SF Giants staff and affiliate partners
• Maintained high customer experience and satisfaction through providing a professional and positive demeanor at all times
• Collaborated and worked efficiently with peers and Area Managers to reduce long customer wait-time and traffic during parking peak hours
(07/07 – 12/07)
Sales Associate
Banana Republic
City, CA
• Ensure that each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, which includes greeting and acknowledging every customer, maintaining solid product knowledge and all other aspects of customer service.
• Maintain an awareness of all promotions and advertisements.
• Performed inventory checks to assist customers in locating merchandise from various retail locations
• Communicate customer requests to management.
• Assist in completing price changes within the department.
• Complete customer transactions at register for merchandise sales
ACTIVITIES
Leadership
05/2006 – 06/2009
Vice President and Publicity, Psi Pi Alpha, City, CA
• Responsible for outreaching and maintaining good relations with other college fraternities and sororities
• Promoted and publicized the organization and its events through creating flyers and t-shirts using Photoshop as well as using online social networks such as, Facebook, Myspace, Twitter and the organization’s website
• Organized an on-campus event for Bone Marrow Drives for the Asian American Donor Program
04/2007 – 06/2009
Publicity Chairman and Core Member
Vietnamese Student Association
City, CA
• Promoted and managed all aspect of public relations for the organization
• Raised funds through design and creation of organization’s official t-shirt
Extracurricular Activities
Santa Barbara Senior Center
Habitat for Humanity
Breast cancer awareness marathon
Reference Available Upon Request