ConnectingWAHMs

First off, I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted.  I’ve been busy on a strategic SEO product for small business owners that no one has ever taught before and that’s taking up a lot of my time.  However, that’s not what this post is about.

What I wanted to write about today is how you can take advantage of all of the economic issues by getting your name out there in front of people to see.

I don’t know what it’s like for you locally, but here where I live we’re having layoffs almost weekly.  And these are large companies, not just small Mom-and-Pop places who are laying off workers.  Businesses you never would have dreamed in a million years would lay off hundreds of people are doing so today, as we speak.

But this does not have to be a time of concern for you if you’re in a Network Marketing company and here’s why.

First of all, these workers need to bring in cash NOW.  They have been side-swiped with the fact that they’re now out of a job.  And I guarantee you that they’re frantic.  Worrying about how they’re going to pay their bills, their mortgage, keep their kids in sports, and even just feed the family.

It’s these same people who are now looking to their local market trying to find some kind of work to bring in that much needed cash that used to be so *guaranteed* from their employer.

As a network marketer, regardless of what business you’re in, you can reach out and help these people who are now in a state of chaos.

Here are some ways you can approach people who might be looking for ways to bring in some much-needed extra cash now:

1. Take an ad out in your local paper.  Perhaps the biggest piece of advice I can give you is to not word your ad like everyone else.  You know those ads that constantly scream of hype like “Make $3,000 a Month Starting Today!”  or “Guaranteed Income in 30-days or Less!”.  These are sure-fire ways to NOT get a phone call.  Instead, approach it with an air of authority and facts.  Give out your phone number, a local number will end up getting more phone calls than an 800 number, since it’s more personal.
2. Post flyers at your local stores in the location of the layoffs.  If a business was located in a certain part of the city, create a flyer to hang in that area that let’s people know you are available to help them start up their own business.
3. Hold a business meeting in your home.  Depending upon your location to where the layoffs occurred, you most certainly either know a friend or a friend of a friend who knows someone affected by the recent round of layoffs.  Using fliers or ads in the newspaper, allow people to attend a meeting about starting a home based business with no strings attached.  This makes it more comfortable for people to attend.  Remember, you’re just giving them the facts.

There are countless ways to reach out to people who need some extra cash rolling in.  And it doesn’t even have to be due to a layoff.

The Fall season is notorious for new sign-ups in home based businesses because people need that extra money for Christmas gifts, etc.  And with gas prices the way that they are, food prices going up and the economy slowing down in general, more people than ever will be on the lookout for a great opportunity for themselves.

So take this time to advertise like crazy for your home based business.  And whatever you do, do it honestly and ethically.  Remember, the folks who have been laid off are in a very serious situation right now.  Don’t take advantage of them simply because they’re currently down-and-out.  If you truly have a superior product and a way that you truly can help them rise above all of the chaos, then get your name out there today and help the people who want to be helped.

- Kristine

Tags: MLM & Network Marketing, Marketing, Work From Home by Kristine
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1. Leave one with your grocery store clerk.
2. Give your hairdresser one as you hand her (or him) the tip.
3. Give the gal who does your nails one as you hand her (or him) the tip.
4. Give one to your doctor. You give them business too.
5. Give one to your doctor’s receptionist.
6. Give one to your dentist. You give them business too.
7. Give one to your dentist’s receptionists.
8. Place one on the boards at all the laundromats in town.
9. Give them to your bank tellers.
10. Add them in with the bills that you pay.
11. If you have kids (or grandkids) that you take to the playground, give them to other Moms and Dads.
12. Leave one at your chiropractor’s office.
13. Check out local coffee shops for public bulletin boards and stick one on.
14. Send one to your real estate agent.
15. Offer to do a joint venture with another Network Marketer and include your card with their items and vice versa.
16. Hand them to greeters at Wal-Mart (better still if you can include a brochure they can look at).
17. Visit Bridal or Tuxedo shops and ask if you can leave your cards out.
18. Visit small Mom & Pop stores locally and see if you can leave your cards.
19. Send flowers as a thank you to customers and include your business card.
20. Give one to the photographer who took your professional photo.
21. Give one to the UPS Man or Woman when they deliver a package.
22. Place your business cards on a magnet and attach them to your car for people to take.
23. Ride the bus? Give one to your bus driver.
24. Child at Daycare? Hand them to the daycare workers. (This would be a good time to bring up fund-raising as well).
25. Children in Dance? Give them to the dance instructors (again, a good time to bring up fund-raising).
26. Someone in Cheerleading? (ditto).
27. Leave your card along with a tip when eating out.
28. Add a card in with your insurance bill.
29. See if you can leave cards & brochures at a local Welcome center.
30. Leave a card at your local video store.
31. Go Tanning? Leave a card with your tanning salon.

Tags: MLM & Network Marketing, Work From Home by Kristine
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