Boys vs. Girls in Small Business? Sort-of...

Boys vs. Girls in Small Business? Sort-of...
Women small business owners often operate much differently
than men. In the beginning, in my experience, men are more
likely to select their businesses based on potential for
making big money and women are more likely to choose based
on a passion.

Some women are able to start very small businesses, like a
MLM or personal service business, because their husbands
are the primary wage-earners and their income is not
'needed'. Most men do not have this option open to them.

Women often have a tendency to think smaller than men, too.
They are less likely to beg, borrow and steal to get the
money they need for business development. They think
smaller, spend smaller and build slower. Often, this means
they stay very small because they are unable or unwilling
to spend anything on their marketing or business education.

In networking, a man is more likely to be direct, ask for
what he wants and be unconcerned about hurting his fellow
man's feelings. In fact, that thought probably never
crosses his mind! Women, on the other hand, skirt issues,
avoid conflict and sometimes don't ask for what they want
and need for fear of offending. Women also nurture and
educate more, making the relationship-building component of
networking easier and sometimes quicker.

Networking is an opportunity to do business in a social
way. I have noticed a significant growth in the number of
women's networking groups in the last few years – probably
because women and men network differently. The local
chamber and some weekly leads groups often have a more male
culture. Women successfully combine hugs and business
development, getting business and some social needs met
simultaneously.

One big problem that negatively affects women's success is
'taking it personally'. We want to be liked and sometimes
lose perspective – it's business. It is OK if everyone
doesn't like you – it's business. Your mission is to
market your business to a target market and get people to
buy what you're selling. Making friends will happen
organically, just like in any workplace.

The sales process is also quite different. Women have a
lot of unnecessary fear that can easily be worked around,
often based on their negative past experiences when they
were the prospects. Men do not have as much difficulty
asking for the sale. The sales meeting, or fr'ee
consultation or demonstration, will be controlled by
someone and it should be the business person doing the
selling! Have an agenda and follow it. It is perfectly ok
to establish rapport by having a short personal discussion,
then get to the business at hand.

Listen to the prospect tell you their problems, demonstrate
your ability to solve their problems, then use their own
admission of their problems to close the sale. If you
honestly believe in your service/product, then you will
know when you are doing the prospect a favor by offering it
to them. So offer it, already! Ask for the sale! Here
are some great options:
- I would really like to work with you; would you like to
work with me? (must be delivered with genuine sincerity or
it will fall flat)
- How would you like to move forward?

The most important part of the sales process comes next –
be quiet! Allow the prospect to think about your offer and
give you an answer. The first person to talk loses – this
is a basic rule of sales. The mistake many women make is
to keep talking – and giving discounts. Please don't do
this!

As a purchaser, I love it when you do this! If you offer
me a deal, I'm going to take it. However, if you had not
offered the deal, I probably still would have made the
purchase.

There are more issues faced by women, such as work/life
balance, especially for those who begin their businesses
when their children start school, or after a divorce. With
adequate education and investment in business development,
and a clear understanding of all her goals, a woman can
certainly have a successful business; and the same can be
said for a man.

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Audrey Burton, Small Business Coach, is "The Tigress". Get
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The Unique Blvgari Women's Watches

The Unique Blvgari Women's Watches
The iconic name and classic styles of Bvlgari aren't just
for men. Bvlgari makes several styles that appeal to women
while still keeping with the same looks and designs Bvlgari
has been making for over a century. There are plenty of
styles to choose from which is sure to fit any woman's
needs.

The first watch in their line-up is B.zeroI. When you
first look at this watch you will notice the minimalist
approach, creating a very classy design that isn't too
flashy. It has a very deep feminine charm while still
remaining sleek and true to the iconic Bvlgari style. The
most striking feature on this watch is the adjustment
button on the back of the watch that replaces the crown.
This prevents any breaks in the bracelet creating a
seamless and linear bracelet around your wrist.

Their next watch, the IPNO, is the culmination of
creativity from the Bvlgari designers. When you first lay
eyes on this watch, you know you have never seen anything
like this before. A blend of steel, ceramic and diamonds
harmonized into a single cylinder is truly a unique design.
With the digital readout, it enhances the uniqueness of
it, mixing class with technology.

The Assioma D watch is one that just expresses seduction.
The contemporary lines of the watched mixed with certain
classical elements as well as a very simplistic design is
sure to satisfy and woman. It's unique dial with gold
plated hands and sinuous bracelet is sure to match any mood
and attire.

The Astrale watch is definitely the flashiest and most
eye-catching out of the entire line of Bvlgari watches.
One look at this watch, and you can definitely see where
the inspiration for this watch came from. With many jewels
around the dial, it gets its inspiration from magical
constellations and it's different dimensions and layers of
circles give it a truly remarkable look.

The Lucea watch is one of the most natural looking watches
made by Bvlgari. While still keeping a geometric design
around the dial, it's blended with a very natural laying
bracelet. The alternating circles and squares with
diamonds inside give it a very elegant and natural pattern.

Bvlgari is very iconic with unique designs. It takes their
unique designs and their creativity from the men's watches
and puts those ideas into their line of women's watches.
The line has something for everyone, with classic,
creative, flashy and natural looking watches. No matter
what kind of watch you want, you are sure to get a quality
watch with the iconic and unique designs you can expect
from Bvlgari watches.

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MLM is Good for the Economy

MLM is Good for the Economy
Economic stability is critical to bringing prosperity into
a region, whether that region is a country or a state. When
there is economic stability, goods and services are sold
regularly and as a result, businesses prosper.

When businesses prosper, more jobs are created. As more
jobs are created, more money is available to go around.
More money means more prosperity and so on. When it comes
to the economy, more spending is always good. Of course
this does not apply to individuals. For the individual,
saving money is better, but since we are talking about the
economy here, let's focus on what's good for the economy as
a whole.

So in order for money to be spent, of course more
opportunities to make money have to be created. MLM or
Network Marketing companies have created and continue to
create opportunities for people to make extra money. Many
of these people have gone on to become millionaires and
have extremely profitable independent small businesses.

In today's world of big corporations where small businesses
are becoming a rare breed, MLM creates thousands and
thousands of independent small businesses that can be of
enormous benefit to the economy. Why? Because small
businesses can keep the economy moving and keep it stable.

Large corporations bring jobs but they also kill small
business. Most of the time, small businesses cannot compete
with the big corporations. Also, when these big guys fall,
a lot of people get hurt as a result of layoffs.

I am not saying big business is bad for the economy; there
are of course many advantages to having large corporations
like lower prices, higher and a more consistent quality of
products. But what is always needed is a balance between
the number of big businesses and small businesses.

Independent MLM businesses can take the place of
traditional small businesses. It is difficult for big
corporations to drive these MLM businesses out of business.
One reason for that is that these independent MLM
businesses have very little overhead, they can be operated
on a shoestring budget. Also they can be done on a
part-time basis while Network Marketers keep their jobs.
Network Marketers mostly don't realize that they are
actually helping the economy become more stable. They are
generating an independent source of income that is not tied
to their jobs.

In an unfortunate event, if they lose their job for
whatever reason, they have an independent source of income
that can sustain them. This brings stability to the economy
where more people are consistently spending money to keep
the economy moving forward. Also, a Home Based MLM Business
can significantly supplement one's income, which can create
more spending.

Please note that here I am not talking about pyramid
schemes and other money games that are illegal and
unethical. I am referring to legitimate opportunities
offered by MLM companies who offer competitive prices and
high quality products. These are the companies that can
make a difference. You simply buy your products from them
instead of a regular store, without spending any more money
than you would normally spend. You promote their products
and the business opportunity, and for that you get paid as
an independent business owner.

Small businesses are the lifeblood of any economy. With big
businesses taking over the business arena, independent MLM
Home Based Businesses can and are taking the place of
traditional small businesses that are being driven out of
existence by big corporations.

So join a quality MLM company and build a business, and
know that you are not only helping yourself but you are
doing the best thing you can do for the economy.

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Aziz Jangbar is a successful businessman and an
entrepreneur. He has a passion for Network Marketing and is
helping many people build growing downlines. To see how you
can benefit from his efforts, visit:
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Christians Engage Internet Marketing

Christians Engage Internet Marketing
Christians find a great opportunity for earning money
part-time. Read this article that addresses the desire for
believers -especially mothers to work from the home.

There is a growing trend among Christians to get involved
with Internet Marketing. It is a fast-growing trend for
these reasons:

1. The activity is all Internet based

2. Christians work at their leisure

3. They are your their boss

4. All activities are done in front of the computer

5. The amount of money that Christians are making is
unbelievable - $400 - $12,000 per week!

These Christians are making more money than the rest of the
people in the workforce just working only ten hours per
week. The reason why The Believer does so well is because
of a lack of competition. Christians are more inclined to
be Internet savvy than the much older workforce. That is a
great advantage. There a number of these types of Internet
Marketing opportunities out there that pay out instantly
-for example within two days of a transaction. The monies
are deposited directly into The Believer's bank account.

They all have products that have comprehensive packages of
software, scripts, eBooks and *.pdfs (valued at $125,000 if
purchased separately) and are equipped to meet every
imaginable need that a start-up internet business might
have.

For example, there is software for making audios and videos
and fly-in ads. There are packages on how to make cash from
articles and one which contains a roadmap for affiliate
marketing success.

Full Resell Rights come with this package, so that the
Christians can make additional income marketing it either
in whole or in part, and full instructions are provided for
how to do that, plus marketing and advertising ideas.

In addition to the software, there is specialized training
in the art and science of running a successful internet
business.

For the home-based entrepreneur, this "insiders training"
is invaluable. Advice and recommendations from seasoned
internet marketers help collapse time frames and make as
much money as possible as fast as feasible.

There is training, for example, in proven marketing
strategies, auto-responders, pay-per-click advertising,
working with leads, aggressive marketing, and many more
tactics that saves time and to jump-start their businesses
so that they can begin making sales off the internet within
just days of joining the company.

These entrepreneurs are also provided with their own
lead-capture page and presentation website that "converts
like crazy" so that all that they have to do is drive
traffic to it and then let the marketing system take over
from there. It's the closest thing I call "a business in a
box".

There are step-by-step plans on how to get started, for
example, so that The Believer can get right into productive
mode as soon as he or she signs up.

A wide selection of advertising methods is provided from
which the Christians can choose that which best fit their
budgets. It appears that those who make the most money are
those who do the most advertising!

No-cost advertising alternatives are also available and
many of them, such as writing articles and press releases
are not only free to do but also extremely effective in
getting visitors into your marketing system.

In short, the Christians are in business for themselves,
but not by themselves. There are conference calls and live
trainings.

A sale a day is a reasonable, achievable objective as soon
as the promotional activities are directing traffic to The
Believer's marketing system. And each sale pays between
$400 and $1000.

As I mentioned earlier, there are a number of different
Internet Marketing businesses that offer this type of
lucrative opportunity to Christians. However, some of them
are very expensive to get involved in. Some require
financial investments which are cost prohibitive for some
struggling Christians. In addition, some of them require
The Believer to give their fist two sales to their training
sponsor. We recommend that The Believer joins a program
that does not require a large amount money above $400.
Also, The Believer should not join a program which requires
him/her to sacrifice any sales to a sponsor.

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The Wealth Makers website at http://www.JubileeIsHere.com
provides more than part-time jobs for Christians but
entrepreneurial opportunity as well. The Wealth Makers
provides preferred Internet Marketing business for
Christians. With the Wealth Makers, the Christians are
provided with all the information needed to succeed in the
Internet Marketing world.

Get the Interview Advantage With Research! Research! Research!

Get the Interview Advantage With Research! Research! Research!
I have noticed with many clients that I coach on interview
preparation that most are not familiar with the companies
they are interested in working for. This makes it very
difficult for the clients to accurately prepare for a
position they know little about. In order to decide on a
move that will benefit your long-term career plans and
immediate position gratification research is your best
course of action.

Going to an interview without doing your research puts you
at a clear disadvantage. Research can be used as a perfect
opportunity to impress your interviewer or as a way to
build rapport at the onset of the interview. It can
leverage your salary negotiations by letting the employer
know that you are aware of their corporate pay scale and
what the job position is really worth to them.

In larger companies, the person who writes the ad for the
position is usually not related to the department or unit
in need of additional staff. The description may not be as
accurate or effectively written as it should be and by
researching the facility you can be prepared when
communicating with your possible future employer.

After accepting the new position you will spend a large
part of everyday with the people in your area or
department. Have you checked into the atmosphere or culture
of the company? What is the general employee attitude
towards the company? Many resources for larger companies
are available on the internet that provides yearly ratings
on the best industries, jobs, and companies.

Sites providing a ranking of size and likeability of the
companies can be found at www.fortune.com. For listings on
first-rate jobs within the U.S. Government try
www.bestplacetowork.org. Individual states and many larger
cities develop lists that are posted on their sites
boasting their best companies including
www.columbus.about.com. For smaller sized companies the
www.greatplacestowork.com may be helpful.

Another way to discovering more about the companies you are
interested in is by looking up articles written on the
company of interest or the desired industry. It is a great
way to learn more about the company written by others than
the company on all areas of the company structure, future
plans, and successes, and their competitors which can be
new companies to look into for possible employment.

A few other areas that require in-depth research to get a
true understanding and feel for the company you are
intending to interview are the corporate culture, hiring
practices, and even hours expected to work. It will help to
be familiar and in agreement with the work environment or
the philosophy of the company. It would be a waste of your
time and that of the company for you to go through the
process of getting your resume read, being asked to
interview, prepare and interview for the position, and
finally accept and start the job only to find out six
months down the line that you agree or feel comfortable
working with the existing management practices or company
policies.

Take the time to do your research before you agree to an
interview. During the interview look for signs of the
atmosphere or ask questions if still unsure. You deserve to
work in an environment that is a great fit, where you will
feel comfortable to work to fulfill your potential and
where you agree with the goals and objectives of the
company. Research is key in finding just the right job for
you.

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Kris Plantrich is the owner of ResumeWonders Writing and
Career Coaching Services. She is certified in Resume
Writing and Interview Coaching, experienced and affordable
and is nationally published. Reuse of this article is
encouraged but must include a link to
http://www.resumewonders.com .

My Secrets of Networking Revealed Part two

My Secrets of Networking Revealed Part two
Up to this point, you've begun to know and understand
something about what's important to your prospects. By
asking questions, you have determined what's working for
them and what is not. Now it's time to embellish this area
of discontent in their lives. Assist your prospects to get
in touch with the pain of what's not working and make the
costs of their problems real for them. You are now ready to
present the possibility of a solution to their needs.
Again, you must be engaged in a two-way conversation with
your prospect. If you are doing all of the talking,
they're probably not listening. So go back and ask more
questions.As you direct the course of the conversation with
questions, you're also fulfilling your prospects' need to
dominate the conversation by answering those questions. So
ask the question, then let your prospect answer without
interruption. Your listening will dictate where the
conversation should go as your questions anticipate and
preempt many potential objections.

With rapport established and an understanding for your
prospects' needs in place, you are now ready to share a
little bit about your opportunity as it relates to those
benefits you perceive to be of importance to them. Here,
don't just show and tell about your products; speak of the
benefits that can be realized as a result of the products,
the company and the opportunity. Speak to your prospect's
emotions and share those benefits which address the pain in
their lives. Continue to keep the emphasis on the
prospect--not the products.

Keep your conversation clear, focused, succinct and
powerful. The longer you ramble, the greater the risk of
turning off your prospect. And never pressure your
prospects into a decision; instead, support them in
arriving at their own decision-and NEVER argue! "A man
convinced against his will remains of the same opinion
still."As you recount the benefits of becoming involved in
your opportunity, remember that until your prospect is
convinced of what you are saying, your benefits live only
as claims. So, to ground these claims in facts, tell
stories.Get to know the stories of all your company's most
successful leaders. "Facts smell-stories sell." So "prove"
your benefit claims with appropriate evidence, testimonials
and stories.During this process, it's vitally important to
maintain your "posture". Remember you are the expert.
Enthusiasm is essential to attract dynamic leaders, but it
is also equally important not to convey a sense of
desperation. Remember, you would love to have your prospect
join you in partnership-AND you don't need them to do so.
Maintaining such a posture creates tremendous freedom for
your prospect to choose to join you-or not. It also infers
a sense of abundance rather than scarcity. Remember, there
are plenty of other people who would love to be your
partner if the timing is not right for this particular
prospect.

Throughout the entire rapport-building process, questioning
and sharing of benefits, most of your prospect's objections
will have been dissolved. At each juncture in the
conversation, check out how your prospect "feels" (never
"thinks") about a particular point or benefit. These
checks allow you to gauge the course of the conversation
while providing an opportunity for objections to surface
and be given clear voice. Keep firmly in mind the fact that
a sincere objection is the sign of sincere interest. As
such, objections should be welcomed as great opportunities
to educate and enlighten. While objections may, on the
surface, appear logical, most often they are really
emotional in nature. They merely indicate a concern of
your prospect which, once satisfied, will only strengthen
their desire to join you.

Again, objections need to be embellished, as in, "I know
what you mean, I had a similar concern until..." and so
forth. In the end, prospects will be more concerned with
benefits than answered objections. So don't get bogged
down with them, but do look for opportunities to get your
prospect "complete" with them so that you both can continue
to focus on the benefits of your opportunity as they relate
to your prospect's life. If conducted properly, at the end
of your prospecting conversation, the value of your
opportunity and the possibilities of a fit for the prospect
will have been established. The "close" then is nothing
more than the natural conclusion to the conversation. All
of the objections will have been handled and the prospect
will be left with a few simple choices of how he or she
might proceed to get started and what the next action will
be.

In summary, each prospecting conversation should be entered
into with an intended result, viewed as the beginning of a
potential life-long relationship. Possibilities for the
prospect's needs, wants, and dreams will have begun to be
explored. Equally important, the prospect will have begun
to explore the distinctions of partnershipping, commitment
and vision-all keys to true, fulfilling Network Marketing
success.And in the end, the prospect will be left with the
sense that Network Marketing goes way beyond any particular
product or company or opportunity--that at its essence, it
is simply about honoring people and creating new
possibilities for their lives.

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