Relationships: Relationship Building & Management

Getting Your MLM Business off the Ground While Working a Full-Time Job

You're looking for a business opportunity to be your own boss and earn unlimited income, however you're not yet in the financial position to leave behind the steady paycheck and health benefits you're day job offers. How long should you wait before you take charge and start your own business?

By participating in network marketing (also known as multi-level marketing or MLM), you can begin today -- and still keep your day job! The low initial investment (ranging from $25-$1,000, depending on the company) and the freedom to work out of your home and set your own schedule make network marketing the ideal vehicle for starting a business part-time.

The challenge, however, is knowing how to build your MLM venture to a level at which you can leave your salaried position to devote yourself full-time to pursue your entrepreneurial dream.

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Bonnie Ross-Parker, our official Networking Expert

Resourcefulness Opens Unlimited Doors

How often have you asked someone for a reference? How often has someone else asked you for a recommendation? Being resourceful and top of mind to others who recognize that you have the gift of giving is a valuable asset to have, especially in the business world. Call to mind individuals that are reliable and resourceful. Hopefully, others see you in that same positive light.

So, what are some of the specific ways you can be a "go to" person? What are some of the behaviors you can implement immediately to set you apart and to further enhance your credibility?

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Bonnie Ross-Parker, our official Networking Expert

Women Entrepreneurs -- Time to Take The Plunge

There are more women entrepreneurs in today's United States than there have ever been, but until the recent worldwide financial crisis, it was still a different set of rules for women than for men. Can women entrepreneurs come out of the global recession having reset those rules? Absolutely!

Before the onset of this economic breakdown, women entrepreneurs in general began their business with less funding, fewer resources, fewer mentors and less reliable suppliers. In truth, women began their businesses with less of everything but vision and drive. They were diving in from the lower board while their male counterparts lined up at the high dive. While the world picks itself up and dusts itself off from the collapse of the world markets, women can be using this recovery time to take a place in the high-dive line!

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Bonnie Ross-Parker, our official Networking Expert

Learning The Skills To Be An Extra-Ordinary Connector

Learning The Skills To Be An Extra-Ordinary Connector

"Ten Definitive Ways to Succeed at Networking"

How long does it take to establish a relationship? There is no set answer, but it takes time! Your success will grow relative to how much time you're willing to invest.

1. Be a consistent participant.
2. Go to every event PREPARED . . . Cards are a must. Bring your address book/palm pilot as well in order to GIVE leads.
3. Trust and understanding build over time - participate often so members recognize you as a player.

4. Follow up with people you meet for whom the value of getting together is MUTUALLY beneficial.

5. The contacts you make at any event may or may not produce a sale. Every contact, however, can provide a new relationship for the future.

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Bonnie Ross-Parker, our official Networking Expert

Mentor Magic: Creating a Successful Relationship

Network Marketing and mentoring -- the perfect combination!

The ancient Greek poet Homer first coined the word "mentor" in his epic poem, "The Odessy". A great warrior, Odysseous, knowing he was to be away from his home for many hears on a journey, chose a man named Mentor to be a guardian and tutor for his son.

With its humble beginnings, 'mentoring' continues to offer a valuable relationship between individuals who each benefit by working collaboratively.

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Bonnie Ross-Parker, our official Networking Expert

Make Every Networking Connection Count!

We simply never know in what way that impact will affect someone else!

I love this month's topic: The Best Networkers Offer Value! As networkers, daily, each of us has the ability to impact the people we meet , our friends and family members and the individuals in our organization. What is especially exciting about this? We simply never know in what way that impact will affect someone else! Maybe it will be something we say. Maybe the value will be in making an offer, a suggestion or providing a resource. Maybe it will be in mentioning an opportunity that will forever change the direction of another person's life.

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Bonnie Ross-Parker, our official Networking Expert

On Your Own? That's Motivation!

You've left the corporate arena. You finally made the decision working for someone else no longer fits your style, your plan or your future. You've been punching the clock, working extended hours, compromising your family and friends and let your gym membership expire because there simply wasn't time to work out!

And you know what? You've traded job security for long hours, an uncertain future, a multitude of responsibilities and have allowed minimal time for family and friends.

So, what were you thinking?

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Bonnie Ross-Parker, our official Networking Expert

The Power of Choice

How often are we aware that we control the choices we make? It doesn't matter what the situation, every decision is a choice. Linda Larsen says it best: "Everything in my life I create, promote, allow or step in. If there is something in my life I no longer choose -- I take full responsibility for changing it. I am in the driver's seat. And, I love it."

When I first came across her quote, I was struck by its simplicity and impact. We control our lives. We control our choices. We have the freedom to control our thoughts, our actions and outcome! Imagine a life when we can't blame others for what happens to us. Imagine a life where our choices provide us with the life we desire. Imagine a world where everyone assumes responsibility for their lives! Just imagine!

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Bonnie Ross-Parker, our official Networking Expert

Women Entrepreneurs In The Marketplace

The Entrepreneurial Woman In The Marketplace

Who is she? She is empowered, enlightened and enterprising. She exudes energy, enthusiasm and confidence. She has embarked on a journey and created a mission only she can fulfill. She's a risk taker. She connects. She collaborates. She gives back. The entrepreneurial woman will not be denied. She deserves success and takes pride in her accomplishments. She sets the standard of excellence in all that she does and in all that she is. She endures.

The entrepreneurial woman is unstoppable. She does it all. She creates. She markets. She promotes.

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Bonnie Ross-Parker, our official Networking Expert

Bored With The Same Old Networking Chatter?

Bored with the same old networking chatter? Feel you're wasting your time -- again? Dread going? Rather is somewhere else?

Read on. In the time it takes you to read this article, it's my intention to provide you with enough "new ideas" to incorporate in your networking efforts to change your experiences from "mediocre" to great. Are you with me?

Let's face it. It doesn't matter where you live or what company or service you represent, every market place is competitive and crowded. The majority of people are eager to throw a card at you and actually believe that having their business card is enough of a connection to foster business. Well, this may work for some networkers; however, I believe there's a better way!

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Bonnie Ross-Parker, our official Networking Expert