Manufacturers of branded durable goods that use the internet to sell direct to the consumer may benefit from increased strategic advantage and financial performance, outweighing the ""channel conflict"" or negative sales cannibalization. The manufacturer is then able to more effectively balance channel control, strengthen the brand and establish direct consumer relations. An added benefit, as shown by research, is improved retail service levels, resulting in overall increase of the added value in the channel. The understanding of manufacturer on-line sales engagement and opportunities has not been previously extensively researched. This paper outlines the key issues of online direct sales, the role of the single brand store and brings together the latest theoretical models. Based on the research and insight gained from consumers and professionals a decision framework is presented that can be used to understand and analyze the potential of Direct Sales and suggests the manufacturer level of online engagement.

These tips will take you step-by-step through the direct sales journey, providing a solid approach to build a thriving business. Learn how to set your business up for success; make a splash as you launch, market, and promote your products; serve your customers; and grow your leadership team. Direct sales leader Becky Launder gives you her best tips, which she uses daily to grow her direct sales business. In this easy, short read, you will gain: - A clear formula to step into your direct sales business with ease - Actionable tips for you to stand out from the rest - A road map for building your business and team with confidence

Become a direct sales success story with this insider guide to making it big Direct Selling For Dummies is the perfect resource for anyone involved or interested in direct sales. Written by a 35-year veteran of this booming industry, this useful guide teaches you everything you need to know to achieve and maintain lasting success. You'll learn the insider tips that only the pros know, and how to structure your business, your time, and your customer relationships to optimize sales and achieve your goals. Compare party plans, multi-level marketing, and hybrid models to see where your talents fit best, and discover the most effective ways to promote your products and get people interested. You'll leverage social media as one of the most powerful tools in modern sales, and gain new ideas for recruiting, booking, and time management. With clear guidance and a fun, friendly style, this book gives you the strategies you need to be a direct sales success. The direct sales industry is going strong, with more participants now than any time in the past, yet with less face-to-face engagement. Businesses are operating online, people are shopping online, and more people are recruiting through platforms like social media. If you hope to be a direct sales success, now is the time to get up to speed on what that means today. This book shows you everything you need to know, and gives you the tools you need to put your ideas into action. Choose the right direct sales model Secure bookings and manage your time Recruit and drive interest in the product and company Harness the power of social media to make sales Direct sales can be your ticket to independence. Stop punching the clock and become your own boss — and watch your income grow. With Direct Selling For Dummies, you'll have the skills and information you need to be a success.

This is the resource you've been waiting for. Tailored specifically to those in "party plan" direct selling businesses, Social Media for Direct Selling Representatives is the first volume in a series of books to help you accelerate your business using social media marketing as a vibrant part of your overall marketing plan. Based on 18 years' experience in the field and working with companies, this book was written by someone with the technical expertise to know what works, and the industry knowledge to explain it in a way that makes sense.

If you've ever wanted to skip the thick, dry college textbooks of business school and jump straight into real business strategies and tactics that allow you to rise above your competition and dominate your marketplace, Till Boadella has the answer for you. From being stuck in a squalid Swiss apartment, thousands of dollars in debt, to becoming an influential authority in the direct marketing industry, this book is about giving you strategies you can use right now to flood your business with more leads, more customers, and of course, more sales. You'll discover: * The "little-known" niche of direct-response advertising that Till used to go from $2,000 in debt to $5,000 a month autopilot, and eventually sell his first business to his biggest competitor * The 2 main emotions that drive any sale, and how to use them to supercharge your business with new leads and sales for more cash in your pocket * The 5 classic marketing mistakes that flush your sales down the toilet * The "Cookie Box" Effect that lets you double, even triple your average sale. It leverages the psychological makeup of buying, and created $17,436 of sales overnight Till Boadella is your 21st century "Rags to riches" story. From being unemployed and in debt in his early 20s, he turned to the Internet and discovered through hard hustle, the principles of marketing that have allowed him to turn an ordinary online business into an extraordinary online business. In The 7 Laws of Direct Marketing, he reveals everything he's learnt, and the shortcuts for any aspiring entrepreneur to use to create a successful business. He currently lives worldwide, traveling from country to country while teaching students worldwide on his business techniques and strategies.

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