You have scars!
That’s it. There is no if, and it is or my personal favorite…”Yes, but…”
Too often I hear people talk about not having enough time or money to get started in this industry. The real reason would be that these people are afraid to start their business.
You cannot have it in your head that it is not the right time or that you do not have enough money or that you want to see how it goes, etc. If you are serious about the direct selling industry and building an online business, the time is always right and the time is NOW.
As for not having enough money, that’s the exact reason you need to take action RIGHT NOW! Therefore, I have put together some tips on how to build your online business from scratch.
I know, that’s how I did it!
1) Content: I mention it so much that I’m starting to get tired of hearing it said, I can only imagine what you must be thinking.
However, it is the truth. You can never give too much content, and it’s FREE!
You can get your content out in multiple different ways. You can do articles, videos, press releases, blog posts, and even online classifieds.
Do a Google search for article and press release distribution sites. YouTube is a great place to start uploading your videos and a blog is the simplest tool you can get. The more content you can give, the more followers you will have.
The best part about this is that it is not, nor should it be, company specific. This means that you can gain followers and fans for YOU no matter what company you are affiliated with. So start giving.
2) Reinvest – If you are building your online business from scratch, you will need to reinvest your profits back into your business.
I know this is business 101 and needs to be done regardless, but especially early on. Remember, if you’re building your business this way, that means you have little or no money. So when your income starts flowing in, you need to start upgrading.
Maybe you start to dabble in PPC or other types of paid advertising. I guess what I’m really trying to say is don’t spend that money on new shoes or a new iPhone! I know, this is not a popular mindset, but it is a must.
Trust me, if you just suck it up and keep reinvesting in yourself and your business, you’ll be able to buy whatever you want in no time. In the beginning, you must remain focused and humble.
3) Training: This is for both you and your team. Most people think that it is up to their upline or sponsor to do all the training. This is not the case.
It’s never too early to start training your team. The quicker you can start implementing this, the quicker you’ll start to see better results. Not only that, but it will make you a better leader and a better marketer.
You will begin to understand what people really need and where is the gap that you need to fill. You also need to continue training. You will never stop this process. The moment you say something like, “I know,” that’s the moment you stop growing and limit yourself. NEVER stop growing!