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08/02/2012

Small Business Tip: Turning Warm Leads Into Hot Prospects

No matter what your business, you need two things: a happy, loyal customer base and a steady stream of new prospects. The Direct Selling Education Foundation (DESF) offers some great suggestions in its free e-book.

09/23/2011

Direct Selling Terms and Definitions

If you’re considering a direct selling opportunity you may hear a number of terms that are unfamiliar to you. In order to properly evaluate any opportunity, it is important to understand what these terms mean and how they might affect your direct selling experience.

05/06/2011

What to Expect if You’re Considering Direct Selling

How do you decide if direct selling is for you? Experienced direct sales representatives say that to be successful, you need to choose a product or service in which you really believe in.

05/06/2011

Are You Considering a Direct Selling Opportunity?

Whether you’re looking to supplement your income on a part-time basis or want to work full-time building a direct selling business, finding the right direct sales opportunity is important.

01/31/2011

BBB’s Top Five Tips to Become a Savvy Consumer

As a part of National Consumer Protection Week, BBB recommends five easy steps you can take to become a smart shopper and savvy consumer.

09/29/2010

Is it a Legitimate Opportunity or a Pyramid Scheme?

How do you tell the difference between a legitimate opportunity and a pyramid scheme posing as a trustworthy company.

09/20/2010

When to Shut the Door on a Traveling Seller

Regardless of what door-to-door sellers are selling, protect your home and your wallet by confirming their credentials.

05/18/2010

The Cooling Off Rule

Find out how the FTC Cooling-Off Rule ensures your purchase from a direct seller may be returned within three days.

05/18/2010

Introduction to Direct Selling

More than 15 Million People are Direct Sellers in the US. These sellers generate more than 30 billion in annual sales, bringing products directly to consumers with a personal touch.

05/18/2010

Direct Sellers Build Businesses on Trust

Watch DSEF’s video series to learn how direct selling provides the opportunity for millions to build a business based on passion, trust and integrity.

05/18/2010

Selling by the Code of Ethics

Find out how the Direct Selling Association’s Code of Ethic ensures that you receive accurate and truthful information about the products you purchase from direct sellers.

05/18/2010

The Buyback Obligation

Direct Selling Association’s Code of Ethics ensures that its member companies “buy back” unsold products purchased within the prior 12 months.

05/18/2010

Direct Selling Earning Claims

Learn what you should look for when evaluating an earnings representation from a direct seller.

05/17/2010

BBB Warns Cash Gifting Pyramid Schemes Flourishing Online

Online promotions promising easy wealth by joining a cash gifting program or gifting club are flourishing on the Internet. With many families struggling to make ends meet in the current economy, Better Business Bureau warns that cash gifting is not a legitimate way to make a few extra dollars, and in fact, is nothing more than a pyramid scheme.

05/17/2010

BBB Warns Against Twitter Money-Making Schemes

Through Tweets, e-mail and Web sites, job hunters are being told that they can make lots of money from the comfort of home using Twitter and Better Business Bureau warns that the large print for such offers may promise big returns but the fine print can cost them every month.


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