Online Direct Sales Opportunities

I am a mother in need of extra money. I am looking for something in direct sales that I can do strictly online. I am looking for something that I don't have to pay a lot of money to get started. I don't want to have to earn a kit either. I want something to do that I can do from home where I don't have to go to do parties. I used to do Barefoot Books online and that was free to sign up back then but got out of direct selling for a while. I want to get back into that. Please let me know what I can do.

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Asked by Anonymous at 9:52 PM on Feb. 14, 2012 in Money & Work

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  • Direct sales is about making connections and building relationships with people. You can't do that from a computer screen. Any direct selling business needs to be built from the ground up. You have to get out there and work it. Unless you are amazing at self promotion and have a product that literally does sell itself, you will fail. Every company will tell you "Oh we have a website that will earn you money while you sleep", but how often does that really happen. Unless you are paying big $$ for sponsored ads and pay per clicks, people won't find your website unless you tell them where it is. Unless you are willing to step out of your comfort zone, I don't recommend you join a direct selling team.
    PartyGalAnne

    Answer by PartyGalAnne at 10:09 PM on Feb. 14, 2012

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  • I am willing to do the footwork. I am just looking for something to do and I don't have the money to get a kit but what about earning the kit. Don't want to have to earn the kit but to do something I don't know how else to go.
    Anonymous

    Comment by Anonymous (original poster) at 10:30 PM on Feb. 14, 2012

  • Do you have a former employer you could work for remotely?
    You can search for jobs that match you skill set and have a telecommute option.
    If you have a computer with high speed internet & Microsoft Office Pro & have at least intermediate MS Office skills, you should be able to find work as a virtual assistant (VA). For more information, go to www.ivaa.org, www.iavoa.com, www.vanetworking.com ..
    Do you have a skill or experience that you can turn into a home based business? I have a friend who makes children's hair accessories in her basement & sells them to boutiques around the Midwest. My husband runs a handyman business from our home. I work from shome with two lines of business; I do freelance bookkeeping & business organization (along with small business marketing and medical billing), I also do career and job search coaching.
    rkoloms

    Answer by rkoloms at 10:56 PM on Feb. 14, 2012

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  • I'd suggest these two:
    Scentsy www.davianewman.scentsy.us
    Pure Romance www.davianewman.pureromance.com
    I do a few businesses just online; so maybe one of these would be good for you. I do better with Scentsy and they have a special this month b/c you get double dipping kits as we call it during Feb. 3 new product lines for Scentsy are coming out too; a fondue line, a stamp line, laundry care, body care,etc. next month.
    XOXOArmyWife

    Answer by XOXOArmyWife at 12:36 AM on Feb. 15, 2012

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  • You can earn kits w/me too; just email me if you ever need any help
    XOXOArmyWife

    Answer by XOXOArmyWife at 12:36 AM on Feb. 15, 2012

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  • I'm sorry, I am confused. Do you want to earn the kit or not earn it...the above posts are conflicting. Anyway, I am a Team Mentor with Tastefully Simple and we sell food :) You dont have to do home parties...although they work better, but you can do catalog/online parties and sales. We do have a start up kit that is either $89 for a smaller kit or $170 but this one can be split into 3 payments of $56/mth. We are also having a sign up incentive where you get $50 more in free spring products AND you can earn a $25 credit on your acct. You CAN also earn your kit by hosting your own catalog party and then turning your hostess credits into $$ signing up. Would you like more info?? I would be happy to share. Feel free to go to my website...there you will find my email and you can pm me :) www.tastefullysimple.com/web/chayden1
    God Bless!!
    ~Cara Hayden
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    Answer by joinTStoday at 7:05 AM on Feb. 15, 2012

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  • I am willing to earn my kit.
    Anonymous

    Comment by Anonymous (original poster) at 8:23 AM on Feb. 15, 2012

  • Ok GREAT!! would you like more info about Tastefully Simple?? Food is so easy to sell, we only sell to people who eat ;-) The money is great...you make 30% commission!!! Here is my email carahayden@comcast.net I would love to help.
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    Answer by joinTStoday at 10:18 AM on Feb. 15, 2012

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  • I would be happy to share with you about what I do. Message me...
    mkdirector2011

    Answer by mkdirector2011 at 11:50 AM on Feb. 15, 2012

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  • How about La Bella Baskets? Own your own Gift Basket Business for $19.95 a month!=) No making or shipping the gift baskets=) I mostly recruit and make an income through our referral program. Your not pushed to sell with La Bella Baskets, but I have gottens sales!! =)I'm Silver Gift Director with La Bella Baskets and it's legit. I get paid every 2 weeks a check in the mail. If you love gift baskets and flowers with no inventory, no quotas, low monthly fee, training, contests, bonuses, and so much more and like more info, email me lovely-gifts4u@live.com
    uniquemom30

    Answer by uniquemom30 at 12:40 PM on Feb. 17, 2012

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