While retailers prepare for the rush of customers on Black Friday, there is a group that is bringing the goods to the consumers.
It’s home based businesses and even with tough economic times, some sellers are finding success.
PartyLite consultant Jamelle Swanson says, “It’s amazing. The sales are there, and you keep thinking, ‘Well are people not understanding that there is a crunch right now?’ It’s unbelievable. They’re getting what they need. They’re getting gifts, and it’s been phenomenal. I mean, I haven’t seen better business in quite a while.” Some of the sellers are seeing lower numbers. Glenda Hugget sells Tupperware, and she says there are fewer customers buying frivolous items, but more for everyday use. Still the numbers are higher than many expected.
Tupperware consultant Glenda Hugget says, “They aren’t buying as much as they maybe did last year, but it’s a lot better than we anticipated it would be, the way the country is.”
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Ron Mendelson on November 29th, 2008 at 11:56 am
Excellent post Angela.
I think many people fail to realize that “economic downturn” = excellent opportunity.
When the economy is doing poorly, and when people are worried about their futures, especially their financial futures, home based businesses and/or second income opportunities thrive.
Everyone wants extra money, everyone wants to secure their future.
We all know that working in a job may at times provide one a sense of security as false as it is in reality, but building a home based business which generates ongoing residual income is the only true way to achieve freedom and prosperity.
Many of us have been in the scary position of giving up steady employment for our own work at home venture, some of us have had million dollar success and others have failed.
My advice as someone who has achieved success to those who have yet to realize their dreams is to persevere. I cannot remember the countless times I failed, yet I persevered, which is why I am where I am today.
So, in the age of the economic downturn, be open to opportunities and persevere.
All the best
Ron
RonMendelson dot Com
Rowan Hardinge on December 2nd, 2008 at 12:16 am
Dear Angela,
While other industries struggle in the comming months and years, well positioned direct sales and MLM companies continue to thrive because-
A.people still need the esential services and goods that they provide, often at a better price with higher quality that traditionaly marketed products and services.
B. An economic downturn or crisis often sparks the human imagination to innovate and try new things, as the old systems and paradigms break down. MLM, especially if done correctly online is a new age business model.
People will come to this industry, particularly online in their droves over the next few years, as they search for new anwsers to their sudden economic uncertainty.
People are looking not only for value in the products and services they buy, but also in an upline with mentors who have ability to help them succeed with PROVEN ways to MARKET online. Those who Plug into the right Channels will be rewardwd beyond their wildest dreams as we see 5% make 95% of the money time and time again in the NM Industry.
Rowan