November 30th is Support Small Business Day

We are in the beginning for holiday shopping. Some of us have already begun to tackle the process of shopping for gifts for Christmas. The call to action has begun. November 30th is the highlight nationwide supporting our local businesses.

Who are our small businesses? Immediately we know think of our brick and  mortar shops. But do you realize that we have local businesses that are on-line?  Do we think of our Direct Sales businesses? How about our local artists? Let's not forget our services as in Spas, Hair and Nail Salons, etc. The list goes on.

Their businesses must be considered as well. They spend there shopping dollars locally and support the community and feed their families. These businesses need to be our focus as well. 

Oh I know we live in an gotta have it in my hands right now society. I have personally fallen prey to this way of thinking as well.

Our local small businesses be it the brick and mortar, online, or direct sales value you as customers even more than the big box stores. They know the value in customer satisfaction, service and quality. 

My pledge is to dedicate the majority of my purchases in support of the these businesses. I may have to wait, "Patience is a Virtue" but I know I will be happy in the end.

 It's still early so you do have the time. And even if you do need a last minute gift or two. I am confident that any of these businesses will be able to supply you with what you need.

Locally we have some fabulous boutiques, incredibly talented artists in all genres, as well as a large variety of products from our direct sales entrepreneurs.

So as we get into the shopping season please take a moment to consider all of them. The choices are bountiful. All that is needed is to change your shopping habits. Make it part of your lifestyle (not only during the holidays but all year long). 

Working the Business.

Many of us that are involved with Direct Sales made a choice for various reasons. Direct sales can be a challenge but more often than not very rewarding. You may not make a windfall of cash immediately, You may not build a successful team spontaneously.
We must be realistic about the outcome, asking ourselves how much time and effort have I put into my business. Am I relying on my friends and family to support my endeavor?

My perspective on that point is this. Friends and family are more than likely the last to really be a a jumping off point to start your business and relying on repeat business from them.
This s my personal experience and working the business for several years. Hearing this from many of fellow members of this wonderful adventure. The story is more or less the same.

This is not to discourage you on becoming one of the special opportunities that direct sales have to offer. Just   sharing  a viewpoint that many I know have experienced. We, in the business must look at it in a different light that brick and mortar store. They offer what they have for you to decide if you want to purchase from them or not.
Direct Sales is different. They are striving to offer  the best quality available to their customers, offering guarantees to there products. We are seeing less and less of this in the brick and mortar stores.
We must educate or potential customers the benefits of purchasing from a Direct Sales Entrepreneur, not persuade them to purchase from us. WE offer personal service, quality merchandise the list goes on. Best of all you as a customer are helping a family add additional income to their family.

We may not have what everyone is looking for. We may not be able to give them instant gratification. They may have to wait for there product to get to them.
We must weed out and ignore the negatives we receive. Believe in whatever product/products we are sharing, giving our all to the business with in the time constraints of family responsibilities.That is ultimately one of the best attributes this business has to offer. The freedom to schedule your own business hours.
On a final note:

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