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Exposition Part II: Why Are You Annihilating Your Usana Business?

JaneQuade — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

So now you’ve learned that all this nonsense you are told to do by corporate and your upline is not helping you but it is helping the company.

And that’s not all bad, is it? I mean, we all want our companies to be successful and stick around for decades to come.

But here’s the real downer… All this stuff they tell you to do hurts you and your business in so many, many ways.

Let’s take a look at this from the position of a brand new rep or associate:

The company knows that when a rep signs up the first thing he or she is told to do is to make a list of 100 people including friends and family.

Let’s keep the statistics low just to err on the side of being conservative. So out of those 100 names, you maybe sign up 10 people. Even if only 1 or 2 out of that 100 become business builders, you still were able to drop about 8 more new signups averaging a few hundred bucks.

These aren’t big numbers so just add them up in your head.

Next, the average life of a rep is 2.5 months. So even if you only stay on as a rep for 2.5 months, you still exposed 10 additional people to Usana and they all placed orders.

Now don’t forget about the 2 out of 100 names that want to build a business with Usana. What are they told to do first? You got it! Make their list of 100 names. And out of that 100 names, maybe 15 order and 3 want to become business builders…

I think you get the picture. And now you understand why this system works so well, FOR THE COMPANY.

And on top of all those great stats, you get to spend hundreds and thousands of dollars every year attending rah-rah events so you can watch that 1 to 2% of the reps strut across the stage sharing with you their story about how they did it and you can too.

Well I’m here to tell you that there is a better way, a way that will guarantee success and a way that really will change your life. And the best part of this is that you really do get to run your business from home. What a cool concept, a home-based business that you can truly work from home. Wow.

1. Stop trying to recruit everyone into your Usana business. Not everyone is cut out for network marketing and not everyone is your prospect. And I hate to be the one to tell you this but not everyone cares about your company’s products. That’s just the truth of the matter.

Finding your target market is key. But you can’t learn how to do that overnight. It’s just like marketing for every other business in the world. Your job is to find those who have a want, need or desire for your product.

2. Stop promoting your company and upline. No one cares about who founded the company or how long it has been around. They don’t care about the who’s who and they could care less about the latest techy stuff.

Every time you position your company or your upline for that matter as the expert, you are doing yourself a great disservice. You are basically telling your prospect that you have no idea what you are doing but you may be able to find someone else who is smart enough to answer their questions.

3. Don’t try to become a superstar at marketing your business. You have learn how to market yourself. You do this by promoting the products or services and positioning yourself as the expert. You don’t have to know everything about every product or service but pick a few and become an expert. That is how you acquire buyers and out of those buyers will evolve your business builders.

It has been proven time and time again that if you are not passionate about your product or service you will not succeed in the relative business. If you are only looking for opportunity seekers then that is exactly what you are going to get. And when the next opportunity comes along they will run from you and to the next greatest thing coming their way.

Instead of blowing all this money in promoting your upline and/or company, start spending the money on promoting yourself. This is how it’s done in every other industry so why are we trying to change the business model just for our businesses. Let’s do what works!

I, Jane Ellen, accept full responsibility for the content of this article. If you have any questions regarding anything in this article, please check out more great information at http://www.FreeMLMSuccessReport.com or contact me at my home office 440.942.8166 EST.

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Networker Marketing / MLM and the IRS - What You Need to Know

JaneQuade — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

For those who take their network marketing business seriously, there are serious tax advantages to being involved in this home-based business.

The tough part is that these important advantages are so embedded in IRS codes, regulations and interpretations, that you could easily employ a small army of tax lawyers and accountants to unearth them. It is better, however, to have a broad view of this subject area and learn to spot some of the issues.

Here are some great examples of key tax points for Network Marketers to take up with your personal CPA or tax advisor:

•Meals and Entertainment

•No Hobby Losses

•The Traveling Networker

•Home Office Deductions

•Business Gifts

•Computers

•Automobiles

•Capital assets

•Ordinary business expenses

Now don’t forget about the more common, ordinary business expenses:

•Accounting Fees

•Advertising Fees

•License Fees

•Telephone

•Office Supplies

•Answering Machines

•Audio and Video Equipment

•Fax Machines

•Office Furniture

•Office Decor

Recordkeeping is the Name of the Game

Any IRS employee will tell you over and over again that the most important piece of claiming your expenses and deductions is adequate recordkeeping.

According to the IRS, here are the top three suggestions for us MLM’ers:

•Maintain a separate bank account

•Keep a detailed record of all business transactions

•Retain all your records

Recordkeeping and verification is very important when it comes to verifying deductions for

•Travel expenses

•Entertainment expenses

•Gift expenses

And what is the best way to verify recordkeeping in the above categories? Receipts win, hands down.

Almost every MLM distributor agreement states your independent contractor status. The IRS is very well aware of this and recognizes the same. The IRS basically views you as being self-employed which infers that you will pay both income tax and self-employment tax.

If you are income is greater than $500 per year, you will have to make estimated tax payments as a self-employed person.

The easy part to this is that your particular Network Marketing Company will automatically send you Form 1099 if you receive more than $600 in income or if you purchases more than $5,000 of product or inventory.

You then attach Form 1099 to Schedule C, which you will then attach to your tax return. Your Schedule C will summarize your income and expenses from your Network Marketing business.

It really is that simple. But don’t be afraid to hire an accountant or tax preparer if you are unfamiliar with the rules, forms and schedules. It is always well worth the money to hire a professional. Even if you have filed on your own before, the tax laws change every single year and you really need to keep up on everything to take advantage of the expenses and deductions in the IRS code.

The expenses and deductions are there for you to use as long as you don’t abuse them. If you are serious about your business like I am, and utilize these expenses and deductions properly, it can results in thousands and thousands of dollars of after-tax savings which could definitely help you out in your business and in your personal finances. It really is a win-win situation.

Look for more articles that give you a further breakdown of the above mentioned categories for deductions in your Network Marketing / MLM business.

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YOU Should KNOW - If You Are in MLM or Network Marketing

JaneQuade — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

If you’re running your own business out of your home which includes MLM companies, Network Marketing companies, Direct Sales companies or any type of employment where you are deemed “self” employed, then it is your duty to be current on IRS rules and codes that apply to the self employed.

This pertains to you regardless of the product or service you are selling with the following companies - just to name a few:

ACN

Fuel Freedom (FFI)

Mary Kay

Prepaid Legal

Arbonne

Juice Plus

Melaleuca

Usana

Coffee Acai Plus

Mannatech

Mona View

Vemma Healthy

The following is a brief summary of what you should know regarding the IRS and how it views the Network Marketing industry. This is so important because the tax rules and codes were written for the specific purpose of those individuals venturing into the new business realm of direct sales. The last thing the direct selling industry needs is a reputation with the IRS and other government agencies that individuals are posing as business owners for all the wrong reasons.

You and I both know that in today’s economy, not only is it paramount that we create a substantial income, but more importantly, how do we hold on to as much of our earnings as possible.

Well the IRS knows how much is involved in starting up a business. Don’t be fooled for one second thinking that just because your office is in your home that starting a new business is any different that those starting up a business that includes a monthly rental bill. The logistics and requirements are much the same no matter where your office is.

•Network Marketing has been recognized as an important industry by the IRS.

•In 1982, the IRS specifically recognized the independent contractor status of direct sellers.

•The IRS issues a number of materials addressing the issues of self-employment workers and home-based businesses.

•The IRS specifically addresses the issues of network marketers in IRS Publications 911. See Tax Guide for MLM/Direct Selling Distributors

•One in ten thousand households in America has a direct seller.

•There are approximately ten million network marketers in the United States

•Sales of the Network Marketing industry in the United States are in the $20 billion range.

•About 65 percent of direct sellers area female and 35 percent are male.

•For most, Network Marketing is a part-time activity. Approximately 80 percent of networkers work part-time, less than 30 hours a week earning less than $500 per month.

•Network Marketing opens doors for everyone. About 5 percent of Network Marketers are senior citizens, and about 8 percent have physical disabilities; 13 percent are African-American; 5 percent are Hispanic, and 1 percent are Asian.

•The top five reasons that people join network marketing companies:

1.I like and believe in the product (90 percent).

2.I like being my own boss (73 percent).

3.I like working at home (64 percent).

4.The harder I work, the more I make (54 percent).

5.I enjoy selling (49 percent).

Sources for the above statistics: the Direct Selling Association

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A Review of Home Survey Workers

BrianGarvin — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Wow, the Home Survey Workers website is pretty flashy for a company that deals in surveys. So of course when we were asked to do this review we were interested in learning more about their system. Will it be what you need to make some sort of secondary income? Will you be able to turn it into something full time? We aren’t sure yet, but we’ll definitely share with you what we found.

What Questions Do You Need Answered

Because the Home Survey Workers seem to have all the answers all within there F.A.Q. Let’s face it, we’re all skeptical anymore after those three years of constant scams on the Internet. Heck, even now with phishing schemes circling our email accounts everyone is taking a step back and being very careful with what they read and or purchase.

So this is why we find it to be a crucial part of your research because not only will you be able to view answers to all the questions in your head, but you’ll also learn more about the company. While there are only ten total answers to each question, we found them all to be helpful and we believe you will as well. Long story short, just go over there and take five minutes to read it. You’ll thank us later.

Getting a Taste Before You Start

It doesn’t matter if it’s the Home Survey Workers website or another survey deal, you always want to see an example. Why? Well, if a site is promising you $5-$25 for one survey don’t you want to know how long it’s going to be? We don’t think you would enjoy this income avenue if it took you an hour to get paid $5. However, you’ll find a sample of their surveys right under the “sample” section located at the top of the page.

Is It Really The Perfect Job?

Well it really depends on who you talk to, but if you could possibly make $423 a day, wouldn’t you be interested. We aren’t really sure how they came up with that actual amount, but there has to be some sort of reason behind it. Towards the bottom, left hand side of the home page the different avenues you can take to make money with the Home Survey Workers program.

Surveys, focus groups, online orders, product reviews, and movie trailers are all available once you become a member of their site. You may be wondering if this is going to cost you any upfront money and the answer is, no. Just give them your name and email address before hand to get the rest of the information about their program.

Our Overall Analysis

When you first get to their website you might sit there and think, “Wow, they look reputable. Especially with the nice professionally designed web page.” While this may be true, we really want you to focus on the information that’s given to you after you’ve provided an email and address. Only then will you find the true content that will help you decide if this is for you.

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A Review of the Home Cash Course

BrianGarvin — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

If you are someone who is looking to make a fair amount of cash and fast, you’ll find that there are many tempting offers out there. You’ll find that you can make your money slaving away for someone else, or you can, as so many people are realizing that they can do today.

Take the time to set up a system where they can really clean up just on passive income, and that is what the Home Cash Course is trying to teach you. If you are looking to make sure that you are generating the money you need, you should take the time to make sure that you check out this opportunity and figure out what it can do for you.

When you start looking around for advice on how to make money online, this guide reminds you that you need to take lessons from someone who knows that they are doing. After all, you wouldn’t take flying lessons from someone who didn’t know how to fly, would you?

The truth of the matter is that many advertising gurus are actually quite unenlightened when it comes to thinking about what they need to do to make money, and you’ll find that their help is not something that you can count on. When you are looking to make sure that you are going to make the cash that you want, see what is being offered here.

You’ll also find that with a little bit of work that you can generate income on your own, in a fairly passive way. One of the advantages of the Home Cash Course is that it will take very little training beyond the basics, and you will not need to expend much money when it comes to capital. While other opportunities will demand that you take on a great deal of debt just to get started, you’ll find that this one will leave you free, clear and happy, so make sure that you check it out.

When you are looking into generating passive income, you will find that the opportunity to do so will come at you very fast. The site states that many people are going to be in a situation where they can really make sure that there are going to get ahead, but only if they take advantage of what is being offered. Make sure that you don’t fall behind. When you take a look at the Home Cash Course, you will find that you are just where you need to be when it comes to making sure that you make the money you need.

For many people who are tired of slaving away to make someone else rich, you’ll find that there are plenty of reasons why you might simply need to stop and make sure that you know what is really going on. Take the time to really get the instruction you need, and move ahead in this way. There is nothing that stands in your way when it comes to this endeavor but lack of knowledge, so make sure that you get that taken care of!

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