Some of the advantages include:

1. Save time, money and work

The company has already researched and developed the products. They’ve already created the marketing material and will give you a ready-to-go website.

2.  Professional Development

A solid direct sales company will provide access to sales and professional growth training.  Some of the top trainers in the world are featured at their conferences.  One company I admire puts it this way: “We’re a professional development program with a compensation plan attached.”  True that!

3. Teamwork

One of the major disadvantages of working from home is the isolation.  So partnering with a direct sales company gives you the opportunity to be part of a larger team.  You are in business for yourself, but not by yourself.  That’s powerful.  Take it from someone who has worked solo for most of the last 20 years, having colleagues to partner with is a beautiful thing.  It’s like having employees without the headache of a payroll.  it’s the best of both worlds.

Some companies I like and people I know who are succeeding with them:

Mary Kay Cosmetics – this company has empowered more women to achieve a 6-figure income than any company of any kind on the planet.  If you are interested in the beauty industry, take a closer look. Their training program is outstanding and rumor has it half of their meetings are more like revivals.  I highly recommend National Sales Director Joan Paterson.  Email her at jpaterson@new.rr.com or visit her website: www.marykay.com/jpaterson 

Isagenix – This company’s nutritional cleansing products are absolutely life changing.  They are, without question, the best nutritional and weight loss products I’ve ever found.  They have a fantastic personal and professional development program headed by the amazing David Wood.  Contact Kimber King at kimber_king@msn.com or visit her website: www.kimberking.com

Efusjon Energy Club – This is the company I am partnering with and am hoping to play a role in helping them develop their personal and professional development program.  The products are fantastic but what I like about it is that it’s a very simple business.  Anyone can learn to teach others how to “shake well or tumble gently”   It’s also a business that’s easy to involve your husband with; in fact, the company is currently very male-dominated.  You can email me, donna@donnapartow.com or visit my website: http://www.fullfusjon.com/ld6/?go=donnapartow