We all make mistakes, but some of them come at a great cost. To become a successful businesswoman, I had to be careful in every area of my direct selling business. QNET India team has always given me many insights on how to deal with the challenges that will be on the way to my success. To become your boss and develop the business to new heights, you need to be passionate about business. If direct selling is not meant for somebody, that’s the people who have no passion or vision for the business.
You should and shouldn’t do several things as a direct selling representative, especially when you are working with a reputed company like QNET India. I will give you a heads up on the dos and don’ts as a direct selling representative in India. Following the paths and advice of your seniors in the direct selling team can make your work less challenging and more interesting.
Direct Selling Business Do’s
Having a well-crafted strategy for your business or good training on communication skills can be a great advantage in your journey as a direct seller. Understanding how you should take your business to new levels and an idea about the possible problems you will face on the way can give you the time to make the first step.
You need a great plan.
What does it mean to have a great plan? A great plan will be hundred per cent goal-oriented. There will be a time limit to achieve this, not just the goals. You can give yourself and your business a weekly or monthly quota of people to reach, network and do the marketing. In addition, a set of several products to be sold and a team to develop within a given time. So that’s it? Is this a great plan already? No way, for a winning strategy, you need much more than goal setting or just a vision. Be ready to work hard, learn new skills, study the products and the direct selling industry, analyze your competitors and know your customers.
Do Research on the direct selling industry.
Research or an in-depth study is required in almost every field of business. In direct selling, you are supposed to communicate well with your customers and convince them about the merits of your marketing products. Do you do marketing unless you know about the products and their specifications? Adequate knowledge of the industry, your competitors, and the difference between your products or business plan can help you avoid communication errors. An idea about the industry and its development can support your business when forecasting the future and growth of your direct selling business.
Teamwork is everything
Working well with a team is one advantage or capability every employer will look for. As you are your own boss in the business does not mean that you don’t have to work with a team. As a direct seller, you need to be part and parcel of the team more than ever. There are several advantages to teamwork because then you have experienced people to guide you and stop you from doing things that can damage your career as a business person. So, try to be involved with all the areas of your teamwork and know that success awaits you.
Learn about your target customer.
I don’t want anybody to make the same mistake as a young direct seller. As an excited young businesswoman, I used to go up to friends, family, and neighbors with this attractive business opportunity QNET offers. Of course, that resulted in many rejections, even from people interested in direct selling and business in general. However, with the help of my team and after much thought, I realized that knowledge of your customer is a huge area to be included in your business strategy. So, before you start marketing, learn about the customers, their interests and preferences, based on the age group they belong to. Try selling them products that they need and want and see if they are interested in business and an extra income.
Develop core business skills
What are the core business skills you need as a direct seller? It ranges from communication skills to networking and digital marketing. However, there’s no need to be afraid if you lack the skills needed because direct selling is a retail business and a complete package of skill and personal development. You will have plenty of chances to grow as a direct seller and business person. Keep in mind that it would be an added advantage if you enter the industry with interpersonal skills, marketing or social media marketing skills.
QNET Direct Selling Business Don’ts
Not doing or avoiding some things is as good as doing certain things. In business, there are factors you should avoid for the sake of its growth. I learned it the hard way; however, none of the mistakes was bad enough to damage my business or reduce the profit. But, the Don’ts in the direct selling business that I will mention below should be avoided no matter what.
Don’t consider direct selling as easy.
You might be wondering if it is a big deal considering a business as easy? The truth is, it is absolutely important to understand the level of difficulty you are going to face in direct selling. Only then you can make the strategy for your business and have success and profit from it. Direct selling is not an impossible field in business, but it will consume a lot of your time and needs hard work and effort. Still, there will be rejections for the business plan, and you might feel unwelcome. Understanding that business will be difficult will help you plan and develop apt solutions.
Don’t promote products that you haven’t used.
How will you be able to explain the goodness of a product without actually using it and knowing it for yourself? Being genuine and honest in your marketing can help you accomplish great success in your business. QNET offers some of the best health and wellness products available in the Indian market; it also has beauty products, luxury watches and home appliances. So go forward with your business and market the products and company based on your personal experience. You will receive much better support and acceptance when you are genuine and truthful to the customers.
Do not force a customer if they are uninterested.
QNET direct selling offers a perfect business prospect that can guarantee success if you work hard. All you have to do is, meet people face-to-face or via social media and introduce them to the business, ideas, and its future. One thing you should never do is force someone to join the team. When you force someone or push them to join even after they made it clear their indifference to the business, it will leave a huge scar on the company’s reputation. Therefore, no need to wait around for people who are not curious about direct selling.
Do not spread false information.
Our company offers high-quality products in the market, and you don’t need to lie about any products and their merits. If you use any of the goods and services we offer, you will never be disappointed. So do not try to make a sale by spreading false information about the products. Know that our health and wellness products are only used as supplements, not as medications. Before you let anybody into your direct selling team, please give them a detailed tour of the business prospects and make sure they are ready and prepared to work hard with you.
Do not give up
We talked about the chances for challenges in the direct selling business, but do not lose heart. There will certainly be many problems in business, but nothing would be so hard that you can’t overcome them. Every challenge I faced in my business has only molded me into a better businesswoman. Know that challenges are the highway to growth and success. Never give up and be self-aware that you have what it takes to succeed in the direct selling industry.