Nearly everyone is familiar with the Herbalife health pills, the Tupperware bowls, the Mary Kay or Avon makeup, and the sex parties of Passion Parties.  Not only are they everywhere, some people have made a living off the products each company sells.  How?  Because each company hopes that you will sell their products for them.  They’re all direct sales opportunities.
Lately I have noticed a new trend in the direct selling that even took me by surprise: handbags.  Considering my own obsession with them, that was one opportunity I knew needed …

When you consider all the different direct sales opportunities available, how many of those have you imagined with stationery as the product? How about a stationery home party? They not only exist but many women have been able to turn their passion for stationery into a profitable business this way.
Cindy Rudman, the founder of Paperly, has grown an amazing network of consultants which stretches across 19 states – all of which was done in just over a year. With room left to grow, it’s obvious that her …

Some of the best advice I have seen for those starting or looking to start a business has come from the people who have been there and done that. Since I have decided to absorb Today’s Momprenuer into its own category on this website, it has given me the chance to open up AngelaShupe.com for interviews.
If you are a business owner, direct sales rep, or franchise owner, we are looking for you.
Those of you that don’t mind sharing a little information on how you got started, what inspired you …

When you think about a franchise, you most likely think of businesses like McDonalds or Wendy’s. How about Jackson/Hewitt or Blockbuster? Have you been in a Dairy Queen? They’re all franchises and they are owned by people like you, people that wanted to start a business of their own.
Here are some arguments and myths I’ve seen when it comes to the world of franchising:
It’s only for the rich.
It’s not. That’s a myth. There are franchises in many different categories, and they all start out at different …

As the economy gets worse, more people are trying to find ways to work for themselves. That is also seen with an increase in the amount of scams that pop up to fool these newbies in the wanna-be work at home world.
In hopes of helping you get started on the right foot, below are some areas that you may want to consider when looking for a work at home opportunity or business:

Join a direct sales business opportunity.
Start an online store.
Offer your services to individuals as a virtual assistant.
Make money …

Since it is day two of my week talking about business types, today I will be sharing some information on owning a franchise, what exactly a franchise is, and etc. I also hope to share some links to resources that I find to be helpful for those interested in learning more.
So, what exactly is a franchise?
Every definition I’ve read says basically the same thing, even though they’re phrased differently. A franchise is when a franchisor grants a potential franchisee the right to sell the products or services that …