As I get back behind the keyboard to start writing again, I decided to kick things off with a new article at the American Chronicle. This time I take a look at the rise in popularity for direct sales (as employment opportunities continue to wane) and offer a few tips to those that might be considering that type of opportunity.
At a time when employment seems to be the unsecured option, some people have decided to take their income into their own hands. In business and, more specifically, in …

I’ve seen both sides of the spectrum and neither is pretty.
On one hand you have the entrepreneur who wants to do it all.  They run one kind of business, handle a business of a different type on the side, all the while they are also standing on a giant rubber ball trying to balance multiple items at once.  Or was that the Cat in the Hat?  It’s hard to tell the difference between those do it all entrepreneurs and that silly Dr. Seuss character.  It might be the fear of …

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 …

Here’s a recap on what’s new in business from over the past week:
 Mompreneur’s Redefine “Business”
A look at the world of being a mompreneur through the eyes of 3 women and the business they run.
A Little Lipstick Dulls The Recession Blues And Provides Business Opportunities
Widely known as the Lipstick Factor, women buy makeup when money is tight. While they’re still trying to pamper themselves with less money to spend, other women are joining into the world of direct sales and making …

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 …

Even though direct sales is a popular option for many who are hoping to start up a business, not all opportunities are created equal. Although one opportunity might be great for one person, that same opportunity might not mesh well into the life of a mom. Just ask Annette Yen, today’s Inspiring Mompreneur.
What is Noah’s Ark? It is basically what would happen if Build A Bear Workshop was combined with direct sales, just more fun! What most people don’t realize is that Build A Bear does …

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 …