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Maybe Direct Sales Isn't For You

Let's take a time out here to talk about the possibility that direct sales isn't for you. If you're finding yourself thinking that it just doesn't sound like what you want to do, that's okay. There are many types of businesses you can run from home.

Here are a few reasons why direct sales might not be the right choice for you.

1. In order to succeed at direct sales, you must sell products and some people just aren't cut out for sales. Of course, no matter what you do, you'll have to "sell yourself," but there are alternatives that don't require you be as much of a face-to-face salesperson.
   
   
2. When you join a direct sales company you are an independent consultant who makes many of your own decisions, but all companies have policies and guidelines that must be followed. You may find some companies' policies too restrictive for your goals and personality.
   
   
3. Direct sales is a very inexpensive way to start a business, but there are start-up and ongoing costs. Other alternatives may cost less to get started.

Here are a few ideas for starting a home business that can be run pretty much entirely online from home

Virtual Assistant (VA) - A VA works from home providing support services to other businesses, including administrative, technical, or creative services.

To learn more about becoming a VA, grab your copy of Guide to Starting a Virtual Assistant Business at ChooseYourOpportunity.com/go/VA.html.

Affiliate Marketing - Affiliates market other people's products and get paid a commission when someone they referred makes a purchase.

The Super Affiliate Handbook is a highly recommended "how-to" guide to affiliate marketing. Pick it up at ChooseYourOpportunity.com/go/affiliate.html.

Ghostwriter or Copywriter - If you are a decent writer, you can make money writing for others. Learn more at ChooseYourOpportunity.com/go/write.html

Here are a couple of ideas that can be run from home, but may also require some work be done outside the home

Pet Sitting - Many people prefer in-home pet sitting to boarding their pets. Learn more about starting a pet-sitting business at iRepnetwork.com/blog/archives/pet-sitting/

Selling on eBay - You can start by selling stuff you already have but no longer need. Get a free masters course at ChooseYourOpportunity.com/go/auctions.html

Mystery Shopping - Many companies hire mystery shopping services to find out how well their employees serve customers. It's difficult to make a steady income by mystery shopping, but you can get free products and earn a little spending money. Grab a guide to mystery shopping at ChooseYourOpportunity.com/go/shop.html

There are many ways to earn an income from home. Don't give up... there's something there for you.