Make it Great

Well, here is why,

I am going out of town at the end of April and then again a month in a half after too. So, I will be out of town for about 18-20 days and that requires money. Having money requires not spending it on frivilous things. Those are 2 things I need to work on, having money and not spending what money I do have. You would think one would cancel the other out right? Guess not in my case……..

Okay so, I have to stop spending money. Business expenses are getting cut out as well. I have to wait until after June, before I spend more money. Writing that hurt my heart!

During this time of “hold back the debit card!”, I am ashamed to say I have resulted in using change and bills found around the house! Why can’t I just stop spending money? Is there a MSA- Money Spenders Anonymous, anywhere? I need to join.

So, the challenge is, in case you don’t already know, is to “Stop Spending Money”. Meaning I have to find cheap, inexpensive ways to build my business. I already know of a few, but have strayed from my budget shoppng roots. But, now I am forced to return.

 Here is the plan, man! (really wanted to say that!)

• Use all my old distributor materials up before I buy new ones.

I have abad habit of buying catalogs and brochures when they go on sale only to find a unopened pack sitting under my desk.

• Call or email prospects before I send information via snail mail.

Confession : I hated  disliked with a strong passion calling leads but now I love it! It seems I am making so much more headway getting on the phone and calling leads, which is free or one flat fee for long distance. I can discern between the no’s and yes’s instantly and not have to waste a dime. Most of the time, they don’t even ask for information to be sent in the mail to them, they get eveything off my website. That’s what it is there for!

• Put business cards and catalogs everyhere!

Inexpensive and almost FREE leads. No wasted catalogs or other materials that aren’t getting sent in the mail anymore.

• Hold off on donating and sponsoring

I have to stop donating for drawings and giveaways at the moment due to postal charges. Even on stock I have on hand. I love my giveaways!

• Only pay for mass advertising

I am a part of the MomPack and we do fillers. These are little baggies thaat go to moms all over America filled with coupons, samples and product info. Great way to advertise and use those extra catalogs. Only pay about $5 for postage and that is soooo in my budget.

There are more ways I am sure and when I find them I will let you all know! I hope this can help someone else who is looking to cut business costs for a season. Life is so hard sometimes isn’t it?

Thanks for reading!

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