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Your Local Farmer is a Home-Based Business

I get excited this time of year as spring unfolds knowing that our local farmer’s market will soon be up and going. I know that the early spring selections are not terribly diverse, but I love perusing the offerings under the awnings and getting fresh greens, peas, and other spring vegetables. One of the things that I like about buying my produce from the farmers at the farmer’s market is that I know I am supporting local home businesses… Farmers really are the original “work from home” individuals and many are still family businesses or co-operatives of like-minded individuals. It … Continue reading →

Tips for Direct Sales (From a Customer/Hostess)

Recently, I hosted one of those parties–never mind what the product was, but it was the typical in-home party where I invite my friends and then a direct sales representative comes in and demonstrates the products. We sat around and ate fondue and chocolate mint cake, sipping sangria and the main event was the merchandise. I’ve had a few of thee parties and while I have never been tempted to become a sales representative myself, I do have some “critique” from this end that could be helpful to those who are… My first suggestion is to arrive early and get … Continue reading →