Mid-Month Top Producers

Top Producers for Aug. This far:

Michelle Shipp, RSD
Anne Naipo, RSD
Lisa Simpson, NSD
Renata Belt, RSD
Trudi Gilson

Keep up the great job Ladies.  Two weeks left in this promotion.  Great time to reach new pin levels, build residual income, etc.  Keep Moving Forward..GAME ON!

Team Summer Contest Results

Final Results for our "Make Summer Sizzle" contest

As you know, our "Make Summer Sizzle" contest ended this past Saturday on Aug. 3rd. It was SO exciting to see you all working so hard during this contest!  We had HUGE growth during this period and I am SO proud of ALL of you!!

With that being said, here are the final results:)

Tied for First Place (Prize: $20.00 Cash or a Visa gift card from me & an additional gift as a token of my appreciation – could be used to purchase 400 leads $20 ) – Lisa Simpson, NSD & Michelle Shipp, RSD

Second Place (Prize: $15.00  Cash or Gift card & gift as a token of my appreciation) – Anne Naipo, RSD

Third Place (Prize: $10.00 Cash or Gift card ) – Angela Valentine, RSD

Congratulation Ladies for a job well done!  I’m very proud of everyone for working hard during the contest time.  I will be sending prizes out within the next couple weeks. Keep your eye on your mailbox.  

"ALL ONE TEAM IN 2013"

July Top Producers

Top Producer:

Lisa Simpson, NSD

Top Producers IBO & members:

1. Lisa Simpson, NSD 

2. Michelle Shipp, RSD

3. Anne Naipo, NEW RSD

4. Trudi Gilson

4. Thora Sullivan  

4. Renata Belt, RSD

5. Juana Rolffort

5. Rose Jackson

5. Elaine Kinlock

Way to go Team!  I’m always proud to see each of you building your dream and working towards your goals.  August is a great time to build your team as so many are going back to school.  Parents will be looking for a way to save money for the holidays that rapidly approach.  Be sure to touch base with each and every lead, also recommend the MD Plus plan to anyone and everyone.  It’s a great way to add members and to help those who want to reach RSD, an MD plus plan is great! Let us know how we can help you.  With my kids starting school on Monday I will be back working AP fulltime again and ready to help.  Let’s keep building as we are All One Team in 2013!!!

Don’t Want to Use Toll Free Numbers for Your Business? Well, This is What to Expect…

This article is credited to our itelecenter blog, 
http://www.itelecenter.com/blog/

The internet is flooded with articles and blogs that discuss the significance of a toll free number for a business. We all know that toll free numbers provide the best possible tool for business communications. It is important for marketing campaigns and is also responsible for increasing sales. A toll free number, also known as 1 800 number makes a business look professional, helps in building its national presence and most importantly encourages people to call a business and inquire. But what if a business decides not to use this number? If an entrepreneur is ignorant of the benefits of toll free numbers, or if he prefers to stay away from one such number, following are the things he should be prepared for:

#1: Stay Relaxed – No Calls, No Inquiries

It is almost impossible for a small business or a new entrepreneur to invite people call them without 1 800 numbers. They can try online strategies and tactics to make a strong online presence and let people know about them, but making people call them is a different story. Usually, people are concerned about their rising phone bill and hence they do not feel comfortable calling a new business – about whom they are not sure of. So, an entrepreneur can be rest assured of not getting disturbed by phone calls and inquiries now and then.

#2:  Put on Your Thinking Cap to Assure Customers of Your Product/Service

A toll free number assures prospects and customers of the service to expect from a business post purchase. Deciding not to use a toll free number offers entrepreneurs a good opportunity to exercise and build their writing and verbal communication skills. Entrepreneurs are sure to spend hours either in writing articles and documents explaining to customers about their service or speaking with the customers and trying to convince them about the same, though it is difficult to be certain about the consequence both these efforts bring.

#3: Enhanced Creativity

Vanity toll free numbers are special toll free numbers that make a phone number memorable. You can expect calls from people only when they remember your phone number. If an entrepreneur is not using a toll free number, he has to find out a new way to make his business number memorable to his customers. This is no doubt a great challenge to the creativity of an entrepreneur. Why use a vanity number and curb your creativity? Instead try to find a new way to make your number memorable. You need to remember only one thing here and that is time. Marketing your product at the right time is important for a successful sales process. Can your business really give you this luxury of time? Well, you are the best person to decide.

#4: Keeps You Honest

One of the most popular reasons for businesses using 800 numbers is that it makes a business look professional, credible and bigger than it actually is. These are important for the success of a business and for closing a sale successfully. If a business is operating without one such number, it must be prepared for ways to show its professionalism and credibility despite being small. Though this can be a good way to display your honesty, it might not prove to be too good for your business, especially for its sales.

#5: No Complaints, No Feedback

Toll free numbers establish an effective channel of communication. Customers call you to air their complaints or simply to share their feedback. Both these are important for the growth of a business. It helps in locating the strengths and weaknesses of your products and services. If a business does not have a toll free number, it is sure not to receive either complaints or feedback. In other words, the scope for its growth gets reduced – steadily.