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As someone who is involved in network marketing, you are probably using different marketing techniques to build your business. The following are free MLM marketing tips that cover 6 deadly marketing mistakes that need to be avoided at all costs and why.

Marketing Mistake #1: Calling it quits too early. You don’t just quit using one particular marketing strategy because you failed. It could mean you need more education or to run a series of tests (e.g. headlines, ad copy, various incentives, etc.) before you make a final decision. The lesson here is not to give up too soon.

Marketing Mistake #2: Failing to offer a solid guarantee. With everything you do, whether it be online or off-line marketing, you have to have a guarantee. Some people are hesitant to do this because they fear people will take advantage of them and drive them out of business. It’s natural to think this way, but it’s false. Instead, always include a money back guarantee as this will increase sales.

Marketing Mistake #3: Failing to target a market. This free MLM marketing tip you have to follow at all costs. If you are just trying to target everything and everyone in MLM, good luck! Even in MLM, you must specify who you want to target. Maybe it is people who are looking for a duplicative system to attract prospects to their business. Maybe it is people who need more skills in how to build a downline. Whatever the case, always ask yourself before starting a marketing campaign who you are trying to reach.

Marketing Mistake #4: Failing to do keyword research. It does not matter what type of marketing you are doing online, keyword research is essential. If you fail to do keyword research to find what your target market is searching for, any type of marketing will be like shooting arrows in the dark. I would not even bother to market online if you are not going to take some time to do appropriate keyword research. This simple method will save you frustration down the road.

Marketing Mistake #5: Using an advertiser just because of their readership, listenership for radio, or viewership for TV. This free MLM marketing tips are for those who really like to get creative and think outside of the box. For example, while it is great your budget can afford these marketing methods, if you advertise from 2:00 AM-5:00 PM on a radio station that is an all-sports talk radio and you are selling a female product or service, how successful if your campaign going to be? So, once again, make sure you are targeting your audience correctly.

Marketing Mistake #6: You have no upselling. Here is a free MLM marketing tip that might step on some toes. If your MLM product or service only lets you make one sale per customer, you are going to have a very tough road ahead. You have put yourself in a position where you just have a job. You need to be able to offer your customers more than just one product or service in order to keep them coming back for more. Otherwise, where is your residual income?

Following these free MLM marketing tips can really be to your advantage. Avoid these 6 deadly marketing mistakes and instead focus on proven marketing strategies that will take your business to the next level.

About the Author

Monique Hawkins is a professional network marketer. She finally found the answers she was looking for in chapter 10 of a free ebook and now is on the road to success. To grab your free copy, go to How to Build MLM: Find Success in 10 Steps If you are looking for free MLM tips and free MLM resources to build your work at home business, visit http://www.squidoo.com/tipstoexplodeyourhome-basedbusiness

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This week, Operation Smile, with the help from sponsor, XanGo (OpTree Profile), will provide much needed medical help to children in Guadalajara, Mexico. From September 25 to October 3 over 40 medical and non medical volunteer will travel to Mexico to help provide care for hundreds of children born with cleft lips and cleft palates.

With the help of XanGo, volunteers from the US, Canada, Italy and Mexico will change the lives of close to 100 children, who otherwise could not afford the surgeries required to fix their deformities.

Operation Smile works with local volunteers to provide not only surgery, but physical exams, speech therapy and nutritional plans.

XanGo formed a corporate alliance with Operation Smile this past year and has sponsored several other missions including two other trips to Mexico in May and September.

“As a global company committed to supporting the needs of children around the world, XanGo is honored to support Operation Smile Mexico, said Joe Morton, founder and board member for XanGo, LLC, “The work of Operation Smile and its volunteers will change lives and open up new avenues of opportunity that otherwise would not have been possible for the mission’s recipients.”

The company actively encourages its employees and distributors to take part in charitable endeavors such as Operation Smile Missions. XanGo feels that it is an important part of its corporate culture to give back to those who are less fortunate.

Operation Smile is dependent on the generosity of companies such as XanGo to help children and young adults around the world. Over 100 children are helped on each mission with each surgery taking as little as 45 min to change a young persons life forever.

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The Direct Selling Women’s Alliance, (DSWA) has just announced the establishment of the “Worlds Greatest Direct Selling Leader” Contest. This is the first contest of its kind that will allow those involved in the direct sales industry to nominate their peers to be recognized for their leadership abilities.

The DSWA is a worldwide organization that is dedicated to bringing together women around the world who share common goals and a desire to achieve personal and financial independence through being involved in the direct sales industry.

The DSWA is hoping that the contest will allow those within the industry to honor those whom they feel have been great role models, excellent leaders, and have inspired them to reach their personal and professional goals.

Nominations for the award will be accepted through the end of November. The winner will receive several valuable prizes including a complimentary registration to the DSWA’s Excellence in Leadership Conference which will be held in Los Angeles April 17-19th. The winner will also be treated to full day of pampering at a spa while in LA and will be recognized at the DSWA’s annual Celebration 2009.

“We are very excited about this contest as it really provides a voice to so many individuals while providing the direct selling profession with direct input on what these entrepreneurs not only look for in a leader, but value as well,” said Nicki Keohohou, CEO of the DSWA

There is still plenty of time to nominate someone who you think deserves to be honored for their achievements and leadership qualities. To nominate a leader, simply go to www.mydswa.org/contest-leader.asp and complete the nomination form.

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Viridian Medical, a UK based skin care company that specializes in non surgical cosmetic procedures has just announced that they will begin selling a full line of Arbonne Cosmetics.

Viridian is known for their high standards in choosing which skin care and cosmetic lines they will endorse and sell. Arbonne’s premium skin care and beauty lines which are formulated at the Arbonne Institute of Research and Development in Switzerland, more than meets those qualifications.

Among the factors that led to Viridian choosing to sell the products was Arbonne’s high standards when testing and developing products. Arbonnes products are botanically based, using all natural ingredients based on herbal and botanical principals. The skin care products are also pH-correct, hypoallergenic, have not been tested on animals, and are dermatologist tested.

A spokesperson for Viridian released a statement discussing the decision to sell Arbonne products to their customers, “Their range of cosmetic products is much sought after and we are delighted to announce that we are now offering them to our customers.”

Veridian is selling a full line of Arbonne products online in their “Arbonne Store.” Products include skin care, cosmetics, hair care and even baby sleep cream.

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