5 Essential Characteristics a Company MUST have...

Hello Fellow Candle Lovers!

The 5 Essentials (exerpt from the corporate site)

Company Check List: There are 5 essential characteristics that a company must have to survive long-term in this industry. Take note and see if opportunities you've tried before and you might find that one or more of these areas were missing or lacking, thereby reducing your possibilities of success. See how our Candle Company stacks up to the 5 Essentials.

1. LOW UNIT COST - In other words, a broad segment of the American population must be able to afford these products.
2. IT MUST BE HIGHLY CONSUMABLE - You must be able to make a sale and have the product get used up or consumed and re-purchased over and over again by the same consumer.
3. THERE NEEDS TO BE A CERTAIN MYSTIQUE OR EXCLUSIVITY - That is to say you can’t run down to your local Wal-Mart and buy this same quality of product at the same price or less money.
4. THERE NEEDS TO BE AN ADEQUATE MANAGEMENT TEAM IN PLACE - Proven leaders who have been there done that, and willing to bring on qualified people to build a worldwide company.
5. THERE NEEDS TO BE AN ADEQUATE PROFIT MARGIN - To fund both the company and the distributors network.

Let’s see how our Candle Company stacks up:

1. Does it Have Low unit Cost? Cost is within the reach of every American family and right in line with best selling competitors.
2. Is it Highly consumable? You be the judge. (candles are burned (consumed) then people need and want more)
3. Mystique or Exclusivity? Formula that nobody else has that allows candle to burn clean and at same time hold fragrance. (Natural wax candles that hold the aroma)
4. Adequate management? Integrity and a desire to help people make money is the driving force behind our company. Years of experience in the field as distributors has given the owners the experience and empathy for the distributors challenges. They know what we do and know what it takes to build a business. They also know how to run a business. They put a lot of time and effort into making things right for us.
5. Adequate profit margin? 100% markup - Unheard of in most network marketing or direct sales opportunities! How about getting paid on 10% of the commissionable volume of every person you sponsor and 5% on every person they sponsor, and 5, 5, 5, and a whopping 10% on level six. Click to view the full comp plan.

The Missing ESSENTIAL? YOU!

If you would like to learn how this Candle Company that has all 5 Essentials can help you earn a generous income, please email me. Also, feel free to visit my website, http://www.miabellasoy.com and fill out the Info. Request form for a business information packet that will be mailed to you within 24 hours. The packet contains a CD, brochure and gourmet wax samples in some of our best selling aromas. For FAST FREE info. now please fill out the short email form in the left column of this blog.

Have a Scent ~ Sational Day!

Alethea Anderson
The Bella Blogger

Moving at the speed of candle light!

Benefits of a home based business...

Hello Fellow Candle Lovers!

Which Scenario Describes you?

• I work Full Time or Part Time, and like my current job - but I'd like to do something on the side to bring in some extra cash each month.
• I work Full Time or Part Time, and I'd like to eventually fire my boss and work 100% from home.
• I am an at home parent, looking to bring in some extra money.
• I am unemployed, can't find a job, and am looking for a break.

What is your WHY?

Owning a home based business has many benefits, no matter your current situation! Everyone could use more money, but what is your 'why' for wanting to work from home? You can have one, or more than one: I want to work from home so I can...

• ...be home with the Kids
• ...build a Savings
• ...buy a Car
• ...buy a Home
• ...have a nice Vacation
• ...have personal and financial freedom
• ...home business tax advantages
• ...quit my J-O-B
• ...set my own hours and working schedule
• ...spend more time with my family

Financial Advantages of Home Based Business

Owning a home based business gives you many financial advantages. You can write off or deduct many items on your income tax return! Examples of items you can deduct are...

(always consult your tax advisor to check your State's regulations)

• Inventory purchased for the business
• Marketing expenses
• Postage used for business purposes
• Supplies, i.e. office supplies, pens, papers, computer, printer, printer ink...
• Milage used for business purposes
• Part of your house payment
• Part of your utilities for the house
• Internet/Phone charges
• Domain Registration/Hosting Fees
• Health Insurance

According to the Small Business Administration Research Bulletin: The Small Business Economy 2004

"...Home-based businesses are a rapidly expanding form of business in the United States. A February 2004 study by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers indicates that approximately 1 in 10 U.S. households operate some type of full- or part-time home-based business...."

According to The Success Factory International

"America is in the midst of an extraordinary workplace transformation, the home-based business phenomenon shows no sign of slowing down."

From our Corporate Website

"Between 2005 and 2010 consumer marketers will begin to see new potential growth coming from the millennial generation consumers, the babies of the 'baby boom' generation born from 1977 on. This year the leading edge of the millennial generation turns 26, the age corresponding with first marriage. With marriage, these consumers will begin a predictable pattern of home and family-directed spending. These life stage changes can mean renewed growth in the candle market in the years ahead."

Facts on Candles show how they can benefit your home based business...

• Last year, the candle industry did $2.3 Billion and is growing at an estimated 10%.
• Candles are burned in 8 out of 10 homes in the U.S.
• Candle use has increased by 17% since 9/11
• 67.6% use candles to put themselves in a good mood.
• 71% use candles to create a romantic environment.
• 54.4% use candles to relieve stress.
• 67% use candles at least once a week for a minimum of 3 hours.
• 8 out of 10 use when entertaining or during holidays.

Information on a home based candle business

If you are looking for a home business and are eager to use the power of your 'why' to propel you to success I'd love to talk to you. Please feel free to email me with any questions. If you'd like a business presentation CD and some candle wax samples please visit my website, http://www.miabellasoy.com and fill out the information request form. For instant FREE info, please fill out the short form in the left column of this blog post.

Have a Scent ~ Sational Day!

Alethea Anderson
The Bella Blogger

Moving at the speed of candle light!

Duplication is the way towards SUCCESS!

Hello Fellow Candle Lovers!

Why re-invent the wheel?

We make this business easy to duplicate, which is key to opening doors and starting a successful candle business. Do as those before you have already done! They have paved the road to success, they have made and perfected the tools that alreay work.

FREE Tools

Most of our tools are absolutely FREE! FREE Email training, FREE phone training, tons of FREE files for download, FREE interactive yahoo group! A wealth of information at no cost to you!

Affordable Tools

Simple, low cost tools to build your business.

• Full Color Brochures ($12.95 for 100)
• Full color 2 sided Business Cards ($49.95 for 1000)
• Full Color 12 page Catalogs ($9.50 for 50)
• Opportunity CD ($29.95 1st copy then you can copy over and over and over with your re-writeable CD drive!)

Use one, use two or use them all! We'll show you how to use these tools to build a successful candle business.

We all have the SAME tools

There are people that make $100 a month, $1000 a month and over $10,000 a month in this business. What do they all have in common? They all have the exact same tools! No matter who you are, where you live, etc.. We all have the same tools to build a successful business. The only thing different is the person using the tools! Let me show you how!

Home Candle Biz info

Please email me if you'd like more info on starting your own candle business! Or you can visit http://www.miabellasoy.com and fill out my info. request form. For FAST information now, fill out the small form in the left column of this blog! I look forward to helping you decide if this candle business is for YOU!

Have a Scent ~ Sational Day!

Alethea Anderson
The Bella Blogger

Moving at the speed of candle light!

Breathe easy...no black soot here!

Hello Fellow Candle Lovers!

You cam breathe easy...

Allery sufferers and asthma sufferers across the United States are enjoying our candles! Many whom suffer from the above have boycotted candles to prevent reaction only to find that since our candles are virtually soot free - they can and DO enjoy them!

What does that tell you?

Just think, if those whom are extra sensitive can have a reaction to a non-natural wax candle - what effects might those non-natural candles be having on someone not so sensitive? SO if those whom ARE extra sensitive can enjoy our candles - that definitly is saying something important.

Virtually Soot Free

There are a few components of candles that can cause a reaction:

Wax Candle waxes can be made from cheap and non-natural sources, these non-natural waxes can cause reaction from simply the heat of the wax.

Our Candles contain a high quality blend 100% natural waxes which don't give off a chemical reaction like some of those non-natural waxes.

Wicks Wicks can be made from different substances and vary in size. These 2 factors can effect the candle performance and smoking from a candle.

Our candles contain 100% natural cotton wicks, and are the perfect size for our candles. These blended with our natural waxes ensure a proper burn from beginning to end, no black soot!

Fragrance Candles are fragranced with many different types of aromas, some aromas are not intended for candles, some candles are only fragranced on the top.

Our candles contain high quality aromas from the top Eurpean frangrance maker. Amazing aromas, safe for candles, safe for you. Our fragrance is blended into the candle wax in a hot liquid state before pouring, ensuring that aroma is blended into every ounce of candle so you will have fragrance that won't stop down to the very last drop.

Are you looking for a home based business with a quailty product to represent?

People across the Nation are seeking things that are healthier for them and their families. As a candle consultant you are providing your customers with a natural candle product that you can feel confident representing. Your customers will breathe easy and return again and again for natural wax, cleaner burning candles.

For more information on this business, please fill out the short email for to the left of this post. You may feel free to email me with any questions as well. If you'd like to receive an informational business CD and some scent samples, please visit miabellasoy.com and fill out the information request form.

Have a Scent ~ Sational Day!

Alethea Anderson
The Bella Blogger

Moving at the speed of candle light!

Oh, oh! That smell reminds me of....

Hello Fellow Candle Lovers!

Smell is the strongest sense tied to memory...

Have you ever smelled something, and instantly you were brought back to a certain time and place. You remember the event vividly, as if it just happened - every detail, in full color... Sometimes you get lost in this moment like a faint day dream.

Aroma triggers your brain...

...and then past moments are brought back to life! The smell of hot apple pie - fresh from the oven in grandmas kitchen? Patchouli Spice - experimenting in the 60's? French Lavender - your trip to France or your Auntie's Flower Garden? Clean Cotton - laundry flowing in the wind on the line out back as a kid? Sex on the Beach - your favorite drink in college? Slate and Stone - your husband the day you met him?

Aromas can cause effects on your physical being...

Remembering times past can also effect you physically, literally feeling the joy of childhood, the relaxation of a romantic moment, the warmth of the sunny day, the butterflies when you met the love of your life.

Aroma attracts people to certain candles...

When people are candle shopping, they are not only looking for a candle that smells good, they are looking for one that makes them feel good. This is why one person simply adores a scent that someone else may not be fond of. The scent has different memory triggers for them, bringing them to different moments in time.

Listen to your customers' comments...

I have heard so many comments from my candle sniffing customers, here are a few actual comments I remember! It shows exactly how scent relates to past events!

Slate and Stone - "OH this smells like MAN!"

Patchouli Spice - "LOL we used to burn patchouli to cover up the smell of....."

Sex On The Beach - "This smells EXACTLY like the drink - WOW!"

Mountain Pine - "This reminds me of camping..."

Coconuts and Lime - "Like my tropical sun oil (back when we could tan)!"

Cinnamon Raisin Bun - "This is like I'm walking past that store in the mall!"

Juicy Ripe Watermelon - "OMG have you ever had Jolly Ranchers?"

Maple Syrup - "This smells like I'll get sticky!"

Rain - "Kind of like that wet concrete fresh smell after it rains.."

Blueberry Muffin - "Remember those pens from when we were kids, you know we'd sniff them and then the end of our noses would be blue?"

Those are a few that stayed in my head, it is always so fun to hear what customers say while smelling all our true to life aromas!

Let the power of smell be a successful business tool for you!

It is so simple to ask someone if they burn scented candles, when the say yes - get them under noses! All it takes is the 'trigger' and a fun conversation and you have a new customer for life!

If you'd like to let the smell and sell technique pave the path to your future...

Please feel free to email me with any questions! You may receive FREE info on this business now by filling out the form to the left of this box. If you'd like a business pack and scent samples, please visit miabellasoy.com and fill out my information request form.

Have a Scent ~ Sational Day!

Alethea Anderson
The Bella Blogger

Moving at the speed of candle light!

Stepping out of your comfort zone...

Hello Fellow Candle Lovers!

Are you in a bubble?

Many of us have that 'bubble' around us where we simply get tongue locked when we try to speak to strangers. Especially when it comes to talking about our own business.

Why is this?

There have been companies in the past that taught their team members hard core methods, so a majority of our population has lumped many opportunies into this same 'circle'. When they hear 'home based business' they think of that one 'A' company - you know the one I mean. So many of us have impressions of what people will think of us, so we hold back.

What's the worst that could happen?

They could say 'no thanks'. And if they did, would it really be that painful? No way!

Are you confident in your product?

If you have a product that you use and love, conversation should easily flow. Your excitement will be electric and the person you are talking to will pick up on that.

How does it work with candles?

You are armed with the knowledge that 8 of 10 people burn scented candles at home. So candles are a product that America already loves, except ours are a notch above because they are made from natural, renewable resources that support the US economy. They burn cooler, cleaner and longer - and our aromas are truly tantalizing!

We make it easy, we have tools!

Yes I mention our tools again, it's true! We have these wonderful survey sheets that you can use to build your business! You simply ask someone ...

• "do you burn scented candles?
• "They respond "sure, sometimes"
• You reply "I have a candle business and I'm conducting a candle survey, would you be interested in sampling one of my candles for free?"
• They respond "that sounds great!"
• You reply, "wonderful, please select from these 3 aromas, Hot Apple Pie, Creme Brulee or Sweet Orange and Chili Pepper"
• They select the aroma...
• You say, "great choice, now I want you to take that candle home and burn it, and I will contact you in 2 days to see what you think! Please let me have your name and phone number and a good time of day to give you a jingle!"

Voila - you have a lead, a name, a phone number! Call in couple days at the time specified to see how they like the candle. You can offer a home party to earn free candles, ask if they'd like to be on your local email list for sales etc... Use it to your full advantage!

Want more info on starting your own candle business?

If you are considering starting a home based candle business, please feel free to email me with any questions. You can receive FREE business information by entering you email into the box on the left as well. Want info on the biz and free scent samples? Please fill out my request form at miabellasoy.com.

Have a Scent-Sational Day!

Alethea Anderson
The Bella Blogger

Moving at the speed of candle light!

Ways to market in your neighborhood!

Hello Fellow Candle Lovers!

Let's get local!

I soon will be moving to a new home and I am going to make sure all my neighbors know about 'the candle lady up the street'! Where I am now, my neighbors come knock on my door - so I want to make sure that will happen when I move as well.

Steps I'm taking...

• I ordered the new company business cards! Gorgeous, full color cards, glossy and printed on both sides that show the entire product line!
• I ordered door hangers, I plan to hang them with attached scent samples on all the doors on my new street and the connecting streets in the near vacinity. (eventually I will span farther out in the neighboorhood as well, I'll follow up as I do that - maybe 2 new streets per month.
• I ordered post cards, about a month after I hang door hangers, I will mail postcards to all the addresses where I put the hangers!

I'll let you know how it works!

Use your Post Office to your advantage!

Your post office is one of the most convenient ways to reach a broad audience. You figure people from all over your town have boxes at that post office, so you would be reaching neighborhoods all the way across town and places you perhaps never thought to go market.

This is what you do!

Go to your local post office and write down the series of PO box numbers! My post office is smal with only about 300 PO boxes (if yours is larger you can do this in 'sections' or odds/evens etc..) Once you have the series, send the entire series post cards! These can be the company opportunity cards or more general cards, i.e.

Natural Wax Gourmet Candles now in your area!
Home parties, office parties, private showings.

Call NOW to book your party before the holidays
and earn FREE candles!

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Visit my website to enter to win a candle!
www.miabellasoy.com

Ask for 'The Candle Lady!'

Easy as pie!

You have just reached people all over your town in one shot!

What about card dropping?

• At the same post office, leave a business card on the counter each time you go! Not 'several' just one. Some may be tossed but someone WILL call you someday and make it worth while!
• How about the ATM? When you make a deposit/withdrawl leave a card on top of the ATM.
• Everyone buys gas! Stick a card in the edge of the gas pump!
• Do you go to the gym or local pool? Leave a card on the bench in the changing room!
• Do you shop at major stores like Wally World? Leave a card by the sinks!

Use your imagination, the ideas are endless!

Watch for my posts in the future to see how my door hanger/post cards work!

Considering working from home?

If you are considering starting a home based candle business, please feel free to email me with any questions. You can receive FREE business information by entering you email into the box on the left as well. Want info on the biz and free scent samples? Please fill out my request form at miabellasoy.com.

Have a Scent-Sational Day!

Alethea Anderson
The Bella Blogger

Moving at the speed of candle light!

Happy Mother's Day!

Hello Fellow Candle Lovers!

A quick post today to say 'Happy Mother's Day!' to all the Moms and WAHMs! Have a blessed day and enjoy every moment of your children grown or small. This business helps make it possible for me to stay home with my precious daughter!

Have a Scent Sational Day!

~Alethea Anderson
The Bella Blogger

Online Shopping NOW Available!

Hello Fellow Candle Lovers!

Previously 3 Ways to Earn...

Prior to April 2005 this home based candle business offered 3 ways to earn a generous income:

• Retail/Wholesale
• Fundraising
• Residual

There NOW is a 4th exciting way to Earn!

Effective mid-April 2006 all Candle Of The Month Members aka Candle Distributors get an online Preferred Customer Program where they can send customers to purchase online. So now you have yet a 4th method of earning profits, web marketing! Earn a generous commission from all sales generated from your candle shop web link.

Here is an example of the Preferred Customer Shopping site:

http://www.MiaBellaGourmetProducts.com

Candle Of The Month (COTM)

As a COTM member you receive a site as the one shown above plus the following:

• 1, 16 oz Jar Candle
• 1, Dozen Votives
• 1, Botanical Cleansing Bar
• 1, Marketing Website like this one http://www.soycandlesplus.scent-team.com

We give you all the tools you'll need!

Should you decide to start your own home based candle business, we'll provide you with the tools you need to make success happen! If you'd like more information on starting your own home based candle business, please feel free to email me or fill out my information request form.

Have a Scent-Sational Day!

Alethea Anderson
The Bella Blogger

What you don't know CAN hurt you!

Hello Fellow Candle Lovers!

Don't be afraid to ask...

When you are considering or have recently started a new business you must ask all questions that come to mind. Your upline is there to help you grow your business! Ask anything and everything you can think of. Make a list, add questions as they pop into mind then ask away! I LOVE when I get lots of questions, it shows me how serious someone is about the opportunity.

I can honestly say, those who have asked the most questions - are those who are doing best on my team! They have taken the time to educate themselves so they can move forward. If they get stuck - they ask and I answer - easy as pie!




There are NO stupid questions!

I am a firm believer of this 'rule'. A question is a question because it needs an answer. If someone does not know the answer, it is important no matter what. There are no dumb questions, no silly questions, no stupid questions! If you have a question ASK and you will RECEIVE an answer!




What you don't know CAN hurt you!

What if you had a burning question, and you did not ask because you thought it was silly? What if you thought you should be able to find the answer by searching the back office or the message group? What if you tried but could not find the answer? What if this question was so important that not knowing the answer held you in place and did not let you move forward in your business. What if because you did not move forward in your business - you just quit? That is a painful reality in home busiess...people quit because they don't know the answers and feel 'stuck'. Always ask!




No support?

Often those same people say "well I quit because had no support..." Often it is not lack of support, it is lack of letting the upline know you need support. Team leaders are often managing teams of large amounts of people - they need to work with the teams to give them what they need. If leaders don't know you need help, then how can they help you?




Can't reach your upline?

How have you tried? What tools does the company give you to reach your upline? When new members join my candle team the first thing I do is make sure they have my name, email address, website URL and home office phone number. Our corporate websites also have a convenient link in the back office that shows the upline name, email and phone number - so team members are never without this information. It is now in their hands to make an effort to establish contact!




Email and Phone!

Please never feel like a bother to your upline, we are here to help you succeed! Email, phone, do whatever you can to have your questions answered because they ARE important!




Team Glow

As you can see, I make it a point to be here for my team. In the past I have experienced 'being lost' with other companies and I don't want any of my members to feel that way. I always says my team's success = my success so I am here for my team! If you are looking to start your own home based candle business, I'd love to talk to you about what we can do to build you a successful business. Please fill out my contact form or email me directly. I will gladly send you a biz opp CD and some scent samples as well!

Have a Scent-Sational Day!

~Alethea Anderson
The Bella Blogger

3 Things to Be SUCCESSFUL!

Hello Fellow Candle Lovers!

Just the other day someone in my upline sent an inspiring message to our group, below is a partial excerpt from the the message:

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"The three things you MUST have to be successful in YOUR business -

Desire - you have to have a burning desire. It's hard for me to explain this if you don't have it and if you do have it, you know exactly what I mean. You lay in bed at night, tingling with the excitement of what you have your hands on. For me, it gets me BACK out of bed for an hour or two in the wee hours, because I can't sleep and am excited to do things. And, because this is inspired action, when I go back to bed, I fall right to sleep and wake up rested, ready to do it again. My husband thinks I am nuts, but he appreciates the efforts!


Willingness to Work - I guess that goes along with getting up at 2am, ha! No, you don't have to, but you MUST be willing to actually work your business. Take action steps to move you forward. Nothing great comes without some effort. Check your "Willingness to Work" meter and super charge it if you need to.


Teachable Spirit - Are you truly coachable in this business? I wasn't in the early days. Boy, I am now! Do you read something in the training manual and think " I'm not doing that." OR do you neglect to get on coaching calls, or read at all? Again, check your "teachable spirit" meter, and decide to make a change if it's not registering high. Great things await you if you are willing to make the effort. "


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She summed it up with the following...

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"You - YOU are the one who determines what your income will be. YOU make the difference. YOU determine it for YOU, I determine it for me. Either way, it comes down to you!


Bad news - it's YOU who makes the difference. Some people don't want to take responsibility for their success and want to blame others for failures.

Good news - YOU can make the difference! It's your desire. You must go through a process to get there. Understand the process. I mentioned that on Monday's call. UNDERSTAND and accept that there is a process. You can speed up the process through your efforts. Know the process!"

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So what are YOU going to do for YOUR business?

~Alethea Anderson
The Bella Blogger

$100 or $100,000 - we all have the same TOOLS

Hello Fellow Candle Lovers!

Rome was not built in a day...

Almost everyone knows this saying and it is so true. You know what, much of it still stands today. It took time to build into an Empire and part of the empire still stands for you and I to see today.

Rome, Home Business - huh?

The reason I mentioned Rome is because it is very much like starting a home based business. You cannot wave a magic wand and with a puff of smoke have a successful business pouring in tons of money. It takes time, blood, sweat and tears to build a successful business Empire. There will be the good and there will be the bad - but you need to conquer and overcome the fears and objections that hold you back.

We all have the same tools...

A member on my team shared with us the other day how we all have the exact same tools for our business. It is true, it's not like some of us are using nail guns while others are using a regular old hammer and nail. Everyone in this business has the...

EXACT same tools.
EXACT same products.
EXACT same compensation plan.

Nothing is different, no matter where you are in the United States YOU have the exact same tools to build an Empire that those before you have used to build their 6 figure Empires. There are no excuses, but the ones you give yourself.

We are all equals when it comes to this business! Your success depends on YOU and how you run your business.

Our team offers you all the training tools you need to create your Empire:

Email Training
Phone Training
Interactive Chat Training
Interactive Yahoo Group Training
Online Documents and Downloads

If you are looking to build an Empire, please contact me today so we can discuss your Empire, how big you want to make it, and how fast you want to get there!

~Alethea Anderson
The Bella Blogger

MiaBellaSoy.com

Your success = equals = my success...

Hello Fellow Candle Lovers!

Beautiful day here in Northern Nevada! I got up early, processed some emails, send out some CD/scent sample packets and dropped the kiddo off at school. I then headed into town to meet one of my fellow team members. She is a vendor at a big event this weekend and she borrowed a few jar candles from me to fill up her display table.

I am very excited for her, this is her first event and it is a local oldies car show with lots of traffic! This will be a great way for her to launch her new home based candle business. She's been doing great so far, and this will give her a turbo boost!

As a team leader I help my team succeed in any way I can as my team's successes = equal = my successes. The more their businesses grow, the more my business grows - so I am devoted to help any of my team members who want to succeed!

I'd love to help you have a successful home based candle business as well. If you are considering starting a candle business, please don't hesitate to contact me so we can discuss how this business can work for you and how I can help you reach your goals!

~Alethea Anderson
The Bella Blogger

"Part Time Candle Business is Growing, Growing, Growing!"

Hello Fellow Candle Lovers!

Exactly one year later in May 2006 I was featured again in the corporate newsletter! Take a moment to see what has changed and grown with my candle business from May 2005 to May 2006!

http://www.soycandlesplus.scent-team.com/newsletters/may/2006maynewsletter.html

~Alethea Anderson
The Bella Blogger

Who is T.E.A.M. G.L.O.W. ?

Hello Fellow Candle Lovers!

I mention Team Glow on my website and numerous places around the web. This is the team name I created for all those who have partnered with me in this fantastic home based candle business.

T = Together
E = Everyone
A = Achieves
M = More

G = Growth
L = Leverage
O = Opportunity
W = Wealth

To me this combination of letters is very meaningful, everyone on the team works together to achieve more. Working together helps a group grow faster, maintain balance (leverage), sharing the opportunity and opening the door to opportunity and creating wealth.

Even without breaking the letters down, Team Glow fits with the warm glow candles give. Warming homes and warming hearts. As a Team Leader I commit to my team members to be here to help them achieve their goals with their home based candle businesses.

Some join just for the Candle of The Month Club.
Some join just to sell candles for a great profit and extra income.
Some join just to team build and earn residual income.
Some join for the whole package.

Whatever reason Team Glow members join, I am here to help them reach thier goals at the pace that they want to reach them. I provide the tools needed to move forward towards success. We have a full system that is simply to duplicate.

Email Training Series
Online Training
Phone Training
Document Downloads
One on One Assistance

I work full time at home, so I am accessible to my team members. They can email me and call my home office. I know that their success equals my success so I want to help everyone succeed!

I want to help YOU succeed! If you'd like more information on this home based business opportunity please fill out my information request form and I'll send information right away.

~Alethea Anderson
The Bella Blogger

Call your leads! (promptly)

Hello Fellow Candle Lovers!

I cannot stress enough how important it is to contact your leads. I have learned my lesson - a few times already. I supposed I needed to be **bonked** a few times with it before I 'got' it!

Here is an example...I had a lead come through MiaBellaSoy.com on Thursday 5/4. She also called my toll free line and left a message to call her after 7 pm CST. I printed the lead and noted to call her 5 pm PST which would be 7 where she lived.

I got side tracked and did not call. Then I told myself, I'll call her Friday. I was out all day and - forgot. Then I told myself "oh I can't call her on the weekend, I'll call her Monday...."

Well today I was out and about today (Sunday) and when I got home I checked my caller ID. She had called my home office. So this lead has made 3 attempts to contact me - am I NUTS?

I picked up the phone and called her immediately! A lovely lady who had attended a home party on the other side of the US a short while ago. The candle consultant who represented the company did not give her any information when she asked about the opportunity so she headed to the web on her lunch break at work and contacted me.

She is so very excited about this business and knows as a fact she could do amazing and fun home parties! She would love to replace her current jobs (yes she works 2!) and have more money to spoil her darling grand son. I want to help her make it happen!

So here is the part where I need to emphasize to call the leads promptly. She told me since she had not yet heard from me - she contacted another candle consultant today. So now I have a risk of losing this fabulous lady! 100% my bad!

At this point I can only hope I made a connection with her. She is a charming and fantastic lady, I do hope she partners with me. Wherever she lands in this amazing company, I wish her well. I do hope she joins Team Glow!

I have learned a valuable lesson on time...Contact leads, contact them quickly!

Have a scent-sational day!

~Alethea Anderson
The Bella Blogger

Why training calls are important!

Hello Fellow Candle Lovers!

If you've ever been in Direct Sales before, you know they hold training conference calls. You, like me,
may have found these calls to be kind of a pain to try to get to. It is so easy to make up excuses as to
why you cannot call in...

"It's at our dinner time"
"I have to put the kids to bed"
"That's when my favorite show is on"
"Saturday? I'll still be sleeping!"

Today I made our Saturday Training call, hosted by the first Director in the Company. Astounding, inspiring, uplifting!

She shared ideas on how to...

• boost business during the summer months
• local marketing ideas
• web marketing ideas
• methods for mailing out to prospects
• pre-prepping for the Fall candle season
• keeping in tune with one's self with reading self improvement books

I have not made every single call in the past, but each time I make a great call like this one it really inspires me to be on the next!

It is so simple to make a 30-45 minute call fit into your schedule. It is worth it to have a successful home based candle business. This small chunk of time will add to dollars over time, so it is valuable time, well spent.

I highly recommend you do your best to make the corporate training calls, they will dazzle you, inspire you and lift you to levels never thought possible.

If you are thinking about joinin g this business, please email me for a list of Opportunity Calls. There are several each week held by the Top Guns of the company!

Once you join our team, then you will get the schedule to the fabulous business building, business growing training calls.

"See' you on the calls!

Alethea Anderson
The Bella Blogger