Can You Take Care of Business?

Nobody wants to think about bad things happening to family or themselves, but the sad fact is unfortunate things DO happen. In the event you have a family emergency, is your business taken care of?

While it's true, family comes first; your business needs to come second. Customers, business partners, and others may not be so understanding to your family problems. Could you imagine if you went to a local grocery store, gathering all your items, only to find all the employees were
gone and no one able to check you out? Or worse yet, paying and not getting your items? How frustrating would that be? In direct sales, you ARE all the employees.

Here are some things you can do to make sure your business is taken care of:

1. Let everyone you trust know where your files are
Should you be suddenly pulled away from home or your computer, other family members and friends need to know where your files are, and how to contact certain people.

2. Share your passwords
I realize you aren't suppose to share passwords with others, but when an emergency comes up it may be vital. Either keep this information in your files where they can be accessed by someone you trust, or share them.

3. Teach someone close about your business
While they may know where your files are and what your passwords are, they may not know what to do with them. Explain the details with at least one if not two people you trust.

4. Have your phone book and contact handy
Regardless of the emergency, phone calls can be made. After important calls to other family members in an emergency, start calling those you have made promises to. They deserve to know what's going on and why you have to take leave just as much as other family members need to know what's going on.

There are many other ways to protect your business in a time of crisis, but these are just a few simple ideas. Customers should be treated in the same manner as your family and friends!

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About the Authors: Kara Kelso & Anita DeFrank are two busy wahms, and the owners of Direct Sales Helpers. Learn how you can be successful in your company by visiting: www.DirectSalesHelpers.com
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