10 Tips for your MK Business!

Many times during my Mary Kay career I have heard Independent Executive National Sales Director Emeritus, Arlene Lenarz say we live in the land of opportunity and Mary Kay is the opportunity of the land!  So, are you taking full advantage of this wonderful opportunity before you?  Here is my “top ten” list of tips to help you climb your ladder of success!

1. It does not matter if you are a part time or a career consultant.  You NEED to manage any and all money that comes into your business.  Work in your Ascend Live portfolio on a weekly basis.  Make a non negotiable appointment with yourself once per week to do your business books!  Then you never have to feel behind or worry about tax prep!

2. Attend your weekly unit meeting with your unit or find a great adoptive director close to where you live or work.  School is never out for the pro.  Your unit meetings are where you will learn about what’s new and develop a group of girlfriends that will be your support in the highs and lows alike!

3. Attend Company sponsored events!   Mary Kay Inc sponsored events are like nothing you’ve ever been to before!  It’s not your average business meeting!  Create an envelope in your Ascend Live Portfolio so you can pre-plan to attend and set aside the funds to go!  The company sponsored events have great education and can help you to help your customers!

4. Participate in the Preferred Customer Program.  Let Mary Kay corporate do the mailing for you at a less expensive rate than you can mail it yourself!  When you are using your deposit from sales in your Ascend Live portfolio… 5% of your deposits from sales goes into your PCP envelope so again you can set aside funds the way Mary Kay Ash taught us!

5. 50% is 50% so get out there and sell, sell, sell!  Build a great customer base and have product on your shelf to service them.  Mary Kay Ash said, “You can’t sell from an empty wagon!”  Using the deposit from sales template in Ascend will help you keep your shelves stocked and not increase your debt!

6. Go to www.thepinkplan.com and create your free MK business plan!  It’s a great tool to give you an idea of where you are headed.  It also can be discussed with your director to make a solid mapped out plan of action to make your MK goals a reality!

7. Check the Advance brochure on InTouch and choose your next spot on the ladder of success.  There are MANY avenues of income in Mary Kay… why not use ALL of them!

8. Knowledge is POWER.   Attend meetings, events, special guest speakers, etc. to educate yourself in your field.  You have many things you need to know and many things you need to do as a business woman.  Soak up ALL you can.  We sure to check our Webinar page often and sign up for our free classes!

9. Step out of your comfort zone every day!  Growth does not happen when you are comfortable all the time.  Challenge yourself to talk to just one more person, learn just one more thing.  You’ll find “just one more” goes a long way!

10. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.  Your director has been where you are…  ask her for guidance.  EVERYTHING is easier with a friend!  We are here to help you too!  If you are frustrated and just don’t know where to start or go from here…  ask us!  We’ll help you sort out the financial side of your business so you can focus on painting the world PINK!!