What Really IS a Direct Sales Fundraiser?

If you are new to Direct Sales, you may hear a lot about Fundraising, but not find a lot of information as to what it really is. Well, I am here to clear up the mystique for you!

Fundraising is an event in which a charitable organization is identified to receive funds that are raised specifically for that charity, non profit group or select individual(s). In terms of Direct Sales, the donation to the charity usually comes out of the profit of the representative and the amount is identified ahead of time by way of either a percentage donation or a flat amount.

Many companies offer fundraising to help their reps but that does not mean the company kicks in money. Most of the time, the representative is the donor of his or her profit from the sale of goods through her business. There are some companies, however, that do have specific items to use for fundraising that are at a special price or they will have specific donation amounts.

If the group has a non profit status and a valid non profit number, most companies will withhold taxes from the fundraiser shipment so the customer does not have to pay State sales tax on the product. If your state does not have sales tax, this will not apply to you. Make sure to check with your company ahead of time on their procedures. They most likely will have special shipping procedures and instructions for fundraising sales so study them and ask questions!

So what is the Big Deal about fundraising anyway? Well for Direct Sellers, it is an awesome way to find and keep customers. Just think, you have the access to all of the customers that are being served by the fundraising group. If there are 20 kids selling your products, just think of how many people are they reaching for you! It is also a great way to find potential partners and team members as well as making a difference in your community. The amount of opportunities is very large in most communities so it would be very easy to have a thriving fundraising business in combination with your regular direct sales business.

If you do fundraising well and become well known for it, you can make a huge impact in your sales and your community. So give it a try! You never know what will come out of it!

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Copyright Chris Carroll All Rights Reserved Chris Carroll is a sales professional that has made direct sales her business of choice and enjoys sharing with others. Blogger, article writer and ghostwriter round out her profession. Find her at www.DirectSalesTalk.com and www.TwoClassyGhostwritingChics.com

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