Social Media Monday: Using Pinterest To Set Your Holiday List

If you’re anything like me, I’m sure you’ve struggled with trying to find the time to get everything on your “to-do” list done before the Holidays arrive. Gift buying, holiday parties, and school activities seem to take up every last second of the day. And if you’re also like me, you’re probably still searching for that perfect present for your special someone. Can’t find the right gift? What if I told you it was probably online waiting for you to find it?

 

Pinterest, the ever growing social media channel dedicating to sharing, or “pinning” photos, is the perfect place to find inspiration for gifts for family and friends. Where else can you glean insight into items that you’re special someone might find interesting? If you have a loved one that has been on Pinterest for some time, just glancing at their page should be enough to give you plenty of inspiration (especially if you’re a last minute shopper, like I am).

And here’s an even better idea, why not use the holidays as motivation to start a Pinterest account and create your own holiday list on SHOP.COM? Creating an account is very easy; all it takes is 60 seconds and an email address. Once you’ve created your account, head over to SHOP.COM and follow these steps:

1. Pick your gift
Once you’ve found a present you can’t live without, click the “pin it” button to the right of your product. (You can also learn how to download this button to your toolbar here.)





2. Edit your pin
A small window will open with the image you’ve selected. Choose which board you’d like to pin it to. In this case, we’ve dedicated an entire board on Pinterest just for a wish list of holiday gifts! A description will appear automatically, but you can edit it however you’d like. When you’re finished, click the red Pin It button.



3. Share
Your window should refresh to tell you that your item was pinned successfully! Here, you have the choice to share it on Facebook or Twitter for maximum exposure. If you’d rather not share, no worries! Simply click “See your Pin” to go directly to your Pinterest board.



4. See
Your pin will now be the first photo on the board of your choosing. You can edit the pin or leave a comment on it at any time. Share your board with friends & family so they know what’s on your holiday wish list!



What other tips, tricks and ideas do you have to use social media this holiday season? Share them in the comment section below. Happy Holidays!

Use These Tasty Treats to Help Build Your Business

The holidays are busy with parties, events, and other gatherings that are breeding grounds for new business connections. No matter where the season takes you, you should never miss an opportunity to tell someone about your business.Get creative and make a lasting first impression by appealing to what people remember most: the taste buds.

 

Our TLS team works hard every day to find the best recipes that support the TLS Weight Loss Solution, including these gluten-free cookies, pinned to their Pinterest board.

Before your next holiday party, shopping party, or gift exchange, bake a few batches of TLS approved cookies or other tasty treats and print the recipe onto index cards. Wrap a few treats in some holiday themed baggies along with the recipe and your business card. Let your recipients know they can reach you via the information on your business card to learn more about TLS and other Market America products.

Potential customers will be getting holiday treats all season, so let them know you’ve found delicious substitutes for the holiday food-fest. Grab their attention with your thoughtful treat while also letting them know that they can contact you to learn more about the business of being an entrepreneur with Market America.

How are you taking advantage of the holiday season to expand your customer base?

Selling Kits: Tips from our Team

During tough economic times, people ask less for extra things they want and more for practical things they need.  We chose the TLS® Find Your Fit Kit and the Energy Booster Kit to fit in with the holiday season and New Year.

The TLS® Find Your Fit Kit  comes with two (2) canisters of TLS® Nutrition Shakes (one (1) Chocolate Delight; one (1) Creamy Vanilla); one bottle of Isotonix® Multivitamin (30 servings); and one bottle of TLS® Core. Let people know that you have a great opportunity for them to counter holiday weight gain and kick start their New Year’s resolutions.

Remember how effective testimonials are? There is nothing more valuable to people wanting to get in shape than information on how to bring their goals closer. Take advantage of the great products in the TLS® Find Your Fit Kit to help your customers write their own success stories.

The holidays are filled with fun and celebrating but let’s face it – they’re also exhausting. Spending money, decorating, cooking… the to-do list never ends! Help your customers reach the New Year with the Energy Booster Kit. They’ve never needed the energy more and this will help them start the New Year with a refreshed drive. The Energy Booster Kit comes with IntenseFx™, MochaTonix® Packets, and Isotonix® Activated B-Complex, so you can reassure your customers that they can reenergize using the best products available.

All kits are on sale during the holiday season!

Take Your Holiday Shopping Mobile with the SHOP.COM Mobile App

For most of us, December means time for holiday shopping. And even if you took advantage of the triple Cashback offers on SHOP.COM during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, your holiday shopping lists can seem never-ending while the price tag is ever-growing. SHOP.COM makes shopping easy so that you don’t have to leave your home but with the mobile app, you don’t even need to turn on your computer. 

This is the best time to take advantage of the SHOP.COM Mobile App, ranked 55 in Internet Retailers 2013 Mobile 400 Guide. Here are a few tips from us on how to make the most of mobile shopping:

Make a list and check it twice.
The barcode scanning feature on the SHOP.COM Mobile App allows you to scan the products on everyone’s wish list and find the best offers with the most Cashback on SHOP.COM. This way, you can save a few bucks you would spend in store and gain a few more by earning Cashback. During the holidays, a few bucks go a long way! Learn more about how to use the bar code scanner feature here.

Stay informed.
Never miss a deal with the Custom Deal Notifications feature.  If you’ve finished creating your holiday shopping list, make shopping easier by subscribing to the top stores that sell those products This feature sends notifications when your bookmarked stores have sales or coupons, so you never miss a chance to save money. Learn more about how to use this feature here.

Find a deal.
With the Hot Deals feature, you can check which stores are currently running sales and offering coupons that you may not have seen before. By checking on this feature once or twice a day, you can expand your options for products and savings. The Hot Deals feature is set up so that it is easy to scroll and browse.

You can find the SHOP.COM Mobile App in the app store for free. Simply download it and save it to your home screen! Saving while you shop has never been more of a reality and now there’s no excuse NOT to shop on SHOP.COM!

What ways have you saved while holiday shopping on the SHOP.COM Mobile App?

Business Building for Holiday Parties

Meeting new faces at holiday gatherings is a great time to share Market America products and the UnFranchise® Business! You already know how to get a conversation going, but here are some other tips to include business in parties you’re attending- or hosting:




Keep your business cards handy
This is a great rule for all times, but an especially good one to keep in mind around the holidays. Make sure your business cards are within reach while you network beside the eggnog and sugar cookies.

Showcase the brand
Ladies, this one is simple! Wear your Motives® by Loren Ridinger makeup to all of your holiday festivities. You’ll be getting compliments all night long- what an easy transition to share the business of beauty!

Talk about the future
The holidays fall at a convenient time- the end of the year! When conversation turns to the new year, it’s a great time to mention your 2013 goals for your business. With a big event coming up in January (World Conference!), there’s no better time to share the business.

Host your own party
If you’re not attending any parties this season, why not throw your own? Gather up contacts you’ve made over the last several months and invite them to a holiday party. You can showcase products without trying to sell them to guests. If you’re a product of the product, this should be easy! Don’t forget- there are plenty of holiday decorations available on SHOP.COM!
How are you weaving your personal business into the conversation at holiday parties this year? We’d love to hear! Comment below with your experiences.

Top Buy Tuesday: December 4, 2012

We’re enjoying being in holiday mode at corporate and we’re scouring SHOP.COM every day to find the latest steals & deals to share with you. From Cashback and cookies to shoes and music… there’s a great deal for everyone! Here’s what we’ve discovered this week:

 

December Extra Cashback
New SHOP.COM extra Cashback partners were announced over the weekend and we’re loving the line up! Check out the following stores offering extra cash for you this holiday season:

• AN DAO Jewelry 10% CB
• Barnes & Noble 5% CB
• DSW 6% CB
• Perfect Smile 20% CB
• PC Mall 3% CB
• TigerDirect.com 5% CB
• MyGofer.com 4% CB
• Kmart 3% CB
• Emily’s 7% CB

Alicia Keys- Girl on Fire
It’s no secret that we’ve been on a serious Alicia Keys kick lately. This is a great album to pick up as a gift for someone as you earn Cashback for yourself! If you want instant gratification, iTunes is a SHOP.COM partner, too!



OnlineShoes.com
Not only does OnlineShoes.com give you 2% Cashback on every purchase, they’re also taking $25 off of a $100 purchase with code 2JOLLY. Some exclusions apply. Shoes may not seem like an exciting holiday purchase, but this site also has slippers, bags, and clothing as well!




12 Days of Deals
There are lots of stores participating in “12 Days of Deals” right now! Dell is one of our favorites. Check back each day for new deals and specials on computers. At BonTon.com, today’s special deal is free shipping sitewide! Even the Glamme Vine is getting into the holiday spirit with a series of posts centered around the 12 Days of Christmas.

Have we missed something here? Leave us a comment and tell us what your top buy of the week is.

Shaking Up for Shaping Up

The Good News: You’ve got a great background in Health and Nutrition, which helps you to not only thoroughly understand the Glycemic Index and appreciate the advantages of low-GI eating through the TLS Weight Loss Solution, but also to explain it to others. Armed with these skills, you are confident you’ll be able to break into the 80 billion dollar weight loss market.

 

The Bad News:  your audience doesn’t quite grasp everything as easily as you have, and they — along with you — have only about 20 minutes a day to devote to healthy, low-GI cooking.

The Answer: TLS^® Nutrition Shakes

Created specifically to offer a healthy alternative to common snack foods, TLS Nutrition Shakes offer a 1:1 ratio of protein to carbohydrates and 10 grams of fiber per serving, helping to keep blood sugar stable, promote fullness and satisfy hunger. At 18 grams of protein per serving, TLS Nutrition Shakes provide a respectable amount of an essential nutrient that studies have demonstrated effectively promotes weight loss.




 
Primary Benefits of TLS® Nutrition Shakes:

• 18 grams of protein per serving
• Provides over one-third of the USDA’s recommended daily allowance of 22 different vitamins and minerals
• Great source of fiber and calcium
• Easy-mixing and great-tasting
• Available in two delicious flavors

Two common concerns with weight loss programs are complexity and convenience, and it’s enough to keep most people from even getting started. TLS Nutrition Shakes provide an effective means to address both concerns, providing a highly effective sales tool and enabling you the opportunity to bring results for your client’s weight loss journey.

Business-building is often the result of bridge-building; TLS Nutrition Shakes provide a great way to gain clients, who will be looking to you to help them lose weight. You can also share some of these great recipes with potential clients, to show them just how delicious a healthy lifestyle can be!

What bridges have you built lately? Share your story!

Don’t Miss Out! National Conference Call on Sunday, December 2, 2012

You’ve got some of the best business-building tools available to you as an UnFranchise^® Business Owner. Be sure to take advantage of these incredible ways to boost your business and your growth. This Sunday, Market America is offering another great opportunity to help you grow – a national conference call with Executive Director Tammy Moskowitz. Are you ready to call in?

This Sunday, join Executive Director, Advisory Council Member and Million Dollar Club Member* Tammy Moskowitz and her special guests: Mary Beth Docos, Field Vice President, Advisory Council, Lisa Auclair, Executive Director and Million Dollar Club Members and Sue Gilad, Executive Supervising Coordinator. They’ll be sharing their success stories and their excitement about the future of SHOP.COM and the Unfranchise^® business model. Every qualified prospect and member of your organization needs to listen in on this conference call. 2013 is the year for you to set the scene, get lean, get mean and build a Team that will change the course for your financial direction and listening to this nationwide conference call will be a night to remember.

Sunday – December 2, 2012, 8:30 pm ET
Conference call number: 1-212-461-5860 Pin 1314 #

National Conference Calls are great opportunities to help leverage the enthusiasm and knowledge of the best in the business to help you grow YOUR business. Calling in is free, and couldn’t be easier! Don’t miss out!

Have you utilized our Conference Calls? What’s your favorite part of using them?

*The examples of income shown for each of the Independent Distributors featured in promotion are not intended to be representative of the earnings of any specific class of Market America Independent Distributors, nor are they intended to represent that any given Independent Distributor will earn income in that amount. Rather, the income figures testify to the results which have been accomplished by Independent Distributors who have devoted time, talent, hard work, and a willingness to follow the UnFranchise® proven business plan in building their Market America Businesses. The success of any Market America Independent Distributor will depend upon the amount of hard work, talent and dedication which he or she devotes to the building of his or her Market America business.

Your Business, Your Magazine

You may have caught our recent story series about how Powerline magazine is created. This behind-the-scenes peek covers how Powerline goes from an idea to the magazine that reaches your mailbox. As an UnFranchise^® entrepreneur, you know that this is one of the best ways to get a look at the latest information on everything from Market America-branded products to business insights. There’s one Powerline resource you may not be using yet, though.

 

Do you know about Digital Powerline?

For a fast, easy-to-use way to share information, it’s hard to beat Digital Powerline. By visiting marketamerica.com and selecting the Digital Powerline tab, you’ll be taken to an online library of the most recent issues.

Powerline is written for the UnFranchise entrepreneur, but it’s also a helpful business building tool. The information each issue contains is a combination of market research, top trends, and success stories of Shop Consultants. It’s a perfect way to introduce potential customers to the products, and customers to the business.

Say your story was featured in Power People. Sharing your success is as easy as opening the digital issue, clicking “share,” and filling in the email information of your intended recipients. Or, you can copy and paste a quick link into your favorite social networks.

Are you taking advantage of your subscription to Powerline? You can check out the November issue right now!

What’s your favorite story?

The SHOP.COM Gift Card: A Go-To Holiday Gift

The SHOP.COM Gift Card is the go-to holiday gift of the season! Why? It’s the most versatile gift available and can be sent with the click of a button. We have 10 reasons why this is the best gift around:

1. Freedom
We like to choose our own gifts. That’s why holiday wish lists were created in the first place! When you give someone the SHOP.COM Gift Card, you know they’ll be able to pick out something they truly want.

2. Give them something good
The SHOP.COM Gift Card is a much better gift than socks.

3. Avoid the stores
We’re in the middle of Thanksgiving weekend and the thought of finding a parking place in a sea of hundreds of cars at the mall just doesn’t sound like fun. The SHOP.COM Gift Card is available online!

4. Give them something good
The SHOP.COM Gift Card is a much better gift than fruitcake.

5. No shipping fees
Not only is the SHOP.COM Gift Card available online, it’s delivered online as well! You can avoid shipping fees and gift wrap fees because this is a gift that goes straight to their inbox.

6. Give them something good
The SHOP.COM Gift Card is a much better gift than a dictionary.

7. No last minute panic!
Don’t worry if it’s the first night of Hanukkah and you’ve forgotten a gift for your mom! The SHOP.COM Gift Card takes seconds to purchase.

8. Give them something good
The SHOP.COM Gift Card is a much better gift than a potholder.

9. Help Yourself
When you give someone a SHOP.COM Gift Card, make sure they’re shopping through your portal! You’ll earn BV on their Market America purchases.

10. Give them something good
The SHOP.COM Gift Card is a much better gift than an air purifier.

Whether the reasons are serious or silly, the SHOP.COM Gift Card is a great choice this holiday season. Its convenience is unparalleled and it’s a great way to spread the word about our company while giving a gift that’s sure to please.

Comment and tell us- what’s the worst holiday gift you’ve ever received?

Top Buy Tuesday: November 27, 2012

If you’re like us, you probably had a busy holiday weekend of Thanksgiving festivities and shopping! Black Friday and Cyber Monday were HUGE this year and we hope you took advantage of all of the great deals being offered on SHOP.COM! If you still have gifts on your list to purchase, check out these deals that are available for a limited time:

 

November Extra Cashback
Through Friday, shop the stores that are offering extra Cashback for the month of November! Shopping these stores and advertising them to your customers helps you to make money while you shop! Check back on Saturday to see all new December partners!

Lands’ End
One great Cyber Monday sale has been extended! Through the end of the day TODAY, save 30% on your entire order at Lands’ End with code GLISTEN and pin 8020! Plus, get free shipping on any order over $50.

Home Depot
Through 11/28, take $5 off $50 at Home Depot with code CMHD2012. Home Depot also offers 3% Cashback. Who still needs to buy Christmas tree lights or greenery? This deal is for you!

MyJewelryBox.com
With a wide variety of looks, colors, and prices, MyJewelryBox.com is a great place to check out holiday gifts- and they offer 8% Cashback! Take 20% off your entire order through 12/23 with code HOLIDAY20.

BarkBox
Don’t forget your pets this holiday season! Save 15% off your first purchase at BarkBox with code WOOF15 AND get 15% Cashback!

Are there any other amazing deals we’ve missed? Comment to let us know!

How to Shop Smart for the Holidays

And that means it’s the shopping season. This is the perfect time to get to know the benefits of shopping on SHOP.COM – and to make sure that you are getting the most out of their shopping experience. We’re providing a breakdown of all the great ways to shop for the holidays on SHOP.COM!

 

eGifts: Have you got more than one great gift idea for someone, but don’t have the budget for multiple presents? Or are you just struggling to pick the perfect item? eGifts are the ideal way to give great presents. All you have to do is start shopping. When you see an item that could be perfect for the individual you’re shopping for, just click “Add to eGift.”

You can add as many (or as few) items to the eGift as you want. When you’ve finished putting together an eGift, just click “Send eGift”, and an email will be delivered to your recipient’s inbox. Then, they can select the item they’d like to receive. Your account will be automatically billed (and you’ll earn the corresponding amount of Cashback!), and their choice will be mailed directly to their address. What could be easier? eGifts are also perfect for last-minute presents! Give the gift of choice with eGifts. You can find out more by watching Market America’s informative video – and be sure to share it with your customers!

 

Santa’s List: With all the products available on the market, it can be hard to know what the kids in your life want or need. Why not let them shop for themselves? SHOP.COM has developed Santa’s List to help your kids – and the kids you shop for – show you exactly what they want quickly and easily.

All they have to do is visit the Santa’s List homepage and select their age range.

This will send them to a gift guide recommending some of the hottest items of the season. Anything they want, they just click “Add to MyList” to add it to a special MyList that you can set up for them in seconds! Just log on to your SHOP.COM account and create a new MyList! All your kids have to do is add to it.

When they’re done, they can share their Santa’s List across their social networks – or yours! You can also share them via email. It’s a great way to help family members and friends pick out the perfect presents for kids.

MyLists: Kids aren’t the only ones hoping for some great gifts this season! MyLists are the perfect way to pick out your favorite items and share them with your social networks.

Just pick out your dream items and click “Add to MyList.” Choose the MyList you’ve selected for your holiday wishlist, and add items until you’re satisfied. Then, share your list with friends and family via email, and across your social networks. You can even Pin your MyLists to Pinterest! Get the inside scoop with this great video.

SHOP.COM Gift Cards: There’s no better way to grow your business than with the gift of SHOP.COM Gift Cards! They’re ideal presents for prospective AND current customers. They let recipients choose exactly what they want, and they’re delivered instantly to your recipient’s inbox. Try giving out SHOP.COM Gift Cards in $5 denominations to potential customers like coworkers, acquaintances, and old friends you may have lost touch with. When they receive the Gift Card, they’ll be brought back to your SHOP.COM site, and you can sign them up as a new Preferred Customer! There are great benefits for them, like Cashback and SHIPFREE, and it helps build your business. Get to know a little bit more about SHOP.COM Gift Cards with this great video!

Gift Center: Why start from scratch? The experts at SHOP.COM have been hard at work creating Trends to help you find just what you’re looking for. Just click “Holiday Gift Center” and you’ll be taken to SHOP.COM’s holiday headquarters.

From here, you can see some of the greatest holiday deal, or use the column on the left to navigate. You can select from budget goals, gift ideas, and more! Don’t forget to show this helpful feature off to your customers – everyone needs a little help holiday shopping.

Hot Deals: Sometimes you know just where you want to shop. That’s why SHOP.COM has thousands of Partner Stores – and the Hot Deals section showcases the greatest deals from all of them! Browse the latest deals, or search for your favorite stores to find the deals you’re looking for. Whether it’s instant savings, sales or coupon codes, Hot Deals has you covered.

Don’t forget to download ShopBuddy to make sure you’re always logged into your SHOP.COM account, every time and everywhere you shop! (Right now, you could even win a $100 SHOP.COM Gift Card just for downloading it!)

You’ll always want to stay tuned to the Market America and SHOP.COM Facebook pages to make sure you’re up-to-date on the latest holiday deals and offers (and how to share them). Follow Market America and SHOP.COM on Twitter to stay in the conversation about holiday shopping.

These great tools will help you earn the most Cashback and save big all holiday season long. Take some time to try out each of these great features so you know exactly what to recommend to your customers. The better you know each feature, the better (and faster!) you can help your customers find just what they’re looking for.

Tell us! What’s your favorite holiday feature?

Save Time, Shop with Trends

This time every year we’re busy making gift lists for our friends and family. It always seems, though, that there’s one person who is difficult to shop for. Just one! Maybe it’s a boyfriend, a niece or nephew, or a co-worker.

 

The SHOP.COM Trend Shop is full of great gift-giving ideas, all housed in one convenient location. Save time and stress when you browse trend boards for gift ideas! Here are some of our favorite trend boards that have given us inspiration for our holiday shopping:


Stocking Stuffers: Motives® products the perfect size to hang under the mantle.



Secret Santa: our favorite board has gifts at every price point for your surprise Secret Santa.



Holiday Cheer: gifts you’ll want for yourself to assist with holiday hostessing duties!



Gifts for Boys: There’s a board for each age bracket and for girls, too! We found the Boys 12-14 one to be particularly helpful.



The Trend Shop is a great tool for you to use. It's easy to find gifts and save time by shopping online, especially in this holiday season!

Are you ready for Cyber Monday?

Have a Plan of Attack: Effective Holiday Shopping

The holiday shopping season is upon us, and to most people, that means planning stressful trips to the store. For UnFranchise^® entrepreneurs like you, it also means a wealth of opportunities – but you can’t forget your shopping needs, too. It’s important to get your shopping out of the way so you can help your customers find their ideal gifts. Set aside some time today to get prepared to shop!

Step 1: Know who you need to shop for.
This is essential. Have a list of the people you need to get gifts for, and the people you’d like to give gifts to. With a final headcount, you can know for sure that you won’t leave anyone out and be scrabbling for last-minute gifts. It also helps to have an idea of what they want. Check to see if they’ve made and shared a Santa’s List (or a MyList!) after you’re done deciding who to shop for.

Step 2: Know what deals are out there.
SHOP.COM’s Hot Deals page is a great way to get in-the-know on the latest deals. However, sometimes it’s good to know what deals are running directly from your favorite stores. Check out the circulars that are featured in your paper, and sign up for the mailing lists from your favorite Partner Stores so you get some advanced warning on holiday deals you may need!

Step 3: Make sure you’re equipped.
It’s great to get emails for deals you’ll want and need, but be sure you’re equipped with ShopBuddy so you never miss out on the chance to earn Cashback! ShopBuddy helps remind you to log in to your SHOP.COM account when you’re shopping on a Partner Store’s site. It’s a great reminder that makes sure you’re making the most of every purchase. Right now, you can enter to win a $100 SHOP.COM Gift Card just for downloading ShopBuddy, too!

Step 4: Plan a budget.
It’s true for customers and it’s true for Shop Consultants – you should never spend more than you can afford! Don’t forget to factor in any Cashback you’ve been saving up! It might help you pick up a little present for yourself to reward all your hard work shopping. Take a moment to figure out how much you can afford to spend on gifts, decorations and other holiday essentials before you start buying.

By migrating your holiday shopping choices to SHOP.COM, you’re doing more than investing in your Shopping Annuity. You’re saving yourself time, earning Cashback, and taking advantage of some of the hottest deals online. It’s true for your customers, too. By showing them how to shop on SHOP.COM, you’re not asking them to spend more money – you’re telling them how to save! Keep that in mind when you’re helping customers this holiday season.

Now that you’ve set your plan in place, you’re prepared to make the most of holiday shopping. Get shopping, so you can share your tips and tricks with your customers!

What product are you most excited to get a great deal on?

Hot Buy Friday

This week calls for something more! It’s one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year and all of the buzz can be overwhelming! Here are our picks for the best buys of the weekend, available (as always!) on SHOP.COM:

 

Motives® Celebrate Beauty
For a limited time, this lip and eye color compact is on sale for only $14! It makes the perfect stocking stuffer, secret Santa gift, or treat for yourself!





SHOP.COM Triple Cashback
NINE great stores are offering triple Cashback through Monday. Here is a breakdown of each store and what they have to offer. Make sure you’re spreading the word in the field: this is an offer not to be missed! Get paid to shop this weekend!

In honor of one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year, SHOP.COM is offering Triple Cashback now until midnight on Monday, November 26th! That means you have plenty of time to shop with our partner stores and earn Cashback at the same time! The holidays are already a strain on your budget, so why not get paid to shop? Read on for a look at each store participating in Triple Cashback:

1-800-Baskets 4% 12% CB
Shop fun, pretty, and yummy gift baskets to give friends and family this holiday season. 1-800-Baskets has everything from coffee & tea to fresh fruits, chocolates, spa items, and gourmet food specialties.
Current 6% 18% CB
Haven’t thought about your Christmas cards yet? No problem! Find Christmas stationary, personalized gifts, wrapping paper and more at Current.
Lillian Vernon 6% 18% CB
Lillian Vernon has a huge selection of home decor items, gifts, holiday decorations, and an entire stock of items just for kids!
The Popcorn Factory 4% 12% CB
Need we go into detail? The Popcorn Factory offers tins of popcorn in every sweet and savory flavor you can imagine. Yum!
Cheryl’s 4% 12% CB
A sweet follow-up to The Popcorn Factory, Cheryl’s offers fresh baked cookies, brownies, and other desserts in a variety of assortments and packages. As an added bonus, receive free ground shipping through the end of the year with code SNOWSHIP.
AllPosters.com 7% 21% CB
AllPosters.com offers everything from posters for the college dorm room to framed photography for the interior decorating enthusiast. Covering many different price points, it’s a great spot to shop!
Art.com 7% 21% CB
Check out Art.com for framed prints, photo-to-canvas orders, and prints for your home and office.
Garage 6% 18% CB
Order trendy clothes and accessories for your favorite teen at Garage. What’s on her wish list this holiday season? If it includes fleece jackets, cute dresses, warm pj’s, a new purse, or jewelry… Garage has you covered.
Teleflora 5% 15% CB
Not coming home for the holidays? Teleflora can deliver flowers to your family to let them know you’re thinking of them this year. Check out a variety of arrangements at every price point.



Walmart
Walmart is famous for their in-store rush on Black Friday, but this year they’re offering 2% Cashback when you shop on SHOP.COM! Why stand in line when you can get the same hot products delivered to your doorstep?




Kohl’s
Kohl’s has so many deals going on that we can hardly keep them straight! That’s not a bad problem to have! Today only, save 15% off your entire purchase with code BLACKFRI. For a full list of Kohl’s deals, click here.

For a complete list of the hottest deals, check out the SHOP.COM Hot Deals page. What’s the big ticket item in your household this year? Leave a comment and tell us where you found it on SHOP.COM!

Black Friday: In Stores vs. SHOP.COM

The Friday after Thanksgiving is notoriously stressful. Whether you’re shopping for someone else or picking up an essential for yourself, making purchases in person means subjecting yourself to the long lines, hectic crowds, and general misery of Black Friday shopping. You might score some savings in stores, but why go through the hassle when you can get even better deals on SHOP.COM?

 

If you’re wondering how to share the benefits of online shopping with potential customers (or stubborn customers who just seem to love shopping in stores), consider these points.

Waiting:

It doesn’t matter how you plan out your shopping day. Shopping in-stores on Black Friday means waiting. Waiting to get in stores, waiting to grab the right product, and waiting in long lines. Is the time you’re investing waiting really worth the money you’re saving? We don’t think so – especially when you can save even more on SHOP.COM! Shopping online means no waiting – just pick, click and check out!


Hauling:
Big bags and overloaded shopping carts are your constant companions when it comes to in-store shopping. Carrying around heavy loads can weigh down your day and leave you exhausted. Thanksgiving can be stressful enough with travel and cooking – so why make the weekend more tense by lugging big-ticket items around in a store? With SHOP.COM, you can get even large items delivered right to your door. No carrying required!




Crowds:
In movies and on TV, holiday shopping can look appealing. Stores might be decked in holiday colors, with festive tunes playing over the sound system. In reality, this weekend stores are jam-packed with irritated consumers. Everyone is competing for the products they need to ring in the holidays. You can skip the press of people (and shop in your PJs!) on SHOP.COM. Instead of waiting in a crowd of people for store doors to open, you can sip your morning coffee and select your items with ease.


Sold Out Specials:
It must have happened to you before. You do your research in advance. You pick out the perfect product. On the day of the sale, you rush to the store only to discover your ideal item is completely sold out! Online retailers aren’t limited to the confines of small multi-product brick and mortar stores. You also aren’t limited to the supplies of just one store! SHOP.COM lets you search for exactly the right product – and will show you the retailers that provide it. Don’t be heartbroken by sold-out deals – get what you want with just a few clicks on SHOP.COM.


Savings:
Have you ever gone out shopping on the weekend after Thanksgiving, only to discover the savings don’t seem to be worth it? With SHOP.COM, you can pick out the best deals right from the Hot Deals page. Not only that – ShopBuddy lets you shop on all of our Partner Stores without you missing out on business volume or Cashback! Speaking of Cashback – what better way is there to save than getting paid to shop? Your customers have items they need to buy. Simply by shopping on SHOP.COM, they can earn Cashback on every qualifying purchase. So, they’re earning on top of the great savings and Hot Deals they’re already getting! And RIGHT NOW, through Monday Nov. 26, you can earn an unheard of TRIPLE Cashback!

What’s your favorite thing about shopping for the holidays online? Tell us!

Happy Thanksgiving from Market America & SHOP.COM

Today is a very special day throughout the United States. Today we gather to give thanks, a time-honored tradition that brings families and friends together throughout the nation. From our family to yours, we’d like to wish you a very happy Thanksgiving!

 

How are you celebrating Thanksgiving Day? 

(Psst! Don’t forget to stay tuned in to the ma Blog for great holiday deals and highlights all weekend long!)

Healthy Holiday Dishes

Here’s something you already knew: the holidays are a dangerous time for healthy eaters! With temptation around every corner, it can become difficult to stay on track with your diet. We’re sharing some healthy dishes to make that will taste delicious and leave you feeling guilt free! We found all of these recipes on the TLS® Weight Loss Pinterest account. Check their boards for many more healthy ideas!

 

Pumpkin Applesauce
Pumpkin is a seasonal favorite, bound to be a crowd pleaser. This applesauce is naturally sweet without added sugar!






Turkey Burgers
If you’re feeling fearless this Thanksgiving, consider skipping on the huge turkey (and the prep work that is involved!) and try this recipe for turkey burgers. With only a few fresh ingredients, they’re a great healthy twist to a holiday favorite.






Roasted Green Beans with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
The addition of pine nuts gives this already-healthy dish an extra crunch!









Healthy No-Bake Pumpkin Pie
Adding greek yogurt and sugar free pudding mix makes this holiday staple a healthy possibility!



As you plan your holiday meals, don’t forget to let the TLS® Weight Loss Solution help you to stay in control of your health. The TLS® Find Your Fit Kit is a great place to start and is currently on sale with a savings of over 25%! Get yours to grab some extra support during the tempting holiday season.

Which TLS product keeps you on track during the holidays? Do you have a special recipe you’d love to share? Leave us a comment below!

Organizing New Contacts with Mobile PRM

The holidays are a busy time for shopping and we’ve certainly covered that here on the blog lately. But the holidays are also a prime time to meet new contacts at holiday parties and gatherings. Heading off to an holiday alumni event at your alma mater? Meeting your husband’s extended family for the first time? There are plenty of opportunities to network at the holidays! With Mobile Prospect Relationship Management (PRM), you can easily keep track of everyone new you meet!

 

Mobile PRM helps you to organize, prospect, and recruit as you work to build your UnFranchise Business. When you gain a new contact, simply enter them into your account using your mobile phone or computer. Answer some simple questions about them including phone number, email, and their interests. You’ll have an individual profile for each contact. As you get to know your contacts better, there’s even room for additional information about family and other interests.

As you move through your contacts and schedule initial phone calls and meetings, Mobile PRM helps you to keep track of their status. With guided suggestions, take each prospect through the process from initial contact all the way to becoming a customer or a shop consultant.

Mobile PRM can also be used to plan emails and specific marketing campaigns. It does the work for you by providing templates and other helpful features! Sending mass messages to your contact list has never been easier.

The holidays are a busy time to balance your professional life with your social life. Let the Mobile PRM help you to stay organized and on track while you enjoy this time of the year. Do you take advantage of the Mobile PRM and its many great functions? How has it changed the way you do business?

Thanksgiving: The Perfect Time to Share Your Business

Thanksgiving brings families together to share in gratitude and thankfulness and, of course, to eat food! As an UnFranchise^® Business Owner, this holiday is the perfect time to share what you do with those who matter most. How do you bring up the subject of business while at the dinner table? Read on for our tips:

Take Action
Talking about Market America products is great, but showing them in action is even better! Before you sit down for dinner, don’t forget to take your Isotonix^® Digestive Enzymes with Probiotics. If you take them in front of your family members, chances are they’ll ask you what they are and what they’re for! It’s the perfect time to share with them the importance of our Isotonix line!

Enter the Conversation
Conversation during family dinners usually leads to work anyway, so make sure that your voice is heard! When Uncle John asks you what you’ve been doing lately, it’s a prime opportunity to share your excitement over the latest items you’re selling (Opuvita™, Prime™ Vision, etc.). New products are what’s new in your world, so make sure to share them!

Pay Attention
Pay close attention to the conversations going on between family members. There are likely many opportunities for you to talk business without being overbearing. Did you notice your niece putting on lip gloss after dinner? Show her the latest Motives^® catalog. Is your mother-in-law complaining about a lack of energy this holiday season? Talk to her about Isotonix Activated B-Complex!

Remember: no limits!
Though there are certainly ways to work Market America products into Thanksgiving dialog, don’t forget about SHOP.COM! Any time a customer purchases something through your Portal, you’re earning money! Find a way to work your SHOP.COM purchases into the conversation. Did you purchase your dishes or silverware on SHOP.COM? How about your Thanksgiving table decorations, furniture, or appliances? Mention that you got them on SHOP.COM with Cashback and your family members will want to know how they, too, can earn money for their purchases.

These are just a few of the many ways to incorporate business into your family holiday time. What do you think? Do you have a great tip for getting your family excited and invested in your business? Leave a comment and tell us how you got your family interested!