Social media sites can be a powerful tool in spreading and sharing helpful information, making connections and building your network – precisely what our business is all about. Facebook and Twitter are two of the most popular sites, but there are many others.

If you have a social media profile that you want to use in your Lifeplus business, or decide to set one up (each service has easy to follow sign up instructions on their site), it’s helpful to keep a few things in mind to get the most out of them.

Personal vs. Professional – if you have a personal Facebook profile which has pictures of you, your family and friends, it might be a good idea to create a separate, professional profile dedicated to your role as a Lifeplus Independent Associate. The same applies for any social media account you have.

Interact – if people comment on your social media pages or accounts, try to engage with them – answer their questions or thank them for reading. It increases your chances of them sharing your page with more people.

Listen – Social media is not only useful for you to “broadcast” – its an excellent way to listen to people and organisations relevant to your business. You can search for people and companies involved in nutrition, balanced lifestyles, or entrepreneurship for example, and then follow them for updates and news to help you develop your own understanding.

Be honest – don’t try to create a false image of yourself or your business – people are clever and they will know – and don’t use your social media profiles to post any earning promises or unauthorised product claims.

Mix it up – try to vary the things you post about – this will make your profile more interesting to those who follow you. You can even post about things not related to your business if you’d like, such as sharing quotes or stories that you find inspirational.

Reacting to criticism – if anyone posts critical or outright abusive remarks on your profile, don’t be tempted to enter into an argument with them. It will look bad if you get into heated exchanges on your professional profile.

Promoting responsibly – Think about how your content is being received. If you post something every few hours or even every day promoting your business, this may be too much for some people. Don’t overwhelm people with purely promotional messages every day.

Using Social Media

Please read our Social Media Policy at www.lifepluscentral.com for your information and more details.

Running a home business can be daunting for some people,

but it doesn’t have to be! Below we have put together some useful points for you

to consider when running a home business.

Create a dedicated work area – if possible – to reduce distractions. Ensure you have a clear workspace

where you can build your business. You need everything relating to your work, such as paperwork and files to

be quickly to hand at all times, but at the same time you need to know that you can walk away from it at the

end of the working day.

Dedicate time – One of the many great things about working for Lifeplus is that your work life can be flexible

and fitted to what suits you. Try to formulate set hours of work however along with lunch and rest breaks,

especially if you work best with a routine. Make sure you have set aside enough time in your week dedicated

to building your business in order to reach the goals you have set out to achieve.

Be organised – A calendar or diary is essential for keeping organised. As your business begins to grow and

you have lots of new people to get back to, keeping a diary or list of what you need to do and where you left

things with new people, will ensure you don’t forget anyone! Keeping a calendar up by your desk or on your

fridge, and writing down on there what needs to be done, will help keep you organised and on top of things.

Forgive and Forget – Most importantly, know there will be days when you give in to a load of laundry or a

trip to the shops. It’s not uncommon for people to fit errands or other duties around their full time job and

the same applies at the home office.

Stay motivated – Sometimes it can be hard to stay motivated when you are at home working on your own.

If you do have quiet days, and not much is happening , don’t be too hard on yourself. You can give your sponsor

a call for a chat or just relax and get other tasks done around the house – just take a break to refocus. You will

always have some days better than others. This is normal, so try and stay focused on the positive.

Running a Home Business

You may find our ‘Things to do today’ sheets useful which are available at www.lifepluscentral.com.

There’s nothing like a list to keep you organised and on top of daily commitments! These work well on the

fridge or up on the wall in your working area.

Meetings come in many forms; from two people at home over a coffee, to more structured groups in hired locations. Here’s some thoughts to get you started with meetings at home:

Space – Set up a designated space for your discussion, with a comfortable place to talk, in a well-lit, uncluttered

room. Make sure the location is quiet and that you won’t be distracted: consider holding the meeting when

children are at school, and anyone else is at work.

Objectives – Prior to the meeting, decide on your overall objectives. What would you like to achieve in the

meeting? What do you want to find out or share with them?

Personal vs Professional: Keep the meeting fairly informal so guests will feel at ease in your home, however

keep enough structure to keep you all on track and to help you reach your overall objectives.

Lifeplus Literature: If possible, have our website open on your computer or some Lifeplus literature on hand

to go through with your guests which some can take away and read through in more detail themselves in their

own time. This is particularly useful if you are worried you may forget some key information about the business.

Hosting: Don’t underestimate the practical use of putting people at ease! It’s a good idea to offer your guests

a tea, coffee, or other drink on arrival. This will set a friendly scene and you don’t need to jump straight into the

meeting. Small snacks on the table can also go down well, particularly if it is during lunch hours!

If you feel uncomfortable having guests in your home but do not want to hire out a location at this stage, a

coffee shop, library or restaurant can make a great location for an informal meeting for you and your guests –

and for relatively little expense!

If you have a group of guests to invite, you may find our invitation template useful, which can be found at

www.lifeplus.com.

Remember to go at your own pace and have fun!

Booking Meetings At Home

Meetings are one of the most essential and productive activities you can do to drive success in your business. So it’s important to plan them correctly to ensure the best possible results. Remember to take a moment to think about what you want to get from the meeting - you need to be clear as to the outcome you want for the investment of time and money.

VenueWhen booking a meeting, you first need to choose a venue that is going to be suitable for the amount of guests you are inviting. Will they all fit, and is it easy for them to get to? Venue organisers will need to know the following: Date and time Amount of attendees expected Any catering required Any equipment required Any signage you need them to organise at the venue

GuestsGuests will need to know the following information: Venue and directions Date and time Topic and agenda Your contact details What they need to bring Why they should attend

If you can, take along Lifeplus collateral and literature to hand out.You may find our invitation template useful which can be found at www.lifepluscentral.com

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Social media has become a popular marketing tool for businesses both big and small. It gives you the ability to instantly multiply your conversations and connections with others, on a bigger scale for little or no cost.

Social media platforms are great a way of meeting others and sparking interest in Lifeplus just as you would in real life, straight from your own computer!

So here’s a general introduction to some of the most popular social media sites:

FacebookFacebook has created its own virtual world, a world built on openness and sharing. By giving you greater power to share, connect, and market your business, Facebook provides a safe environment for all to pursue their interests. Facebook now has over 300 million users, and while that seems like an overwhelming number for small businesses to target, Facebook offers a set of tools to help you identify the sort of people who might be interested in nutrition, or home business opportunities for example.

If you haven’t got a Facebook account, before you sign up ,decide if you want your Facebook page to be purely business based or to include your personal information too. You should then look at other companies’ Facebook pages, including our Lifeplus page, and if you hit the ‘share’ button for example on our Lifeplus page, it will automatically appear on your own page for all your friends and family to see.

TwitterTwitter has grown tremendously over the past few years. It’s a simple system which allows you to share what you’re thinking in a maximum of 140 characters. For some small businesses, it offers an incredible marketing platform. People who ‘tweet’ on Twitter are often sharing what they are up to at that precise moment, or in a business context, this could be what products they are buying or looking at, all in real time. People choose to ‘follow’ other people with similar interests, or companies whose products they enjoy on Twitter in order to view their updates. In business terms, the more people who ‘follow’ you, the more people who will see your ‘tweets’ about Lifeplus products and opportunities.

If you are unfamiliar with Twitter, you could spend 15 – 30 minutes on Twitter’s homepage, doing basic searches to become familiar with the type of content available on the service and visit our Lifeplus page to see how we are using Twitter to share Lifeplus with others.

YouTubeYouTube has been constantly evolving and adding features that make it an attractive social site for small businesses. Unlike on Facebook and Twitter where you can share written information, YouTube allows you to share videos. Although you don’t have to produce videos to participate on YouTube, you should consider whether simple videos can help your marketing efforts. For example, if you’re already posting videos to your blog, you can upload them to YouTube to reach a broader audience, and embed the video content in your blog posts. Check our Lifeplus videos out on YouTube!

Setting up a Facebook, Twitter or YouTube account is fairly straightforward and most social networking sites have clear instructions to help get you started. The best thing to do is spend some time exploring and familiarising yourself with what each site offers – as you become more comfortable with each, you’ll discover the range of opportunities they offer.

We recommend starting with a little effort done often – you’ll be suprised at how easy it is to make new connections online!

The Power of You Multiplied!

An Introduction to Social Media

Kick-Starting Your BusinessWrite down how much time you are able to put aside each week for Lifeplus and jot this down in your diary. This will help you to find a happy medium and stick to it.

Write down what you want to achieve. Break it down into small steps towards that final goal. Note down your PIN number, password, contact centre telephone number and sponsor’s contact details and keep them in a handy place.

List all the people you want to share Lifeplus with and gradually tick all of these people off the list as you begin to meet with them.

One easy method to start is: 3 + 3 + 3

Spark Interest. Ask friends and family “Do you know anyone who may be interested in....?”

Order some business cards, catalogues and brochures from our website so you have them on you to share with new people.

Arrange some small gatherings with friends and ask them to bring along anyone else who may be interested in a new business opportunity.

Once you have met with someone and they’ve shown further interest in a home business opportunity, tell them about our website, share literature with them and let them read about Lifeplus for themselves.

Share news with friends and family, letting them know you are in business. You can also share your business updates and news online, for example on social media.

Keep Lifeplus products visible in your house! You never know what might trigger a Lifeplus conversation with guests.

Note down any key points from conversations or meetings you have had. Who did you speak to and when? What did you decide to do to follow up? Keep your lists and notes up to date.

Ensure people are aware how to contact you in case they have any further questions. Make sure you have ordered some business cards and keep them on you at all times.

TOP TIPS Your First 3 Months

Don’t forget, YOU determine how much time and effort you spend on Lifeplus.You can find tips for communication in your ‘Lifeplus and You’ literature. Our associate tools on

the website may help you with your initial plans.

Aim to speak to three new people each week, share three Lifeplus product catalogues and follow up

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Lifeplus is fully committed to supporting our associates in as many ways as possible to help them build their business. As part of this support we have created some useful business tools availble for download from the Lifeplus website.

This includes:Contact SheetsMeeting InvitationsMeeting Agenda TemplatesThings To Do Today

An Intoduction to Social MediaUsing Social MediaBooking Meetings VenueBooking Meetings At HomeRunning a Home BusinessTop Tips – Your First 3 Months

As well as providing you with these tools, we have also provided a library of guides to help you at the start, including:

LifeplusBusiness Tools