An independent distributor can choose a variety of tools and strategies to market his product. Parties, demonstrations, websites, and newsletters are only a few ways to educate the public about a product. A savvy distributor will make it as easy as possible for a potential client to contact him, and he will do so with a toll free number. “A productive ad featuring an 800 number can generate approximately 30% more orders,” states Logan Marshall of TollFreeNumber.org.

Customized Toll free phone numbers

Debbie Joseph, an independent distributor for Shaklee, uses Shaklee’s website to advertise her business, “The Natural Approach.” Eleven out of thirty-nine distributors in Joseph’s area have toll free numbers advertised on the Shaklee website. Only one other distributor besides Joseph currently advertises a vanity number. Joseph’s toll free vanity number is 1-888-Why-Shaklee?

By listing a toll free number, order volume generally increases by 30 percent. By making it a vanity number, call volume is enhanced even more, because it can be remembered at a glance.

When asked how a toll free number has affected her business, Joseph replied, “More customers. And it’s not only the volume of customers, but the customers I’ve gained are repeat customers. Some have purchased product, then decided to join as members.”

Marketing works better with an 800 number

Since Shaklee is a network marketing company, also known as a multi level marketing company, a distributor makes a small profit from anyone who joins the company under his or her sponsorship. Gaining repeat business is important to a network marketer, because eventually a frequent client will decide it makes sense to join the company as a distributor, if for nothing else than to get a discount on the product.



Other independent distributors would be wise to follow Joseph’s example. Joseph has only had the toll free number for about a year, though she has been a distributor with Shaklee for about ten years. She searched for a toll free number when she set up her website, and found TollFreeNumber.org to be the solution she needed. “I think that maybe people don't realize how economical it is to have a toll free number. Twenty years ago it was quite expensive. Now it's not like that, at least not with TollFreeNumber.org. Their rates are quite reasonable.”

“Reasonable rates” means even a small proprietorship can afford a toll free number, not just the big guys. Because it’s affordable, small independent distributors have the clout of much larger operations. A small investment in a toll free number is good business sense.




Toll Free Numbers can be obtained from: Tollfreenumber.ORG

or for 800 area codes: http://www.800number.org

This article is Listed on http://www.agent-ave.com

Debbie Joseph, Independent Distributor for Shaklee, South Carolina - 888-Why-Shaklee?