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Now that we have explored the why & what of these top 10 top buys…Hot Products…Must Have Products that consumers are buying even during a recession, let’s take a look at ways you can generate income from each one:

Chocolate
*Sign up for a MLM/Direct Sales that carries chocolate.
*Create a home based chocolate business (getting molds & chocolate from a local
cake store). Easy to start, market to small boutique stores first, the internet
and grow from there.

Lipstick
*Sign up for a MLM/Direct Sales cosmetic company
*Become the expert on make-up, write an E-Book, do demo DVD’s, offer live make-
over’s for people searching for jobs
*Internet Radio Show

Wine
*Sign up for a wine Direct Sales company
*Become the expert on make-up, write an E-Book, do demo DVD’s, do wine tasting
events for local winery
*Internet Radio Show

Romance
*Create events/getaways be a coordinator
*Write a book or E-Book
*Internet Radio Show

Comfort Foods
*Create a cookbook
*Become a home chef, cook for people in their homes
*Cooking classes
*Internet Radio Show

Pepto Bismal
*Teach alte
ative ways to release stress
*Write an E-Book on foods to eat to help with stomach problems
*Teach meditation live, CD or DVD
*Internet Radio Show

Eating In (instead of eating out)
*Create a cookbook
*Become a home chef, cook for people in their homes
*Cooking classes
*Internet Radio Show

Home Grown Produce (instead of store bought)
*Create an E-Book on how to grow and what to grow based on your location
*DVD demo on planting a garden & its care
*Internet Radio Show

Running Shoes (instead of gym membership)
*Home workout DVD
*Walking CD
*Internet Radio Show
*Fitness E-Book

Home Safe (instead of the local bank deposits)
*E-Book on how to store valuables in a home
*Internet Radio Show on safety

The objective behind each of these Top 10 items is to:

*Identify if any of the Top 10 items are in your niche
*Explore ways to become the expert
*Market to the appropriate target audience
*Start dreaming about other ways to turn your item into a cash flow

This does not mean these are the only directions to consider when creating your Plan B; these are just the top 10 according to a local list. The key to success in building your Plan B is to determine what you love to do, is there a need for it in my community or in the world and am I willing to commit to do what it takes to make it happen. The next step…what will you choose to pursue as a business?

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Robin Hardy is well known for her expertise in guiding men & women into creating tangible actionable results through Media Training, PR Consulting, Creative Development, Marketing and Business Plans. With 12 years experience Robin ensures that her clients create a solid sense of direction leading to greater profitability. Her methods empower people to stretch beyond their limitations, re-invent through a solid sense of self-esteem and deepen their levels of confidence for unstoppable success. Robin speaks nationally, teaches on college campuses and coaches individuals, small business owners and entrepreneurs. As Development Director & Feminine Leader for The Amazing Woman’s Day Movement she contributes her insights to empowering women entrepreneurs and business owners. Whether it be as an Empowered Options Coach, An Inspirational Speaker, An Author or host of Empowering you Radio, there’s one thing for certain; Robin is dedicated to helping others achieve their wildest dreams.

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