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July 01, 2008 - Has the economy left you unsure of what the future holds? Well, have no fear! When two incredible organizations join forces to create something beyond their individual endeavors, it is cause for celebration. DSWA and The Joy of Connecting® have created an alliance to maximize the efforts of the growing population of entrepreneurs and business owners as they grow and expand their businesses.
Sharing a common vision, these organizations have aligned their resources to bring greater opportunities that offer incredible support through education, ideas, classes, conferences, interviews, publications and more.
Since its inception in August 2002, over 35,000 women nationwide have promoted their businesses by participating in The Joy of Connecting® gatherings. Used as an innovative and proven marketing tool, The Joy of Connecting ® allows women to network with confidence, establish and strengthen relationships with ease and grow as leaders in their respective communities.
Nicki Keohohou, Co-Founder & Partner in charge of marketing at DSWA says, "DSWA and The Joy of Connecting® share a common vision. Working together, our organizations have aligned our resources to bring greater opportunities to women in business than ever before. We're excited about the endless possibilities our alliance creates for business women."
At a time when the world feels competitive and impersonal, building a business can seem overwhelming and lonely. The Joy of Connecting® provides opportunities for women to meet, share and encourage one another. Taking place in a relaxed setting, participants feel accepted, listened to and encouraged as they share the products and services they offer. Bonnie Ross-Parker, CEO/Founder of The Joy of Connecting ® shares, "Women are natural networkers. They love to inspire and encourage each other. The Joy of Connecting® monthly gatherings provide women opportunities unlike anything currently available in traditional networking venues." For more information or to attend a gathering in your area, please visit www.thejoyofconnecting.com .
About DSWA: The Direct Selling Women's Alliance (DSWA) is a global organization dedicated to uniting direct sellers throughout the world who share a common desire of achieving personal and financial success. The DSWA is the only association that serves the more than 56 million direct selling distributors around the world. Its members are affiliated with one of the more than 400 direct selling companies, which generate combined annual revenues exceeding $26 billion. A fun and welcoming environment, the DSWA is the direct sellers foremost provider of industry-specific information, resources, networking opportunities, products, training, and services, the DSWA is dedicated to supporting individual direct sellers as they build their home-based, independent direct selling businesses.
About "The Joy of Connecting®": The Joy of Connecting® is an innovative, non-membership marketing program designed for women who are serious about expanding their businesses. Its focus is growing your customer base. By bringing women together in a nurturing environment, it enables participants to build their business, eliminating frustration, fear and rejection usually associated with growing your business. As a unique marketing tool, licensees reach out to women in their community in a way that benefits not only the businesses of those who participate but their business as well. To attend a JOC gathering in your area or to learn more, please visit www.thejoyofconnecting.com .
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