Version 1.1 Updated October 31 2022

Copyright October 2022

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Introduction

Why Sell Direct

Where Do You Start

<aside> 🚨 A WORD OF CAUTION…

As you pursue the path of direct sales, understand that this checklist or any course you take isn’t going to make direct sales magically appear.

Direct sales is a component of your customer experience process. Throwing up a store won’t make your business work. Use this checklist to craft a customer experience that aligns with your brand and its sentiment.

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1.0 Are Direct Sales for You?

2.0 Required Services and Software

3.0 Testing Out Your Audience

4.0 Sales Platforms

5.0 Tax Collection and Remittance

6.0 The Platform & Experience

7.0 Checklists