If you’ve been doing business for some time, you’d likely realize that generating leads are a staple to growth. It’s the lifeblood that sustains any form of business, and that includes this very platform that Herbalife operates in. Lead generation, though, could be costly and tiring, considering the amount to be spent on traditional marketing methods. Luckily, there are certain cost-efficient tools available that could help a lot in customer acquisition, and one of them is Google Places.

What is Google Places?

Think of Google Places as your yellow pages. They are listings on the Internet that make businesses visible online via marking them on Google Maps and giving out information about that company. Signing up for it basically gives you a large ad that allows end users to know about your distributorship’s existence via your profile. The best part of it is that it is absolutely free.

The perks of using Google Places

With all the conveniences available online, it’s quite common for people nowadays to turn to the Internet for their shopping needs. Claiming your Google Places profile will make your Herbalife distributorship available through Google Web Search, Google Maps, mobile search, 1-800-GOOG-411 voice directory search, Google Earth, and Google+. In short, this is more exposure for you via local search.

When a person does a search for Herbalife or its products using Google, your listing in Google Places will be among the top results granted that your physical store or office is near the location of the one doing the search.

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Take, for instance, the image above. On the upper right side, above the ads, will appear a map that pinpoints the location of a Herbalife distributor in Wichita, KS upon typing the brand name as a query.

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If you scroll down a little, it will show other distributors who have signed up for the Google Places service. Their website and address are also shown, thereby helping you generate leads via web traffic and in-store visits.

Through the course of checking out Google Places, you might notice that there are existing information about your Herbalife distributors, prior to you signing up for the services. This is because Google gathers its data from different sources, including your listing on HNN. However, end users might be given inaccurate or outdated information, as some sources might not be current. By claiming it as your own, you get to ensure that you put in all the right info.

You may also maximize your presence by adding content such as pictures of your product or store, and by encouraging past customers and colleagues to leave comments and reviews. Aside from making it more captivating, it makes your distributorship more credible because of the social interactions and third party endorsements. Overall, using Google Places gives you a competitive advantage in terms of visibility and credibility over other distributors who don’t claim their listings, given that you do things right.

Now let’s tackle how to claim your Google Place for your Herbalife distributorship.

How to claim your Google Place

Signing up for Google Place is easy and may only require a few minutes.

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Start by making a Google email account (via Gmail) and then visiting this link for further information about terms and conditions. You can then proceed to complete the information about your networking business on the blanks provided. Refer to the image above to familiarize yourself with the sign-up sheet. The information that you’d be providing would be your distributorship’s name, exact location, and category. This helps Google and your end users to recognize you easier.

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The next step would be verifying your networking business. This is to make sure that all the data you included are correct in order to avoid misleading people. The verification would be done through your Gmail.

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The third step would allow you to further list down additional details, such as your businesses’ category and a short description. You can then add rich media such as photos and videos, and then submit it for review and confirmation.

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Google will mail you a card that contains a confirmation code that you will use to activate your listing. This also helps you ensure that nobody can tamper with the details in your business’ Google Place listing.

Connecting with the locals is always a fine asset for a business. Leverage free online tools like Google Places so you can gain an advantage for your network business over your local competitors.

>>Learn more about how HNN can help you be successful through local search <<

herbalife_buttonOne of the leading brands and health ambassadors in the world, Herbalife is bent on promoting the switch to living a lifestyle that is healthier and more fulfilling. Along with healthy eating habits and regular exercise, Herbalife is also encouraging people to maximize the possibilities of attaining and keeping a fit body with the nutritional support of their products, such as vitamins, dietary supplements, protein shakes and snacks, as well as hair and skincare products.

The effectiveness of Herbalife’s products, in conjunction up with its campaign for people to pursue a healthier way of life became leverage for them to expand the business from a mere health products chain into a global franchise.

Today, Herbalife products are being distributed in over 90 countries, making them one of the most viable networking business opportunities worldwide. The biggest, and by default, one of the most well-known sources of Herbalife products is Herbal-Nutrition.Net, also known as HNN. To keep up with the global standard and reach established by Herbalife, HNN reaches out to individuals from different countries who will help them distribute Herbalife products to customers in their region. With 15 years in experience with Herbalife under its belt, Herbal-Nutrition.Net has become the go-to name for those who want to try their hand at the Herbalife business.

Becoming a Distributor

A corporate job is not for everyone, and many of those who don’t want to be contented with being employees are usually the ones who take up business and start their own enterprise, no matter the size. One of the things that make HNN an ideal business partner is that signing up is hassle-free. All you need to do is to go to their registration page, fill in your details, and wait for the confirmation that your enrollment is successful.

Distributors of all levels of experience are eligible to use HNN.  When you register you can select your team affiliation and distributorship rank. Included in the list are Distributor, Supervisor, World Team, Global Expansion Team, Millionaire Team, President’s Team, Chairman’s Club, and lastly, the Founder’s Club. The categories depend on how successful you are with the business and how much you’re able to grow your team. The registration also offers a handful of major languages to cater to on-English speaking applicants.

Why Choose Herbal Nutrition?

Being a member of Herbal Nutrition has a wealth of benefits. Signing up will entitle interested parties to their own product website which only costs around $13 USD per month. This website is what the members will use to promote Herbalife products and even publish testimonies and updates about the brand.

HNN also takes pride in the number of years it has put in to become the leading independent source for all things Herbalife. But for HNN to put this to good use, it intends to share whatever expertise it has gained to their members, whether existing or beginners.

Herbalife, as the provider of the products distributed by HNN members, is committed to creating quality and effective products, which in turn gives its customers the extraordinary results they can testify about. Positive reviews are also one of the things that HNN is proud of, as plenty of their customers had great experiences with Herbalife products, as well as with the excellent service provided by HNN.

HNN also offers a lot of different means to make transactions with distributors easier. For instance, they provide discount coupons, different designs for the product website, and multiple payment options for customers. They also feature outstanding distributors from around the world, and welcome suggestions from members.

In addition, HNN provides additional training to their members through instructional videos.  But this isn’t the only way HNN is taking advantage of the Internet. The Herbalife Facebook application is also one of the latest additions adapted by HNN, so that it’ll be easier for members to feature the products in social media.

These benefits are just some of the few that partners can enjoy when they become a part HNN.

Succeeding at Being an Herbalife Distributor

While being a part of Herbal-Nutrition.Net is a true benefit for all distributors, there are ways for members to ensure additional success. Here are some ideas that distributors can do to become successful at selling Herbalife products.

1.) Master the marketing plan.

A marketing plan is imperative to any business venture because it is the material that will direct the entrepreneurs to the proper execution and management of the business. It is important that they know who their target audience is and the best approach to use when inviting them to try the products being sold. Herbalife furnishes its distributors with a specific marketing plan which they can use when introducing the merchandise to customers or even potential recruits.

2.     Be a living testimony.

If the members must be convincing, they need to become a living proof of how effective Herbalife products are. It would be a great idea if the distributors themselves use the same products they are selling, since it would be easier for them to teach customers how to do it themselves and to persuade them how effective the goods are. When the target customers see that the items being sold to them are indeed helpful, explaining to them the benefits wouldn’t be as hard.

3.     Share a unique story.

One of the things Herbalife products are known for is its ability to help users turn over a new leaf by achieving health goals and a refreshed perspective about themselves. Distributors who have gone through the same thing should be able to relate their experiences to potential customers. It doesn’t always have to be dramatic but it should be real. Unique stories can also be integrated to the marketing plan so that the approach can be a personalized one and something that the customers can relate to.

4.     Ask for referrals.

Assuming that the customers are satisfied with the Herbalife products they’ve been using, distributors can ask their customers if they could talk to their friends about the benefits of the merchandise. As far as networking is concerned, a recommendation can go a long way in getting more people to try the products. . Also, expanding a network doesn’t only mean that there will be more customers for the distributor, they can also be recruited as new members and give them the opportunity to make selling Herbalife a means to earn a living.

5.     Go online.

 Apart from the retail website that comes with the membership, distributors can also use social media sites to spread the information about Herbalife goods to more people. Social networking is also an ideal place to meet new people and interact with existing customers. By engaging in constant communication with customers, distributors can enjoy a vast and substantial network to which they can deal business with.

Just like any other business, being an Herbalife distributor though Herbal-Nutrition.net may not be easy at first, but once members master the products and build a consistent network, everything else will follow. Over time, they will find that the best benefit is not only enjoying a healthier lifestyle, but also influencing others to experience the same beneficial changes—all while earning additional income.

herbalife_distributionHerbalife has been receiving a lot of press lately for various reasons, but I found this amazing photo gallery on the LA Times website which shows some “never before seen” images from inside the Herbalife Carson, California distribution facility. You also get to take a look inside the Torrance testing lab, and see local distributors picking up product in person.
The Lake Forest manufacturing facility can also be seen, where a worker is handling Formula 1, which is Herbalife’s most popular product. You also get to take a look inside several nutrition clubs from the Los Angeles area!

>>View the entire photo gallery here. <<

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Local Herbalife DistributorOne of the things that people may be surprised to know about Herbalife is that you can’t purchase it in any store. You might be able to find some from a local distributor at a local nutrition club, but because of Herbalife rules and regulations, those aren’t always advertised. If you don’t know what you’re looking for, you might drive right by one.

The next thing you might think is that you can buy it on amazon or ebay. This is the worse place to purchase, because you don’t know anything about the distributor who is selling and the products may be expired, or worse, counterfeit. Herbalife does not permit active distributors to sell via these methods, so if you see products on any online auction site, you can rest assured that it isn’t fresh.

So, where can you purchase Herbalife? There’s really only one option. Your local Herbalife Independent Distributor. However, it may seem like it’s hard to find a distributor, because they aren’t listed at Herbalife.com. There’s really only one place to find a local distributor, and that’s right here at http://herbal-nutrition.net.

Just click here, and enter in your city name or zip code and you’ll see a list of active, reputable distributors who are ready to help you find the products that are right for you. What are you waiting for? Let’s get your products today!

>>> Find your Local Herbalife Distributor <<<