INPUT ARTICLE: Article: When you do decide to speak to your parent, you will want to ensure that you do so discreetly. Don't talk to them in a crowd or in front of people who are not aware of the situation. Instead, set aside some time to speak to them away from noise and people. You might say "Hey mom, can we talk some time tonight about something? Maybe we could go for a walk in the park?" Either have this conversation on the phone or invite an adult you trust if you feel that you will be in physical danger. Hate typically comes from a place of deep anger or hurt, but you must control these feelings during your conversation. Before you begin the talk, meditate, pray or take some deep breaths until you feel as calm as possible. Speak to them honestly and not with wrath or bitterness. Once the time comes, begin the conversation in as nonthreatening a way as possible. Do not yell, scream or curse at them. Be very honest and open and get out all of your true feelings about them. Say "I have been thinking about this for a while. As parent and child, our relationship should not be this way. But because of things that have happened, and things that you have done specifically, I hate you." Resist the urge to try to defend yourself once your parent begins speaking from their perspective; remember that this is a conversation, not a trial. Do not repeat yourself over and over, either. This discredits and cheapens your words. For instance, if your parent says "Well, you are an ungrateful child", don't try to reason them out of this. Say instead "I hear you and will think more about that but it doesn't change my feelings." Though you should not be defensive, you should listen to your parent. This is both a time for you to get out your feelings and for them to do so, too. Situations or circumstances may exist in their life that you did not know about which may diminish the hate you feel. Allow them to speak without interruption. Avoid preparing a response in your head while they are speaking. Remember that what they say might provide you with the clarity that you need to move forward. If you feel threatened by your parent or would simply like some support during this talk, invite a trusted adult relative to be present. Make sure this is a person who is not completely against your parent because your parent may feel ganged up on. Tell this person to either remain silent or to mediate when necessary. The presence of an adult can prevent violence from escalating. They can also help provide mutual advice that will end the conversation in a positive way. Ask your other parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle. Perhaps you feel that you express yourself best on paper or that your parent won't listen to you in person. Write a letter to your parent expressing how you feel and leave it for them in a place that they will find but others will not. You might begin by saying "I have been wanting to discuss this with you for a while and I'm finding it difficult to do in person, which is why I'm writing this letter to you now." Consider typing the letter so that you can make edits easily.

SUMMARY: Talk to them privately. Don't speak in anger. Tell them how you feel. Don't be defensive. Listen. Enlist the help of others. Write a letter.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Treat your new business like a real job and set working hours for yourself. Depending on where you are in your business, everyone will have a different daily to-do list. In general, reach out to new prospective customers and existing customers, post on social media, and build your contact list every day. Getting started in network marketing is the hardest part. Keep your goals in mind while you work. Have information about your product and program on hand and be able to answer questions. Be able to tell prospective customers what is different about your product and what makes it worth the investment. Always tell your customers how much you appreciate their business. Keep existing customers in the loop by providing information about new products at least once a month. Return all calls and emails within 24 hours. Create a calendar for posting consistently on social media. Set a time every week to review your business plan, look at what is working and what isn't, and evaluate what needs to change. Consistency and professionalism are 2 keys to being successful in business. You don't need to spend a lot of money to advertise effectively. Use word-of-mouth and depend on your customers to tell their friends and family about your product. Have a website and active social media pages for your business. You can promote your business and direct new customers to your website through Facebook groups and MLM forums. Always have business cards on hand to give out or leave around town. You can leave business cards or a small promotional poster in local coffee shops, libraries, and apartment lobbies. Be sure to ask for permission before posting anything. If you have the budget, try promoting your business through paid social media ads. Social media can be a powerful tool for selling and recruiting. Join local, national, and global groups to network with people around the world and find potential customers and recruits. Use your own pages to advertise your business. Create a mailing list for interested customers. You can use a mailing list to keep your customers up to date on new products and promotions. Many network marketing companies rely on parties to make sales and recruit new distributors. Come up with fun themes and throw parties that you would want to attend. Offer prizes, play games, and make food and drinks. Having fun with your business is an easy way to stay enthusiastic about what you are doing. If you start bringing in enough money to make ends meet and then some, look at what parts of your business could be improved. For example, you might be able to invest in some new products, increase your advertising budget, or attend an event. Always make sure your needs are met first before you spend more money on your business. You can attract new recruits and motivate existing distributors in your group by offering prizes like money, recognition, products, and even travel. Be clear about what achievements your members need to reach to be eligible for these prizes. Only offer what you can afford to give. There don't have to be big prizes when you're first getting started. For example, you can offer $20 worth of product to your top seller.

SUMMARY:
Work every day. Provide excellent customer service. Stay consistent with your business activities. Advertise your new business broadly. Harness the power of social media to attract new customers. Have fun with your business. Invest some of your profits back into your business. Recruit new members to your group by offering incentives.