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A formal proposal shows that you take your work seriously. Write up the information you've collected about your job. Include information on what days you'd like to work from home, how you'll be available to your boss and coworkers, and how you plan to compensate for any tasks that are more difficult at home. Also, note how you plan to work the same (or similar) hours from home. When you go to talk to your boss, have the proposal in hand. You can say, "I'd like to talk to you about the possibility of telecommuting. I've written up a proposal about how I think this will work." Then you can lay out the basics of your proposal. Most of the time, your boss isn't going to care about how working from home will make you happier. Even if they do care, they care more about how productive you can be at home. Make it a point to show your boss that you believe you can actually be more productive at home, away from the distractions of coworkers. For example, you could say, "I know one of your concerns will be productivity. However, I actually believe I will be more productive at home. Sometimes in the office, the noise is a distraction. At home, that won't be a problem, and I can focus more effectively on my work." Your boss is likely going to have some questions, particularly if you are one of the first employees to suggest telecommuting. Take some time to figure out solutions for each problem. It's best to think through as many solutions as you can before talking to your boss.  For example, if your boss is worried about accountability, offer a way to maintain accountability by having weekly meetings over video chat or even in-office. You could also offer to write up weekly reports. Talk to tech support to ensure you could have the same level of security that the office has, which will put your boss more at ease. Discuss any special accommodations, such as setting up a VPN and whether you'll need to get a work computer for home (if you don't already have one). It's best if you can get the agreement in writing. That way, if you get a new boss, you still have an agreement with the company to work from home. Even a set of emails will do in a pinch. " If your boss does end up saying "no," accept it, and plan to revisit the idea in the future. Getting upset or sulking isn't going to help your case any. If you prove you're a hard worker who can handle responsibility, your boss is more likely to be lenient in the future.

summary: Create a formal proposal. Focus on how productive you can be. Address your boss's concerns. Get it in writing. Accept a "no.


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The best way to promote on the street is to be where the people you want to advertise to are. Allow the interactions to happen organically by placing yourself in a location that they’ll pass by you and it’s appropriate for you to engage with them.  For example, if you’re promoting a new flavor of soda, it would make sense for you to promote the product outside of a grocery store. People are already there to purchase food and drinks, so they may be more receptive to your pitch. Promoting a new band or an upcoming concert by passing out flyers on the street is non-invasive and gives people the option to engage with you or not. Don’t hound people outside of their place of business or at their home or you could damage the image of your product or brand. Consumers are constantly being advertised to and may simply ignore or walk past you when you try to engage them in the street. Make your pitch or presentation short and sweet. Give them all of the information clearly and concisely and allow them to make the decision to learn more from you. Focus on the most important information about your product, like its price, benefits, and reasons why its the best. Add a personal connection to the product, brand, or event that you’re promoting to engage with people on an emotional level. Tell them why it’s important or effective to you by using a story to illustrate your point.  For example, if you’re promoting a healthy snack, you can tell people about the health benefits it has given you or other people. If you’re getting the word out for a local band’s new album, tell people the inspiration behind the album and its significance to the band. Hats, bracelets, or silly accessories are great ways to get people to talk to you. It also helps further the brand or product because people are likely to take them home and show them to other people. In addition, giving out samples of your product for people to try is a great way to promote it.  You can also use swag to get people to do something for you. For instance, you can ask people something like, “Hey! Would you like a free hat? Great! I can give you one if you’ll just fill out this quick survey.” If someone is reluctant to engage with you, you can try to entice them with a free sample. Try saying something like, “Hey, grab yourself a free sample!” No pressure, no pitch, just let the product speak for itself. Make sure people have a way to remember what you’re promoting and a way they can seek out additional information. Give them the website information, a business card, pamphlet, leaflet, flyer, or any other document that contains the necessary information for them to investigate on their own.  If they have a smartphone, give them the social media information for your promotions. Giving people a way to follow up will boost engagement. If they’re hesitant to talk with you, you can offer them a flyer or business card so they can look into it themselves. If you have a table set up, keep a stack of flyers on the table for easy access to anybody walking by.
summary: Go to the places where you can find your target audience. Present all of the information about your product or brand clearly. Tell a story about what you’re promoting to people once you have their attention. Give out lots of samples and free swag if you have it. Give people a way to find out more information.