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My blog just got reviewed and I’m so excited to share it with you. Deb Bixler, home business expert, wrote an article about Home Party Review, how it go to started and what we are all about. Coming from Deb, someone as highly regarded in the home business industry, I was truely flattered.
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Building your team is typically a fast way to move up the ladder in a home party business. To build that team, you need recruits. But how do you find them? Of course home parties is a great place to showcase how great and profitable your business is BUT the internet can also help you. I built a team of almost 40 consultants and a many of them found me from the internet. Here are a four ways you can recruit on the web…
The home party industry has traditionally been a girl thing. Women go home to home selling everything from make up and jewelry to purses and kitchen products. It’s always a fun “girls night out” with food, friends and shopping.
Well ladies, times are changing. Men have discovered our secret and they too now have home [...]
We are more than half way through the first month of 2010. Are you following your goals or plan for a successful 2010? Do you have a vision of where you want to be this time next year? It’s not too late to get yourself on track for a great new year.
Julie Ann Jones is one [...]
For years I have read books and articles from Christie Northrop (aka “The Lemon Aid Lady”). She always has the best, unique ideas to make a fun “Twist” to your everyday home party. This article is no different. She found a great way to incorporate the beautiful colors of Fall into a “Candy Corn Party”. [...]
This is the third of four articles (click here for Tip #1, Tip #2 and Tip #4) written by my husband Pete Lachance, CPA, who will provide some tips and tricks to help home party plan consultants reduce their taxes and make their life easier when filing their taxes.
Home Office Deduction
How would you like to [...]
Just a little more than a week until I draw the winner of Deb Bixler’s 5 E-books (yes, that’s all 5!) to my Facebook friend. Deb Bixler is a nationally recognized trainer and speaker for direct sales. Her E-books can help your business grow!!! And to the winner, I will also send you a Thirty-One [...]
Yes, you read that right. HomePartyReview.com is again offering reviews of your home party business for FREE.
Reviews are for Home Party/Party Plan companies only! Although there are many other interesting business opportunities available, to remain true to our theme, only home party businesses (those with a hostess plan as well as business opportunity) will be [...]
and you could win a prize!
I just set up a Facebook page for HomePartyReview.com and I’d love you to be my “friend”. Everyone who friends me in the month of May will be entered into a drawing for 5 Talking E-Books by Deb Bixler, a nationally recognized trainer and speaker for direct sales. The E-books [...]
Booking games are a great addition to any home party. In addition to helping you get more bookings, it will also entertain the guests. I’ve found that I get a lot more bookings by turning the process into a game instead of simply asking if a guest wants to host a party. Here are a few that I have used over the years…
Looking for tips from the pros on running your home party business? Need ideas on getting bookings, improving your sales or organizing your business? In this post I discuss the book “Build It Big” which is a great book whether you are just starting out or are a seasoned pro.
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It’s tax time! If you are a new or experienced home party consultant you may have some questions about taxes. In this four part series of articles (click here for Tip #2, Tip #3 and Tip #4) my husband, Pete Lachance, CPA, will provide some tips and tricks to help reduce your taxes [...]
In the home party business world, jewelry companies are hot! I’ve been invited to 3 this month… all with good attendance, all with good sales and each party was with a different company. I’ve got to say, I indulged a little too much at each party. But it’s jewelry, how can you say no?
If you [...]
I absolutely love this suggestion from Julie Ann Jones, Party Plan Expert, and I know it can help your home party plan business too.
Many times I’ve had customers think they MAY want to book a party but aren’t sure. They say they’ll let me know and, in many cases, don’t get in touch with [...]
Has the bad economy affected the Home Party Business industry? It appears the answer is no!
This Associated Press article says the home party plan industry is booming. According to the article, Mary Kay consultants increased over 20% earlier this year. Wow! That is an unbelievable increase for a home party company that is already huge.
What can be learned from this article?
When looking for a home party company to join, the one piece of advice I always give is “find your passion”. Basically what this means is you need to find a home party business that sells a product YOU love.
Do you avoid catalog shows because they were a “waste of your time”? Do you feel it wasn’t worth any effort? You couldn’t be more wrong. Although you are better off to book a home show, catalog shows are great ways to increase sales as well as market your business.
Deb Bixler, a nationally recognized [...]
As you look back at 2008, did you accomplish everything that you had planned? Are you where you want to be in your career or your home party business? As you head into 2009, set yourself up for success and set your goals for a productive (and prosperous) New Year.
One thing I’ve learned [...]
Do you know your home party lingo?
You’ve decided to join a home party business but it’s all totally new to you. You may be nervous to get started but fear not! Here are five terms that are fairly common in most party plan companies:
Home party themes are a fun way to add a little pizazz during the summer for your home party business. Guests love it and it’s an easy way to change up your home party business with the season. Dress up to match your theme, play some games and suggest or bring refreshments appropriate for the theme.
Here’s a list of four summer home party theme suggestions
I love Facebook. It’s turned into a bit of an addiction. I’ve connected with old friends and am able to keep in touch with all my long distance friends. It’s great. So I decided why not try using it to help my Home Party Plan Business.
Then I came across this article by Jennifer Fong, Direct Sales expert and former Direct Sales CEO. The title of her article “How NOT to Use Social Media” really grabbed my attention. Here are her top 5 not-to-do’s when using Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc to boost your business….
Are you having trouble getting bookings this summer? Well, you don’t have to. The following article by Julie Ann Jones, direct sales coach and trainer, will give you 7 ideas to jump start your bookings this summer and have a full calendar.
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You’ve probably heard that it’s difficult to get bookings during the summer. You may [...]
This is the final article (click here for Tip #1 and Tip #2 and Tip #3) written by my husband Pete Lachance, CPA, who will provide some tips and tricks to help home party plan consultants reduce their taxes and make their life easier when filing their home party business taxes.
Tax Software vs. Tax Professional
Dreading [...]
This is the second of four articles (click here for Tip #1, Tip #3 and Tip #4) written by my husband Pete Lachance, CPA, who will provide some tips and tricks to help home party consultants reduce their taxes and make their life easier when filing their home party business taxes.
Auto Deductions
Auto expenses are typically [...]
