Most direct sales consultants are rolling up their sleeves and heading “back to business” as their children head back to school.
Big mistake.
In truth, the holiday sales season is already in full swing, as parents are quickly filling their fall calendar with events, to-do’s, and other commitments that don’t include your direct sales business. It’s even [...]
From the category archives:
How to Have a Successful Show
I AM YOUR CUSTOMER
I am your customer, satisfy my wants,add personal
attention and a friendly touch and I will become a walking
advertisement for your products and services. Ignore my
wants, show carelessness, inattention and poor manners and
I simply cease to exist…..as far as you are concerned.
I am sophisticated – much more so than I was a few [...]
If you are in Direct Sales, you have probably noticed how popular theme home parties have become. These days hosts are looking for something different. We have all been to those parties where a consultant just stands up there and shows you her business products, but these days, those type of parties are becoming less [...]
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 [...]
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”. [...]
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 [...]
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
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.
