Bunny Hop – HOP-HOP-HOP!!
Earn FREE products in time for holiday gifts and you don’t even have to clean your house. Host a Bunny Hop Party with me TODAY!!! You will receive a BUNNY HOP bag with catalogs and some sample scents in to ‘HOP’ around with from March 15-April 10, 2010. When you family finishes Easter Dinner, and sits down to relax, you can get out your GOLD CANYON catalogs and do some shopping without the hassle of the malls.
Rewards of a Bunny Hop Party:
A- All “Bunny Hop” hostesses with a “Qualified” party receive a TICKET to be entered in a drawing for $25 in Free Products. A qualified party is one with at least 6 orders besides your own and total sales of $250 or more.
B- Each customer will receive a ticket for every $10 of their order for a chance to win a $25 gift card.
C- Each customer who places an order over $50 will receive FREE SHIPPING on their order in addition to their tickets.
D- Once the party total is over $250 in orders besides her own- the hostess will receive $10 in additional FREE products that is NOT part of her regular hostess rewards.
E- When party totals are over $300 the hostess may choose ONE 20% off item. Over $600 receive TWO 20% off price items. Over $1000 = THREE 20% off price items. This is in addition to your hostess rewards
F- Hostesses will receive a thank you gift when they turn in a qualified party.
G- All these gifts or discounts are in ADDITION to the regular hostess gifts you qualify for depending on the amount of your party.
H- Hostesses will receive a half price item for each party booked from the “Bunny Hop” (either regular party or book party will qualify. Gifts will be rewarded at the time the party’s are held and closed.)
I – First three hostesses to book a Bunny Hop Party with me will receive an additional FREE GIFT!!
J – Close your party by March 31st and receive an additional $10 in hostess credits!!
K - All Parties MUST BE CLOSED no later than April 10 to qualify for all the FREE gifts.
Showing posts with label direct sales. Show all posts
Showing posts with label direct sales. Show all posts
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
Choosing A Direct Sales Company
WAHMs have the ability to make money through any of the hundreds of direct sales companies. These businesses allow you to stay home with your children and make money at the same time. A person in the direct sales business is actually an independent contractor for which their chosen company. You sell the products or services and in exchange you receive a discount. The income generated is because of this discount. The seller makes the difference between what the customers are charged and price that the seller actually paid. It is also normal to receive commissions from the sales of other people that you have recruited to sell for the company as well.
A direct sales company is often an affordable way to stay at home while staring their own small business. For most direct sales companies the starter kits can be purchased for a low fee, usually $100-200. Several companies also provide an opportunity to earn their starter kits for free. Starting a traditional retail store can easily run into thousands of dollars.
Being in direct sales also allows you more flexibility and freedom in your schedule than other businesses allow for. It's completely up to you to decide when you hold your parties or demonstrations. Do you only work weekends? Are Sundays completely out of the question? It's you decision. There isn't any boss telling you when to work. The amount of income you can earn is also directly related to how much time and effort you want to put into it. Want to make more money? Then hold more parties!
Many direct sales companies also offer the opportunity to network with other sellers in the company. They often offer weekly meetings to help you network with others, stay motivated, and generate new ideas to help your business grow.
The person that recruited you will also be there help you. They can provide advice, tips and tools to help you get your business off the ground. It's also essential to have great people skills. Having good people skills and providing high customer service will be a major contributor to your sales. Since you'll be an independent sales representative you also need to be organized. It's up to you to track all of your sales, commissions and taxes.
It's also up to do you do all your own party scheduling. Whether it's trade shows, parties, demonstrations you need to all the work yourself. You'll also have to make sure to follow up with customers and keep them informed of any upcoming sales or events.
So now that you've decided to venture into direct sales, you need to choose the right company for you to work with. A good place to start with one that you already have experience with and know the products. Also be sure to pick a product you like. You'll be a better sales person if you are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about what your offering.
You need to give your choice a lot of thought before you decide. Whichever one you choose to build your business through it will be your name, time and money that is at stake. Research any company you are considering thoroughly. Be sure to sign with a direct sales company has a trusted name.
Whatever you do, don't let a sponsor pressure you into signing right away. Make sure you ask lots of questions and learn everything you can before signing on the dotted line. Things to that you need to research include the commission structure, how the products are sold and distributed, monthly minimums, and startup costs. Other questions to ask will about what the starter pack costs and its contents. Be sure to find out about any possible incentives that can reduce the kits costs. Also find out if there are any other start up items that you need that won't be included in the kit such as catalogs or if you need to carry any additional inventory. It's extremely important to under the companies ordering and delivery system.
The Internet is a great research resource to use. Go online and find out what other people that have worked with this direct sales company before have to say as well the customers. Be sure to avoid ones that have a lot of negative comments. Other resources to look include the Federal Trade Commission and Better Business Bureau. These governmental agencies are there to provide consumers with information relating to the trustworthiness of any company.
In the end it's up to you to choose the right company for your business needs. Choose one that offers products you love and that you love to share.
A direct sales company is often an affordable way to stay at home while staring their own small business. For most direct sales companies the starter kits can be purchased for a low fee, usually $100-200. Several companies also provide an opportunity to earn their starter kits for free. Starting a traditional retail store can easily run into thousands of dollars.
Being in direct sales also allows you more flexibility and freedom in your schedule than other businesses allow for. It's completely up to you to decide when you hold your parties or demonstrations. Do you only work weekends? Are Sundays completely out of the question? It's you decision. There isn't any boss telling you when to work. The amount of income you can earn is also directly related to how much time and effort you want to put into it. Want to make more money? Then hold more parties!
Many direct sales companies also offer the opportunity to network with other sellers in the company. They often offer weekly meetings to help you network with others, stay motivated, and generate new ideas to help your business grow.
The person that recruited you will also be there help you. They can provide advice, tips and tools to help you get your business off the ground. It's also essential to have great people skills. Having good people skills and providing high customer service will be a major contributor to your sales. Since you'll be an independent sales representative you also need to be organized. It's up to you to track all of your sales, commissions and taxes.
It's also up to do you do all your own party scheduling. Whether it's trade shows, parties, demonstrations you need to all the work yourself. You'll also have to make sure to follow up with customers and keep them informed of any upcoming sales or events.
So now that you've decided to venture into direct sales, you need to choose the right company for you to work with. A good place to start with one that you already have experience with and know the products. Also be sure to pick a product you like. You'll be a better sales person if you are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about what your offering.
You need to give your choice a lot of thought before you decide. Whichever one you choose to build your business through it will be your name, time and money that is at stake. Research any company you are considering thoroughly. Be sure to sign with a direct sales company has a trusted name.
Whatever you do, don't let a sponsor pressure you into signing right away. Make sure you ask lots of questions and learn everything you can before signing on the dotted line. Things to that you need to research include the commission structure, how the products are sold and distributed, monthly minimums, and startup costs. Other questions to ask will about what the starter pack costs and its contents. Be sure to find out about any possible incentives that can reduce the kits costs. Also find out if there are any other start up items that you need that won't be included in the kit such as catalogs or if you need to carry any additional inventory. It's extremely important to under the companies ordering and delivery system.
The Internet is a great research resource to use. Go online and find out what other people that have worked with this direct sales company before have to say as well the customers. Be sure to avoid ones that have a lot of negative comments. Other resources to look include the Federal Trade Commission and Better Business Bureau. These governmental agencies are there to provide consumers with information relating to the trustworthiness of any company.
In the end it's up to you to choose the right company for your business needs. Choose one that offers products you love and that you love to share.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
What Type Of Direct Sale Consultant Do You Want To Be?
On of the great benefits to being a consultant for a direct sales company is you get to choose how much work you want to put into it. Do you want to just work a little bit for extra cash or discounts? Do you dream of leaving your regular job and having your own business? Direct sales gives you the flexibility to decide for yourself.
There are basically three types of consultants. Those do it as a hobby, part-time, and full-time.
A person that is selling as a hobby is basically doing just enough to maintain their active status so they can keep getting their discounts. These people have just enough parties to stay in business.
A part-time person will do several parties a month. These parties will let them have extra cash for whatever they need including paying bills.
The full-time sales consultant will host as many parties as they possibly can. They are the ones that try to make this is a full time job earning all of their income from their business. They are always on the look out for ways to expand their business and make it more profitable.
So what type of consultant do you want to be? The choice is completely up to you!!
Contact me to find out how to become a Gold Canyon Candle consultant today!!
There are basically three types of consultants. Those do it as a hobby, part-time, and full-time.
A person that is selling as a hobby is basically doing just enough to maintain their active status so they can keep getting their discounts. These people have just enough parties to stay in business.
A part-time person will do several parties a month. These parties will let them have extra cash for whatever they need including paying bills.
The full-time sales consultant will host as many parties as they possibly can. They are the ones that try to make this is a full time job earning all of their income from their business. They are always on the look out for ways to expand their business and make it more profitable.
So what type of consultant do you want to be? The choice is completely up to you!!
Contact me to find out how to become a Gold Canyon Candle consultant today!!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Strike It Gold With Gold Canyon!!
Be sure to place your order with Gold Canyon for your chance to win during their Strike It Gold promotion! Each candle is a winner!! You can get special discounts on either online or party orders. This can be free shipping, a percentage off your order, or free products!!
There are also ten candles that have coins in them. These coins are special money prizes. Contact me for information about ordering one of our great candles or hosting your own party. By hosting a party you can get these fantastic candles free!!
Prizes/Odds of Winning Cash:
Two (2) Grand Prizes (Odds: 1:97,500): $5,000 USD.
Two (2) First Prizes (Odds: 1:97,500): $1,500 USD.
Two (2) Second Prizes (Odds: 1:97,500): $750 USD.
Two (2) Third Prizes (Odds: 1:97,500): $150 USD.
Two (2) Fourth Prizes (Odds: 1:97,500): $100 USD.
There are also ten candles that have coins in them. These coins are special money prizes. Contact me for information about ordering one of our great candles or hosting your own party. By hosting a party you can get these fantastic candles free!!
Prizes/Odds of Winning Cash:
Two (2) Grand Prizes (Odds: 1:97,500): $5,000 USD.
Two (2) First Prizes (Odds: 1:97,500): $1,500 USD.
Two (2) Second Prizes (Odds: 1:97,500): $750 USD.
Two (2) Third Prizes (Odds: 1:97,500): $150 USD.
Two (2) Fourth Prizes (Odds: 1:97,500): $100 USD.
Gold Canyon Fundraising For Haiti Relief
Gold Canyon is proud to support Save the Children's relief efforts in Haiti. Our goal is to raise $100,000 for this great organization. 55% of the fundraiser candles sales will go directly to Save the Children. Go to goldcanyon.com to order. When you register be sure to list me as your representative! (Julie St. Thomas, Demo ID 402802)
Check out this flyer to learn more about this great cause.
Check out this flyer to learn more about this great cause.
WAHM.com
I just joined a new message board today. WAHM.com looks like a great board for all WAHM and SAHM moms, but anyone else that is in direct sales or other work from home business. It has tons of resources for more companies than I could have ever thought of!! It's definitely worth checking out if you're interested in this kind of work.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Tips to Increase Party Bookings for Direct Sales
Looking for ways to increase the amount of parties you book for your direct sales business? Try some of these great tips and watch your business grow!!
* Offer Bonuses for booking parties on weeknights or weekday afternoons.
* Hold multi-host parties. With a multi-host party you can have 2-3 hosts pick one location to have a party. Each host will invite their own guests and earn free products and bonuses from their guests. The hosts share the party space and you only have to do one business presentation.
* Consider taking your parties to other venues, such as business offices, community centers, assisted living centers, parks, bowling alleys, small cafes and diners, churches, fellowship halls and any other place where people meet.
* Contact past party hosts and offer incentives for them to book another party.
* Contact your customers and offer them incentives for booking a party.
* Offer catalog parties for those who don't want to hold a party in their home.
* Get involved in various community events.
* Take your party on the road with a party in a your trunk. Trunk shows are great ways to get your product visible to as many people as possible.
* Offer mini-parties. A shorter party may appeal to a hostess that doesn't want to commit a lot of time to their event.
* Set up a fan page for your business on Facebook. Invite all your friends to join. This is a great way to keep all your customers up to date on your specials and promotions.
* Have an online party with a mystery hostess. Set different limits and incentives for people to participate. Give everyone entries to be the mystery hostess based on how many of the incentives they meet. The winner will get all the hostess benefits for the party.
* Host fundraisers. Use fundraisers to expand your network of customers. This will benefit you and the organization.
* Offer Bonuses for booking parties on weeknights or weekday afternoons.
* Hold multi-host parties. With a multi-host party you can have 2-3 hosts pick one location to have a party. Each host will invite their own guests and earn free products and bonuses from their guests. The hosts share the party space and you only have to do one business presentation.
* Consider taking your parties to other venues, such as business offices, community centers, assisted living centers, parks, bowling alleys, small cafes and diners, churches, fellowship halls and any other place where people meet.
* Contact past party hosts and offer incentives for them to book another party.
* Contact your customers and offer them incentives for booking a party.
* Offer catalog parties for those who don't want to hold a party in their home.
* Get involved in various community events.
* Take your party on the road with a party in a your trunk. Trunk shows are great ways to get your product visible to as many people as possible.
* Offer mini-parties. A shorter party may appeal to a hostess that doesn't want to commit a lot of time to their event.
* Set up a fan page for your business on Facebook. Invite all your friends to join. This is a great way to keep all your customers up to date on your specials and promotions.
* Have an online party with a mystery hostess. Set different limits and incentives for people to participate. Give everyone entries to be the mystery hostess based on how many of the incentives they meet. The winner will get all the hostess benefits for the party.
* Host fundraisers. Use fundraisers to expand your network of customers. This will benefit you and the organization.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Karen Phelps Speaks For Gold Canyon
Success coach Karen Phelps speaks about what it takes to be successful in Gold Canyon Candle sales.
Gold Canyon CEO Curt Waisath
Gold Canyon's CEO Curt Waisath discusses Gold Canyon's great products and some of the business tools for demonstrators to be successful.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
6 Ways to Dress Up Your Home Party Demonstration
Author: Rayven Perkins
When giving home party demonstrations as a direct sales consultant, a little "dressing up" goes a long way. By adding a little color, flavor and pizazz to your demo, you can increase sales, date more shows, and add more customers to your database.
In addition to a friendly, approachable personality and a neat and tidy appearance, these following tips can help you dramatically.
1.Use Lapboards
Instead of handing your guests an ordinary catalog and order form as they walk in the door, surpass their expectations by handing them an attractive consultant lap board.
A lap board is sometimes a decorative clip-board, other times a hard notebook. Some are company specific, while others are generic and dressed up by the consultant. Inside the lapboard, put your catalog, monthly sales flier, order form, any incentives, and a pen.
2.Add Stickers
Stickers are fun, inexpensive, and can really draw attention to a product or opportunity.
Before placing your catalogs into your lapboards, go through each catalog or monthly flier and highlight specials or items you will be demonstrating. Do this for 3-4 items.
You may also want to put a sticker about your opportunity or hostess plan on the front of your catalog.This will increase the sales of these specific products as customers can find them easily and notice them in your catalog.
3.Shout Your Specials
You want your specials and your opportunity to leap out at your customers. Include a flier in your consultant lap boards about specials. These can be company sponsored specials, or specials that you are offering your customers.
They might be for the entire month, or specifically for those attending the demonstration. Make sure this flier is noticeable and attractive.
Another way to shout your specials is to invest in a small tabletop sign holder. These plastic holders hold a regular 8 x 11 sheet of paper. Make up a small sign about your specials or opportunity and display it on your demo table.
4.Display Your Items
When displaying your products, there are a few things you need to do to make them pop out to your customers.
First, make sure that you bring your own table to your hostess's home. This way you can set out your preconceived display with ease. You will also want to make sure that you cover your table with a tablecloth, be it company specific or a more generic one.
Your products should be placed on your table at varying heights, either by placing one product on top of another or using simple plastic display stands. You should also have accessories on your table that will make your products more appealing, but that your company does not offer.
For example, if your company offers a line of bath and body products, you may choose to include a candle with your display of bubble bath to give your customer an idea of how to use the product, even if your company does not sell candles.
5.Pick a Theme
When you choose a theme for your demonstration, it makes your show run smoothly and makes it fun for your guests. The more fun they have, the more money they will spend and the more likely they will choose to date a demo from you.
Following a theme makes party planning more convenient as well. Your snacks, games, samples, and list of products to demo will revolve around the specific theme you have chosen.
Have a book with a list of themes available for guests to look at during the demonstration. They will be more likely to book a show if they find a theme that they would enjoy.
6.Dress Up Your Samples
Adding a little ribbon, a cello bag, or accessories to your samples or giveaways will make customers appreciate them more. Instead of giving them a freebie, you have given them a gift, which is psychologically more valuable.
Utilizing these simple methods of dressing up your direct sales home party demonstrations can help you reach your party sales goals faster. Guests will have fun, your hostess will have fun, and you will be making more and furthering your business.
Rayven Perkins is a 7 year direct sales representative. Her site http://www.direct-sales-supplies.com offers game ideas, tips, and hard to find consultant supplies for all distributors in the party plan industry.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - 6 Ways to Dress Up Your Home Party Demonstration
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Looking for extra cash?
If you're looking for a little extra cash then Gold Canyon is the company for you! They have just announced the return of the stimulus starter package. With this package you can join for only $20!! You get everything you need to get started in this great opportunity! The package also includes a personal GC website and email free for 90-days! Once you have party sales of either $350 or $700 then you're automatically upgraded to the next starter package! You don't have to do anything, GC will just send it to :) The starter package is only available through November so don't miss out!! Sign up today!!
If you want to get all the great products immediately then you can go for either the full demonstrator or sampler kits. Contact me for more information or with any questions you may have.
1. FULL DEMONSTRATOR KIT
3 Easy Payments of $49.99* (or earn it FREE with $700* sales)
WAS $175, NOW $149.97
2. SAMPLER KIT
3 Easy Payments of $24.99* (or earn it FREE with $350* sales)
WAS $99, NOW $74.97
If you want to get all the great products immediately then you can go for either the full demonstrator or sampler kits. Contact me for more information or with any questions you may have.
1. FULL DEMONSTRATOR KIT
3 Easy Payments of $49.99* (or earn it FREE with $700* sales)
WAS $175, NOW $149.97
2. SAMPLER KIT
3 Easy Payments of $24.99* (or earn it FREE with $350* sales)
WAS $99, NOW $74.97
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Six Key insights into the direct sales industry
Here's a great blog post about the future of direct sales.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Avon Stock May Be A Good Pick
Here's an article I just came across on Fox Business. While I don't sell Avon, it's still a little piece about the direct sales industry. More and more people are turning to direct sales right now as a way to make some extra cash just like I did when I signed up for Gold Canyon Candles :)
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