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1. ASK, ASK, ASK!!

2. Start an E-mail address book of customers who want to know what the monthly specials are. Don't forget to mention the hostess specials. If there isn't one, create one. Party Manager Software is great for this one.

3. Send a catalog to a co-worker that has moved.

4. Send a catalog to your Tupperware, Discovery Toys, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, etc. reps or exchange shows.

5. Post a catalog in the teacher's lounge at your child's school.

6. Post a catalog in the employee lunch room.

7. Hold an open house.

8. Have a booth at a school fair.

9. Advertise in your alumni newsletter and/or local newspaper.

10. Give a catalog to the receptionist at your doctor's or dentist's office.

11. Include a wrap or flyer with your bill payments.

12. Call past hostesses. Party Manager Software is also great for this one.

13. Put current catalog or wrap in your neighbor's door. Include a 10% off coupon.

14. Ask friends to have a show.

15. Advertise in your church bulletin.

16. Host an office party or brunch.

17. Host a show before or during a PTA meeting.

18. Mail out wraps, catalogs and a wish list.

19. Host your own show. Could even be a FUNdraiser for your favorite charity.

20. Get a list from Welcome Wagon. New people may be looking for a consultant.

21. Encourage hostesses to rebook a show in 6-9 months. She'll get additional points. Party Manager Software is also great for this one.

22. Set up a display at a craft fair and/or flea market.

23. Participate in a school FUNdraiser.

24. Have your husband or significant other promote the products at work.

25. Hold a Christmas Shopping Show for men (or for Mother's Day).

26. Offer a Christmas Wish List to your guest and then call the gift-giver and tell him what the guest wants.

27. Set up a display at a mall.

28. Put an “Ask me about "YOUR BUSINESS NAME".” button on your purse or coat.

29. Treat hostesses to a special "Hostess Appreciation Tea". Party Manager Software is great for setting this one up.

30. Ask past hostesses at shows to talk about their free products.

31. Hold an opportunity night nearby.

32. Random mailings. Open a phone book and randomly choose.

33. Mention hostess half-price combos and other benefits at least 3 times per show.

34. Hold up higher priced products and mention half-price products to encourage bookings.

35. Mention how much your "average" hostess gets in products.

36. At the beginning of your show, mention the hostess goal.

37. Share upcoming specials at shows and during phone calls.

38. Tell your hostess how much she saved by having her show.

39. Encourage frequent customers to regularly plan shows. Party Manager Software is also great for this one.

40. Encourage relatives to book a show.

41. Call your realtor with suggestions for "new home packages".

42. Encourage your hostesses and guests to refer potential hostesses to you.

43. Offer a bridal registry.

44. Promote a bridal show.

45. Be friendly and enthusiastic.

46. Follow through on every booking lead.

47. Describe and highlight the hostess plan during shows.

48. Use open-ended questions, especially when dealing with booking concerns.

49. Use your products at home, office, camping, parties, etc.

50. Read sales, self-improvement, and positive thinking books.

51. Call at least two potential hostesses every night. Party Manager Software can also help with this one.

52. Dream and imagine the possibilities.

53. Set goals and review them constantly. Post them where you can seethem.

54. Ask friends to help you get started or reach a certain goal.

55. Use hostess benefits flyers.

56. Use postcards and/or newsletters to continue to spark interest.

57. Follow-up phone calls to particularly interested guests. They may decide later to have a show. Party Manager Software can also help with this one.

58. Have the hostess tell why she decided to host a show.

59. Give products as gifts or donations.

60. Smile when talking on the phone.

61. Don't be shy talking about your products or your business.

62. Review orders from past shows - who have bought frequently, etc. Party Manager Software has reports to help with this one.

63. Be prepared to answer questions about your work.

64. Write down names of people who "owe you a favor" then follow-up.

65. Call the most familiar people first.

66. Call potential hostesses who postponed or never booked.

67. Spend time every day working on some aspect of our business.

68. Be willing to SHARE the business opportunity.

69. Call anyone who has said "maybe" or "sometime".

70. Contact schools, church groups for FUNdraisers.

71. Advertise in football or musical programs.

72. Leave your business cards on bulletin boards or in local businesses.

73. Talk about upcoming specials with everyone.

74. Keep a list of special requests and let those guests know when that product is on sale.

75. Suggest hosting a show to do Christmas shopping without leaving home.

76. Offer a bonus for hostesses who book on days and/or months you need in extra shows.

77. Give extra service and time to good customers - they will be repeat hostesses and potential consultants.

78. Carry a notepad to jot down names as you think of them.

79. Let guests keep a catalog to keep on hand or pass around work.
Some extras…

80. Give a catalog to your mail carrier.

81. Give a catalog to the UPS man.

82. Set up a table at a career fair.

83. Hand out literature and ask at the post office.

84. Advertise on your answering machine.

85. Baby registry.

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Last modified: September 20, 2006

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