Where to start?

[debbieoz]

Hi everyone. I own my own business and would like to add home parties to it. I am starting from scratch, so please be patient with me. Any advise and guidance is very welcome. I guess first thing I need to do is come up with my hostess packet. Does anyone know of what I should put in it? Are there templets available for things like order forms and such. I will be constructing everything myself, so I'm really nervious about not forgetting anything.

Thanks everyone!

[Mellonie]

If you're really serious about taking your business into the party plan industry, you might want to contact the Direct Selling Association. www.dsa.org I know that they do assist people with creating their own party plan company, and I have heard that they even have a mentor program where you can consult with others.

About a hosting plan and packet, that can differ depending on your products and what you can afford to give as a reward to hosts (how they need to earn it, depending on your profit, etc.) so that's why I'm thinking that it might be a good idea for you to consult with an expert.

[debbieoz]

Thank you so much for the link. I'll be heading over there right away. The people that I've talked with about doing this are all ver positive. I really think this will be a good direction for my business to spread.

[Sterling Silver Mary]

Debbie

Welcome to the board & good luck with your home parties! Let us know if the DSA was a good resource, I've seen others asking about starting up with home parties too.

Good luck!
Mary