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Welcome to our July 2004 Issue of our www.HomePartyPlanNetwork.com monthly newsletter!  

 

In This Issue

Advertising Special :: Free Upgrade to Premium Home Party Directory Listing!

Featured Home Party Plan :: Celebrations by Lillian Vernon ~NEW~

Featured Article :: Summer Slowdown - How To Pick Up Sales

Home Party Plan Game :: How well do you know your hostess?

Direct Sales Events:: Upcoming Expos & Events

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Advertising Special

During the month of August, when you purchase a one year home party directory listing for $40, you will receive a FREE upgrade to a premium listing!!!  Be sure to visit our advertising page for more details!  ***This offer expires 8-31-04**

 

Featured Home Party Plan Opportunity of the Month

LET'S CELEBRATE!!!

We are proud to announce the national launch of Celebrations by Lillian Vernon TM, bringing family and friends together to celebrate the special events and everyday occasions that are so important to the people we love!  THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW!!!!!  Starter kits will ship in early September.  Parties will begin in October just in time for the holiday season!  Join by October 1st, and become a Trendsetter, entitling you to special rewards and recognition!  CELEBRATE With Us!  Are you interested in learning more about this exciting GROUND FLOOR opportunity?  If so, just respond to this ad by e-mail, and I will send information via return e-mail.  Please include the following: Name, e-mail Address, Phone Number, a line or two about your direct selling background if any.  Contact:  Mary Peacon, mhpeacon@netscape.net , 864-446-2232

 

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Home Party Games

How well do you know your hostess?

Give a piece of paper to your guest and have them number it from 1-10 then ask them the following questions.

 
1) What is your hostess’s favorite color?
2) If she could have any vehicle what would it be?
3) How many kids does she have?
4) What is her favorite hobby?
5) Who is her favorite actor/actress?
6) What is her favorite item on the table?
7) What is her favorite scent (can be a perfume)?
8) What is her favorite cartoon / cartoon character?
9) What is her favorite animal?
10) If you were in need of something would your hostess give it to you if she can?
 

After everyone answers the questions then I read the question again to the hostess and she will reply out loud what her answer is, and they would mark on the paper if they got it right or wrong. Then they total up their score.  

 

Now you can rearrange or change any of these questions but this gives you an ideal of a game you can play.  I put the last one in there and saved it for last cause this is a way to lead into how your guest can get free products and help your hostess at the same time for having a party. Cause right now your hostess needs something from them that they are the only ones that can give it to her, and that is to book a party so she can get more free products. The one with the most answers correct gets something from the goodie bag.

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 This game was submitted by:

Sandra Stevens HSS#19572

www.athome.com/Sandy

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Direct Sales Events

New, At-Home Entertaining Party Plan Company Launching in St. Louis!

Entertain With Ease!, the first party plan company to embrace the time-honored tradition of at-home entertaining, will be in the St. Louis area August 3rd-5th. Come…

  • meet the founder and President, Jodi Rosen Ablin,

  • see the company’s outstanding line of shelf-stable specialty food items and unique decorative tableware,

  • taste delectable products, and

  • learn  about this incredible business opportunity by sharing the joy of at-home entertaining with others while making a rewarding income!

For more information, including dates, times and location, contact Carly at 877-394-EASE (3273). 

www.entertainwithease.com

 

Featured Article

Summer Slowdown - How To Pick Up Sales

Written by: Kara Kelso

Website: Home Business Specialists

 

You may have heard about the "summer slowdown". You may be experiencing it right now, or you may not be affected. Regardless it's important to pay attention, and do something this time of year.

If sales are slow and weren't in the spring, most likely this means your target market isn't spending as much time online as they were before (this could be due to vacations, spending time with family/children out of school, etc). There are several different options you have now:

1. Do nothing - take a vacation yourself

While not the most practical for a growing business, if you need a break - take one while you can. Collect your thoughts and ideas and get ready for your busy season.

2. Reorganize and prepare for fall

Similar to the first option, except you are still active and preparing. Clean your desk, organize your files, brainstorm new ideas for all, write new ads, research new markets, redesign your website, finish a few marketing books you've been meaning to read, etc. There are lots of things you can do to keep yourself busy that will also help your business.

3. Find where your target market went - and go there

Is your target market the vacationing type? Get offline and go where the tourists hang out. Are there local events near by that you can join (such as business expos, craft fairs, etc)? Sign up! While you’re at it, make sure you check into your local Chamber of Commerce and pay attention to local events you can be a part of.

4. Start a new project with a new target audience

While it may be a little late in the summer to start a new project or idea, it's possible to make up a few of those sales within a month or two. Just make sure you are organized, and can handle the extra work once your normal sales begin picking up again.

If your sales haven't slowed down this doesn't mean you aren't completely immune to the "summer slowdown". Your sales may have a different time of year where they drop off, such as Christmas or New Years. Even though you may be just as busy, now is a good time to re-evaluate and see where your sales are headed in the next few months. It's a good idea to make preparations for your slow season right now before it hits. Follow the same ideas as listed above to completely avoided loosing any sales at all.

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Kara Kelso is the co-owner of Home Business Specialists ( http://www.home-business-specialists.com ) which offers services to help others succeed with a home business. She also co-owns Mommy's Helper - Mom's Market Ezine ( http://www.momsmarketonline.com/Ezine.html ), offering work at home mothers tips for both home and business.

 

Home Party Plan Business Opportunities

Join the Home and Garden Party Family

Make your dreams a reality with this exciting opportunity from a home based party plan company with a thriving future.  Home & Garden Party offers a variety of quality products to decorate your home and garden including hand-spun pottery, scented candles, framed prints, and great home accents. Home & Garden Party, founded in 1996, is a ground floor opportunity offering profitable earnings for designers as well generous hostess benefits for customers.  Earn 40% commission plus bonuses and incentives. Be your own boss, no deliveries, no quotas. For more information  visit www.myhomegardenparty.com or email jkorneski@aol.com.

 

Southern Living at HOME

Brand NEW party Plan, from the pages of Southern Living Magazine.  Beautiful hand made pottery, wrought iron, silver, candles and more.  Ground floor opportunities.  I am looking for consultants to join my team.  Minimal investment.  Starter kit for only $199., containing over $700 in products and supplies.  Please visit my website for more information at  www.southernlivingathome.com/susandempsey or email me at ssdempsey1@comcast.net

 

Home Decor

AtHome America is celebrating their 20th year in business!!  There are no monthly quotas and you can make up to 30% plus bonuses.  If you would like to learn more about becoming part of this wonderful family please go to http://www.athome.com/stacibonin or email me with any questions at stacib4aha@yahoo.com .

NO Quotas or Home Parties Required!!
It’s easier than ever to get started as a Tupperware® Consultant! For a limited time, join for only $49!! In return you will receive $125 worth of Tupperware® and all the supplies you’ll need to begin holding your own Tupperware® parties.  You can also join for $99 and receive our kit valued at over $300!  There are NO minimum monthly party sale requirements or quotas! For more information visit my website http://my.tupperware.com/maceysmom63  or email me at  Stephanie@HomePartyPlanNetwork.com .

 

FOR YOUR PLEASURE ADULT HOME PARTIES

BY SARAH VERALDI

"Tastefully Done...Tastefully Fun"

Offering The BEST Host Program In the Industry MUST BE 18 years of age and older~ NOW Booking Shows in all areas!  FREE Kit Option for those interested in starting up-NO inventory required and HOST Program and Specials Paid for By the Company!  SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY!!!

Website: www.NaughtyNeedz.com

Phone: 724-840-4216

 

Must See Sites

 

TaxMama.com

Tax Information With a Mother's Touch!  Be sure to sign up for her free weekly tax newsletter, you'll be glad you did!

 

Creative Appeal

Creates templates, logos, banners and buttons to help you stand out above the rest at an affordable rate.

 

Marking Solutions

Marking Solutions is a Member of the Direct Selling Association (DSA).  They make the finest self-inking rubber stamps (stamp your catalog and order forms), business cards, name badges, and many other items for independent Sales Representatives.  They have great pricing, service, and quality.

 

Gene Letterio Company

Our company was founded in 1967. We are proud members of DSA (Direct Selling Association). Our printing services include providing personal business products for several direct selling companies like Tupperware, Kara Vita, Living Room Learning, Big Enough Clothes and Entertain with Ease.

 

Nashville Wraps

Wholesale Gift and Packaging Products Gift Bags, Paper and Plastic Shopping Bags, Cellophane, Gift Boxes, Jewelry Boxes, Ribbon, Gift Wrap, Shrink Wrap, Wholesale Floral, Gift and Gift Basket Supplies plus much more.

 

Roteck.com

We offer custom/personalized laminated labels for consultants in addition to our pre-printed stickers.

 

 

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