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March 1, 2005

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::Welcome to the March 2005 Issue::

::HomePartyPlanNetwork.com Monthly Newsletter::

In This Issue

Advertising Special :: Home Party, Canadian, & State Directory ads

Featured Home Party Plan :: SimplyFun

Featured Article :: Five Stumbling Blocks To Successful Networking And How To Overcome Them

Home Party Plan Tips :: The Wishing Well Game

Direct Sales Events:: Upcoming Events in 2005

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Advertising Special

Home Party and Direct Sales Company Directory

When you purchase a one year listing in our Home Party and Direct Sales Company Directory for $40, you will receive a FREE one year state directory ad, a $10 value!!!

**Offer valid through 3-31-05**

AND

NEW!! CANADIAN Party Plan Companies Directory

This is a brand NEW feature on our site that was added on 1-19-05. These listings are only for Consultants in Canada, the consultants listed reside in Canada as well. You can be the only listed consultant for your company in the Canadian directory for $40US for 1 year! Additional categories for the same company listing are $10 a year! When you purchase a one year Canadian Party Plan Directory ad, you will receive a FREE one year State Directory ad under the "Canada" category, which is a $10 value! **Offer valid through 3-31-05**

Be sure to visit our advertising page to see all of our advertising options!

Featured Home Party Plan Opportunity of the Month

Play Games, Make Money with SimplyFun!

Everyone loves games! Thats why SimplyFun is truly one of a kind - a direct selling party plan company marketing original board, card, and party games and other entertaining play products that are simple to learn and fun to play. SimplyFun Consultants teach others to play these entertaining games at in-home parties while promoting the importance of play. Find out why you should join the most fun direct selling company in the world! Email info@simplyfun.com, visit www.simplyfun.com/bm/, or call us at 1-877-557-7767.

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Home Party Tips

Wishing Well Game

1. Have each guest make out their wish list. I use the Customer Care Cards from www.BusinessEnhancements.com

2. Then ask them to create a tally as follows:

ADD 1 point for every item on your list

SUBTRACT 2 points if your list doesnt include a SL subscription (or pick your favorite company product)

MULTIPLY your total by 2 if I brought 1 or more of your wish list items in my kit tonight

ADD 5 points if you put the (hostesss favorite item) on your list (ask hostess prior to party)

ADD 5 points for the (product name) because it is featured on the cover of our catalog

ADD 10 points for the (product name) because it is the most expensive item in the catalog

SUBTRACT 5 points if your list doesnt include any of the (special collection name or product)

ADD 3 points for the (product name) because it is this months Hostess Special

ADD 2 points for the (product name) because it is this months Customer Special

ADD 5 points if your list includes a book or food item

ADD 5 points if your birthday is this month.

Bonus 15 Pointsif you book a party today!!!

My guests love filling out the wish list and then I have it for reference for their birthday, anniversaries and other holidays. The husbands love the easy shopping and I get extra orders!! The winner gets a prize of my choosing or sometimes, depending on the season or holiday, Ill have a variety of prizes. For example, Ill have the winner choose from 4 Easter eggs. Each egg has a prize in it on a piece of paper such as 10% off any item they purchase or a gift Ive pre-purchased at the $ store.

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This game was submitted by:

Rebecca Williams

Independent Southern Living At HOME Consultant

www.southernlivingathome.com/rebeccawilliams

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Direct Sales Events

Affordable Luxuries Women's Expo

Looking for Direct Sales consultants in NW Indiana. This is a Women's Expo with proceeds to benefit the Pink Ribbon Society that raises money for breast cancer in Northwest Indiana. It will be held on March 12th at the Avalon Manor, on Route 30, in Merrillville, Indiana. I prefer consultants that live in the 219 area code, although I will accept some from the Chicago area as well, if there are no closer consultants in the NW Indiana. Please contact Kim Mettache at Kimiam265@aol.com with your name and type of business and I will get back to you.

Thank you!

Featured Article

Five Stumbling Blocks To Successful Networking And How To Overcome Them

The ability to connect with people is essential to success in any business. Professional networking events present opportunities to interact with others on a personal level and to develop profitable relationships. These occasions are critical for anyone who wants to grow a business or promote a career.

Many people are simply not comfortable walking into a room full of strangers and striking up conversations. Here are five common stumbling blocks that you may face and tips to help you overcome them.

A RELUCTANCE TO TALK TO STRANGERS. You were taught at an early age not to speak to people you don't know. It's not safe. In certain situations today this is still good advice. In business, however, talking to strangers is a way to generate interest and support for your products and services. If you only talk to the people you already know, you will miss out on opportunities to make new connections and establish valuable contacts.

To get past your discomfort in talking to strangers, set a goal for yourself before you attend any networking event. Decide how many new contacts you want to make or how many strangers you want to meet. In some cases, you may specifically target individuals whom you'd like to know.

Next come up with some icebreakers or conversation starters. Have questions prepared that you can ask anyone you meet at the event. You may want to inquire about other people's business, their connection to the sponsoring organization or their opinion of the venue.

LACK OF A FORMAL INTRODUCTION. It's much easier to make a new contact when there is someone else to handle the introduction and pave the way. If you wait for another person to make the move you may not meet anyone. At networking events, the goal is to meet as many people as possible.

This is the time to take the bull by the horns, walk up to people you don't know, introduce yourself and start a conversation. You can do this if you have prepared your self-introduction in advance.

You will not introduce yourself the same way on every occasion. Perhaps it is your first time to attend an association meeting. In that case, you might want to say that as part of your introduction. Let people know who you are, why you are there and give them a reason to ask more abut you.

FEAR OF BEING SEEN AS PUSHY. You may think that you will turn people off if you are assertive and that if they want to talk to you, they will make the first move. If this is your line of thinking you will find yourself spending your time alone at the reception or meeting function and leaving without a single new connection. Being open, friendly and interested does not turn people off.

You will not come across as overly aggressive if you seek out the "approachable" people. These are the ones who are standing alone or who are speaking in groups of three or more. Two people talking to each other are not approachable because they may be having a private conversation and you would be interrupting.

THINKING THAT OTHER PEOPLE MAY NOT LIKE YOU. There is always the risk that the other person is not interested in you and doesn't want to meet or talk to you. It happens. If that is the case, don't take it personally. Nothing ventured is nothing gained. When you get a cold shoulder, smile, move on and say to yourself, "Next?"

HAVING YOUR INTENTIONS MISUNDERSTOOD. Approaching someone of the opposite sex to begin a conversation may seem more like flirting than networking. This is more of an issue for women than men. Women have an equal place in the work arena and need to make professional connections the same as men do. Women in business can no longer afford to hold back when there is opportunity at hand.

Neither men nor women will have their motives misinterpreted if they present themselves professionally in their attire and if they keep the conversation focused on business issues or topics that are not personal or private.

Whatever your stumbling blocks, face them before the next networking event and devise a personal plan for getting past them. Once you do, you will find yourself connecting with confidence and courtesy on every occasion and the results will be reflected in your bottom line.

(c) 2005, Lydia Ramsey. All rights in all media reserved.

Lydia Ramsey is a business etiquette expert, professional speaker, corporate trainer and author of MANNERS THAT SELL -ADDING THE POLISH THAT BUILDS PROFITS. She has been quoted or featured in The New York Times, Investors' Business Daily, Entrepreneur, Inc., Real Simple and Woman's Day. For more information about her programs, products and services, e-mail her at lydia@mannersthatsell.com or visit her web site http://www.mannersthatsell.com/

Home Party Plan Business Opportunities

Petra Fashions Lingerie Parties

Petra has been in business for over 25 years. We specialize in top quality lingerie, sleep wear, clothing and accessories. Commissions are earned the moment you finish a party! With Petra you will never carry inventory or have to do sorting and delivering. There are no monthly minimums and you set your own goals. Training and support are provided for free from the very beginning. Start up costs are low ranging from $79 to $199. You choose which one fits your needs. Petra offers 2 free vacations a year and many other prizes. And new for 2005, any consultant has the opportunity to earn a brand new BMW in a years time from their Debut Date. With Petra the opportunities are endless. Visit www.petrafashions.com/townsendk to view all our items and email me at kkandrod@direcway.com for additional information. If you submit any of the forms that are on the website for information, please put Krystal Townsend where it asks for the consultant you heard about Petra from. Thank you in advance for respecting this request.

In Celebration of our 1 year Anniversary...

BOBRI BOUTIQUE PARTIES is expanding NATIONWIDE.

BOBRI is a Boutique without Limits! Please come see the difference! Many companies are over saturated, while BOBRI TRULY offers Ground Floor Opportunities to those of us who are seeking a P/T or F/T work from home career. BOBRI offers variety loved by all. Fun and Swanky. BOBRI offers Handbags, Jewelry and Bath & Body products. Bobri offers OUTSTANDING Consultant Rewards and Indulging Hostess Packages. NO Inventory necessary. NO Monthly Minimums. For a Limited time- Earn the kit of your choice, or 25% off-please contact me for details. I Welcome you to join us as a Founding Consultant in your area. Make this opportunity whatever You want it to be! For Free information, PLEASE contact Erinn at bobrierinn@yahoo.com, (614) 818-9938 or visit us at www.bobri.com

Find some peace with Quiet Places!

Quiet Places needs ladies who want to make money while helping others learn how important quiet time is to their health and to their loved ones. Quiet Places is dedicated to providing women the resources and education on creating quiet hearts, homes, and minds. Books, journals, home accessories, home fragrances, personal care, and music become the resources that you offer to those seeking a quiet place. You can earn 25-30% on your personal sales plus additional bonuses. The hostess program is paid for by the company. No inventory. No Delivery we ship direct to the guest! Start your business today for $149. Mention this ad to receive 25% off your kit. Visit www.quietplacesforyou.com for more information. Contact Cheryl Shannon at cheryls@quietplacesforyou.com or toll free at 866-386-2892 x 308.

For Your Pleasure Adult Home Parties

No Inventory, 40% commission with room to grow, Outright Buy Or Earn Your Kit For FREE, 101 Page Catalog with over 1,000 items and a FULLY PAID By The Company Host Program. Come Check Us Out at: www.foryourpleasure.net/Naughty Or Contact Sarah Veraldi at 724-840-4216

New Home Party Plan Launches Jockey Person 2 Person!

If you ever wanted the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a new Home Party Plan...then this is your chance! Jockey Person 2 Person launches in February, it's own Exclusive line of Jockey wear to its Pathfinder...Comfort Specialists, to bring to the homes of America! Excited...YES we are...We are getting 1/2 the starter kit at $ 99.00 for the Month of January and for each Independent Comfort Specialist we sign up for the Month of January...we get $100.00 ! In January...we also get $200.00 worth of product to enhance our starter kit! Our commission structure is awesome. Let me tell you some more about this program. Email Ellen, Independent Comfort Specialist at : Ellensfuture@aol.com Today! No Way...was I going to be left out on this!

A Celebration of Romance!

ATTENTION LADIES!! Have fun & make money. SURPRISE PARTIES is interested in talking with you to present Lotions, Lingerie & Fun-Love Stuff! Average Rep makes $65 an hour profit! Surprise Parties offers a unique career opportunity for women to earn an above-average income and enjoy the finer things in life, while still being able to participate in the lives of their loved ones. Part-time and Full-time careers are available. You work when you want and make your own schedule; no minimum parties per month and no staggered price breaks. At Surprise Parties everyone makes the same profit margin, no matter their purchase. We want our reps to work at their own level of success. Our representatives have one of the highest commission rates in the home-party industry! Call Now Toll Free 888-832-3200 Email Jill@surpriseparties.com

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