Home Party Plan Network :: September 2007 Newsletter

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Volume #3 Issue#6

September 30, 2007

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Featured Article :: Narrow Your Niche And Explode Your Online Sales…

Home Party Plan Tips :: "Lucky Lady" Game

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Featured Article

Narrow Your Niche And Explode Your Online Sales…

In the online business world, less is definitely more and that couldn’t be truer than when it comes to online retail businesses. The number one mistake internet business owners make is that they try to sell everything under the sun, on one single website. They may have a site that sells pet carriers, lawn furniture, and fishing equipment. This is not good. A lot of times the online retailer will try to run their business like the big box retailers. After all it seems to be working well for the big box retailer to sell hundreds of different products, shouldn’t it work for me? The answer is a resounding, no! This method simply does not work on the web.

For a successful online business, you want to narrow your offerings down to reach a targeted niche market. Such as....gifts for golfers, gifts for fisherman, gifts for left-handed people, well you get the idea. Unfortunately, there are many out there that will have you believe you need hundreds if not thousands of products to sell on your website or in online auctions, if you want to make any money. This is simply false. Actually, a site with a tight niche selling a handful of products can do quite well, in a lot of cases exceptionally well.

Why do you want to narrow your offerings down to a particular market? Because it is easier to market to one specific group than it is to try and market to several groups at once.

I am going to share a secret with you…contrary to popular belief it is not the product that is most critical, it is the market you are trying to reach that is most important. Many online business owners make the blunder of saying, “I need to find a hot product to sell online to make a lot of money.” What they don’t understand is that it is not the product they need to find, but the market of people they need to find first and then find a product to sell to that group of people.

Let me ask you a few questions, do you know who you are trying to market to? Do you know the best ways to reach this particular market? If you don’t know the answers to these two questions then you may need to go back to the drawing board. Finding a product to sell online is not what makes an internet business successful, it is the individual person’s ability to find a market to promote the product to, that is the secret to a successful business. Narrow your niche, focus on a particular market. By narrowing your niche and focuses on one particular market you will be able to reach your audience easier which translates into customers and making more money online. At the end of the day running an online business is not so much about selling a particular product but reaching a particular market to sell your product to. Remember that.

Author’s Box

Dianne Maculan is a publicity, and marketing professional at PWM Enterprises, Inc. She is one of the leading expert’s in internet marketing for online businesses. PWM Enterprises, Inc. specializes in drop shipping for online retailers. They are one of the top drop ship suppliers of beautiful home and garden merchandise on the web today. To find out more information about their products and services visit: http://www.pwmenterprises.com

Home Party Plan Tips

"Lucky Lady" Game

Have the consultant bring lots of business cards, one per guest at the party. On the back of one write "LL" for lucky lady. Hand out a business card to every guest and tell them not to tell who has the LL on her card. Before just letting them go, tell them to put the cards in a safe place until the end preferably their wallets or purses so they won't lose it or throw it away. At the end have the girl with the LL on her card receive a gift, and by now all the other guests have forgotten about their business cards in their purses or wallets so they won't take them out or throw them away. Now when they think of your party plan company, they will remember your card in their wallet. It's great for getting your name out there and for booking future parties for the ladies who didn't want to that night!! This game was originated by Patty Brisben, the founder/ CEO of Pure Romance!

This game submitted by:

~Amanda Sanders~

Independent Pure Romance Consultant
AmandaSanders@PureRomance.com

Home Party Plan Business Opportunities

IMPORTANT: Only use the contact information in the ads below to place an order or inquire about hosting a show or becoming a consultant. Any other form of contact will be considered spam and/or harassment. Thank you!

The Marcia Miller Collection is seeking Jewelry Consultants

We know you have a busy life! That's why the Marcia Miller Collection offers a part-time or full-time earning opportunity! What is soon to be the # 1 direct selling company that everyone will be talking about wants you to be a part of the team! Discover the most fashion forward designs in women's jewelry today. Marcia Miller's exclusive collection ranges from vintage-inspired to Hollywood trendy and appeals to both the cutting-edge contemporary and the classic sophisticate. If you want FREEDOM... The Marcia Miller Collection is for you! http://www.marciamillercollection.com/

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AtHome America is celebrating their 21st year in business!! There are no monthly quotas and you can make up to 30% plus bonuses. Right now you can join for less than $55!! I would love to share all the details with you, if you would like to learn more about becoming part of this wonderful family please go to www.athome.com/stacibonin You can also call me at 507-235-8928 or email me with any questions at stacib4aha@yahoo.com .

Swiss Colony Occasions

Swiss Colony Occasions offers delicious foods and inviting products for every event, whether it's dinner with the family or your next party. Whatever your occasion, we help bring family and friends together for shared moments. Family-owned and operated, Swiss Colony Occasions is located in Monroe, a small town in Southern Wisconsin. Built on superior customer service and great products, Swiss Colony Occasions brings sumptuous foods, quality entertaining items and inviting décor directly into your home. If you love family, friends and food, then Swiss Colony Occasions is perfect for you! Get in on the ground floor of this new and exciting consultant opportunity, and we'll help you succeed at building your own business, right at home. For more details, please visit: www.swisscolonyoccasions.com or email support@SwissColonyOccasions.com .

Join Mountain Sprouts at Home:

Mountain Sprouts: Children’s Adventurer Outfitter is recruiting home consultants to begin this fall - selling our adorable clothing and outerwear. With our growing line of authentic kid’s apparel (newborn to 10yrs), we are opening the opportunity for you to be the first in your area to introduce our quality products. With consultant benefits such as 25% commission, personal discounts, and great hostess benefits for recruiting leverage – this is a rewarding opportunity to be a part of our collaborative, supportive team. Learn more about Mountain Sprouts and our Home Show Team at www.mountainsprouts.com/home_market/

Do you love jewelry?

I am an independent regional manager with lia sophia, national recruiter and trainer. I have a team of over 600 fashion advisors nationwide and we would love to help you launch your lia sophia career. Please call toll free for additional information. Lisa Irwin, Independent Regional Manager, Advisory Board Member.   #1-877-999-0605 Lirwin@ald.net   www.liasophia.com/LisaIrwin

Kid Friendly Books . . .   Family Friendly Business!

As an admitted "book worm" all of my life, this is my dream job! Choose the hours that work best for your family!   Free training and support; no monthly minimums or inventory required. Usborne Books at Home allows you to work your business in the manner best suited for your needs. Choices include home shows, bookfairs, school/library sales, on-line sales and more. Low cost start-up specials change monthly and contain everything needed to start your business immediately! For more details, visit www.excited2read.com and click the income opportunities button or email Pam at excited2read@comcast.net !

Cornerstone Designs- “A new kind of Home Party!”
Cornerstone Designs is a sterling silver and gemstone jewelry company that offers something new to both the distributor and the customer. For the customer, we offer all of our products at 50-60% below retail, making it very affordable, even to the most budget minded customer! Add a no questions asked guarantee to the products and a fun laid back atmosphere, and it almost sells itself! For the Distributor, we pay one of the highest paid commissions in the business (46-50% of sales, after paying the hostess rewards!), no presentations to give, no monthly minimums, no recruiting (we are not multi-level, so you get the highest possible commission from the very first sale!) and a product buy back guarantee should you decide to quit selling Cornerstone Designs jewelry. Add all of this together, and you can easily see why we are one of the fastest growing direct sales companies in business today! So if you are looking for a new and exciting way to make a living, please contact me, Jody Pavlak, at cornerstonedesigns@msn.com or visit our website at www.cornerstonedesignsonline.com for more information.

Would you like to travel but don't have the time or money?

If you had the time and the money what would you like to do? Would you like to travel? What if you could travel for pennies/get paid a commission? For more information go to www.traveltrekkies.com or contact me at info@traveltrekkies.com

Take control of your life.

Do you love what you do? Could you use a little more Money or Time? You CAN Have Both! Join our team and make a huge difference in your life! No selling, no inventory, NO RISK. Take a look and it could change your life forever! Only people serious about changing their life inquire. http://www.hometeamfreedom.com/cori

NEW Just Me Music Reseller Program only $900 to Start!

Just Me Music has a complete line of BRANDED Personalized Music CDs for you to Resell like…Big Idea® (VeggieTales®), HIT® (The Wiggles®, Barney®), Sesame Workshop® (Elmo®), and The Walt Disney Company® (Princesses, Mickey and Friends, Winnie the Pooh®). Personalized with the child’s name, each CD contains songs chosen from each brand’s musical favorites. In order to expand the music CD into an interactive learning experience for the child, JMM crafts a unique personalized conversation by the actual characters and places them between each song. The current JMM product line offers over 1700 children’s names. JMM has connected with specific children’s brands so that our product line reflects much of our purpose in doing business. Our company embraces Christian values and we strive to work with a sincere spirit of service toward resellers and customers alike. If you would like more information on how you can start selling and making money for as little as $900, please contact Rob@justmemusic.com or call 1-800-975-1455 (M-F, 8-5 CST) to have more information sent to you. Visit us online @ www.justmemusic.com

Must See Consultant Marketing Supplies Sites

Glitz Recognition and Promotion A Finalist for the DSA partnership award in 2004 and 2005 – Serving the leaders of the Direct Sales Industry - Glitz is your headquarters for incentive jewelry & charms that motivate believers & recognize achievers. We stock over 2000 items with no minimum order! We also offer custom jewelry solutions, as well as custom imprinted sales aides. Make sure to check out our G.I.R.L.S program, which walks you through creating custom sales contests online. We look forward to helping you grow your business! Contact us for a catalog at www.glitzetal.com

WebDecal.com

Drive Traffic To Your Site Just By Driving Your Car! Stand Out In The Crowd With a Highly Visible WebDecal! Solve the problem of getting your website address in front of people and do it everyday, every where you go for less money than the cost of a tank of gas.

MLMEasyMoney.com -

Fully integrated contact, downline and financial management software specifically designed for Direct Sales. Easy to use. Nine-year track record. Custom editions available for most companies.

"Brag Bags" by something2bragabout.com

Promote your business with a Photo "Brag Bag"... Three different sizes to choose from with 4, 6, & 9 picture pockets right on the front of the bag for all to see...Pictures can be exchanged by you, when ever you wish to update and promote new items. Make this an every day accessory and start building your business today!

Business Enhancements, Inc.

Providing Direct Sales Consultants the tools designed to help them be successful! Some of the products offered include post cards, gift certificates, hostess packets, customer info cards, and more. There's also an area specifically for home decor products, jewelry products, and scrapbooking products.

DreamTracker Solutions PartyTracker 2.0 is geared toward the individual who sells for an at home party plan company. Designed to help the party plan representative organize their business, PartyTracker 2.0 walks you easily through inputting information, allows the user to define set values that will be used through out the software and run reports on any of the information input in to the software.

Express Yourself! Promote your business and make it FUN with awesome products from Express Yourself! We offer stickers, postcards, rubber stamps, visual aids, and many specialty items to help you promote your business. Use these business boosters to help increase sales, bookings, show attendance and motivate your downline. Serving Consultants and Leaders in the direct sales industries since 1998, we have the products to make your business successful!

HomePartyPostcards.com Home Party Invitations inspiring more replies for your supplies!

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.

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.

Party Manager Software

Valuable software for any type of sales consultant on a large or small scale, who needs to organize their business. Special features include: E-Mail Blast, Customer and Sales Tracking and Inventory Management.

PartyPlanGames.com

Discover the Secrets to Having a Highly Successful Direct Sales Party Business Without Costing You Hundreds of Dollars, Having to Attend Expensive Training Retreats or Listening to Endless Teleseminars!

Roteck.com

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