http://www.partyplancompanies.com/community/blog Party, booking and recruiting tips for direct sales consultants. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:10:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Just for my Party Plan Companies visitors.... I have an exciting gift for you that will have a big impact on your business! Just go here to pick up this Free online software program that is made specifically for people with a Home Party business. This will help you keep track of: all your ... http://www.partyplancompanies.com/community/blog/booking-tips/home-party-business-software Business Cards are the number one way of getting your name out about your new or existing business. Some ways you can use them are listed below. Give one to your Banker when you go to the teller. Give one to your Checker at the grocery store. Send one with your bills each ... http://www.partyplancompanies.com/community/blog/booking-tips/use-business-cards-everywhere Games are a great way to get the hostess and guests attention and get the party going in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The Detergent and Soap Game Let everyone know you are playing the detergent and soap game. Tell them you are going to read them a short story and have ... http://www.partyplancompanies.com/community/blog/home-party-themes/home-party-games-the-detergent-and-soap-game Are you looking for an easy way to manage your contacts? At Party Plan Companies, we use Constant Contact to manage and send out newsletters to all of our contacts. It is so easy to use, we love it! Try it out with your business contacts and keep them informed about new ... http://www.partyplancompanies.com/community/blog/recruiting-tips/managing-your-contacts Games are a great way to get the hostess and guests attention and get the party going in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Pass the Gift This is a very easy one to play! Bring a wrapped gift to your show. After you have introduced yourself, have everyone stand up and get ... http://www.partyplancompanies.com/community/blog/home-party-themes/home-party-games-pass-the-gift Many direct sales consultants are reluctant to doing catalog parties. Catalog parties are sometimes more convenient to our hostesses, therefore you should never discourage a catalog party! Often hostesses will totally just cancel all together if she feels she is being pressured into doing something she does not want to. ... http://www.partyplancompanies.com/community/blog/home-party-themes/running-a-successful-catalog-party Games are a great way to get the hostess and guests attention and get the party going in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. TV Game Tell the guests you are playing a game, and give each a piece of paper and a pen. Tell them all to listen very good! After you ... http://www.partyplancompanies.com/community/blog/home-party-themes/home-party-games-tv-game We hope you have enjoyed the last 7 days of booking tips. We hope they helped you book at least one new show. Stay tuned for even more booking and recruiting tips! 1. Be willing to share the business opportunity. 2. Call anyone who has said maybe or sometime. 3. Contact schools about ... http://www.partyplancompanies.com/community/blog/booking-tips/10-ways-to-get-bookings-part-seven Almost there, how are those bookings coming along? 1. Have the hostess tell why she decided to have a show. 2. Give products as gifts or donations. 3. Don't be shy talking about your products or business. 4. Smile when talking on the phone. 5. Review orders from the past shows - who have bought ... http://www.partyplancompanies.com/community/blog/booking-tips/10-ways-to-get-bookings-part-six Day five of our daily 10 booking tips - only 2 more days to go! 1. Use open ended questions, especially when dealing with bookings. 2. Use your products and samples at home, office, camping, parties, etc.. 3. Read sales, self improvement, and positive thinking books. These will help empower you when asking ... http://www.partyplancompanies.com/community/blog/booking-tips/10-ways-to-get-bookings-part-five