My Home Party Plan Biz

Time Wasters or Money Makers?

2010-09-10T21:25:00.000-07:00

If you feel like you put a ton of effort into your direct sales business and you are getting very little in return, then it’s time to evaluate your business habits. It has been proven over and over that the success of your home party plan business depends directly on specific action steps that produce results. Are the actions you spend your time on TIME WASTERS or MONEY MAKERS?Taking a good, long

Hold Successful Catalog Shows and Boost Your Business

2010-08-21T21:46:00.001-07:00

Think catalog shows are a waste of time? You couldn't be more wrong! There is no dispute that holding live shows is the lifeline of your business. However, catalog shows can bring in some huge sales if you take the time to coach your hostess. Simply asking someone to pass out catalogs and collect orders won't get you much of a response. If you haven't had much success with catalog shows in the

Recession Proof Your Party Plan Business

2010-08-09T18:57:00.000-07:00

Most of us have seen the slumping economy affect our home party businesses in one way or another. Some of us may have even fallen victim to the belief that nobody is spending money on "extras" right now. The truth is that people ARE still spending. It is the way that people spend that has changed and you might be surprised at what some people consider "necessities".There are certain things that

The 411 on Networking Groups

2010-08-01T20:32:00.000-07:00

If you have done any formal networking for your business then you know it can be one of the best ways to build your lead base. However, effective networking takes much more effort than aimlessly handing out as many business cards as you can. If you do not establish a memorable connection with someone and start a foundation for a lasting relationship then your efforts have almost always been

Take Control of Your Schedule

2010-07-26T23:29:00.000-07:00

Owning your own home business allows you the flexibility to work around family time and other personal commitments. However, as many consultants have experienced, it can be a daunting task to stay on track and manage time effectively. One of the best things you can do for yourself, your family and your business is learning to successfully manage your schedule. Follow these simple steps to

Organizing Your Contact List

2010-07-19T17:55:00.000-07:00

There are several trainings out there on how to compile a contact list and how to collect leads for your direct sales business. However, I was looking for something more for my business. I wanted a working contact list that would allow me to follow the status of my leads as I built a relationship with them. So I have taken bits and pieces of ideas from other consultants and made my own system.

My Home Party Plan Business Blog

2010-07-13T00:04:00.000-07:00

It has been a wish of mine for a long time to collect all of the knowledge, all of the training, and all of the resources I have accumulated for my home party plan business and park it in one place! I searched and searched for a site that had everything I needed for my home business. I found a lot of repetition and a ton of information spread out all over the net, in books, in trainings, audio