May 2012
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Your Niche market and how to find it
If you had read the Leader blog this week you would have seen our blog about finding contacts on a daily basis and how crucial it is to your business. We talked about how 3 new contacts a day are what it takes to keep your business moving forward. That 3 a day becomes 90 people a month and although the majority of these people you will meet at shows you still need to adapt ways to find more...
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They are coming - are you ready?
That’s right - they are coming. Warmer weather brings people out and about and for a Party Plan rep it can be a hungry time. This means that many many party plan Consultants will be out and about looking to find leads and book parties. How about you? Are you booked as full as you like or will you be out joining in the mad search for business? Actually, there is no reason why you should not...
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Keeping your Bookings
Life seems to happen to all of us and your Hostesses are no different. So how do we keep a Hostess booked when small things happen along the way? Here are some strategies that I find work but you will have to find what works for you and your Hostesses. Until then try these:
- Hostess coaching and keeping the Hostess pumped and excited about his/her show has a lot to do with the relationship you...
April 2012
7 posts
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Common Mistakes
Be it a new Consultant, a Leader or a Manager - we all make mistakes in a variety of ways. Few companies teach you how to do proper Customer service in this area. When you are dealing with the general public there are no excuses or reasons in their mind to have a mistake or to not have an order come in when it should. Here are some guidelines in dealing with this area but of course your company...
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Over coming Objections - Bookings
One of the most challenging aspects to Party Plan sales is objections. Everyone has their instant “go-to” answer. Most people do not stop to consider the question they just say “no”! In actuality a lot more people do say “yes” when the following criteria are met:
- They have taken the time to listen and understand the question and all that may be...
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Summer and your Business
As our great weather is trying hard to return I can not help thinking about backyard picnics, barbecues and sitting around the pool. Just because the great summer weather is approaching is no reason to stop your business. So many Consultants tell me how much they dislike the summer season because their business stops and I can not believe what they say. I have done more shows, more sales and more...
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Business and Fun - do they mix?
I see a lot of Party Plan Consultants who take their business seriously which can be good but if you are taking/making your shows too serious then you could be making a big mistake!
One of the great aspects to being a Party Plan Consultant is the ability to make the business your own and customize your shows. Now I highly recommend you follow Networking Gals “Show Guidelines” because...
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Finding Truth
When you join a Party Plan/Direct Sales/Networking Company there is so very much stuff to learn and so much hear say. Likewise, when you join a company designed to help you in your Party Plan business! There are so many companies out there trying to give you information or trying to get your business.
In no way do I like to talk against any one...
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Just thought you might appreciate hearing from me...
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Our Facebook page
I hope everyone has had a chance to check out our new and improved Facebook page but if not you should go and have a peek. We have upgraded to the timeline version with a new purchase program so you can see how to sign up. So no more having to go to our website to sign up plus we accept PayPal so it could not be any easier.
On our Facebook page you can catch a glimpse of both our Consultant (this...
March 2012
4 posts
Traveling with your Business
It’s that time of year again when our minds turn to summer,vacations and traveling. Traveling with family is ideal but perhaps you might want to consider allowing enough time for planning and doing some business too. I have always found it to be very lucrative to take my business on the road and I try to do this every year. Some years I aim for destinations that are far away other years I...
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It's that time of year again
Spring is arriving which means summer is not far away. For some Party Plan Companies, working through summer is very difficult and yet others seem to book lots more shows in the summer than the rest of the year. If you happen to have experienced the slow down that summer can cause then you will want to read this post.
There are a few basic principles to bookings that I have been doing for many...
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Come chat with the experts of Networking Gals
As a follow up to our Facebook page chat session I thought I would see if anyone had any questions they would like answered. Just post them here!
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Feedback and Questions
Right now on our Facebook page we are taking your questions, comments and feedback on the subject of “Bookings - how to get more bookings than you need” We would like to encourage our blog members, all Consultants, as well as our website members to find us on facebook and come and post a question to us.
We will do our best to answer all the questions depending on volume of course....
February 2012
5 posts
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Business matters
Sometimes when business was slow I imagined what it would be like to be the Leader or Manager who was working her business. One day, a guest speaker came up to me and said “Don’t imagine what it could be like just act like you are that busy Leader/Manager.” That statement kind of confused me for a long time because I thought, how can you “….act like….”?...
Learn,Process,Dispute and Save
When it comes to direct sales or Party Plan sales there can be so much to learn and go through the following four words are what I have found useful when it comes to handling all the paperwork and everything you are taught and given.
When it comes to the Manual that you receive when you join a new company I recommend that a little info goes along way that is for starters. If you are new at this...
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Using your Investment
The kit you purchased/earned from the Party Plan/Direct Sales company you work for is a huge investment. You worked to achieve it and you invested money into it. If you are not using and working that kit then you are losing out on your investment!
Now I know we probably all got into the company for the same reasons….. the products and the money. So you’ve done your initial amount of...
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Preparing for Leadership
On our Leader’s blog we talk about all the things that can be involved with leadership. So, I thought it was time for us to chat about getting ready for leadership. Recruiting can be a difficult thing for some people and yet others find it impossible to do. Before you ever learn which type of recruiter you are you must learn to get ready for it. Is it right for you? Is recruiting something...
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Pay it Forward
In business or in life there is such a thing as karma and paying it forward. Doing good to others without pay back or credit. Very few people do this or pay attention to such beliefs but I think that doing small acts of kindness is just part of what keeps me balanced. I know I feel better knowing I do these things but not better like a personal pat on the back just better like….maybe I have...
January 2012
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Partnership in Party Plan Business
When people are considering become a representative for a Party plan business they often ask if they can go into it with a friend? I often agree that they can but without a doubt there are serious pitfalls and good things to consider.
- I suggest that each person sign up on their own and get double the products and double rewards. It is almost inevitable that someone is going to have a problem...
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Our Newsletter and You
The base of our company is about a little newsletter that we create. We send our newsletter to Consultants who in turn forward it on to their downline and their customer base. There has been a bit of confusion about why or how this works. It`s very simple actually. We wanted to design a newsletter that is interesting to a vast market and at the same time make it so that anyone could send it on to...
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Success - achievable or not?
Can you believe that people honestly think that it has to be success or failure? Ignore those ideas because as long as you are reaching for success then you are already achieving something! You are already successful if you are constantly trying to improve yourself and your business. Never let the dollar signs or quotas companies put on us be the way you measure success!
Success is available for...
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I want to CHALLENGE you!
As it is a new year I would like to challenge all of you to move forward with your business. Forget about how much you sold or the number of parties you did. I want you to look at your business from a different focal point.
Let’s look at our business like a quilt. Each space connecting to the other and every space just as important as the other, all creating a work of art! Together...
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Making your business Mobile
The emergence of Cell Phones and blue tooth technology has made one thing clear…….mobility is key! It is obvious how extremely busy we as society have gotten over the last decade. Thus the need for the paraphernalia of mobile business tools!
Smart phones such as the Android, Iphone and Blackberry have shown us how we can take our world on the road with us. From the ability to take...
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Winning Attitudes and Approaches
Did you make your list of contacts? How many bookings did you get? How far did you get before you gave up? A simple plan such as the one I gave you to do on the previous blog is frequently what sets us apart from other representatives. Approximately 80% of us will attempt to make our list and contact a few people but will either give up or decide it is a waste of time. Using that number means...
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Happy New Year.....now breath!
Happy New Year everyone!!!!! I hope you had a great holiday time and found all the business you needed/wanted in 2011. Now that we are in a brand New Year 2012, I like to start my year NOT by looking back but by renewing it, finding a fresh perspective and realizing where my passions lay.
The key to making 2012 the business year of your dreams is to find a way to renew your business, refresh...
December 2011
10 posts
Just a holiday message from us at Networking Gals!
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How to improve a Presentation#10
The last in our series of how to improve a Presentation is not directly about your presentation but also about your business as a whole. Running a party plan or direct sales business is largely about bringing your business and adapting it to your lifestyle. I say however, that your lifestyle should adapt to your business because I believe that as you strive to nurture and improve your business...
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How to improve your Presentation#9
In the previous blog we spoke about how being organized and consistent can make not just your shows but your business run smooth and more efficiently. Part of learning to be more organized is also about learning time management. For many time management is kind of a hard concept to grasp. All too often time slips away virtually unnoticed but when you run a business you must learn to respect your...
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How to improve a presentation#8
There are tons of factors that contribute to how your show/presentation will be. Obviously the current down trends have made things harder although they are saying people are buying more online and in home parties. I have discovered over the years that doing back to back parties or filling my calendar worked for me. Now you might think it sounds too easy or it’s a “duh” concept...
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How to improve a presentation#7
Selling or promoting your products is something we all learn in different ways. Most companies teach you a little bit about selling and perhaps you learn a touch more from your upline or fellow Consultant. It is amazing to me why no company in the direct sales/party plan industry teaches selling unless you were a part of my company. My partner and I have sat through numerous training...
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How to improve a presentation#6
Sometimes improving your presentation means getting a little extra help either ahead of time or at your shows. For some reason we as Consultants seem to fail to realize that we have numerous options if and when we need help but too few of us even consider taking them. Here are a few examples and perhaps a few ways to get more of what you need:
- Generally speaking, when you need help or have...
How to improve a presentation#5
We have spoken about Attitude before in this blog but I don’t think I really illustrated how it can dramatically affect your business.
I have always believed that the good Consultants in the world are the ones who genuinely care about their customers/Hostesses/Recruits! When you really do care it will come across in your business and people will remember that. I get more repeat customers...
How to improve your presentation #4
Perhaps one of the best pieces of advice I ever got was from a friend who is a leader with a well known cooking accessory company in Canada. We were talking about how busy and crazy some shows/presentation can get. I asked her how she managed to stay on track and not repeat or lose her place she told me that she had taught herself to do the shows in a 1-2-3 fashion. First (1) - talk about the...
How to improve the Presentation #3
Communication or the way we communicate is not only a very large part of doing a Party/Show/Presentation but also how we connect to other people. It is those connections that people come to believe in first. You may have great products from a reliable company but if you are selling them with the wrong attitude then no one wants them!
Let me explain it like this, have you ever been to a...
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How to improve on your Presentation #2
Your image or impression that you make is everything in Party plan/Direct Sale businesses. All too often however I notice people out there doing their shows and making the worst impressions without even realizing it. How would you fair if we did an anonymous survey of your presentations? Chances are most of us would be very surprised to hear what people think. Below are some of the mistakes and...
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How to improve on your Party presentation
I get asked all the time, “How can I improve my presentation?”. There are many things that can affect your presentation in both good ways and bad. As this is a somewhat lengthy topic I will be posting (1) one solution for the next ten days. I hope you find these useful!
This is something I see all the time and very important to your presentation! Now of course, when you think of doing...
November 2011
3 posts
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Everyday life or Business everyday?
When it comes to conducting your Party Plan/Direct Sales business you will discover many obstacles to accomplishing your tasks. Life now a days is so incredibly busy so it’s almost impossible to get done all the things you need to in order to keep your business functioning. Here are a few tips that may help:
- Business hours - let friends and family know that certain times are for business...
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The highs/lows of Direct Sales
Be it Tupperware or a million other party plan/direct sales companies; they are the cutting trend in jobs today! Don’t run out and become a Consultant until you’ve done your A-B-C’s!
A - Attitude, Age, Ability - Any job has requirements and so too do these type. Think about your attitude: if your shy and quiet then you may not want to promote a product line that requires a lot...
