New Consultant Doesn't Have a Computer- Need Advice

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores the challenges and solutions faced by a new Pampered Chef consultant who currently lacks a computer and email access. Participants share their experiences and suggestions for managing a consulting business under these circumstances.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, mentions that the new consultant can use a computer at school or a library to manage her business and check emails.
  • Another participant shares their experience of allowing a new consultant to use their computer for submitting orders, highlighting that this arrangement worked well.
  • Several users mention the possibility of mailing orders and using three-part forms for outside orders, suggesting that success is achievable without a personal computer.
  • One participant notes that having a computer could be beneficial but is not essential for signing up as a consultant.
  • Another participant describes a system where they assist a consultant by entering orders based on phone communication, indicating that collaboration can facilitate order submission.
  • One participant suggests that the new consultant could save her commission checks to eventually purchase a computer, emphasizing the importance of having one for both business and school.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that it is possible for the new consultant to operate without a personal computer, although many acknowledge the advantages of having one. There is no clear consensus on the best approach, as various methods of support and collaboration are discussed.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects the experiences of consultants navigating the challenges of starting a business without typical resources, emphasizing community support and creative solutions.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who are considering starting their business without immediate access to a computer or email may find the shared experiences and suggestions relevant.

kdangel518
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Hi all- I am hoping you can give me some insight to this. I have a host who signed her new consultant agreement at her show. We are just waiting for her to save the funds to pay for the full consultant kit- should be within the next few weeks (she is a student and is buying a car this month, and didn't want to use FPV towards the kit. Anyway...)She currently doesn't have an email address, or a computer (no email I'm guessing due to lack of computer.)I will advise her to set up a gmail account or something to get news from our director, so hosts/guests can contact her, etc. I'm assuming there are computers at her school or a local library where she can check email.I want to be sure I am prepared to advise her on how to run her biz without a computer on all other aspects though. I understand she will have to mail paper orders in to the home office- what happens with outside orders? Since she doesn't have a computer she obviously can't print receipts for those and turn those in.I know she can run her biz without a website, not too concerned about that, and really, if she has a computer at school or at a library she can manage her website there (and do online trainings)What aspects am I missing here? Can anyone else with a consultant in a similar situation fill me in? TIA!
 
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I would call HO and get the specifics. I know a consultant who just signed someone in the same situtation. She is allowing the new cons to use her computer to submit orders. And I know she can mail in shows/orders. If it were me, I would have Outside orders written onto the regular order forms and just give the customer a copy.

I don't know what her plans are, but perhaps she can save up her first couple of commission checks and purchase a computer for around $400.
 
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Thanks AJ. Like I said, she's a student and she's doing this to earn more $$ for herself while she's in school. She's about to enter college (she's a little bit older than a typical HS grad but is doing this HS into college medical program her community offers), but I'm thinking that she is going to need a computer for school anyway...right?I need to talk with her a bit more about it and see what her intent is on that front, but I just want to be sure she CAN be successful at this without having a computer if that's really what her situation will be. Unfortunately I can't submit shows for her, etc. because she actually lives 60+ miles away from me and will be Hospitality with a director closer to her hometown.
 
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Just wondering if anyone else has input on this... I would really like as much advice as possible! TIA! :)
 
I believe you can submit shows for her on your computer if she gives you her consultant number. I don't know the details.

I do feel that she can be successful without a computer. I think there are benefits to having one, but not having one is not a reason to not sign. Does that make sense?
 
She can fill out 3-part forms for the outside orders and mail back the Customer part to the customers. I've heard of consultants who will call in all the orders to their Director to be keyed into P3 over the phone.
 
I have a great part time consultant who has been submitting on my computer until this past week. It worked out just fine. Sometimes she came here, sometimes she dictated the orders to me over the phone...whatever worked the best for both of us. Sometimes she would come early to Cluster meetings or stay late and enter things or do supply orders. Just this Thursday she and her son bought a laptop together. They don't have internet at home but they will either come here or go to a fast food place or library and do updates and submit. She is SO excited but until now, it worked just great for over a year to get things going by using my computer so you'll be good to go for now!!!! Congrats!
 
I have a consultant that lives 2 hours away. I set her up as another user on P3 and she calls or texts me her orders. I do the same w totals. we figure out host/guest specials etc then I submit it when shes ready. I tell her how much to have in the bank for her debit! we have been doing this since March and its been great and fairly easy. she just got a new laptop ($299 @ office depot) and I got her a thumb drive ($15 @ wally, my gift) saved her files and helped her load them. hope that helps.
 
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Thanks for all the great suggestions, I think I will just set her up as another user on P3 and have her call me with her show orders. That would work, and it would be a great opportunity for us to have a weekly coaching call anyway! :)
 
I am glad you have found a solution!
 
Have her download P3 on a jump drive, that way she can take it with her ANYWHERE to input orders & submit them to the home office. And she'll definitely need e-mail and go somewhere daily to check e-mail. That's pretty much a necessity in today's society.
 

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What can I do if I don't have a computer as a new Pampered Chef consultant?

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