Hi everyone!! I think I have decided that instead of waiting until January to start my business, I'm going to start now. I have 2 potential shows lined up, a potential catalog show (ie my entire family at Thanksgiving and my Mom's work - great supporters), and my grand opening/open house. Of course, I want to firm up at least 2 of the shows before purchasing my kit, b/c I want my first 30 days to be successful (and b/c of the holidays, I only have until the 13th). I'm getting the word out through email, flyers, and phone calls about my business. If they aren't open to hosting a show in Dec, I'm talking up Jan.
So anyway...please, please, please give me ideas/tips/pointers to help my grand opening/open house be a success! What did or do you do to make your's successful? I'm leaning towards Nov. 30, Dec.1 or 2 (Fri/Sat/Sun). In your experience, which one is better? What time? 10-1, 1-4, or something else?? My director suggested an open house and I told her I wanted to do a demo (practice), so she suggested to put on the flyer - the time as 1-4, with a demo from 2-2:30 . That way, people can come and go as they please, plus I get the practice with the demo and they can see the products.
What all should I have out? I don't have a lot of product, b/c I'm just starting, but I can decorate/set up the heck out of what I do have! Several tables with different products?? Station with info on hosting and/or current and future host specials? What kind of door prizes should I give out and what kind of games should I play? Decoration/set up tips?
I just recently (as of yesterday), decided to really pursue hard starting my business now and just decided this morning to host an open house that weekend. Any help you can give this newbie seeking flight would be more than appreciated!!!
Thanks guys!!
So anyway...please, please, please give me ideas/tips/pointers to help my grand opening/open house be a success! What did or do you do to make your's successful? I'm leaning towards Nov. 30, Dec.1 or 2 (Fri/Sat/Sun). In your experience, which one is better? What time? 10-1, 1-4, or something else?? My director suggested an open house and I told her I wanted to do a demo (practice), so she suggested to put on the flyer - the time as 1-4, with a demo from 2-2:30 . That way, people can come and go as they please, plus I get the practice with the demo and they can see the products.
What all should I have out? I don't have a lot of product, b/c I'm just starting, but I can decorate/set up the heck out of what I do have! Several tables with different products?? Station with info on hosting and/or current and future host specials? What kind of door prizes should I give out and what kind of games should I play? Decoration/set up tips?
I just recently (as of yesterday), decided to really pursue hard starting my business now and just decided this morning to host an open house that weekend. Any help you can give this newbie seeking flight would be more than appreciated!!!
Thanks guys!!