What is town: Definition and 62 Discussions

  1. H

    New in Town Started TPampered Chef and Stuck in a Rut

    I just moved to Cranbrook, I know 3 people and had my grand opening show etc.....made bookings from my grand opening show. But they all ended up as catalogue shows. I have no live shows booked as of yet. (Doing a bridal/grad fair on Sun) Sounds kinda dumb I am the only consultant for over a...
  2. pcheframsey

    Winter/Bad Weather/Small Town Bookings

    If you live in an area that is a small town, has bad weather a lot, or realy bad winters, how do you book and hold shows continuously? Do you just wait until the weather is better and do a lot of catalog shows in the mean time? How do you keep your business going in these circumstances...
  3. pattidailey

    Small Town Struggles: How Can I Grow My Business in a Rural Area?

    ________________________________________ Hi Guys, I am really new to this site but I have to say I LOVE it! It's so nice to be able to read and see what ya'll are doing in your biz! My director and cluster are aways away (4 hrs) so I am dependent upon email and the phone for interaction! THANK...
  4. quiverfull7

    Small Town Post Office Delights Customer With Unexpected $80 Order!

    You can't get better than going to the Post Office to drop off a package for an adjustment and walking out with an $80 order! YAHOO! She let me put my cards out on the counter (it's a small, small rural PO) and kept 2 catalogs to pass around for me! :) I love my job!
  5. nikked

    Prayer for Small Town Tragedy...

    A car filled with 6 teens and a twenty year old crashed, killing 5. This is the small town where my DH and I are from. Only about 4,000 people (including outlying areas). http://www.azdailysun.com/articles/2007/09/12/news/20070912_front%20page_11.txt Please pray for this town, the school...
  6. smilesarepriceless

    Cooking Show Out of Town: Aug Host Specials and DISCONTINUED Items

    If I am doing a cooking show out of town.....I currently had it planned to be an AUG show ( w/ Aug. host specials, etc..) But if I'm out of town, and away from my PC..and can't submit it to PC until Sept 4th..Can i still submit it as an Aug show..( meaning for the Aug host specials,etc? I...
  7. finley1991

    Out of Town Consultant Issue With Local Consultant

    Okay... here's one! I am on vacation with my family in NY and saw my cousin yesterday who is a consultant in my downline. She is a hobbyist... works sporadically throughout the year when she needs some extra $$ or if someone asks her for a show. She lives in a town of about 3000 people...
  8. PCSarahjm

    Finding July: Taking Books Around Town and Leaving Them

    I am trying to get a few more July. No luck I have called and called...still nothing. So my thought is to take books around town and leave them(hair salons, Dr office, dentist, and so on). If I collect enough orders maybe I will have a show. Has anyone done this and what is the outcome? Any...
  9. smilesarepriceless

    Marketing Yourself in a Brand New Town!

    Hello. Well, I am so excited to be a consultant..I'm signing up officially in 2 wks, and am thrilled beyond measure. Now that I know I'm passionate about PC, i want to take that and turn it into SUCCESS!!! I just moved to the town I live in.....2 months ago...and am wanting any and all...
  10. whiteyteresa

    Prayers Need - Just Unbelieveable for This Small Town

    **Here is a link to a story that is very close to where I live. (I did a catalog show for a lady who lives next to the mines on Michael Road.) http://www.times-news.com/local/local_story_109100429.html I do not know these two men, but they have been trapped since Tuesday morning. In this...
  11. P

    Successful Outdoor Festival in Small Town: Any Advice?

    Just curious--for those of you who have done an outdoor festival in a small town (ok more like 3 small towns that run into each other), how well did you do? Do you get many bookings? Or mostly just contact info on the slips? What did you do to set up? This would be two days on a weekend or I...
  12. lisacb77

    Out of Town Show-What Can I Claim?

    I am doing a show out of town (3.5 hrs away in the next state) for a friend's sister next month. I did one for the friend last year, just drove there and back in one day, so obviously claimed mileage, tolls, etc. This time, DH and I are going to make it a weekend trip and take advantage of...
  13. naekelsey

    Co-Host Party: Shipping Options for San Diego and Texas Guests

    I have two persons wanting to do a party doing the co-host thing but I have a question. One who lives in San Diego and the other lives in Texas...Can the Texas stuff be sent for only $4 s/h per guest, and then all the stuff for San Diego be sent for only $4 s/h per guest also??? Thanks
  14. chef-kina

    New in Town: Tips for Summer Fun Despite the Cold!

    I have been doing PC for a little over a year now. My husband is in the Navy and we just got transferred. My question is: Can any of you give me tips on starting in the new community? I have not been out to very many things yet, because it is really cold here. I really want to have a good summer...
  15. C

    Bookings in a Different Town: Advice for Cheryl Mackey

    I really need advice about how to get bookings in a different town than where I live. My town is very small and the town I grew up in is 30 miles away and has like 100,000+ people. Someone told me to do fairs in that area but the fairs are $600 a pop! Advertising is about $150 for one week in...
  16. D

    Wanted: Black Lap Boards From Town & Country

    I am looking for 5 - 10 of the black lap boards from our former vendor, Town & Country. Offering $2.00 each + shipping. Please email or private message me if you have these available for sale. Thanks!
  17. speedychef

    Craft Fair @ Town Festival: Ideas & Suggestions Welcome!

    I'm doing a craft fair this weekend associated with the town festival. I have a few ideas. I'm trying to keep it nice and simple, so I'm looking for feedback and suggestions... -put a sticker on the back of business cards to offer other vendors 10% off anything ordered today at the fair...
  18. L

    Boost Your Sales with a Competitive Catalog Show - Tips from a Newbie Host!

    2 of my dear friends in Florida and Texas are going to have a competitive catalog show through me- whomever sells the most in the 10 day period, gets a freebie from me. I've only had 3 cooking shows- I'm new. SO- this is my 1st long distance show as well as catalog/net shows- any advice? They...
  19. M

    Discover the Town & Country and Merrill Websites - Your Ultimate Guide!

    What is the Town & Country website and the Merrill website addresses???:)
  20. S

    Activities at the Best Hotel Around Town

    Which hotel are most of the activities held??
  21. M

    Gaining Business in a Small Town: My First Show & A Missed Lead

    There is a town not far from where I live, and my pal had one of my first shows there for me. From that I've generated quite a bit of business for myself, as no one had ever heard of PC there. Two weeks ago I had a relatively good show. One of my customers then went on to mention to her...
  22. C

    Where Can I Get a Personalized Window Decal Without Town and Country?

    since we no longer have town and country how can i get a personalized decal for my window?
  23. krzymomof4

    I Think I May Have Messed up Pretty Big. Before Town and Country

    I think I may have messed up pretty big. Before Town and Country stopped selling PC, I bought a few of their things that they had on sale. I bought the blank postcards because I thought they would be a change from the normal ones that we send out. When I got them there is no template on how...
  24. M

    Finding Town & Country Info: A Web Search

    I know I have seen this here before but I can't find it now. What is the town and country website? Thanks
  25. K

    Town & Country Sale (And ? on Lap Boards)

    Looks like Town and Country is marking down some of their stuff...I guess since they will no longer be a vendor after the 1st of the year. Go check it out! The lap boards are on sale 12/$19.95. Does anyone have these, and do you like them? I use clipboards now, but I think these are so...
  26. heat123

    Can Out of Town Friends Hold a Show via Websit

    I was wondering if out of town friends or family can host a show via email or website? If so have any of you had success with it and how do you set it up? thanks ;)
  27. P

    Any Promo Codes for Town and Country?

    Hello All. I just signed my consultant agreement today and I am looking at ordering business cards from Town and County or possibly the basic starter package and I was just wondering if anyone had a promo code I could use to save a little money since I haven't made any yet. Thanks, Amanda
  28. P

    Any Promo Codes for Town and Country?

    Hello All. I just signed my consultant agreement today and I am looking at ordering business cards from Town and County or possibly the basic starter package and I was just wondering if anyone had a promo code I could use to save a little money since I haven't made any yet. Thanks, Amanda
  29. C

    Are Town and Country Calendars the Ultimate Business Supply for Direct Sales?

    These ROCK! Just got my T&C order. I ordered the 2006 magnetic calendars that have a place at the top for a business card. It looks SO good. I'm going to give one to absolutely every guest I have at every show from now until I run out. (Being new, that probably won't happen until the New...
  30. B

    Web Site Information for Town & Country

    I need the website info for town and Country and Nancy's Artwork. I think I may have had it at one time but I can't find it. Thanks
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