100 Ways to Date a Party Continued

[debbieskitchenhelper]

Hang a flyer inside a bathroom stall. (Captive audience.)


Use bumper stickers. People read them (you can also use a license plate frame-check personalizing shops at the mall).


Make a goal to give away a set amount of business cards each day!


Hand out a business card with ALL transactions each day (you may want to ask for one of theirs in return).


Free lunch drawings! Drop in your card (Kinko's copies has a "free color copies" drawing each month).


Free drawings--host one of your own. Ask a local store or restaurant to sponsor your drawing.


Magnetize your business cards. Stick them to your car door, the backs of restroom doors, etc.


Use your card as a bookmark in a library book. Leave it in the book when you return it to the library (gives me a new reason to renew my library card)!


Look for bulletin boards and leave a flyer and business cards (try grocery or discount stores, the Laundromat, the library...).


Hang a sign in your car window (check business links).


Car wash fund raisers. Stop in, let them wash your car and offer your fund raising services.


Corporate gift giving. Offer your products to the professional services you use regularly (dentists, doctors, etc.)


Go door to door in your neighborhood (hand out catalogs, your business card ). Don't forget to get their name, address and phone number so you can contact them!


Fast food restaurants--where the mom's are! Take your kids and your catalogs and strike up conversations over lunch. ]


Former business associates. Have a get-together party!


Former customers--have you been in another direct sales business? Contact your previous customers to let them know about your services.


Go to garage sales. Ask them to pass out flyers for you. Give them an incentive to help you.
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Homeowners or Condo Associations. Put an ad in their paper.


Cross-promotions with other businesses. Florists, bridal shops, interior decorators, etc. (You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours!)


The telephone is your friend, use it. Make at least 5 calls per day for datings and recruits. Do this faithfully and assure yourself of a full date book.


Prospect List. Every consultant should keep a lead box containing a basic prospect list beginning with everyone you know. Remember, even if you do not consider the person a potential hostess or recruit, she can be a source for referrals or a future hostess.


A walk-in or open house. To acquaint neighbors and your community with your product, send invitations to friends, neighbors and acquaintances. Give brochures to the newspaper person; put notices up in the supermarkets. Advertise that there will be refreshments and a chance to see your product.


Mystery hostess party. The consultant has a party in her own home and awards the hostess credits to the guests. The credits can be divided up or given in different ways. For instance, name goes in for each $25 bought.


Trade shows, fairs, expos, events. Check local activities and reserve well in advance. Consult your up-line on methods and set ups.


Couples party. A fun way to have a party for couples.


Delivery day special. Offer the hostess, at the time of the party delivery, a special gift from you when she picks up a booking or two as she delivers her guests items.


Offer the hostess an additional gift when she re-dates herself within 3 months. You may want to offer her an extra incentive for holding 3 parties within a year.


Offer your customers, friends and family incentives for taking 5 brochures to their place of work and getting a certain amount of orders. Offer a free product of their choice to people who take the brochure home, share it with friends and family and get 5 additional orders resulting in a certain amount of dollar.


TALK TO ANYONE & EVERYONE YOU COME ACROSS.
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Make the phone your new best friend

 

[esavvymom]

*bump*I'm taking notes! But the bathroom stall thing made me LOL.

 

[Admin Greg]

. Call everyone you know and let them know about your business. Ask if they would be interested in hosting a party or purchasing products. Don't be afraid to follow up with them and ask for referrals as well.


Utilize social media. Use your personal and business social media accounts to promote your business and products. You can also join online groups and forums related to your products and engage with potential customers there.


Partner with local businesses. Collaborate with other businesses in your area to cross-promote each other's products and services. You can also offer to do a joint event or promotion together.


Attend networking events. Join local business groups and attend networking events to meet new people and promote your business. Don't forget to bring business cards and be prepared to talk about your products and services.


Offer samples. People love to try before they buy, so offering samples of your products can be a great way to attract new customers. You can offer them at events, through social media, or even through your website.


Utilize influencer marketing. Reach out to influencers in your niche and see if they would be interested in promoting your products to their audience. This can be a great way to reach a larger audience and gain credibility for your brand.


Attend trade shows and fairs. These events are a great opportunity to showcase your products and network with potential customers and other businesses. Make sure to have plenty of business cards and promotional materials on hand.


Create a referral program. Offer incentives for customers who refer their friends and family to your business. This can be in the form of discounts, free products, or other rewards.


Host your own events. You can host your own events, such as parties or workshops, to showcase your products and attract new customers. Make sure to promote these events through social media, flyers, and word of mouth.


Utilize email marketing. Collect email addresses from your customers and send out regular newsletters or promotions to keep them engaged and interested in your products.


Always be prepared. Keep business cards, flyers, and other promotional materials with you at all times so you can hand them out whenever you have the opportunity. You never know when you might meet a potential customer or business partner.