Hosting a Catalog Party & Fundraiser: Tips & Tricks

[luvmypomeranian]

Hi. I am a new consultant. My first party will be a catalog party. And my 2nd is a fundraiser. For the fundraiser, the host wants to be able to take some orders before the show date for people who may not be able to come to the actual show.

I'm a little confused on how to enter that on the pamperedpartnerplus program? It asks for the opening date and closing date. Do I just put in in the opening date whatever date I pass out the catalogs to my host to get preorders? When you do preorders (or catalog parties) how can you be sure the order forms are filled out correctly and the total cost and money you recieve is correct? Do I just show the host and remind her to tell people that they have to add the sales tax and shipping to their order and ask her/him to double check the order form to be sure it was done when she sees the customer who is ordering?

Also curious, what can I at the fundraiser to help my chances of getting more bookings later on from it?

 

[HealthNut]

Re: Preorders?

Hi. I am a new consultant. My first party will be a catalog party. And my 2nd is a fundraiser. For the fundraiser, the host wants to be able to take some orders before the show date for people who may not be able to come to the actual show. I'm a little confused on how to enter that on the pamperedpartnerplus program? It asks for the opening date and closing date. Do I just put in in the opening date whatever date I pass out the catalogs to my host to get preorders? When you do preorders (or catalog parties) how can you be sure the order forms are filled out correctly and the total cost and money you recieve is correct? Do I just show the host and remind her to tell people that they have to add the sales tax and shipping to their order and ask her/him to double check the order form to be sure it was done when she sees the customer who is ordering?Also curious, what can I at the fundraiser to help my chances of getting more bookings later on from it?

Hello! I'm brand new myself...but I made a point (from the party I hosted) that I made SURE to get the deep covered baker. IF this is an item you have, do you have access to a microwave? Being that the DCB is "host only" right now - that's a GREAT item to showcase in order to GET shows! There's tons of recipes here on what to make in the DCB...Also - there's a post here i LOVE - i've printed out the file a few times...it's called a "think about it packet" that is AWESOME! just make sure to change your information on the last page (or create one specific page with your info and print out the other pages of this...)http://www.chefsuccess.com/f2/think-about-packets-63797/http://www.chefsuccess.com/attachme...-rae-bates-think-about-single-half-sheets.pdf

 

[raebates]

Re: Preorders?You've got a great host there who understands that outside orders before the show can make a HUGE difference. The date of the show will be the date you show up to talk with everyone. Closing date will be the date you collect the final orders and finish things up with your host. As for making sure things are filled out correctly, host coaching is the answer. Go over the order form and show her how it's done. I make sure to tell my hosts that complete contact information is important for warranty purposes, and they can assure their friends and family that they won't be stalked by the crazy PC lady.