How Long Do You Keep a Show Open?

[cookingisfunagain]

I am wondering how long you all usually keep shows open after the party??2 days? 3 days? a week? longer? Thanks

 

[kmschroll2001]

I usually keep a party open for no longer than one week. Unless the host has requested to keep it open a lottle longer at the show and I get the OK from all of the guests.

 

[raebates]

Generally a week is the longest I'll allow a host to keep a show open. I prefer only two or three days. In my experience, a longer closing date does not translate into more outside sales.

 

[chef131doreen]

Well I try to make it a few days after the show some times a week , only because a few people could not make it to the party that night ;
It wll al depend on the month like for June you need to get in as much as possibe fo get the FREE Fall products so I will tell my host I have to close it by July 5th ( don;t forget the holiday )
I also like to have some rollover so I always get a pay check and thats usually around Jan / feb when I am a bit slower .. so all and all No longer than a week . the guest start to want there products ...

 

[pamperedgirl3]

I close my shows the night of unless they are specifically waiting on someone, then they can have 1-2 extra days. It has relieved so much stress in my life to go home knowing the show is done! No having to track down a host or wait for checks in the mail.

 

[Chef_2_Four]

I usually keep mine open about 3 days or so, so that they can get more outside orders and have time to pick what they want for sure. This month mine are running about a week.

 

[PCGINA]

I offer to keep it open for the host 2 days after the show .... if it extends past that time, I call and tell them I will be closing her show at 8:00 pm. If I do not have their FREE items order, I tell them not to worry "If I do not hear from you by 8:00 pm - I will select some items I am sure they will like" and I "ALWAYS" get a call....

 

[kaceyleigh2]

I have a bad habit of letting hosts get away with leaving them open too long. I need to start giving a time limit.

 

[chefann]

I try to do 5 days, but I'm a softie when someone says they need a couple more. I also need to be more adamant about "That's when we're closing." Then my business looks like a real business, and not a hobby.

 

[SusanBP0129]

I offer to keep it open for the host 2 days after the show .... if it extends past that time, I call and tell them I will be closing her show at 8:00 pm. If I do not have their FREE items order, I tell them not to worry "If I do not hear from you by 8:00 pm - I will select some items I am sure they will like" and I "ALWAYS" get a call....

That's awesome!!
Have you ever had someone not call?

 

[DebbieJ]

When I do shows on weekends, I like to close them on Wednesdays. I like to keep Weds as my "show closing day" and don't have to try to fit the call in at a different time.

For weekday shows, we decide together. I do fewer of those so it's more flexible.