Need a Quick Boost for December Sales

[heat123]

outcomes?just curious of those who did the 2-3 day after christmas sale if you got any orders? I am still debating on doing my New Years 2 day sale? want to see what kind of responses people got?

thanks

 

[moneil16]

All the suggestions, flyers & help worked for me. I call a few folks who I know would order at least something small & I emailed all the folks on my PC list. I was able to get the $180 I needed to meet my next level for the new products. Just asking does work. People like to get money off products they love. Hope everyone else is doing as well! I am thrilled!! Hooray!

 

[pamperedbecky]

That's awesome!!

 

[cwcollins]

my sale ends Fridaymy sale did better once I began calling people, but still not as great as I'd liked it to be. I'm going to send out a last day reminder tomorrow & make last minute calls - we'll keep our fingers crossed! I only have like $160 in sales, but hey, it is $160 I didn't have before, so I can't complain too much!
Good luck!

I tweeked my flyer, so this is an updated one attached!

 

[pchefinski]

I've only gotten one order, and she still hasn't gotten back to me with her phone number so I can call her to get her card # and give her the total. I guess I got my hopes up, because now I'm fighting off being bummed about it all.. Oh well, live and learn right?
I know everyone is saying to call people, but I have very few phone numbers for contacts and people I send my stuff to. How does everyone make sure to get customers' and contacts' full information? People will give me either one or the other, or sometimes I'll get just a name (especially if it's an outside order for a show). I get so frustrated b'c I have no way of following up with the customer if I don't have a phone number or address for them!

 

[cwcollins]

Host LetterI have a host letter I give to all my in their Host Packet. This explains how to take orders & all ithe nfo needed. It says they to complete the guest information completly. However, when they do not, I call or email the guest just asking for what is missing. No one has objected or seemed bothered.

Hope this helps!

My sale ends tomorrow & making more calls - seems to be the only way!I know I get frustrated too! We all do!

Good luck to you!

 

[heat123]

will try it even if it's not a hit!I know everyone says to call everyone you're sending a flyer to but 63 is way too many to have to do this for. I will have about 12 people I can solicit in person however for New Year's day! Hopefully that will bring in a few orders and get me to qualify for a show at least! I'd be excstatic just for those $180 and $160 totals you gals had! Good for you! I hope you all have success with this sale! You just never know!

 

[RitaKey]

Getting the customer's info you needI always highlight the customer info on my outside order forms. I ask hosts to make sure they get the info. from the orders for several reasons: If there is a problem in the processing, if they have a problem with their order (home office would not be able to find their order). Also, I do customer care calls and emails to help them utilize their product in more ways when I get a really great tip. I let them know I run sales via email and blind copy the addresses so they are not shared and used only pampered chef business.
Many times the info is not on a form but they write a check, you can take it from the check.
When I collect door prize slips, I let them know that they must fill it out completely front and back in order to win. If they don't fill it out completely they can't win. I collect these at the end so they can fill in products they want at a discount on the back. I also ask for 1 thing I could change to better my show.

 

[RitaKey]

Phone FirstI have fund that there is no better way than the phone. In fact everyone that I have called has thank you for thinking of me! People want to know they are remembered. I got my sons school directory out from 5 years ago!!! I called all their friends parents and the teachers. I got $120 in orders, 3 call me tomorrow, I will look at your website, with one "can my neighbor get the sale too"? and 2 shows booked for Jan.!! It took my about an hour of my time.
I was SHOCKED that these people were so happy to be remembered. And isn't this the time of year that we remember old friends.
Good Luck! I am still $43 away from my $2000 goal.
Rita

 

[its_me_susan]

I have fund that there is no better way than the phone. In fact everyone that I have called has thank you for thinking of me! People want to know they are remembered. I got my sons school directory out from 5 years ago!!! I called all their friends parents and the teachers. I got $120 in orders, 3 call me tomorrow, I will look at your website, with one "can my neighbor get the sale too"? and 2 shows booked for Jan.!! It took my about an hour of my time.
I was SHOCKED that these people were so happy to be remembered. And isn't this the time of year that we remember old friends.
Good Luck! I am still $43 away from my $2000 goal.
Rita

Good luck Rita! Maybe your dad will buy a knife?

 

[heat123]

Whoo-hoo!Well I had a semi show today (brought my recipe to share and talked about my products instead of a demo) with my family and got $157 suprisingly (I have already had like 3 grand opening shows in Nov. so I didn't know who would be interested in buying AGAIN!? Then I just mass emailed my list of 63 contacts and am handing out my flyer to my neighbors tomorrow. Hope it reaches $200+ to start my Jan off with a starting show at least! Only have 2 shows this month so far ( at the end of the month) so I needed sales to reach final my SS3 bonus pk! I really want this package more than any of them! Wish me luck!

Hope all your's did as well as you hoped it would?

 

[its_me_susan]

Well I had a semi show today (brought my recipe to share and talked about my products instead of a demo) with my family and got $157 suprisingly (I have already had like 3 grand opening shows in Nov. so I didn't know who would be interested in buying AGAIN!? Then I just mass emailed my list of 63 contacts and am handing out my flyer to my neighbors tomorrow. Hope it reaches $200+ to start my Jan off with a starting show at least! Only have 2 shows this month so far ( at the end of the month) so I needed sales to reach final my SS3 bonus pk! I really want this package more than any of them! Wish me luck!

Hope all your's did as well as you hoped it would?

Good Luck!!!

 

[pamperedalf]

Well I recieved almost 200 in sales, which is fine because I have one show towards my new stone. Yipee! I can't wait to hear what the new products are.

Here is my new contact maker, I have a friend who is in real estate in a nearby town, she gets gc from me depending on her buyers, but she suggested I send a letter to each real estat agent. Well I have sent out over 200 letters with my bussiness card, and I am going to start making phone calls this week. If anything I will be getting my name out there and hopefully drum up some sales. Let's see how it works.

 

[cajunchelle]

Here is my new contact maker, I have a friend who is in real estate in a nearby town, she gets gc from me depending on her buyers, but she suggested I send a letter to each real estat agent. Well I have sent out over 200 letters with my bussiness card, and I am going to start making phone calls this week. If anything I will be getting my name out there and hopefully drum up some sales. Let's see how it works.

Wonderful idea!

Can you post or email me your "Welcome to your new home packet"? I would be interested in using the same idea. TIA

 

[pamperedalf]

Welcome to your new home!

I wanted to take the time to welcome you to the neighborhood. Moving can be exciting, however it can be stressful opening those boxes of old stuff. Well let me help, how about a night where I do all the cooking, and you can get all new kitchen stuff. All you have to do is invite your neighbors, what a great way to get know the new neighbor hood.
Enclosed is a Catalog, an order form, and a coupon for 10% off your next purchase ( only redeemable through Amanda Fairall, Idependent Kitchen Consultant for the Pampered Chef).
If you need a new recipe, or just need directions please feel free to call or email me. Thanks for opening up your home, and Have a beautiful day!

Sincerely,
Amanda Fairall
Independent Kitchen Consultant #453056
707 .......
www.pamperedchef.biz/...........

This is what I have so far, however I am up for any suggestions. I have given out two so far. The coupon I stole off of here and change that a bit. I can't find the coupon right at the moment. I hope this helps

 

[cajunchelle]

I will do some brainstorming tonight once my husband gets home and can tend to my son. I will let you know what I come up with.

 

[heat123]

sale outcome!Well mine is not quite over (it ends tonight at 8pm)- I did a New Year's 2 day sale. So far I am at $224! Yipee! I have 1 or 2 more orders to collect and I will have surpassed my expectations of an online sale! Thanks to whomever thought of this clever (after christmas) sale idea. Now I will have 2 submitted shows by the 20th for the new stoneware piece! Whoo-hoo

I also got 1 booking from it!

thanks again for your inspiration!

 

[heat123]

Sale Close out whoo-hoo! Well my sale has ended and I closed out at $313 and some change! I never imagined it would have gone so well! Especially after doing a last min. shoppers x-mas sale and didn't get one order!

So my January is off to a better start then I had anticipated. 3 More shows to go for my last ss3! I hope I get my last bonus package, ( I want this one the most)!

Happy New Year to you all and good luck for this 2006!

 

[PampMomof3]

Congratulations! That's awesome! I didn't have any takers on my sale. Oh well! I'll just have to try harder! I do have 7 bookings for February though! Double Incentive Points!!!!