Want to Pamper Your Business and Get a Free Dessert? Try This New Approach!

[ChefBeckyD]

This idea was too good to keep to myself! I just shared the idea with my director, and she loves it too!

 

[ivy5683]

I meant Gift Certificate and I'll just order them. I'm just going to bring a baggie of paper plates from the dollar store, and some forks and napkins. Nothing fancy.

 

[chefmeg]

Nicki, I can't thank you enough for this idea! I was terribly uncomfprtable just showing up at a place of business with food, but I am pretty sure I can handle doing it this way!

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

I LOVE this idea!I struggle with being too "wimpy" and when I do this, people don't seem to get that I would like orders!When I bring desert ... I do not put on PC plates. Either something disposable or (gasp!) Tupperware. I do not have much PC serving ware (at least, not yet) and would not want to take a chance on damage if I did. They don't care what it's on ... they just want food.

 

[ivy5683]

you can easily have a couple shows going a week doing things this way. there is an endless stream of businesses around

 

[PChefPEI]

I meant Gift Certificate and I'll just order them. I'm just going to bring a baggie of paper plates from the dollar store, and some forks and napkins. Nothing fancy.

Okay! Thanks for clearing that up for me. I'm very excited about trying this out. I will get some letters printed off tonight and get them out tomorrow. We'll see what happens!

Another question (aren't I full of 'em today?? hehe) - In your letter, where it says "dear business owner", do you actually put the business name?

I just want to share a change I made. Since I'm not new at this, I changed your sentence on helping you start your new business to this - I am supplying that myself as an extra thank you for your assistance in building my business.

 

[khergatt]

I tried this at two places that I had to go anyway today. I got one definite show and another, "I think we want to do this, let me talk to a few other girls and call me tomorrow." Yes, she gave me her info!

WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

This comes at a great time for me! My FIL passed away (I was his full time caregiver). My hubby and I decided I can try Pampered Chef full time for 3 months and if it isn't working I have to get a job! Truly an answer to my prayers!

Thanks again!

 

[DebbieSAChef]

Personally the only thing I would probably change is the person who gets the host benefits. Maybe for everyone who places an order in the office gets in the drawing for the benefits.
It might be hard to split it among everyone in the office and it might not be fair if the supervisor gets it just because she said yes.
Also I would add more chances to enter for the host benefits drawing if they bring an outside order. Another entry for every outside order they bring.
I love this letter, thank you for sharing! And I love the idea about $10 for every show booked. :love:
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Debbie

 

[etteluap70PC]

This idea was too good to keep to myself! I just shared the idea with my director, and she loves it too!

Me too Becky!

I hope you don't mind Nickie!

 

[PChefPEI]

I tried this at two places that I had to go anyway today. I got one definite show and another, "I think we want to do this, let me talk to a few other girls and call me tomorrow." Yes, she gave me her info!

WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

This comes at a great time for me! My FIL passed away (I was his full time caregiver). My hubby and I decided I can try Pampered Chef full time for 3 months and if it isn't working I have to get a job! Truly an answer to my prayers!

Thanks again!

Way to go, Kristie!!!! I'm rootin' for ya! You can make this work and do PC full time! That would be awesome for ya.

Sorry about your FIL......

 

[DebbieSAChef]

I tried this at two places that I had to go anyway today. I got one definite show and another, "I think we want to do this, let me talk to a few other girls and call me tomorrow." Yes, she gave me her info!

WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

This comes at a great time for me! My FIL passed away (I was his full time caregiver). My hubby and I decided I can try Pampered Chef full time for 3 months and if it isn't working I have to get a job! Truly an answer to my prayers!

Thanks again!

CONGRATS!! :thumbup:

I hope it works out for you! What a great way to earn an income, doing PC full time! :love:

Keep us posted. So far you are off to a great start!

Debbie

 

[pamperedharriet]

This is a great thread/idea!!!!! We can all try this, and see what works. I figure whatever we can pick up for business great and this way we aren't losing a lot of money upfront. Can't wait to try this and would love to hear other success stories and tips on getting this to work. I need a haircut and this just might be a great thing to ask about while I am there. Thanks for sharing!!!!!!

 

[ivy5683]

I'm glad htis is working so well for you guys!
I figure that what they do with the host benefits is there business and just like a host is the one who gets the benefits at a show the person who said yes is the host, technically, so if she wants them all that's fine with me. As long as I get the sale, if someone doesn't get the host benefit but want to they may host a show of their own.
Change things the way they work for you, this is just how it works best for me!
I'm so glad I shared!

 

[crystalscookingnow]

This is a great idea. I was one in the boat of not wanting to just walk in somewhere with a tray of food. One note though, edit the post with your letter & remove the link to your website. Don't want the PC police after you!

 

[texaschef]

Thank you for your awesome letter and idea. To everyone else thanks for all your help. Your insight and advice is PRICELESS.....

 

[stacywhitlow]

One note though, edit the post with your letter & remove the link to your website. Don't want the PC police after you!

I was about to say the same thing. I just noticed it.

I love your letter 1st idea. I have been trying to think of a way other than just popping in with food. Thanks so much!

 

[mmajmi]

I love this idea and will defintely be giving it a go. I am just starting off my business as well and can use all the help I can get. Thanks a million times...

 

[ChefEileen]

Thank you for sharing Nicki, I have been wondering how to go about pampering a business. I am also new and I think this would be a great way to boost business. :sing:

 

[msturrock]

Thanks for sharing. This is a terrific idea!

 

[paigev71]

Nicki, can you share with us what kind of businesses you sent it to and which ones are calling you back? Since I work full time in addition to PC, I am thinking this is a great thing to do. Did you send just the letter...or did you include a business card, mini catalog, etc?

 

[paigev71]

I didn't see an answer to the question of if they say "Dear Business owner" or if you personalize it wherever possible. Also, I bought some mini-catalogs to leave around town ....thought it was cheaper than regular catalogs to leave randomly. I need an opinion....would mailing a mini-catalog with the letter help chances of them taking you up on the offer or would it be a waste?

Thanks for the idea Nicki! Love it!

 

[cathyskitchen]

Great letter and concept, Nikki - thanks!

 

[missmindym]

I think I would definitely like to try this. I'm just not sure if I would be stepping on any toes or not, because I don't know all of the PC consultants in my area and don't know if some of them already have things going on with the businesses.

 

[byrd1956]

:thumbup:This is a wonderful idea; I've been worried about 'no soliciting' signs and this calms that worry. Thank you Nicki!

 

[byrd1956]

also offer then a $10 PC gift card for every show they secure for me, after the show takes place of course.

I forgot to ask....does PC offer a $10 gift certificate? I thought they started at $20

 

[pampered2007]

I love this letter!!! Makes me feel much more comfortable than showing up in person with food and catalogs and having the fear of being rejected.

I do have one question about an idea that could be added to the letter....Should there be a brief explanation explaining what a catalog show is for those that may not know?

I am definitely getting busy on this tomorrow and I can't wait to hear the success from everyone else who is doing this!

 

[pampered2007]

Although I may be wrong, I think PC gift cert. start at $20. But can we make them ourselves for whatever amount we want and have them redeemable through us personally???

 

[paigev71]

I think I would definitely like to try this. I'm just not sure if I would be stepping on any toes or not, because I don't know all of the PC consultants in my area and don't know if some of them already have things going on with the businesses.

I don't think you have anything to worry about. There aren't any "territories" really and the way I see it....if you send it to someone who already has a consultant, they are probably likely to call their own consultant asking if they offer such a thing. I say send away. If you get 2 responses for every 10 letters, I say you are doing good. I have already highlighted several hair and nail salons in my own area phone book to send letters out. Like my mother used to say, "Nothing attempted, nothing gained."

 

[paigev71]

I forgot to ask....does PC offer a $10 gift certificate? I thought they started at $20

I am going to take a suggestion I saw on this board and make my own. If you use the PC ones, they are only redeemable online and if the customer orders more than the face value, you don't get the credit. If you make your own, then you get the commission on whatever else the customer buys. Also the way I see it, it keeps them ordering from YOU and not going to home office website.

 

[byrd1956]

That sounds great! Now I know why when I gave away a $25 gift certificate I never say any of the extra the lady said she ordered. I just thought she had gone to the main site and the extra $ went to someone else.