What Do You Think of the Exciting New Spring Launch?

[esavvymom]

Can I just add...it is SO NICE to be able to "talk" about it with others now!! I know it's been killing others to wait to hear, but tough to keep quiet too!

 

[ChefShalon]

I know and I have soo many question I think I might need to wait until they come out with the training.

 

[babywings76]

Another question I have is will we able to use the websites on mobile devices? Because right now certain things on them don't work because they require Flash Player. I just would like to be able to access everything on it so that when I get an iPad, I can use it for everything and not have to switch to a computer.

 

[carlajanes]

not so sure this is such good news for those of us that don't live in big cities.....but i will wait to see how it affects me before deciding what i should do....although it looks like i'll be using a calculator a lot more

 

[lkhartmann]

Amanda apple products don't support flash products (99% sure on that) so the new app won't utilize it.

 

[cookingwithdawn]

So, now I can get an Ipad and use it as a tax write off????? hmmm

 

[Bren706]

I am really excited about it. I have an android phone right now, but need to upgrade anyhow because the screen is cracked (I've dropped it a number of times). I would love to get an IPhone. Besides all the major benefits that have been discussed, I am really happy that I will be able to pull up my contacts on the phone (as well as the reports by order history, etc.) on the go. I am aweful at having a list of contacts prepared for making calls, and now I won't have to worry about that.

 

[wadesgirl]

Think of it - no more backing up, no more losing data, no more updates! I will of course be looking to invest in an Ipad. I really wanted one last summer but opted for a Nook for my birthday since I had just been laid off. Of course they would come out with something like this Always happens to me. Just like I bought the Nook Color right before they came out with the Nook Tablet!

 

[ShelbyMichalek]

So, now I can get an Ipad and use it as a tax write off????? hmmm

You sure can!!!!

 

[carlajanes]

yes you can write it off on your taxes BUT you have to be able to afford one first

 

[Bren706]

yes you can write it off on your taxes BUT you have to be able to afford one first

Get on the phone and book a few extra shows . I will be using my tax refund.

 

[lt1jane]

Here's a thought. If you have a PWS, GUESTS at your shows can use THEIR smartphones to access your PWS and submit their orders!

 

[byrd1956]

So p3 will be obsolete ? only way to do a show is to log in at our website & input the orders? are guests being charged as soon as their order is in? the show has to close the time of the show? I noticed no one mentioned ipad 2, so I am thinking my old original ipad will work?

 

[wadesgirl]

So p3 will be obsolete ? only way to do a show is to log in at our website & input the orders? are guests being charged as soon as their order is in? the show has to close the time of the show? I noticed no one mentioned ipad 2, so I am thinking my old original ipad will work?

P3 will be come obsolete but it will be around for a little while - while they work out the bugs as they start releasing the new system. Yes, you will have to go online and input orders. Guests won't be charged until the show submits, you still submit the show when you are all done. Either Ipad should work.

 

[KateInTheKitchen]

Just so everyone knows, the ONLY Tablets the new system works with are the iPads. The app will work on iPhone & Android based phones too, but not any Android based tablets. They did make a point of stating that. They may roll something out in the future, but you know how that can go.

Presumably the APP will only work on an iPad, but any Tablet with an internet browser will be able to access the online system!As a Mac user who was painfully running Pampered Partner (in Canada) off a virtual Windows product, this is incredibly exciting. I honestly wouldn't have become a consultant if I had known the software wasn't supported on a Mac!

 

[darlinclem]

Just so everyone knows, the ONLY Tablets the new system works with are the iPads. The app will work on iPhone & Android based phones too, but not any Android based tablets. They did make a point of stating that. They may roll something out in the future, but you know how that can go.

YIKES! I did not hear this part! I was under the assumption that it would work on android tablets. UGH!

 

[babywings76]

Amanda apple products don't support flash products (99% sure on that) so the new app won't utilize it.

Yep, I understand that. What I'm referring to is that in addition to this app, we will have this new website to use to input our shows and everything...will that be a website that we can view on a device that doesn't have Flash Player (the Apple products)? The way I'm guessing is that we will still use regular computers to do all the stuff on the website. Then when we do shows, that's when we can either use the website or the app for the ordering. The reason why I ask is that I'd love it if it wasn't a flash player formulated website so that I can do EVERYTHING on an iPad and not have to also use a computer. KWIM?

 

[babywings76]

Here's a thought. If you have a PWS, GUESTS at your shows can use THEIR smartphones to access your PWS and submit their orders!

This is another question I have. Will the websites use flash player or not--if it does, then people may not be able to do this. Right now anyway, people on an Apple product aren't able to access the online ordering where you select your host and order through a show. I'm hoping that what you say is true, but I don't remember them specifically saying that the website could be accessed from a mobile device--just that we'll have the cool website and we'll have the consultant app for the mobile devices.

 

[BethCooks4U]

Send your questions in to HO. They will provide answers to the FAQ. And will address our concerns. Also, as time progresses they will make it look and work how we want it if able. So ask away! They want to hear us.


...not saying you shouldn't ask here. Please do. It will help all of us realize what the possibilities are.

 

[Sk8Mom209]

Maybe I'm not understanding the concerns with apple products, but I have no problems with the current website on my iPhone now, so I would assume that both the new app and website will work on apple products. Just my thought.

 

[straitfan]

I'm also thinking that the mobile hot-spot I had to buy in Dec. to reconfigure my internet connectivity after a break-in is now going to become a business tax deduction! I threw it in the bag and took it to my show today, and it was nice to be able to access the internet when a PHD # didn't come up automatically. This would be a great option for inputting shows on MY laptop!

 

[heather223]

Get on the phone and book a few extra shows . I will be using my tax refund.

Love the idea of booking extra shows to get an iPhone, iPad, or Android phone.

I also have to say something to everyone that is being negative about this. Pampered Chef has spent MILLIONS of money to keep us on trend with what every other company is doing. This was a long time coming. They are not making it harder for us to recruit or trying to alienate consultants. In my eyes, this actually makes it easier. Now anyone that doesn't have access to a computer at home can go ANYWHERE that has a computer with internet access to submit a show. At work, at the library, a friends house, or even to use their uplines computer. If you don't have a device for the mobile app or want to ask the host for access to their computer or wireless internet, then you can just calculate orders at the show and then enter the show. Essentially it is the same as now, just going to be much easier and simpler. (After we learn it of course!)

I love this company and am willing to roll with whatever changes they are making, they really do have our best interest in mind!

Ok, off my soapbox now.

 

[darlinclem]

Love the idea of booking extra shows to get an iPhone, iPad, or Android phone.

I also have to say something to everyone that is being negative about this. Pampered Chef has spent MILLIONS of money to keep us on trend with what every other company is doing. This was a long time coming. They are not making it harder for us to recruit or trying to alienate consultants. In my eyes, this actually makes it easier. Now anyone that doesn't have access to a computer at home can go ANYWHERE that has a computer with internet access to submit a show. At work, at the library, a friends house, or even to use their uplines computer. If you don't have a device for the mobile app or want to ask the host for access to their computer or wireless internet, then you can just calculate orders at the show and then enter the show. Essentially it is the same as now, just going to be much easier and simpler. (After we learn it of course!)

I love this company and am willing to roll with whatever changes they are making, they really do have our best interest in mind!

Ok, off my soapbox now.

I agree! I love what I think we are doing (I'm a bit tech challenged). I think this is a GREAT thing for the future of our company. Thank about all those kids out there who DON'T use a computer anymore. Almost everything is on their phones. They are completely comfortable with it all and expect things to be accessible that way!

 

[wadesgirl]

One thing my director pointed out is that those without computers won't have to worry about installing, uninstalling and reinstalling P3 on other people's computers. They could use the computer at their parent's house, friend's house, library, etc.Although they did mention the host's computer. I don't even ask the host to use their bathroom or for a drink of water (I bring my own), I don't think I could ask them to use their computer. Just me though!

 

[MLinAZ]

I think it's fabulous!

I'm not sure I understand how this would alienate a lot of consultants. You have to have internet access now to submit shows so that part is still the same. You can still take orders without a computer - LOTS of us do it that way anyway, with order forms and calculators. I couldn't afford a laptop for a long time and I never felt alienated by having to use a calculator and paper order forms. Now if they were to discontinue order forms and FORCE the use of some type of electronic ordering, then I could see how that would alienate consultants.

I for one will be very happy to not have to wait for P3 to load only to have to restart for updates, then go to CC to do things on my website, and so on.

 

[babywings76]

Maybe I'm not understanding the concerns with apple products, but I have no problems with the current website on my iPhone now, so I would assume that both the new app and website will work on apple products. Just my thought.

I'm so glad you said something! I just double checked using my iPod Touch and it looks like our tech guys changed things! I wonder how long it's been this way?! The order products square on the bottom still doesn't show up for me, but at least when I look at products and click on one it does prompt me to enter in a host's name if I want the order to go to a show. That's great! Okay, so maybe things will be okay now!

Aside from all that, I really am looking forward to all this technology HO is implementing. I can't wait to take the courses about it and learn more.

 

[slhalepc]

Love the idea of booking extra shows to get an iPhone, iPad, or Android phone.

I also have to say something to everyone that is being negative about this. Pampered Chef has spent MILLIONS of money to keep us on trend with what every other company is doing. This was a long time coming. They are not making it harder for us to recruit or trying to alienate consultants. In my eyes, this actually makes it easier. Now anyone that doesn't have access to a computer at home can go ANYWHERE that has a computer with internet access to submit a show. At work, at the library, a friends house, or even to use their uplines computer. If you don't have a device for the mobile app or want to ask the host for access to their computer or wireless internet, then you can just calculate orders at the show and then enter the show. Essentially it is the same as now, just going to be much easier and simpler. (After we learn it of course!)

I love this company and am willing to roll with whatever changes they are making, they really do have our best interest in mind!



This is a good, NO GREAT thing for all of us in the long run. It will be easier to use, everything will be in oneplace, no updates to run, and ... it will save us time in the long run. Which means more time for our familys and our life, which is why most of us started our business in the first place. I agree, PC is not going to do ANYTHING to hurt us on purpose.

 

[Shawnna]

I did not hear them say that this app would only work on android phones and not android tablets. I heard that there is an adroid app...so I'm thinking it will work on my Kindle Fire, but I guess we will wait and see. It would be awesome if it will work. I do have an Ipod touch...if I can get the screen fixed. But my cell company does not have Iphones.


And I must say I am excited that when we finish inputting the orders, our guest will receive an email receipt!!!!!

 

[KayPT]

I wonder if we can access the website off-line to enter orders when the host does not have wireless access? I really like bringing my laptop and entering orders then and there. I would feel weird asking for their password to their wireless service. This will add an extra step if I need to do paper orders and then enter them when I get home and have access to the internet. Hmm, not sure what to think.

 

[Shawnna]

I wouldn't use a host's computer. However, when you host coach you could say something like...

The night of your show we can take orders on our order forms and I can enter them into my computer when I get home...OR...if you have internet access I can enter the orders directly into my computer while I take the orders and your guests will receive their receipt by email and be able to always save their receipts in 1 email folder. I love this cool new feature".