What Would You Like for Christmas and for 2008 From Ho?

[Shawnna]

We work for an awesome company that treats us very well. But, as with all companies, families, organizations, etc. there is always room for improvement. I would love to have a counter on our websites. I would definately like to see a better fund-raiser program. I really liked the one that had certain products, but I also like to be able to offer the whole catalog...but a bigger commission for the organization is needed. And, I would like to be able to purchase all new products individually at 50% off. It never fails that what I want/need is spread out into all packages. I am able to give away a lot for gifts, but I still end up with some that I never use.

 

[janetupnorth]

On the own to show thing, I've determined that having it there doesn't really sell it. I always seem to sell what I DIDN'T bring with that night...it's all about what you talk about.

For new people, do NOT go nuts buying things. HO has been changing products and giving us so many more new things you'd go broke keeping up if not earning it free.

 

[Chef Endora]

What everyone else said!

 

[ChefNic]

I'd love lids for the simple additions bowls...nice lids sorta like the DCB lid...with a 'nob' on top.

The Old Kitchen Shears ...come back!

I would like to be able to send a monthly email newsletter from my website...and not have to pay for one! ...since I already pay for the website.

The spoon rest to be a bit bigger...not jumbo...but 1 inch bigger in diameter.
...maybe oval shape...

More options for us for door prizes on Paperwork/supply orders.
...maybe Rub size Sprinkles (like what we got at NC)...sample packets of spices, rubs...

And PLEASE...organize the Paperwork/Supply according to categories on P3 like
..."Door Prizes" "Pantry" "Invitations" "Products"...etc...
-- it takes me forever searching for things...and I'm always afraid I've forgotten something! There's even a column for it, but it says 'n/a'

A cookbook holder/protector?

AND most of ALL...I really want a steamer basket for my Executive Cookware...
`.`.`.`.`.` I got the 7-pc set with my points(WeeHaa!!! )...and have to put my old RevereWare basket in it...it sits on the rim..and i'm afraid it's gonna scratch it all up!

Microfiber Dishclothes...come back!

 

[Chef Endora]

Pictures of all the recipes in SB.

Replacement dish for the Spoon Rest!

Love the Microfiber Dishcloths!

 

[momoftwins]

These are all great suggestions!!!

I really like the all samples at 50% off instead of the packages.

 

[pkd09]

I totally agree with:

More PWS options

Give us a dollar amount for what we earn for new products and then let US pick what we want to get (get away from "packaged" lists). Just like how they did with POR.

I would also like to see enhancement month changed or at least give it to us twice a year. April is difficult for some because Conference money is due.

Everyone has such good ideas.

 

[chefann]

Thought of another one:
A report in PP/P3 that will TOTAL the orders placed by a single customer within a desired time period, preferably also with a customizeable threshold. I get discouraged looking for top customers in a period, and having to add together their orders manually. Sure, PP/P3 can pull up a list of people who have ordered $50 (or whatever) or more, but it only looks at single orders. A customer who places a $20 order each month deserves as much thanks as someone who placed 2 $50 orders in a year.

 

[ltkacz]

I would loveTo see....

1) Hit counters for our website
2) When new products are offered- the opportunity to "bundle" how I would like.
3) Recognition for those part timers who do consistent business month in and month out.
4) At least "points" for hosts 1/2 priced items. Over the course of the past year I've sold a lot of cookware (unfortunatley not during POR) and it hurts when you don't get squat for that.

As far as fundraisers go - when I was at a retreat in October, we addressed this with Karen Longstin (excuse my spelling here). Fundraising is such a SMALL part of PC overall business, that they are not going to change the program - not worth it for them.

 

[missyciccolella]

On the own to show thing, I've determined that having it there doesn't really sell it. I always seem to sell what I DIDN'T bring with that night...it's all about what you talk about.

For new people, do NOT go nuts buying things. HO has been changing products and giving us so many more new things you'd go broke keeping up if not earning it free.

I agree! Selling is all about word choices and painting a visual...I don't take the entire set of cookware to my shows (just the 8" saute), but I still manage to sell some of those. Unless I'm using it, I don't take the DCB either...I manage to sell quite a few of these too.
My concern with a bigger discount for consultants is that may drive up the kit cost or product costs...

*A counter would be great on the PWS!
*Break apart the sample packs so we can choose...I only want 1 or 2 of the sample items in each pack not another pack of Twixit Clips that will be discontinued in 6 months! HA!
*Post important emails on CC or send to everyone!
*Much of what was already mentioned as well.

 

[quiverfull7]

I love all the perks PC has and having just hosted a couple different DS shows... I LOVE that our hosts don't have to pay tax on the full value of thier "free" stuff like i had to do with these other shows... it's not really free if I have to pay tax on $250 worth of stuff is it? I also LOVE that as consultants we don't have to pay for the hosts 1/2 price items! These other companies may pay what appears to be bigger commissions but they COST the consultant TONS! I would hate to get some of these other things mentioned and put some of these great benefits at risk! The only desire I would have is that we could get trip points for our hosts 1/2 price items but I know that would then give me a vested interest in guiding them to make their choices to benefit me and not just them so maybe I don't really want that either. I'm normally not real indecisisive but today ... hmmmm !

 

[wadesgirl]

I would like to see a website search for a consultant. Like by state and name. Give a little bit more credit to those consultants who pay for the website. Just in case someone looses your name or something.

 

[janetupnorth]

Thought of another one:
A report in PP/P3 that will TOTAL the orders placed by a single customer within a desired time period, preferably also with a customizeable threshold. I get discouraged looking for top customers in a period, and having to add together their orders manually. Sure, PP/P3 can pull up a list of people who have ordered $50 (or whatever) or more, but it only looks at single orders. A customer who places a $20 order each month deserves as much thanks as someone who placed 2 $50 orders in a year.

Oh Ann, that reminds me of past wishes!!!!Our data in a database like SQL that we can access ourselves to correct, modify or run reports off of, like Crystal Reports...then we can create our own!

 

[pamperedposey]

As far as fundraisers go - when I was at a retreat in October, we addressed this with Karen Longstin (excuse my spelling here). Fundraising is such a SMALL part of PC overall business, that they are not going to change the program - not worth it for them.

But on the other hand, if it were a better program it would be easier for us to market and may become a bigger part of the business.

 

[Tanoi]

4) At least "points" for hosts 1/2 priced items. Over the course of the past year I've sold a lot of cookware (unfortunatley not during POR) and it hurts when you don't get squat for that.

Ditto to that.

My BIGGEST thing is that the write-in order form/receipts have the pantry total after the shipping is put in. In AK, we are not fortunate enough to have $4 shipping. I have had plenty of people who bring their orders in later confused that they have to add the pantry total in when they total their shipping. The outside order form has the pantry total put in before shipping, so why can't the other ones?

And $4 shipping would be nice since, after all, we ARE part of the United States and we use the same FedEx everyone else does, but I know that would take more than a miracle.

Counters for the PWS would be great.

I agree that all pieces of cookware should be able to be bought seperately, not just in the sets.

 

[Jules711]

This is actually an email I sent to HO b/c I have a long list that I want.I also agree on the fundraiser rate. I DO stress that our prices don't increase like some companies do and it's our full catalog so everyone could use something. I think it stinks that the consultant AND the organization added together get less than what the hosts typically earn at a show. It's I'm going to earn 10% less, and the organization gets 10-15%, then I'M the one donating the money!!I TOO would LOVE to receive points for 1/2 price & host specials. I don't think that's too much to ask. It could even be 1/2 the price spent. I don't care. But when I have someone spend $700 on cookware (yes...all at 1/2 price!), I would like to receive something for that. I think that points would be great and that they could give us PC $ if they so desire (costs them less than commission).(1) I would like to be able to copy myself on messages sent to PC since I don't have record unless I print or copy it to a document.Personal Website
(2) Counter for traffic on website
(3) Ability to set up show for a past host and have their guests available from the last show so they don't have to retype. Even better, if they could upload a list from email.
(4) Ability to edit PWS messages more. Sometimes there is inapplicable information included. Also, there are times when I'd like to send an email regarding something I have coming up (booth, etc) and there is no way to do that.
(5) More News Items
(6) Ability to use more HTML codingPC Website
(7) Easier to search for a past host # in case there are different name options. Jen, Jenny, Jennifer, etc. Also, sometimes states aren't known. We live close to a border. I think that on the personal website this is already possible for show look up. I would also love if it showed names for a little over a year, just so I know that I typed it in right and that it IS expired.
(8) Possible to look up consultant if you have name and city/state? Or the ability for customers to at least look up a website. Even if they were aware that .biz/firstlastname is a good possibility would be very helpful. It's very long to remember.
(9) Possible to have a personal pampered chef email in the future?
(10) Option for color outside order forms when appropriate (like for colored products that they can't see in the catalog).

 

[Bren706]

Along with the many requests listed above, I would like to be able to sort the shows listed on PWS by date or host name, etc.

 

[jzramom]

How about the serve it up squad include a visit from a professional organizer to come in and help set up an efficient Pampered Chef work space. Have a camera crew/Dream Patrol tape the process and then show it at the next conference. I know there are time management consultants out there too that might also be an exciting option. I would love to watch and learn from the process.

 

[jzramom]

Awe man.... Am I a thread killer now??? I thought it was a good idea really I did!

 

[chefjwr]

I want to make over rides on my first recruit. I worked hard to recruit her and she is fabulous. I make nothing. I would be encouraged by some compensation. I feel like I work so hard.

 

[Kitchen Diva]

Did the HO ask us what we wanted for 2008, or is this just something fun we are doing?

Sorry that I don't know the answer to that- I looked on CC and in the weekly bites and couldn't find anything, so I was curious if we normally send them ideas at the end of the year, or did they solicit the ideas, or are we just tossing coins in the wishing well?

Thanks...:blushing:

 

[Kitchen Diva]

I want to make over rides on my first recruit. I worked hard to recruit her and she is fabulous. I make nothing. I would be encouraged by some compensation. I feel like I work so hard.

Same here! I trained my first recruit, and she had an almost $1000 show her second show! I worked so hard with her, and spent lots of time and money to help her, gave her items for her goody baskets, etc... And I'm sad that I don't get anything for that. I understand that you need two people, and I actually had two people that were going to sign up together, but one of them backed out at the very last minute. I guess that just makes me want to work that much harder to become a director!
I was very happy to train her- she is now a good friend of mine, I enjoyed the time we spent starting her new business, but I do agree that a little something would have been wonderful to see on my commission statement for that effort.

 

[chefjwr]

My recruit is wonderful and now a friend and I enjoy my time with her. I do hold it against the HO that we aren't compensated. My former director is in another DS business now and if I was with that company, I would be making over rides on 1 recruit. Frustrating-- especially this month.

 

[crystalscookingnow]

My requests that have been submitted to HO already:

P3 – Be able to search by product name in the product number box on P3. I would like to be able to be “mouse less” when entering an order. I want to be able to type “chopper” in the item # box & have it automatically pop-up with the matches. I would then select by using an arrow key & enter when I see the item that I want to add to the customer’s order. Something similar to when it looks up the contact name based on what you type then you select the one you want.

PWS – I want to be able to see if a host has received my “Send host e-mail” from a show listing. I also want to see if my customers are receiving the customer connection e-mails that I send out. I would also like a generic e-mail template on the customer connection section. I want to send my newsletters through the customer connection website & don’t have a generic template that will fit what I want.

When I set up a show with a co-host on my website, a guest can’t search for the show based on the co-host’s name. I have co-hosts that combine a guest list & the guest may/may not know the name that is listed as the host. The host name/organization fields on the lookup host section should look for both host & co-host.