Tips & Advice on Being a Successful Home Party Planner
Posted by sharon - 03/03/10 at 12:03 pmTo party or not to party….
… well in financial terms to be out clubbing, partying, having meals out, or whatever takes your fancy will no doubt take a back seat during these time of locks on purses! You can still go out and socialise though – and earn money for yourself at the same time!
I’m going to introduce the party plan direct selling concept and of course recommend the company I now represent www.tishtashtoys.com who have a fantastic range of durable, educational and fun toys and they are great prices too! I will share some tips with you which I hope you will find useful too.
With all our cutbacks we will probably need to reduce what we buy for the children, but you know what we parents are like, we’ll go without ourselves first, the kids will still be bought presents for birthdays and Christmas, and I think Tish Tash Toys have a distinct advantage here with their product range.
I have had many years of party plan experience in totally different areas and can totally vouch for the advantage of going party plan. It has benefits for all – a chance to get out, meet people, have a group of friends round and to share opinions for an “at home shop in” – a chance to really see the goods first hand in relaxed and informal environment, no parking charges, and being able to shop and have a cuppa at the same time in our busy lives sounds good to me!
Free products, discounts, incentives – whatever your choice of party plan has available, make sure you use it to its full potential – nowhere else is the host going to get such fab deals and such great personal service as from you! The guests can benefit too from being able to try a bit before they buy (with Tish Tash Toys there is actually a full refund policy if not satisfied too) and if they cannot afford to buy everything they want at that party, well then they can host the next one!
It works by allowing customers to spread their shopping outgoings as well as being able to get some of the host deals themselves – and allowing fellow friends and acquaintances at that party to do the same. Of course for you the professional party planner, that gives you the leads you need and to work with that in mind you will find your parties have a snowball effect.
Always be approachable and be aware not to show your disappointment if someone says no they do not want to book a party, just let them know your details so they can shop direct with you anytime. I have seen some demonstrators just totally shut down when they have not got a party booking from their host’s party and that is not exactly the most encouraging way to tempt anyone! Don’t ever assume a person will say no, give everyone attending the opportunity of booking a party – if you don’t ask how will you know?! By showing everyone you are still as friendly and helpful whatever they choose to do will win for you ultimately. Ensure you give personal customer service, be ready to help – go that extra mile and it will pay dividends!
Article by Denise Deacon – Direct Sales Agent for Tish Tash Toys in Southampton – click here to see original article
