Tips for Hostesses – Part Two
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Advance orders
As you are personally inviting your guests, also get advance orders with the money. But only get orders from the people who will not be coming to the party. When you get the advance orders, make sure you get their payment in full before your party. Remember you are doing a job and this is a short-term sales job, so don’t apologize if you think you are being pushy. Part of being a hostess is to politely ask for orders and if the answer is “no,” then move on. Do not place the catalog in your break room at work with a note in it; this generates nothing. Personally hand the catalog to people with an order form and a pen. Tell them if they would like to order you need their order soon. Give them a short deadline such as within a few hours, by the time you get off of work, or at the very most, a day or two. You need to get the book to others. Make sure you share with them any specials that your consultant is offering. Ask them if they would like to have a party to get free stuff, too. If they cannot order, this is an excellent way to help them to get some things they really like.
No Children, Please
Now you may think that I don’t like children, but honestly, I do. They are wonderful, small people. However, you are a hostess with a job to do and your job does not have room for children since they can be a distraction. If you know that babies and children have to come with Mom, arrange for a responsible teenager to take them in another room and babysit during the party. Tell you Moms that you will provide child care so they can bring the babies and not worry. You can pay your sitter with either some of your free products or better yet, let her pick out something from the party and you pay for it.
One time I was doing a party when a guest with her two-month-old baby arrived a bit late. All of the guests immediately ignored my presentation and my hostess left the room to help the mother change the infant. Needless to say, I was very disappointed with my hostess and the results of that show.
Did you miss Part 1? Check it out here!
Stay Tuned Next Thursday for Part 3!
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Author Bio: Mary Jane Humes went from working in homes with a jewelry party plan to working at home, turning her passion into profit by building an Internet business based on her passion of natural health. You can check out her website at www.raw-food-diet-magazine.com.