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connie72
04-21-2008, 12:41 PM
I was wondering with the cost of gas going higher everyday how that is affecting everyone in the party plan business. I know everything seems to be going up because of the price of the fuel. Just wondering???
Thanks for your response!
Thanks for your response!
ReadingCanBeFun
04-21-2008, 12:47 PM
You can actually use the cost of gas to your advantage.
Mention something like: "Now that gas prices are so high- isn't it nice to be able to do a lot of your shopping all in one place- instead of driving from store to store!" I have many customer buy a few extra books or kid kits to have on hand so they don't need to run out!
Also- perhaps they would be intersted in the consultant opportunity- as a way to pay for gas!http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley1.gif
Mention something like: "Now that gas prices are so high- isn't it nice to be able to do a lot of your shopping all in one place- instead of driving from store to store!" I have many customer buy a few extra books or kid kits to have on hand so they don't need to run out!
Also- perhaps they would be intersted in the consultant opportunity- as a way to pay for gas!http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley1.gif
LorettaA
04-21-2008, 12:54 PM
I voted above average because most of my sales are from people buying online, which saves me gas. I also encourage basket (catalog) parties and just have people take a tote to their office and get sales.
I do drive to vendor events, but they are usually not too far from home. I try to do a couple a month.Edited by: LorettaA
I do drive to vendor events, but they are usually not too far from home. I try to do a couple a month.Edited by: LorettaA
alldaymakeup
04-21-2008, 02:32 PM
I had a lady drive 8 miles out of town to my house friday and spend $320 on makeup and skin care.
Obviously she wasn't worried about gas!
Obviously she wasn't worried about gas!
ShayinSC
04-21-2008, 07:42 PM
I would think that gas prices could be something you could use to your advantage - especially during the holidays this year!
Especially if you called customers throughout the year (and then again during the end-of-year holidays) and offered them the service of being able to shop from home! (Or even to be able to shop from home and get their products free by hostessing).http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley2.gif
Especially if you called customers throughout the year (and then again during the end-of-year holidays) and offered them the service of being able to shop from home! (Or even to be able to shop from home and get their products free by hostessing).http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley2.gif
rebeccasmeals
04-23-2008, 12:13 PM
My sales are up as we show families how to save grocery money with our easy-to-pare mixes. It's a win-win with my product and presentation.
I also don't drive around with deliveries as we have a great direct-ship to customers which also help save money on my end and theirs.
Great topic!
I also don't drive around with deliveries as we have a great direct-ship to customers which also help save money on my end and theirs.
Great topic!
