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I am the party plan killer!!!!!smileys/smiley36.gif


Quiet Places For You will be closing its doors in May, but will be fulfilling orders through April. Let's see, this is how many that have closed on me? 4 actual and1 I thought about joining...Oy vey!


Don't bombard me with PMs, please...I'm not looking for anything right now...I've already moved on.


Edited by: missyroth

Im sorry to hear that,it seems that you found another company!Good luck!smileys/smiley1.gif

Ouch!!!That bites, but good for you not to dwell on it and move forward!! :smileys/smiley32.gif

4??? Are you kidding? What other ones were you in? I don't know too many companies that closed. That is sooooooooo frustrating!


I see you're with Bittersweet, don't be bringing any bad mojo!! smileys/smiley36.gif


I'm glad to see you've moved on, you seem to be keeping positive - Good for you!!

Wow Missy! Sorry to hear that ~ BUT at least you have Bittersweet!!smileys/smiley4.gif


Kim

Onward and Upward, Missy!

Glad to hear that you've set your sights forward and you are moving on.
Good for you! Best wishes for a prosperous and successful future! smileys/smiley17.gif

I'm sorry. smileys/smiley19.gif


Unfortunately, that is a risk with any new company. How long were they open?


A few have folded in the last 6 months. It's a risk we all take if you join something new.


Were all the companies with newer ones? Maybe you should look at some of the established companies.


Best of luck to you in your search! Think of it as another adventure! This time you'll find the pot of gold. smileys/smiley32.gif


Debbie

I just noticed you said you found a new biz! Yeah!


Curiousity though, were they all newer companies?


Debbie

Oh I am very sad to hear that! I really like this company and all that they offer!!! Goodluck in your new business!

The first one was Cera Bella, they closed after just under 5 years.

Comforts of Home was originally Wicker Plus, they were open 25 years.

Sweet Berry Designs...well, I think everyone remembers them...only a few monthxs...I know, I know!

Quiet Places moved into direct sales in 2002.


And I was about to sign up with Affordable Luxuries when they closed last year!


You may notice the theme here, except for one, is candles. CB sold candles, bath and body, and nice candle holders. Quiet Places sold candles, bath and body, Christian books, nice candle holders, a little home decor. AL sold candles and nice candle holders.


I wonder if these companies just can't monetarily keep up with the inventory issues it takes to stay in business. I don't know...I mean, PartyLite has done it for years and Northern Lights at Home has done it for quite some time. But NLAH also has brick and mortar and online business to support them, and I've also seen some of the NLAH candles sold somewhere else online. PartyLite hasa major corporation behind it, too, so maybe that's how those 2 can do it. I don't know. I just know I love candles and the direct sales concept but it's been really hard to keep those around...together.


Like someone said, onward and upward!

Having an established store doesn't mean anything. There are so many variables that go into play, like marketing, understanding of direct sales, team, recruiting, competition, etc. So don't feel bad.


HUGS!!!!


Debbie

Be careful about Bittersweet. I don't sense that they are that strong either...

My friend was with AL for almost a year when they closed - thier root candles sold really well for her - the possitive thing was she had already established a customer base and they stuck it out with her, first shedid wholesale for a few companies andnow she started creating her own


At least with your Biz all being the same base item you can offer your clients the same sort of product


At least you are already going on with other ventures! And staying possitive!


Tonja

Believe it or not, BS isn't the one that I'm really going with. I just can'tmention themonline!

You can give us a hint! smileys/smiley36.gif


Debbie

I'm sorry, Missy! I was with AL for about 1.5yrs before they shocked us
all and closed. I came home from the hospital after having our son to
the email! I had a fundraiser that just closed and a customer w/ a
damaged item (expensive lantern set). Luckily, ROOT came through and
honored the fundraiser order. Your name sounds familiar. I think I
spoke with you about AL when you were looking! I'm with Mia Bella now,
but TNI is my main business. I retail them in my massage practice.



Anyway...Good luck with your new venture! At least you have a sense of humor & great attitude about it.



Jennifer

Debbie, you're funny! Let's see if I have any Memories of how to Creatively disguise names... smileys/smiley2.gif What a shocker, huh? They had a great sign-on special this month and my sister in law is my upline. I still have lingering candle customers, though, who have no interest in my unmentioned company.

Missy:


I haven't talked to you for awhile!!


I had no idea you were doing the new company now!!!!


What about Self Indulgence? Are you still doing that too?? Are you gonna stay with Bittersweet??


Talk to you soon!

LOL Missy...that was very subtle!smileys/smiley36.gif


Good luck helping people create lasting memories!

Missy,


I am so sorry this has happened to you, but don't look at it as you are the party plan killer - look at it as you are the one who weeds out the weak!! Keep your chin up! You're going to be fine!


Nora