New Year Goals...What are yours?

[SAHMof2]

It's a new year, what are your goals?

Mine at the moment which I am currently working on is organizing my home and business. I am getting a new computer and computer desk, making an office in a box to travel with me in the car.

I am also working on better customer service this year. I don't believe I was a bad Avon lady but I do feel I could have done a better job. I took a well needed break in Campaign 1 which was the first campaign I have done so in the five years I have been selling and now plan to take that break every year.

My goals this year are going to be taking one step at a time and just be thankful for what I have (UL and earning the most in our district) instead of upset about what I have been working to have for years and dont (AUL+).

[dellewood]

I reallly need to work on being more organized. Can you please share how you set up your work in a box.Thanks so much!!

[Fabi]

my goals this year is to focus on providing value that everyone can use, being more active and sharing the love
I wrote a blog post on achieving your goals in 2012
5 Easy Steps to Achieving Your Goals in 2012 | Fabiola Murphy

[avonlady916]

I think there are quite a few of us who slack off in C1
By years end, Im fried!~ And I really need to breathe for a campaign or two.

Dont beat yourself up for being a UL! Each title is EARNED and the first one is YOUR efforts and something to be really proud of!.... but AUL and going forward you have to rely on those you bring into the business to have the same drive as you, you can teach, you can train and motivate, but they are not "you". I do the same thing when I look at SEUL... if this was by my own efforts, I should have hit it years ago. But I am quite happy at EUL level, so if it happens, it happens.

Now that Im watching my grandsons everyday, Ive actually considered dropping back to AUL for a few years to give myself a bit more breathing space while the boys are so young. For me a title is just that "title"... it wont change how I run my business or mentor my team. Its just a title
(well and the money, there is that too) haha

Hang in there - remember this is supposed to be FUN too!
My two cents
Bonnie

[SAHMof2]

Thanks for the advice Bonnie. I just went back today to working since then end of C26. I am excited to get a new desk and computer. Just have to wait for it to arrive. I always listen advice from those who achieved greater than me.

The office in a box what I did was get a plastic file box that I can take with me and hanging file folder along with pocket folders. I label the hanging folders C01 - C26 and stick three pocket folders in each one. The first folder is for reciepts I get that campaign. The second is for after I scan the receipts into my computer using the Neat Reciepts program. The third is for anything else I get that campaign that I need to file or take care of. I also have a folder for other stuff like introduction letters, fundraising information, ect. HTH.

[SAHMof2]

I found this while I was doing research..this probably would help you better.

Successfully Organizing Your AVON Business


Managing your business need not be complicated or difficult. This system works for many AVON Representatives. Try it for the first year and adapt it as you go!
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
FILE CRATE
Do not invest in file cabinets until you are maintaining a profit level to match these needs! You may prefer having narrow plastic file boxes that will fit on a book shelf near your desk... or you may prefer one square box to keep on your desk or on the floor. Just be sure that whatever you select has grooves to support hanging files.
HANGING FILES
Select two colors.
You will need 10 – 12 files of color one and 21 of color two.
The first 10 – 12 files are for managing your business of a daily basis.
1. PENDING – This is your "to do" file and is managed daily. Take out each morning to "start the business day" and file any leftover work here until your next business day.
2. CORRESPONDENCE – These are letters to and from you.
3. UPCOMING EVENTS – These include Career Seminars, Beauty Advisor Classes, Conventions, Extra Training Sessions… Keep all event information here such as hotel confirmations, airline information, and actual tickets and papers. Also include information on events you would like to participate in including any local craft-type fairs, church events, carnivals, community day events, and more. This will assist you with planning.
4. FINANCES – Keep all bills here until paid and then move to next set of files.
5. FORMS – These are any papers with blanks to be completed including, Product Replacement Forms, Contracts, Order Forms, and more.
6. HOSTESS PACKS
7. INCOME PLAN AND RECORDS – Weekly Plan Sheets and Weekly Accomplishment Sheets.
8. INVENTORY – Keep your personal copy of your most recent order until your order arrives. Then keep all of your product invoices for the current quarter here.
9. CUSTOMER AWARENESS – This file should be used for any Newsletters you produce, Brochure Inserts, Special Offers, and more. You can use this as a reference and for more ideas later on.
10. PREFERRED CUSTOMER PROGRAM – This is where you will keep you information about you customer’s buying trends. You will utilize these records to keep customers aware of what products they frequently purchase and this will enable you to provide them with great, personalized service. Use this for you frequent buyer incentive tracking. You can keep a manila folder for each customer if you would like.
11. RECRUITS – If you are in Leadership this is a place to keep your copy of their contracts. If you are not in Leadership you can omit this file or name this file
RECUITING PROSPECTS if you are considering Leadership at some point.
12. FUNDRAISING – Utilize this folder for any resources about fundraising, if you make it part of your business. (And it is wise to make it part of your business – as just two or three successful fundraisers can drive you right into President’s Club!)
The second sets of files are for keeping business receipts according to usual business deductions. Each year check the current tax guide and keep this in your crate for easy reference. You can obtain the current tax guide each year for free from the IRS either by request or you can opt to download it online.
1. TO BE FILED – This is your "I can’t decide today" file. Do not mistake this for an "I don’t feel like it today file!
2. ADVERTISING – This is where to keep paid bills for any direct support mailing companies you may use to ship brochures, any printing expenses, and any advertising records including tearsheets for print or online ads. It is a good idea to comment about the results of your advertising and cross-reference any contacts, new customers or recruits from each ad.
3. ASSET PURCHASES
4. BAD DEBTS – You can see this file dwindle sown as you gain success as an Avon representative.
5. BANKING RECORDS – For Your Business Account
6. AUTO EXPENSES – If you are going out tossing in your car, track the mileage and apply it as a write-off when applicable – keep track of any mileage that pertains to your AVON business such as sales meetings, appointments with customers or recruits. You should keep a tracking sheet in your vehicle and transfer it to this file at the end of each week or month.
7. CONTRIBUTIONS – This includes any gift baskets, items, products, or cash your business contributes to charitable organizations. Gift baskets used for raffles do not apply to this file. They are considered to be a business expense not a contribution.
8. EVENTS – This is a file for records of completed events and any receipts for the cost of participation.
9. DUES AND PUBLICATIONS – This includes any memberships such Chamber of Commerce or other civic groups that pertain to your business. You should also include receipts or invoices for books and magazines you purchase of subscribe to for your business. Since your business is a beauty business you can even write off some subscriptions or books pertaining to fashion and beauty. Any business publication receipts or invoices would apply here as well, anything involving learning more about business news and management can be stored in this file.
10. FREIGHT – Keep track of any shipping expenses which your business incurs in this file.
11. INSURANCE – Make sure you have adequate insurance in place for Inventory replacement if necessary. Keep paid invoices in this file. Your insurance policies should not be kept in this file – they should be in a fire-proof box at the very least but should preferably be kept in a safe deposit box. You can make a copy of your policy and keep that in this file to refer to.
12. CREDIT PROCESSING – Keep record of any credit card processing fees your business incurs as a result of your customer sales involving a credit card.
13. INVENTORY – After each quarter file inventory sheets here.
14. LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – This file is for any services your business uses involving legal or professional needs including lawyers and accountants.
15. OFFICE EXPENSES – These include the basics such as paper, pens, ink and toner for printers, and more.
16. POSTAGE
17. OFFICE EQUIPMENT – This file is for invoices regarding the purchase and repair of equipment purchased for your home office.
18. STATEMENTS – Three manila folders needed to save monthly statements including:
A. AVON SAVINGS – This is the account you will use for profits which you can use to pay yourself when applicable.
B. AVON CHECKING – This is for your expense account, to pay Avon, and to pay for other expenses pertaining to your business.
C. CREDIT CARD – Put statements in this file. Only business purchases may be put on this card.
19. SUPPLIES – Use this file to keep track of any sales tools that you do not purchase from Avon. This includes items such as cotton balls and swabs, for example.
20. TELEPHONE – Paid phone bills should be filed here.
21. TRAVEL AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPENSE – You can use this to store receipts involving meetings with customers, recruits, sales managers, and more. For instance meeting a customer for coffee, or even something such as taking a recruit to a lunch.

[avonlady916]

THAT is the best list Ive seen put together in years!

Kudos to you!
Bonnie

[SAHMof2]

I can't take the credit I found it while searching the web. I am no where near that organized. lol.