A house with lots of home decor items.
Many women sell home décor items offered by catalogs as a side business or part-time job. One of the most common ways to sell these items is to have a party and invite all your friends and acquaintances. Hosting a home décor party is a mixture of business and pleasure. Make it a social event in addition to a selling function. The key is to create a fun, welcoming environment where guests feel like they've come to relax and they just might or might not also purchase merchandise while there. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Make a list of those you would like to invite to your party. Make invitations. The invitations can be as elaborate or simple as you'd like but should reflect the tone and theme (if there is one) of the party itself. Mail out or email the invitations.
2. Clean your house to make it look presentable. Use the home decor items you're selling in the catalogs around your home so that guests can see what various items look like in a home setting.
3. Decide on a menu of appetizers and easy items you can make and serve. Prepare the food and drinks. Come up with a couple easy games that guests can play such as bunko or bingo. Gather all the materials needed for these games.
4. Set out catalogs at each table or chair. Play some relaxing and inviting music. Greet guests as they arrive. Invite guests to enjoy some appetizers and drinks as you wait for everyone to arrive.
5. Introduce your party products and give a brief overview of the company and what sorts of items you should keep your eye out for (products you like, new items). Give guests some time to look through the catalog and ask any questions they might have. Anyone who would like to place an order at that time can fill out the form and give you everything you need to process the order.
6. Play games. After the first game or round of play take a break and encourage guests to continue to look through the catalog or complete their orders.
7. Thank everyone for coming. Inform those who made purchases of when they should expect their products. Encourage guests to take catalogs home and share them with their friends or family.
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