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TIP & SUGGESTIONS FOR A SUCCESSFUL ONLINE PARTY
1. Advertise
Advertise your party everywhere that you can think of. Exchange links with friend, advertise on your own website, use message boards that you are active in, Yahoo groups, ryze networks. etc. Get creative! Click Here for a small list of way to advertise for FREE
2. Newsletters
There are loads of online newsletters. Many of them will even advertise your upcoming online party for free.
3. Yahoo Groups
There are of thousandss of Yahoo Groups. These groups are a great way to network with people. Networking is the key to any online business' success. Use them to your advantage. If you are not sure if a group allows advertising, just ask. *If a group doesn't allow advertising, get familiar with changing your signature line on your emails and add your upcoming party announcement. We do suggest not signing up for a list just to advertise. Click Here for a small list of Yahoo Groups
4. Invitations
Invite everyone that you can think of. Throughout the years of offering online parties, we have found that the most successful parties are those that plan and invite. You cannot hold a successful in-home party and never announce it, right? We suggest one upcoming party announcement, one reminder the night before (for those that don't read mail daily) and one "party-now" reminder. Invitations & reminders are important. Click Here To Use Evites.com It's FREE
5. Have a Party Hostess
Once you have booked your online party, announce to your friends, family and acquaintances that you are looking for hostesses to reap the rewards from your online party.
6. Party Games
Everyone loves a party game! There are many games that can be played online during the party. If you are interested in receiving more infomation about party games please email us at contact@directsalesparty.com
7. Specials
We cannot say enough about specials. Competition is fierce these days online. Make your party "the" party to come to. This means that you have to offer special incentives. Everyone loves to hear about great deals or receive something for free! Give them a reason to come to your online party.
8. Drawings or Giveaways
Everyone loves a freebie. This can be something as simple as a free coupon on their next order, a buy XX item and get another for half price, or even a raffle type drawing for a free item. Get creative and adjust according to your company.
9. Information Request Forms
Information Request Forms are located in our Direct Sales Party main room and the monthly and yearly rentals. Use these to your advantage. One of the standard check boxes on the form is "Add me to your mailing list". This is a great way to build your customer database. Use these forms to advertise your next upcoming online party, email specials, or announce new products. We recommend using these forms to select your drawing or giveaway winners.
10. During your party
Be attentive to your visitors. We suggest greeting every guest, give them brief instructions to fill out your Information Request Form, point out your shopping link & specials and then checking with them within a few minutes to see if they have any questions. It's not best to let a guest come in and sit without interacting with them. Be prepared to stay late with a guest to talk further. This is at no additional charge, of course. We do not close a room at the end of a party for your convenience. We do suggest making a set time to hold your game or giveaway announcement. The best time is when there is the most people located in your party room. Tip: Make your guests feel comfortable. Getting to know your clientele is very important to the future success of your business. Keeping a client happy is a guaranteed return customer. People like that one-on-one business relationship. Once the sale is made, that is not the end of things....
11. Make a party plan
Keep in mind that online parties are similar, yet different to "in-home" parties. We have found that it is difficult to plan a minute-by-minute talk session because of the convenience of coming in and out of a party room at guests' leisure. People will come and go throughout the evening. So doing only one introduction or "welcome" would not be fair to those coming in late.
12. Considerations
Consider the time zones of the world. If you schedule your party from 5-7pm EST, this means that it is 2-4pm EST on the West Coast. Many people are not even home from work yet or picking their children up from school. We recommend either keeping your party open late or renting a monthly room to take advantage of 24 Hour Open Room option. Note: This all depends on the bulk of your clients needs.
We schedule all of our parties in EST. We do this to stop any confusion over the different time zones by keeping everyone on the same time thoughts.
Also, consider that people have various things that come up and interfere with their plans. Don't fret if one or two of your friends couldn't make it for one reason or another. We're here to work with you and can leave your party open a day or two to help.
13. Verifying Your Party Room
We always send a direct link to your party room at least 24 hours prior to your party date. Please, make sure that you go through your room and verify everything. We can make any changes to your room prior to your party.
14. Last but not least...
HAVE FUN!
15. After The Party
A quick "thank you" email/note is a wonderful addition to the end of your party. Although it takes time to send a confirmation of an order and a confirmation of delivery, it is simple etiquette. Remember, even if a customer didn't buy at your online party when they visited, they may make a purchase a few days or weeks later. A simple "thank you for visiting" can do wonders and may bring in that sale even sooner than expected. Don't forget to make use of your Information Request Forms.
Afterthought
Consider building your downline and renting a monthly or yearly room. Split the costs with your downline and allow them unlimited use of your party room. What a great way to help them while helping yourself. This can even be a special bonus to offer your potential recruits -- free or discounted use of your online party room!
Email us if you have any additional questions: contact@directsalesparty.com
**Information provided on this website page contributed by: http://www.themouseconnection.com and Julie Ryals.
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