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9/29/98

What I have to share has to do with obtaining multiple bookings.  It appears something visual helps!!

But I can't take complete credit for this, I attended a friend's home party with  a basket company.  The rep at this show utilized this visual booking aide. I sort of adapted it to fit my needs.

I purchased several nice gift bags with the stiff rope/raffia style handles - approx. 8"x10" I placed a Hostess Packet and a small gift inside each bag such as a few Tealights (I have no clue as to what was in the bag the basket rep had). I took some Raffia and tied a small bow, nothing fancy, with my business card (hole punched) attached to the Raffia. I placed these on the floor in front of my display. When planting hostess seeds I mention about the bags and that they can have one if they help the hostess and book a show tonight.

It worked great the first time I used this idea, I placed 3 bags (due to it being a relatively small group) down.  They swooped them up, and even fought over the colors!! And got 3 bookings!! Next time I'll put 4!

Debra, [PL]
Walnut, CA

Debra,  I do something similar.  I call them my goody bags.  What I do is buy the bags that are like lunch bags, but they have them in colors.  They are much cheaper.  I then decorate them with stickers....like *I love what I do, You can too* I take it a step further and tell them that in each bag is also a gift certificate for more free product when you have your show.  I put little certificates in each one from $2 to $20 or free votives or shipping or free taxes... etc. etc. etc.,  My certificates say.....  "When your show makes or breaks $200 you will receive *whatever you want*,  but I do put the requirements right on it, then I personal bonus the amount on the show.  I also put in the bags different different goodies,  I put them according. If there is only a $2.00 gift certificate, I might put one of the business boosters.  If it is a $20.00 gift certificate, I would put maybe some tealights, candy...  etc. It really does encourage bookings.  I usually take 5 bags with me and alot of times go home with none!!!!

Shannon

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