Online Parties For Direct Sales Hostesses
With the wide selection of direct sales companies and consultants, many people are approached about hosting a home party to earn free or discounted products and services. However, some people just do not want to host a party in their home for a variety of reasons. It can be that there is not a consultant in the geographical area or maybe most of their friends live elsewhere. Sometime a hostess’ house is not in a convenient location for people to visit, or the hassles of hosting a party, like cleaning your house, are not worth the effort.
A newer alternative to having an in-home party is to host an online party. Many companies are adding this option into their company consultants plans. It is simple and time efficient for you, your guests, and the consultant.
This is the way it works:
Your consultant will set up an online party, lasting anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, online. You can invite your friends that live near by or far away, as long as they have computer access. Most everything is done with a website and a chat room that is either free or paid for by your consultant. There are even free e-vites online to send a quick email to all of your contacts inviting them to the event. Then, your guests go to the chat room site and the consultant takes care of the rest. Usually there is the same information given to guests at home parties, it is just more concise. People can ask questions, buy product, and find out about featured items. Sometimes there will be games that relate to the website and products with a reward for the winner.
And even if your guests cannot return, the internet option allows for online sales or you can mail a real catalog to the person and they can order anyway.
An online party is very similar to an in-home party. If you are interested in a company’s products, but don’t want to host a party in your home, ask the consultant if they are interested in trying an online party with you. It is a great way to get the benefits of a home party without the hassles.
Rebekah Kogelschatz is a wife, mom, teacher, and entrepreneur. She is a co-founder of the site http://www.SmartMoms-SmartBusiness.com and the founder of a preschool resource site http://www.preschool-activities-everyday.com For more information on select companies for online parties, please contact her at rk@heartland-moms.com
