I am excited you have decided to host your very own Thirty-One Party! By hosting your own party, you will have a chance to earn FREE, half-priced, and exclusive products. I am sure you can’t wait to earn as many FREE products as you can. I am here to help you make your party a success and as EASY as possible. Remember, we are working together, so if at any time you have questions, or need ANYTHING at all, please feel free to contact me: It’s MY job, and I LOVE it!
LET’S GET STARTED! This packet contains tools to help your guests choose products and personalization that is perfect for them: • • • • •
Copies of our Current Catalog Current Customer Specials Personalization Guide: Remember $7, $10, $15 Order Forms-please feel free to make additional copies should you need them Your Wish List
Dream big! This is your space to write down the products you’re hoping to earn through your party! Fill it out and we’ll work together to make your wishes come true!
INVITE 40 - OR MORE! (AND DON’T PANIC. SERIOUSLY.)
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A general rule-of-thumb is that not everyone you invite will come to your party. Sometimes only 10-15% of invited guests make it to a party. To ensure that you have around 15 guests, invite at least 40 people. Then, encourage them to bring friends! (Bring a friend - get a prize!)
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If you would like for me to send out invitations, please get a complete list of names and addresses to me at least three weeks before your party.
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Remember, the more orders you get, the more rewards you’ll earn!
Collect as MANY Outside Orders as you can BEFORE your Party! Take a book with you to work, to the park, to baseball practice... everywhere you go! People who are unable to attend may still place an order from the catalog - and all of those orders will help count towards your party goal
GATHERING ORDERS •
Make sure to include all contact info for each customer (telephone, address, email) on order forms. This helps me if I have any questions regarding their orders.
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We will close your party on ________________.
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Please allow 2-4 weeks for your products to arrive.
Once they arrive, I will deliver them to you. You may choose to either deliver the orders yourself, or invite your friends to pick up their orders at your home.
ACCEPTING PAYMENT •
All payments are due in full when the order is placed
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Cash or credit/debit cards are accepted.
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To tally order totals:
1. Multiply the Product total by 8% (shipping), then add that figure to the Product total – that will be your Subtotal. 2. Multiply the subtotal by the local tax rate (8.23%), then add that figure to your Subtotal to arrive at the final amount due.
Take a look at this sample order: Organizing Utility Tote ..................................$30.00 Plus Personalization .........................................$7.00 Total ................................................................$37.00 Thermal Tote ................................................... $18.00 Plus Personalization .........................................$7.00 Total ............................................................... $25.00 Product Totals ................................................ $62.00 8% Shipping ..................................................... $4.96 (If the customer wants direct shipping, add $4.00 to the 8% shipping charge here.)
Subtotal .......................................................... $66.96 8.23% Sales Tax (Fresno) .................................$5.51 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE................................. $72.47
Confused? Don’t be! I’ll be here to help you with any questions or problems you may have!
BOOKINGS •
Remember to encourage ALL of your friends, family, and guests to schedule their own Thirty-One Party - you’ll earn even more FREE items!
For EVERY party booked off of yours, you’ll receive another FREE ThirtyOne item when you attend their party! It can be a catalog party, inhome party, coffee shop or pizza parlour party, or party tote to go! The possibilities are endless, and the opportunities are too! So, encourage everyone you know to have a party of their own!
SOME FINAL THOUGHTS Hostesses are the key to my business. Thank you so much for hosting a party with me. I hope you are as excited as I am. Remember, this is a party, so throw on your flip-flops and don’t stress about anything. I am available to field questions or concerns throughout the day and evening. Let me worry about the work, and you worry about the FUN! It’s my job, and I LOVE it!
Jen Dote
SENIOR INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT Thirty-One Gifts www.mythirtyone.com/fresno31 jen@fresno31.com (559) 455-3453