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Starting Out as a Party Plan Consultant


What is Party Plan?

Party plan involves a consultant going into someones home and demonstrating the products they sell. The consultant recieves a commission for the sale of the products. In most party plan companies there are bonus incentives such as extra commission, holidays and gifts for recruiting others or doing high sales. The person who invites the consultant into the home normally comes away with something special for having the party.

Party plan has it's success because guests gets to try products before buying. They get to purchase products in their own home, in their pyjamas if they wish! Hostess gets to have friends around to help with purchase and gets rewarded for it to! Just like shops there are shopping deals and specials but without the rush of the crowds.

Sound good? So you want to be a Party Plan Consultant? Well great. But before you rush off into doomsville and end up with an empty pocket and a migraine you should first follow these steps. Remember success requires planning and preparation!

What do I need to do to get started?

FIRST Decide whether it is a feasible idea for YOU. Do you have a car and lots of patience? Do you like people? Do you have kids and if so is there someone who can look after them at nights or on weekends? Do you have some start up money. There are other costs of top of the join up fee which will need finance. Such as stationary, setting up a home office, car repairs (don't want to be getting stranded), and demonstration supplies. Have a look at the article So you want to start party plan by Amy Coulter.

NEXT Decide what you actually want from doing party plan and what you are willing to give up to get it? $100 extra a month? A week? More? Do you want to want to travel? Do you want the friends and aquantences? Do you want to do it part time or full time? How many nights a week are you going to dedicate to parties? Do you plan to recruit others? Are you prepared to train others?

WHEN YOU HAVE THESE THINGS WORKED OUT...
Decide on which party plan company you will join? Every company is different in the way it operates and the costs and time involved. Some companies demand a certain amount of parties per week/month whereas some require that you order a certain amount per month. What don't you have in your area? What products do your friends and family like? What type of products do you like? Trying reading the article 15 Tips to help you choose the right direct sales company by Yvette Rooney for some extra advice. Also don't forget that most party plan companies require that you get an ABN nuber, which you can register online by going to the ABR. While your there read up on the tax system for party planners.

Below is a list of many party plan companies as well as some information about them including the products they each sell, how much it costs to join and any restrictions the company has. Click on the company name to see more information about the particular company, if we have it. A great way to see if you like the way the company works is by hosting a party. Please email admin to be matched up with the closest consultant who would love to help you.


Alternative
Essential MBS: Natural Products for the Mind Body and Soul.
Aromatherapy
Le Reve: Essential oils, massage oils, burners. No Minimum orders. Cost to join: $299. $20 annual registration.
Adults
Discreet Titillations: Adult toys, lingerie, mensware. Cost to join: $550 for a starter kit
Fantasy Nites: Lingerie, Adult Toys. Cost to join: $660
Forbidden Pleasures: Adult Toys. Cost to join: $550
Outback Sensations: Adult Products. Cost to join: $550
PASH: Adult Products. Cost to join: $50
Sensuous: Edible creams, massage oils and powders. Cost to join: $295 or $495 depending in which kit.
Cleaning Supplies
Enjo: Environmentally friendly cleaning fibres. Cost to join: $550
Tri Nature: Natural cleaning products and skin care. Cost to join: $100 to join $27.50 annual registration
Clothing and Lingerie
Butterflys and Bullfrogs: Childrens Clothing
Imagine Bodywear: Lingerie
Intimo: Lingerie
Postie: Adult clothing sizes 6-24 and children's wear
UnderCoverWear: Lingerie, outerwear, sleep wear, sports wear. Cost to join: $11
Crafts & Memory
A Craft Affair: Cross Stitch and Craft. Cost to join: $100
The ARTTable: Mosaics, Beadwear, Macrame Jewellery and Glass Painting. Cost to join: $460
Casting Memories: Casting Moulds. Cost to join: $220
Crafty Kids: Kids Craft, Stamping Fun, Memory Albums, Accessories and Glass Painting. Products and classes for ages 3 to 103. Cost to join: $199.95, $60 annual fee
Creative Memories: Scrapbooking. Photo Albums, Photo Page refills, Plastic Pockets, Stickers and Accessories. Cost to join: $400
Top Line Creations: Scrapbooking. Cost to join: $50 - $150
Giftwares
Feef: Co-ordinated childrens cotton clothing
Home and Garden
The Bed Linen Company: Sheets, quilt covers and linen accessories.
Bessemer: Cookware. Cost to join: $99 - $315
Essential Linen 'n' Things: Linen and Manchester
Lorraine Lea Linen: Linen and Manchester
PartyLite: Candles & Giftware. Cost to join: $650 (paid for by the SALES of your first party, held by your sponsor)
Tupperware: Kitchenware. Cost to join: $355 or $455 (paid for by your party commission)
Toys/Kids
Casey's Attic: Toys, Homewares. Cost to join: $350
Crafty Kids: Kids Craft, Stamping Fun, Memory Albums, Accessories and Glass Painting. Products and classes for ages 3 to 103. Cost to join: $199.95, $60 annual fee
Feef: Co-ordinated childrens cotton clothing
Jigsaw: Kids Toys
Learning Journey Australia: Childrens Books & Educational products
Leisure Fun: Kids Toys
Total Learning: Childrens Books & Educational products
Toys at Home: Licensed Toys and Gifts.
Jewelery
Esteem Jewelery: Jewelery
Silver Swan Jewelery: Sterling silver & 9c gold Jewelery. Cost to join: $200 - $450
Perfume
Le Reve: French perfume, layering products, atomisers. No Minimum orders. Cost to join: $299. $20 annual registration.
Qushi: Perfume and matching layering products. Cost to join: $365
Skincare & Bodycare
The Body Shop At Home: Skincare, Bodycare and Cosmetics No paid advertising
Diva Cosmetics: Natural Skincare. Cost to join: $275 ($100 upfront, $175 from 4 parties).
Le Reve: Holistic skincare with herbs and aromatherapy. No Minimum orders. Cost to join: $299 (can be paid over 3 months). $20 annual registration per year after.
Mary Kay: Make Up. Cost to join: $99 or $179
Nutrimetics: Make Up. Cost to join: $35 or $199. Does not allow online advertising
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