Hints for a successful party

Success can be defined in many ways but at Beauté Venustas Beauty, a successful party is when you had a great time with your guests and shared your know-how with other like-minded individuals to help them make the best choice of products.

And remember, you receive a shopping credit worth 10% on all the purchases in addition to special gifts. Good planning pays off in goodies for you which in turn leads to more value for money for your guests

Here are the "Top 10" hints for a great party

1. Cast a wide net when you invite people

Most of us make lists and this situation is no exception.  Use your email address book; make a list of friends, family,neighbours, co-workers and/or customers. Even include people you feel may not be interested in attending a party - you'll be surprised by the responses you get from the least likely prospects. Let them decide, you won’t know if you don't ask...

2. Read the hostess kit

Your Beauty Consultant will provide you with an information package. Read it well in advance to learn about the products as well as monthly customer specials. This information will be handy when you're inviting guests and will help them think ahead about their purchases.  You may even want to think one step further ahead and associate a given product with your potential guests so that they know you have thought of them in the process.

3. Invite your guests well ahead of time

A good professional image to promote with your clients is a strong sense of organisation.  Even if your party date is still weeks away, you want to be sure that your most interested guests have time to plan other activities around your party date. Help them to avoid disappointment by getting your Beauté Venustas Beauty party on their calendar early.

4. Ask for their response

When you invite people, tell them that you're having a limited number of guests and ask them for a "yes" or "no." Written invitations are OK, but they don't tell you who is really coming. If expected guests don't arrive, you'll have fewer people buying and less credit for you. But having too many guests can also mean lower sales, with more distractions and less time to shop. Parties of up to 8 guess is recommended so you have the time to share your knowledge with them and have fun with them in the process.  Who does not like talking and sharing beauty tips!

5.Expand your circle

If you think you need additional guests, ask your committed guests that they are welcome to bring a friend or two. Some guests will find it reassuring to come with a friend, especially if they aren't in your immediate circle of friends and/or travelling from more rural areas.  Remember, the objective is to have guests that feel confident in attending your party.

6. Sell your party

Help your guests get into the party mood and, for those new to Beauté Venustas Beauty, be prepared and anticipate their questions.  Think about what are the top 3 questions you always get asked and share with your guests the answer.  Introduce them to the innovative line of skin care products and promise to have an informative presentation.

7. Coach your guests

Some guests might not know what to expect when attending a Beauté Venustas Beauty party. Let them know that your presentation will start on time and encourage them to arrive on time, so as not to miss or interrupt the presentation. It's important to mention the Beauté Venustas Beauty policy that you pay that night; you can go home and start using products immediately.  Cash, Visa or MasterCard – are accepted.  Sorry, we can't accept personal cheques. You don't want your guests leaving empty-handed just because they didn't know that they can take away their purchases on the same night.

8.Follow-up and confirm

Call (or email) everyone on your guest list several days before the party to remind them and have them re-confirms their attendance. Also confirm how many friends are joining them. We have seen hostesses disappointed when their long list of "invited" guests turns into a lot of no-shows. Requesting confirmations will get you a better turnout and it will also help ensure that your Beauty Consultant has enough stock for everyone.

9. Take outside orders

If you have people who are interested but can't make it to your Beauté Venustas Beauty party, let them know you can still include an order for them. Your hostess package will include Product Information brochures along with a guide explaining how to take orders. Outside orders count toward the total for your hostess credit just as much as party sales, so the more you sell, the more you earn.

10. Keep it simple

Don't go overboard on snacks and drinks and we encourage you to make healthier choices so that your guests know that you have their best interest in mind. Wait to pull out the snacks for when guests are completing orders and after the presentation.