Stampy Wackers
TOO Up!date March 2006
Hello!
Mid-March, Spring begins Monday. I am so ready to enjoy the sun
again! Green Galore is my color of choice for Spring, so bright
and cheery! Start booking your workshops for April now.
Show your customers how much fun it is to make your own background
paper with the background stamps that will be on sale the month of
April. Pick a Monogram stamp (also included in the background
sale) and celebrate who you are! C- Carla, Creative, Crafty,
Cheerful, Clever, Casual. Monogram stamps, two stamps in
one. Have you heard of this one? You receive your letter
and the stencil of your letter too! Ask me how.
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Stampin' Up! birthdays, Successful Sales
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*** BUSINESS QUICK
TIPS ***
Information courtesy of Belinda Ellsworth at The Success Express.
One of the largest factors in the success of your business is exposure.
You want to let as many people as possible know about your products,
your company and what it is you do. Here are some tips to
help you get your business in front of as many people as possible this
month, so that you will keep your momentum strong and your excitement
high as you work into Spring:
Spring Fairs - Contact your local civic and commerce departments and
find out what types of community events are being planned, i.e.,
business and trade shows, job fairs and/or women's career expos, so
your name can be put on the list as a vendor. Watch the newspapers to
find out about local opportunities, i.e., church bazaars or spring
fairs. These events provide great exposure for you and your business.
Just a few hours behind the booth at a trade show or expo can lead to
huge growth in your business. If you can't afford a booth, attend the
fair anyway, with business cards in hand, and visit each booth to
personally introduce yourself to other business owners.
Networking Events - These events are all about making business
connections, so practice your 30-second commercial, stock up on
business cards and flyers, and get ready to meet lots of new people.
They can be sponsored by your local Chamber of Commerce or Small
Business Association, and are a great source of booking and recruiting
leads for you. When networking, remember to spend only a short time
with each person you meet (1 to 3 minutes), depending on the level of
interest. Share what you do, but always get information from them. Then
make notes on the back of their business card for future follow up.
Watch the listings in your newspaper, or listen to your local radio
station for upcoming events.
Business Mixers - While there are many different venues and formats for
this type of event, they are all excellent ways to get yourself out
there and meet people. Typically, these events are informal after-work
mixers, with as many as 100 attendees. Contact the host organization
ahead of time to inquire about their visitors' policy or new member
orientation. As above, bring your business cards (there is usually a
drawing); and flyers/brochures to put out in designated areas. The
latest, greatest concept in "mixing" is called speed networking. This
is where people move from lead to lead every 30-60 seconds, and take
turns sharing about their businesses.
Get out and meet your neighbors. Have a "mystery hostess" party in your
home to introduce your business. Or, make and personally deliver small
"get-acquainted" gifts for your neighbors, using products from your
line, with a flyer or brochure letting them know about your business.
Introduce yourself with a friendly smile and a handshake -- they will
appreciate your thoughtfulness!
If you have young children, join some type of mothers' play group in
your area. This will help you meet other moms with toddlers to
introduce your business. Staying home with your children can take its
toll on the family budget, so these moms may be looking for another
source of income. Let them know that you would love to do a show for
them -- and take it from there!
Press releases in local papers - Many direct sales companies have
pre-written press releases, and all you have to do is plug in your name
and contact information. If you've recently earned a promotion or
company trip, this is an excellent time to submit it to the business or
lifestyle editor of your local paper. Many newspapers feature news
about local business people, and this is a great venue to get exposure.
Think of aspects of your business that are newsworthy, i.e., charitable
contributions, recent research or new product development, upcoming
hostess opportunity event, etc.
Registration boxes in local establishments - This is an excellent way
to generate new leads. Contact the business owners you do business
with, and ask if you can leave brochures and a booking/registration box
on their counter. Use terminology such as, "Register for a free
facial," or "Free Jewelry -- Ask me how!" Clothing boutiques, bridal
salons, health food stores, dry cleaners, etc., are all excellent
places to drop off your lead boxes.
Remember to check my Simply Stampin' webpage for more training
opportunities to grow
your business. Included are: Business Builders (including
Hostess Coaching, Customer Care Calls, Your Openning Statement, Goal
Setting, Your 30 Second Commercial, Dressed for Success), New
Demonstrator Dinner and
Training, Stampin' Time, Stampin' Chat, and Manager's Share.
Check
out these awesome Training
Opportunities.
Also, you can go onto the SU! website under My Business > My
Business Resources > Stampin' Up! Publications > Stampin' Success
and view all
past Stampin'
Success newsletters with all their wonderful samples and business
tips. Take a moment to peruse these valuable tools.
*** STAMPIN' CHAT,
STAMPIN' TIME, DEMONSTRATOR DINNER AND TRAINING ***
Three opportunities for training each month.
- Stampin' Chat -
The next on-line Stampin' Chat will be Monday, Monday, March 27,
9pm PST. Join our group of demonstrators for an on-line
discussion. I will
open the chat at
8:45p so we can get the "hello/how ya doin'" out of the way and begin
topic discussion at 9pm. Topic discussion will run until 10pm
then anyone can hang around and socialize in the chat room as long as
you like. Go to my webpage for directions to join the chat,
Stampy Wackers TOO, On-Line Meeting. For those of you on the
other side of the world, if this time does not work for you
but you would like to chat, let me know and we can set up another
date/time.
- Stampin' Time -
Next month's Stampin' Time will be Wednesday, April 12, 10a-1p.
Even if you are long
distance, you can still participate by sending swaps. Ask if you
need more details. The following Stampin' Time Saturday, May 20,
10a-1p.
- Demonstrator Dinner and Training -
Saturday April 8, 5-7pm, my home. Please RSVP by Thursday, April
6 for dinner.
Bring your questions, I'll supply dinner and answers. This training is
once per month on SOS (Stamp or Scrap) Night. Stay after for some
stampin' and scrappin' time at SOS Night, 7-11p.
*** GROUP
NEWS ***
*** Welcome to the newest Stampy Wackers TOO members who joined
our group in February:
Rebecca Bell (CA)
Marjorie Barnes (FL)
Michele Mendel (WA)
*** Happy Stampin' Up! birthday to: (current month)
Jennifer Greania (VA) 3 years
Stacie Meredith (CA) 1 year
Kimberly Sidie (CA) 1 year
*** Successful Sales in February:
One of the wonderful aspects of having a Stampin' Up! business is that
you can determine your own level of success. Each of us has
our own measure of success, depending on where we want to go with our
business. Let us celebrate each others Successful Sales in
February:
Over $1000
Catherine Bowers (CA)
Over $600
Valerie Rochester (CA)
Colleen Bowen (Germany)
Jennifer Greania (VA)
Stacie Meredith (CA)
Over $300
Linda Hoven (NE)
Rebekah Craig
Shari Connolly (WA)
Sherri Cockrell (CA)
Jana Smith (TX)
Over $150
Heather Dixon
Michele McFadden
Carrie Smith
Peggy Beahm (CA)
Crystal Knoth (CA)
Brenda Chastain (CA)
Debbie McMurrick (OR)
Christine Post (Germany)
Peggy Legg (CA)
Any questions, comments, concerns, please do not hesitate to
call or e-me. Check my webpage for ideas and inspiration.
Simply Stampin',
Carla Murphy
707/448-1539
carlam@mac.com
Webpage:
http://www.simplystampin.com
username - stampinup
password - demonstrator