How to get more party bookings is the heart-cry of most people in the party plan business. These ideas work. I really hope they help.
1. Always offer! (Notice I say 'offer' rather than ask - it suggests there is more in it for the other person than for you) Offer buyers the opportunity of hosting a party, offer hostesses a date for her next party, or the opportunity to build their own business. Whenever you have the opportunity, offer an opportunity.
2. Expect a positive response! You will get more party bookings if you expect to get more party bookings. Your body language and tone of voice say more than you realise. People often respond by subconsciously following the clues you give and acted as you expect. Expect what you want. You may get it!
3. Get some good quality flyers and post them everywhere! Waiting rooms, staff rooms, shops, schools, offices... Get your local school to send them out with the latest bulletin. And please, make sure your contact details are correct and clear.
4. See your party plan business for what it is: your business! Don't just look at it as a 'sideline' -
get some business cards made and dress the part. People do respond to a professional approach - it builds trust.
5. Set yourself some clear goals and know what steps you need to take to get there. If your goal is to get more party bookings, how many more do you want? And what are you going to do next to accomplish that? (Start here!) Write them down. If something is committed to paper you are more likely to accomplish it.
6. Do something every day for your business. Even if it is just one phone call, keep the momentum going and know the next step you need to take in order to reach those goals you set. (Even a baby step will get you closer)
7. Have a system. Some people are naturally organised, and some of us aren't (!) But it will help your business if you have a accounting system (however basic) and a system for following up leads and keeping your hostesses up to date with the latest offers etc.
8. Smile when you speak on the phone! It sounds daft but it really works. You will both feel and sound more positive and people like doing business with positive people. Try it next time the phone rings!
9. Use your own products. You are your own best advertisement and when people see you using your products enthusiastically and to good effect (depending on what type of party plan business you are in), you could well find that you get more party bookings without even trying.
10. Be enthusiastic! even on the days when you feel like packing it in. Smile! Bounce! Promote! Let the world see that you are having a great time with your party plan business, and they might well want a part of that too.
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