I am here to try and make your home party plan business easier to run and give you ideas, so, when I saw this article I said “well, someone might find this interesting” and so….. I decided to reprint it for you all.  Here it is hope someone finds it of use.

How to Increase Your Home Business Party Sales By 200%
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Earl_Taylor]Earl Taylor

Many home businesses depend on home parties to sell their products and their business.

If you are in one of these businesses, then you know that it is frustrating to have a home party where you do not make any sales. Because of this, you are constantly looking for ways to increase home business party sales so that you can make your business successful.

First, make sure that you believe in your product. Most of the home business party sales you make are due almost entirely to your enthusiasm about your product line. If you cannot convey this enthusiasm in a sincere manner, you are going to struggle to bring in sales.

Another way to increase home business party sales is through building relationships with the people at the party. If they learn to like you as a person, instead of viewing you simply as a salesperson, they are more likely to buy something from you.

Also, if they feel a kinship with you as the business owner, they will be more likely to make a repeat sale after the party is over. These are the customers you really like, so work at building those relationships while you are giving your party.

Don’t ignore the hostess at her home party! Remember, the hostess gets free items for having the party, but she probably will spend more money on top of this as well. Make sure that you make her feel important as your hostess, as this will encourage her to continue to spend money with your business.

With these tips, you can quickly and easily increase your home business party sales!

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So…. did you think that article will increase your home party sales by 200% ?  Wow, neither did I!  And this person has 8 years experience in this field…. wow!!!  Be careful of who's advice you take, use your brain and stick to what your gut tells you is right.

Home Party Plan Game - Pass That Gift. I have seen the wording changed in several different versions of this game, and you can change it too, you just want it to ryhme.

It is called Pass That Gift; It is an easy and fun game to play. Pick a gift and wrap it (you could use a discount on a product to, just put a card in a box and wrap it).  Take a minute to introduce yourself then hand the gift to 1 person. Now have them follow the directions that follow.  The last one with the gift in hand wins.

Usually the gift makes it through many different hands and this gives everybody a chance to get to know each other a little better.

You thought all the gifts were meant for you. But I have other items too.
So hold up this gift and look around, and give it to the one with eyes of brown.

You think you are the lucky one, but let us all share in the fun!
Look around with eyes discreet, and give it to the one with the smallest feet.

Your feet are tiny and very small. Now hand it to someone very tall.

Please, take your time and don't be harried. Give it to the one who is longest married.

You must be proud of your married life, now pass this on to the newest wife.

Of this parcel you are bereft, give it to the one on your left.

The largest earring I'm looking for now, if you're wearing them, step up with a bow.

Now to the person with buttons-- big or small, any kind, the most you can find gets the gift at this time.

Now don't get cross and please don't fight, but pass it to the lady third on the right.

We should stop now, don't you agree? The gift is yours to open and see.

I've missed over 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot . . . and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. Michael Jordan

If you are in Network Marketing or MLM as it is sometimes called, you need to read this report.  Discover why successful Network Marketers don’t use names list or make cold calls to build their business.  I read it and was blown away!  If you really want to move your direct marketing business to the next level you must read this great report.

Not only will you discover why cold calling opportunity leads and talking to friends and family no longer works (and is actually the biggest cause of failure), but you’ll also learn how you can easily have pre-sold prospects coming to you instead.

“The whole model of coffee appointments, home parties and hotel meetings completely ignores the real key to success, which is this: getting
the customer to come to you first. When the customer finds you, instead of you finding the customer, her perception of you is totally different.”     Ann Sieg, The 7 Great Lies of Network Marketing

95% of people who get involved in network marketing have absolutely no foundation in effective sales techniques or good business practices. The “3 foot” rule does not work.  Talking to everyone you meet in the grocery store, bank, or restaurant will not lead to good prospects.

“No One Is Worth Your Time Until They’ve Shown An Interest In What You’re Offering And Have Asked You For More Information.“     Ann Sieg, The 7 Great Lies of Network Marketing

It doesn’t matter how qualified you think a person is or how good you think they’d be at your business.  It’s not even enough if a person does want to start their own business. Until they go out of their way to get more information on how to do it, they’re just another bystander. Not a player in the game. They’re not worth going after.

If you are in Network Marketing or Direct Sales this is a report you must read.  Don’t work another day doing things the way your upline tells you to.   Read this report before continuing to do things the same old way over and over again and getting nowhere.

The 7 Great Lies of Network Marketing

Are you a “glass half full” kind of person or “the glass is half empty” kind of person?

If you placed second in a track and field event, would you be jumping up and down in joy and work harder to get first place next time? Or, would you be discouraged and quit the track team?

In life, we are always given choices. You can choose to see life as a beautiful ride filled with wonderful challenges or view your life as just another day to bring you down, always setting yourself up for failure, and then pointing out to everyone how life is just not fair for you?  Nothing good ever happens to you!

Why not try to change your point of view, to make your life more meaningful?

Optimism has been linked to good morale,a positive mood and better health. Optimist do better in academics, athletics, military, in the work place and politically. Optimism is link to popularity; to good health and even to long life and freedom from trauma.

On the other hand, the rates of depression and pessimism have never been higher. Depression affects middle-aged adults the same way it affects younger people. The mean age of onset depression has gone from 30 years old to 15. It is no longer a middle-aged housewife’s disorder but also a teen-ager’s disorder’ as well.

Let’s look at some characteristic of an optimist:

Optimists expect the best, they create conditions for success, constructive attitude, empowering, and refraines from complaining.

The defining characteristic of pessimists is that they tend to believe bad events will last a long time and undermine everything they do, and there is nothing they can do to change their situation.

The truth is optimists are confronted with the same hard knocks of this world as th pessimist. The difference between the two is the way they view their misfortune—their views are totally opposite. Optimist tend to believe defeat is just a temporary setback, the pessimist might see it as a lifetime of disappointment.

Optimists see the self as a process and seek continual improvement. Their drive to improve is not pushed by fear but pulled by a inspiring self-image.  Believing they are worthy of success and happiness.

You will never hear an optimist say “things will never get better,” “If I failed once, it will happen again” and “I lost this race so I am going to quit this team!”

People respond positively to optimists

Optimist are attracted to positive people and situations. Seeking out those who will support and inspire, not discourage, distract, and undermine.

Optimists are proactive and less dependent on others for their happiness. They find no need to control or manipulate people. They usually draw people towards them. Their optimistic view of the world can be contagious and influence those they are with.

In life, these people often win elections; get voted most congenial and are sought out for their advice.

When the going gets tough, optimists get tougher

Optimists typically maintain higher levels of subjective well-being during times of stress than do people who are less optimistic. In contrast, pessimists are likely to react to stressful events by denying that they exist or by avoiding dealing with problems. Pessimists are more likely to quit trying when difficulties arise.

They persevere, They just don’t know the words “quit or give up.”  They are willing to work towards their dreams no matter what life throws at them.

Optimists are healthier and live longer

Medical research has shown that simple pleasures and a positive outlook can cause a measurable increase in the body’s ability to fight disease. Optimists’ age well, much freer than most people from the usual physical ills of middle age. And often outlive their pessimist counterparts who are prone to negative thoughts.

So why not try to think like an optimist today? Think positively towards a more rewarding and fulfilling life.

Why not look forward to success in all your endeavors? Why not be resilient? Like all people you are bound to hit lows sometimes but don’t let them last forever. Pick yourself up and dust yourself off and improve your chances of getting back on the right track. And why not inspire others to remove the dark cloud from their lives and see life on the sunny side?