OPPORTUNITY QUESTIONS:
Q. How much does it cost to get started?
A. This is the first question people usually ask...A Home & Garden Party kit costs $150 (plus tax) Included is $300 worth of product, catalogs, order forms, training videos, etc. LOTS of good stuff! I also include game ideas, booking ideas, sponsoring information, ideas etc. *REMEMBER Home & Garden Party offers a buy back option also! If within the first year you decide this isn't quite the business for you they will buy back your kit!
Q. How many parties in a week/month do I have to do?
A. That would be up to you! YOU decide your schedule.
Part time: 2-3 parties per week minumum ($100-200).
Full time: 4-5 parties per week minumum ($300-500).
(*A small requirement must be met to receive sponsoring, over-ride, and infinity bonuses)
Q. Are their territories for selling and sponsoring?
A. NO you can sell and/or sponsor where ever you'd like to.
Q. Do I HAVE to sponsor and build a group to make money with this?
A. NO. If you do not want to sponsor, you don't have to! You can still make excellent money doing shows at your own pace! BUT for long term and securing your financial future, building your own business, sponsoring is where it is! Parties will give you weekly income but if you cannot do that many parties, sponsoring will supplement that.
Q. Is there training available and how much does it cost?
A. YES! There is tons of training available! First you'll receive a training manual and training videos. Those come with your kit! You will also receive support via telephone and e-mail from me your sponsor! That is FREE TOO! THEN, the company offers many "mini" meeting and training events (these are available for a nominal fee and are strategically placed through out the U.S. so everyone can take advantage of them at some point!) ALSO, Home & Garden Party offers conference call meetings with top designers! (The call costs no more then what your normal long distance rate is! OR you can listen in via the internet though the company website!!! FREE!!!) AND THEN EVEN MORE... Home & Garden Party offers a once a year National Rally and Spring Spectaculars! Which are EXTREMELY EXCITING!!! Currently registration for this type of event is about a hundred dollars, not including hotel expenses which can be shared with others in your group or area. So YES!!! There are enormous amounts of training available and most of it is FREE!!!
Q. How much do supplies cost?
A. Supply costs are kept to a minimum! Home & Garden Party WANTS its designers to make money! That's why the cost for supplies are kept low! *For Example: Our large full color catalog containing over 800 items costs about 47 cents each and can be reused! Home & Garden Party also makes most of its forms and documents available online for us to print off when needed!
Q. Some party plans require that you keep a lot of product on hand. How much would I have to keep on hand and how much do I have to show?
A. Again that would be up to the individual designer. There are NO requirements on how much you would HAVE to carry or keep on hand. Small house or apartment...no problem! You don't have to build a garage just to hold inventory and supplies!
Q. Do I have to deliver product to the hostess or fundraising organization?
A. NO! There is NO delivery required. Party orders are shipped to the hostess to deliver to her friends and family or delivered to the fundraising coordinator to distribute.
Q. Why would someone want to have a show with ME?
A. Home & Garden Party offers a hostess program that CANNOT be beat!
Q. Some party plans suggest taking out a loan to get started. Would I have to do that?
A. NO! Home & Garden Party's kits have more then enough included in them to get you off to a great start! If you think you'll need more, you can use the free merchandise from your starter party to pick up some "extras!" PLUS Home & Garden Party always runs contests where designers can win exciting and new product and it's always FREE!
Q. Will Home & Garden Party run a credit check on me?
A. NO! Home & Garden Party will NOT run a credit check on you. Your private life is just that. Private.
Q. How do I get paid?
A. This is always a biggie....The average show profit for a designer is between $90-$150 PER home show! You'll be thrilled to know that when a hostess closes her party, the designer pays THEMSELVES the first 30% right off the top! NO waiting for a check! The extra 10% (making total commission 40%) is paid by check once a month either by mail or direct deposit into a checking account. Again, as a designer you should make on the average of $90-$150 per home show!
Not bad for working about 2-3 hours is it!?
Q. Can I work this along side of my present job or schooling?
A. OF COURSE YOU CAN! You would make your own hours right? That means YOU decide when you need a day or even week or two off! It's up to YOU how much and when you want to work!
Q. I've worked a job for YEARS with no recognition, pay raises, or even a little pat on the back. Are there any incentives or rewards for a job well done?
A. YES!! YES!! YES!! Designers are showered with trips, prizes, awards, AND recognition for a job well done! Not to mention the almost monthly contests Home & Garden Party runs! So YES! Home & Garden Party does realize that designers ARE important and they recognize each designer for their own personal achievements!
Q. How long has Home & Garden Party been in operation?
A. Home and Garden Party is a 6 year old company founded by Steve and Penny Carlile. This is still a ground floor opportunity! Designers have a LOT of room to grow!
Q. Where is the main Home & Garden Party offices located?
A. That would be in Marshall, Texas!
Q. Where are Home & Garden Party products made?
A. About 75% of our products are made right here in the U.S. at our plant in Marshall! That means you are supporting OUR U.S. economy when you purchase and/or sell Home & Garden Party Products!
Q. How can I reach you to get started right away!?
A. That would be easy! Just call me, Stefanie Collett @ 660-255-4231
You may also visit my website @ http://stefanie87.tripod.com
For Fundraising: https://stefanie87.tripod.com/hgpfundraising
E-Mail me at: partyHGP@greenhills.net
PARTY QUESTIONS:
Q. What constitutes a "party"?
A. A party consists of at least $100 in sales.
Q. How many people do I have to invite?
A. The more the merrier I always say! But there are no "requirements".
Q. Are weekends a better time to schedule parties?
A. Anytime is good! Whenever you and your friends and family are available is good for me!
Q. Is it better to have a "home" party over a book party?
A. Think of all the friends and family you'll be able to see! I'm sure "Aunt Helga" whom you haven't seen for months would love to visit with you! I say have the home party if your schedule can handle it!
Q. How long does a party last?
A. The average home party presentation lasts about 25 minutes. Then there is order taking, "gabbing" and goodies for the guests! So about an hour and a half.
Q. I am not in your area. Can I still have a party?
A. YES!!! I can send you catalogs and order forms and you can host a book party! We can take care of hostess benefits and payment over the phone and via us mail!
Q. How long should I keep my book party open?
A. I always recommend that a person starts and completes a book party in 2 weeks. Anything more than that and your friend will forget what they ordered! :o)
Q. When do I close my home party?
A. The best time to close your home party is the night/afternoon of the show. If you start taking "outside" orders for those who won't be able to make it - collect the order along with payment - this prevent you from having to track down people to collect money or having it come out of your own pocket or making the guests who were at your show wait to get their orders.
Q. Who are the checks made out to?
A. Checks can be made out to the designer or the lady hosting the party. The designer just signs her name under the hostesses.
