How to Have an Online Direct Sales Party
Online direct sales parties are growing in popularity. Direct sales professionals love them because they don’t have to leave home to make money. Customers love them because they’re fun and who doesn’t like shopping online! There are a few things you’ll want to do to ensure your online direct sales party is a success.
Here’s how to have an online direct sales party.
#1 Plan It Like a Party
Impromptu parties rarely work. That’s true online and off. In order for your online direct sales party to work well and make sales, you’ll want to plan it in advance just like you’d plan any other party.
* Make a list of those you want to attend.
* Choose a date and time (remember some attendees will be in different time zones. 8:00 on the Pacific Coast is much later on the East Coast!)
* Send the invitations – you can also use social networking to announce the party.
#2 Location, Location, Location
Where will you host your party? There are many options here. You can host it on a chat room or webinar meeting site. You can also host it on a social networking site. Skype is fun if everyone has Skype but it can also be a bit chaotic. You want to be able to showcase your products, have a little fun and socialize online.
#3 It’s All in the Preparation
You’ll want to make sure that you have everything ready to go before the party. That includes product pictures, promotional materials and links to buy. You’ll also want to have activities for attendees. What can you do online? You can play guessing games or bingo, or you can have a raffle and give away prizes. One fun game is to have people hunt for an object in the online product catalog. Give hints and the first person to find the object wins.
#4 Be the First to Arrive
Make sure you log into your party ahead of schedule. You’ll be able to make sure everything is working and you can chat with the early birds until everyone gets there.
#5 Finishing Up
Make sure to finish the party on time. As you’re wrapping up, ask if there are any questions and make sure people know how to place orders online through your website or company link. You want to earn the credit for the sale. Also, provide your contact information in case people have questions to ask later. Create a plan to follow up with attendees a few days later. Send them a thank you note and maybe a coupon or discount on a future order.
If you’re unsure how to host an online party, consider attending a few first. It’s an easy way to learn a few tips and to create your own memorable online direct sales party.
