how do i start a home-party business?

I did a party plan for almost 2 years. If you've got good supportive friends and family to get you started, that's good. But there are things you need to consider.

You will run out of friends and family. You'll have to get real aggressive to find people to host parties. People will cancel and never reschedule. If you have 30 committed to attend, expect 10 to show.

Look for a plan that pays 40% on retail. Anything less is going to cost too much in the long run because by time you pay for and hand out catalogs, company order forms, pay shipping, product returns, etc... your percentage is actually going to fall to somewhere around 30%.

Look for a plan that does not charge you for your website.

Avoid having an excess of 'inventory'. It's too difficult to second guess what your prospective buyers are going to want and most realize they will need to order.

Despite what some say, I would not invest in an 800 number. Also look for a company that allows you to do credit card processing through them. It can get quite costly to have your own merchant account.

You are going to be told to put up fliers, hand out business cards to everyone you see, attack strangers, etc... that never worked for many of us because the root reason to purchase comes from 'knowing' people who like and trust you.

If you are real aggressive and don't mind pressuring people you know to host parties, you might do ok, but it's a tough way to go for the average person.

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There is a website directsalescompanies.com that list many. Personally I like consumable it keeps your business going like Tastefully simple who doesn't like to eat and when it's gone they order more.

I wouldn't let saturation scare you people come and go. I have 5 Mary Kay consultants in my development alone and I do very well with my business we all know different people and plus I even pick up people from consultant that stop selling.

I have sold for 10 different direct sales companies so I've seen a lot. Two home party companies that are both pretty new, meaning ground floor opportunity, are Pink Papaya (spa products, skin care, makeup, etc.) and Brown Bag Party. Pink Papaya pays its consultants 35% and has a variety of starter kits available. Brown Bag pays 50% commission, has a variety of starter kits, and sells "adult novelties" and romance products. (Lets face it, sex sells, always has and always will!) You can check out my websites for more info. Good luck!

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Ask yourself - what kind of party would you be interested in going to and buying items from. Why not set up your own home party business.

Your local community college probably runs courses on small business planning that woudl help you with all the basics of getting started.

A friend of mine in the U.K. set up a part-time business selling cute baby gifts, and has become so successful that she has now given up her day job to run it full time.

I tryed a couple of home party business years ago but last year I signed up to be a passion parties consultant and I love it!!! I have a ton of fun at my parties, lots of free training and support and I make good money at it.

I would be interested in talking to you about my company. Uppercase Living is a very great company to get involved with. We sell vinyl expressions and you can also customize your own. It is very affordable and sales have been rising. It is also great that you can create your own schedule and work when you want to-very low pressured You can make as much money as you need. For more info let me know www.carolina_dina@yahoo.com

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I know you said you didnt want to do candles but you should check out this website

http://www.scentsy.com/scentsensational

there products are affordable and unique. I hope this helps.

I have a nice home party called "Town Square" would you like that?

I know it sounds "old-fashioned"

but what about a Tupperware party?