Have you thought about doing after work parties?

A new growing trend in direct sales businesses
Consultants and stylists alike are taking their products into corporate offices, schools, medical offices and more, after work hours for a quick shopping experience.
 
It is a known fact that women put off shopping for a bras, clothes, anything really due to kids events and taking care of family needs after work.
 
By bringing the products to women at work they are able to justify shopping since they are not really taking much extra time to shop.
 
I think that ruby ribbon trunk shows are a perfect fit for office parties, I have thought about doing after work parties for awhile now, I will probably plan one for this month or December.
If you plan one share with the team how it went(in the forum)
 
Recently Ruby Ribbon was featured in an article with Glamour Magazine
Find that article here

http://bit.ly/rrglamour

You can use this article as a way to present the idea to working women

If you have any questions let me know
Danielle C
rr.daniellec@gmail.com

how to enter a booking bonus

When entering a booking bonus you will need to make sure you add your previous hostess(getting the reward) to the guest list.
In her order scroll down to discount code and type in rrbookingbonus and apply then it will pop up to choose item for 75% off add to the order
Don't add the item until you add the code

If you have any question please let me know

Danielle
rr.daniellec@gmail.com

When Setting up your rack...

It can get confusing on what items to put where and why so here is the way to stack your rack from left to right

1. Shaping essentials- this is where our company is set a part from the rest-- Wardrobe basics with shape wear built in!  Tops first, then skirts, then pants

2. Shape wear- the best shape wear on the market-- Classic cami, Full support, shaping brief, HWTS, slip, torsette, sheer collection: cami, briefs

3. Fashion layers- our gorgeous fashion line--

4. Holiday line if you have it

5. Gift sets

Try to follow the order of the catalog so the guests can follow along

Once you get your rack stacked make sure you wrap it up with your ruby ribbon sign like a present!

Retired items that should be removed from your rack
-Ruched top in misty gray
-Ruched skirt in misty gray
-boho tunic in citrus
-cabaña tunic- multi
-modern shift dress
-mock tank- white

If you have samples of the retired items you may sell the samples at a 40% discount(minimum discount you can deeply discount if you wish but you cannot sell with less than 40% discount)

I have kept my rushed items for extra sizes but make sure you tell the guests that it is only available in black
you could keep the mock tank for extra sizes if you have those again make sure you tell the guests it is only available in black

If you have any questions please let me know

Danielle C
rr.daniellec@gmail.com

Book your trunk shows and events

In the back office by going to manage trunk shows and add a new event

This is very important to keep the home office informed of our events to yep keep inventory levels where they need to be.

As a team it is important to see what the team has scheduled for the month to help plan to meet team goals.

Occasionally I will do team contests for bookings I will not be able to reward you without your events logged into the back office.

As a stylist it is important because once you enter it in the back office you will set up the hostess portal which is super helpful in coaching your hostess for a successful party

For the first promotion for our team during the month of November

Book and close 3 trunk shows before November 21st and receive a FREE came in your desired color and size!!!(you can keep yourself or you can use on your rack)

Keep up the great work girls

If you have any questions on booking your trunk shows please let me know

Danielle C
rr.daniellec@gmail.com

Welcome Shelly Miller to the team

I am happy to Introduce Shelly Miller to our team coming in from Charleston WV
 
I hope to be able to get us all together real soon so we can all meet! 

Welcome to our growing team, if there is anything that you need please let me know
This blog is a great way for our team to gather for training, updates from the home office or from me about team promotions, to get together for discussions in our forum.  Remember the back office has every resource you will ever need. 

I am excited that you are on this journey with us

Cheers

Danielle

rr.daniellec@gmail.com

Ideas on booking fall and Holiday Shows

Here are just a few ideas presented by Donna Versola Director of Sales West, shared from Mary Ann Senior Leader of our team

• Start with Stocking Stuffers- start each presentation till Christmas with stocking stuffer ideas
• -petals
• -3 pack panties

• Blender/Vendor events
• -set up a small vendor even with other direct sellers
• - remember to only invite ones that you trust
• -try to avoid completion: jewelry is not direct competition but it is considered an emotional purchase which could take customers away from you
• -pampered chef, tastefully simple, candle companies
• Everyone invites customers and friends so we all benefit
• November is a fabulous time to set one up
• Think about your hostess schedule shows on weeknights or Saturday mornings to reduce cancellations
• Hostess happy hour- 1 hour only- snacks, shopping then off to the next event

• Food pantry show- bring a canned food to donate to a food pantry you can match the donation or give customer free shipping if they bring a canned food item

• Offer a WOW show- within one week offer a incentive to do this-- gift bags filled with small gifts and the hostess packet

• Invite guests to shape up their Holiday wardrobe-- encourage them to bring a holiday outfit and then help her pick appropriate shape wear

• Have a boutique shop in your home every ... day at... time- make up postcard invites to pass out for women to be able to stop by and shop
• The post card should say something like this: "My shop is open every Wednesday Evening from 5-7PM and I would love for you to stop by and take a look at our fabulous fall and gorgeous Holiday items... including several easy gift ideas!"

More ideas are available in the back office on recorded calls
If you have an idea share on our team forum
Danielle

Promote in October

October is the perfect month to promote to the next level on the career plan

Why not earn 30% instead of 20%?

All you need is at least one active stylist and monthly sales of $1500.00

So you have the sales but no recruits-- what to do?

Start thinking about potential stylists that you can share the opportunity with

Keep your radar on to look for potential stylists looking for the opportunity

- Anyone who asks lots of questions about your business such as the following

- Do you enjoy your job?

- How much inventory do you have to keep?

 - Is it easy being a stylist?

 - How much money do you actually make?

 - How many days do you have to work?

 - Are the samples really yours?

When sharing the opportunity remember to always be happy and positive never pushy remember how it was when you signed up yourself

The back office has all the resources you will need to make up some opportunity packets and training on how to share the opportunity

If you need help or would rather have myself, heather or someone else share with you and your potential stylist we would be more than happy to do that just let one of us know

I am here for you and ready to help you promote in October!

Cheers

Danielle Chapman
rr.daniellec@gmail.com

Encouraging FRIDAY

I want to start giving you an encouraging quote on Friday to get you geared up for the weekend

You will never reach your  destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks

~ Winston Churchill

Don't let outside influences affect your business keep your blinders on and focus on your goals and what is truly important to you!

Here is to an AWESOME weekend Rock it girls!

Please let me know if you need anything from me

Danielle Chapman
rr.daniellec@gmail.com

Welcome October

Wow what an awesome September we had in WV
Over $3,500 team sales yeah WV girls!!!

As we say goodbye to September and hello to October lets look at some promotions that can help us rock October too!

1. Cause
1. October 1-31st
2. Ruby Ribbon is donating 10% of the sales from
1. Classic cami blush
2. Full support cami blush
3. Lace set in blush
4. Island set
5. Shaping brief in blush
6. Petals
3. Ruby Ribbon stylists are encouraged to also donate to the cause event(donation form in back office) you can choose how to donate a percentage or flat fee
2. Holiday
1. October 10-End of Holiday Season
2. Holiday kits are available now in back office
3. If you missed the launch call you can go to the back office resources and see the presentation

Use both of these great new introductions to get your parties booked!!!

If you have ever heard a potential hostess say they don't need free stuff-- they would probably be interested in hosting for the cause event!!!

Are you ready for an awesome  October?  I am!!!

If you need anything-- help, tips, just need to talk?  Just give me a call or e-mails
Danielle C
rr.daniellec@gmail.com