The first fun pointer for a home party business is the client list. When you decide to go into a home party business, make a list of everyone you know. Don’t stop until you have listed at least a hundred people.
Thinks of your hairdresser, your children’s teachers, doctors, family friends, friends of friends, and so on until your list is overflowing with people you know. Most people underestimate their reach, failing to realize they know as many people as they truly do. Now, take a moment to consider that each person on your list can make a list of his or her own. Each of those people could make a list, too. Yesterday you were worried about how you would get enough people to your parties, and today you can’t throw enough parties to invite all of the people you know. When your home party business suffers a slower month with fewer bookings, as any businesses will, refer to this list to brainstorm guests to fill your party quota.
The second fun pointer for any home party business owner is to simplify menus. Food brings people together, and the menu of a party can set the tone for the success of a party from a very early moment. Food is the first object of attention for early party guests, and can provide a backdrop for conversation and ice breakers. Consider easy dips and finger foods to entice guests towards product tables. Keep an assortment of shredded cheeses and cream cheese on hand for quick dips to serve at last minute parties. Adding cheese to cream cheese, sour cream, and some canned crab meat can make for an elegant dip. Veggies and cheese cubes add a dash of color to any snack table, while also providing a healthy alternative for dieting guests. At the start of each month, brainstorm three different combinations of appetizers, and let these lists guide you for your parties. With these preconceived menus in place, you won’t have to worry about what to serve last minute, and can keep ingredients on hand.
The final and most important fun pointer for your home party business is to remember the thank you card and follow up correspondence. Make this correspondence memorable by creating your own unique stationary or cards with simple items such as construction paper or magazine pictures. These homemade cards and letters will set you apart from your competition and will earn you a place in the forefront of your guests’ minds.
A home party business is geared towards fun – for guests and for you! With a little organization and planning, you can have as much fun as your guests and really put the party back in your home party business!
