Home Party Opportunity
Selling To Local Businesses

Have you thought about using local businesses as another home party opportunity?

I have to thank my hairdresser for this idea! When she found out that I sell jewelry at home parties she asked me whether I would consider doing a party at her salon, for her staff.

The more I thought about it, the more I liked the idea!

Especially in the lead up to Christmas, a lot of local businesses are very busy, so being able to browse at work for gifts is very appealing. Offering to do customer orders also gives them the opportunity to give someone an extra special and personal gift, without having to leave the office.

Make sure you also have plenty of inventory to sell there and then, though, as this will probably form the bulk of your sales.

As different staff members will take their breaks at different times, have your display laid out for 2-3 hours to give everyone a chance to browse.

You can probably forgo the hostess incentives for businesses, but a small gift for the person who let you set up your craft selling party would be a nice token. If the party is held somewhere where they may need to raise money (e.g. schools) then you can run it like a fundraising home party.

In looking for this type of home party opportunity, start with places where you know the owner. Once you’ve done a few you’ll be more confident in approaching other businesses.

Here are some suggestions for local businesses that would provide a good home party opportunity:

• Hairdressers
• Beauty salons
• Gyms
• School staff rooms
• Nursery schools
• Estate agencies
• Recruitment agencies

You get the idea... anywhere that has more than just a few staff is suitable. Just make sure you get permission from the right person to avoid any awkward situations (I was lucky that my hairdresser is also the owner!)

I recommend the The Little Black Book of Home Party Plan Business Secrets by Party Plan Pat to get your business off to a profitable start.

I hope you find a way to make the most of this great opportunity. Good luck!

Where would you like to go next?

...See more inspiring craft business success stories?

...See our home party opportunity tips as a method to sell your products?

...Check out our craft book reviews for the best resources for your craft business?