Craft Party Plan Business

A craft party plan business could be the solution for you if you like the idea of craft home parties, but have just dabbled in this and that and don't really know what you could sell.

Or if you want to teach others a craft, but are't really sure where to start, then a party plan company could provide you with the direction you need.

As with all home party plans, choose your craft party plan company carefully. Here are some things to bear in mind:

• It's best to stick with well known, reputable home party consultant businesses.


• There will usually be some investment upfront, but this should be minimal. Find out exactly what it includes.


• Check out whether there are minimum requirements (in sales or recruitments) for you to remain an active agent and decide whether you can realistically meet these.


• Find out whether recruitment is the main focus of the business - if so, are you comfortable with that?


• What kind of support is available for agents? Is there training given, and is it compulsory?

See here for a more comprehensive list of questions to ask when choosing a party plan business.

The advantage of working for home party companies is that they'll usually support and train you, provide you with the necessary tools and stationery and reward good sales.

The disadvantage is that although you're self employed you'll be expected to do things the company way, with less freedom to make your own choices. There is also often pressure to set up a certain number of parties, or to meet specific sales targets. And you'll probably also be expected to try and recruit new consultants. So your work schedule may be less flexible.

Here are some craft related party plan links for you to look into. Please be aware that I am in no way endorsing any of these companies - you'll need to do your own research to check whether they are suitable for you.

Luxe Jewels
Jewelry making demonstrations using Stella & Dot supplies. One advantage is that you are allowed to sell your own jewelry at your parties as well.

Creative Memories
International home party businesses selling and demonstrating scrapbooking products.

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.

Where would you like to go next?

...See more inspiring craft business success stories?

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

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

If you have any experience of a craft related party plan business, I'd love to hear your story! You can send it to me here.