Discussions : General discussion : Different ways to promote your PP business!
HandsOn wrote:
Hi girls,
I know we are all always looking for different ways to promote our businesses... I have found some great products in the US that I am looking at buying, and thought i'd post here as if there was others interested, i could buy a bulk lot and save us all a lot of money for postage!!!!! I am also really interested to see what other methods everyone uses to promote.. Cheap promotions that work are always a bonus!!
Catalogue Handbags: Have a "window" pocket for you to keep a copy of your PP catalogue for all to see. Great way to promote your business straight from your hand bag! and also a great way to keep extras on you so you can hand them out to anyone interested.....
Shoulder Purse: $11.00 AUS + P&H
Tote: $11.00 AUS + P&H
Plus they also have a great range of LAP BOARDS - great to hand out during presentations with flyers business cards pens etc all contained, gives them something to lean on and is a great advertising opportunity! especially for recruits and future hostesses.....
P&H from the US would be the same if I ordered one of each for myself, as it would be if i ordered 10 items, so i thought it would be worth seeing if anyone was interested. Then i could pop it in a prepaid satchel and ship it to you....
PM me or email me (sales@feltboardstories.com.au) if you are interested....
Don't forget I am also interested in everyone elses promotional methods!!
Kelly replied:
Wow!! What a fantastic idea!
Thanks Handson
What was the website because I'd like to take a look at what other products that they have.
HandsOn replied:
http://stores.ebay.com.au/Express-Yourself-Online
It's an ebay store. I have been in regular contact with the owner, and that is where i got the above prices plus the quote on shipping.... For me just to buy a few bits, would be about $37 postage... but if i could get a full box (rather than half empty) shipping would be the same and we could split the cost of shipping between us.
I think i'm definately going to go ahead, either way.
HandsOn replied:
There is also a large bag (similar to Shoulder Purse above) for $13.50
jeanh59 replied:
Thats a good idea, i'm now going to check it out...
celebratecandles replied:
www.expressyourselfonline.com/pages/main.htm
This is the website for the full range. I found the ebay site not to have as much. I had a look the other day it's got some great stuff for all party plans.
Kelly replied:
I'm thinking of ordering one of those shoulder purses and some lapboards! What fantastic ideas.
HandsOn replied:
thanks celebrate_candles for the full URL
I am still hoping we can all pull together to do a bulk order if possible and save ourselves a lot of money in shipping!!! If everyone can let me know what they are interested in, i will order it in and we can take it from there..
I have had a few PM's & Emails so it looks promising!
I am looking to get some black lapboards and a large bag (as my catalogue wont fit in the small one..) perhaps even a tote to use at my demos or out on shopping sprees!! :)
mumofangels replied:
can you bring some examples to the morning tea on monday morning at panthers?
hope so
and don't forget the flyers to give each other!!
HandsOn replied:
Would love to, but unfortunately (a) i dont have any stock as yet and (b) i wont be able to make it to the morning tea, as i'm going to melb the week after the boss wouldn't give me any more time off.. i dont have enough annual leave to cover the week as it is. Perhaps in Dec if we have a morning tea i can bring some along then??
downunder replied:
Thanks for the great find.
I'm definately interested in some products
Julie
Kelly replied:
If you are going to place an order please let me know because I would be happy to go in with the postage.
HandsOn replied:
I am definately going to place an order girls, so let me know what it is you are after!! If i can give the company an idea of exactly what everyone is after i can get a more accurate price inc postage! :)
Janine replied:
Jo,
How much are the lap boards (approx)?? I am interested in the tote and the lap boards.
Cheers
Janine
NicoleLee replied:
That is a great idea. I would like to get a few thing also.
HandsOn replied:
lap boards are approx $12 for 5 - will have better idea of exact pricing once i get an idea of what other people want to order....
So far, i am looking at getting (personally, for myself):
* 10 black lap boards
* a tote
* a large shoulder bag
What is everyone else looking to get??
CKCath replied:
I would be interested in one of the larger shoulder/catalogue type bags and maybe some other things, still thinking.
JustRachel replied:
wow, love the look of those lapboards. Let me know if you go ahead I might be interested in ordering 10 of them :)
cheers
Rachel
Kelly replied:
I'm look at one of the shoulder bags and 10 lapboards atm.
nixandbuz replied:
Hi there, I am interested in 10 lapboards, please let me know the details and I will transfer the cash to you asap including the postage. Please PM me the details if you do go ahead and place an order.
HandsOn replied:
An update for all of you looking to make a purchase;
I am just waiting for the supplier to get back to me with cost etc - and after i hear back from them I can give everyone a more accurate figure. I am hoping to include the cost from US in the purchase price, and then postage as needed to get it to your house in Aus! So far the items I will be getting are:
* Lap boards (I'm talling up how many people have shown interest and will order this plus a bit extra... i need to know colour preference too girls or you'll just get whatever I have!)
* Large & Tote style bags, is anyone interested in the smaller ones?? (these i think would be best for Avon etc.)
* I am also looking to get some of the plastic style tote bags that can be used for host kits (see: http://www.expressyourselfonline.com/pages/essentials/totebags.htm) they are only $5US and would be great, however not so fussed on the colours. Any preference on colour for those that have expressed interest here???
If there is anything else that i haven't listed that you are interested in, please let me know. Hope to get it ordered and in before 2008 so we call all use these items to help make 2008 great!!! :)
Thanks to those that have replied, pm'd or emailed me with what they are looking to order.
Kelly replied:
I'd be looking at getting either black or purple for both the lapboards and the shoulder purse. Which ever is available
renking replied:
Sorry for the late reply (have been away for the past week on my honeymoon! )
I'd be interested in 10 of the lapboards in black... thanx
Jellie replied:
What a great idea, I could buy a heap on here lol only thing that worries me as a jewellery consultant is the different spelling of jewellery, they are spelling it maybe the american way as in jewelry, i'm wondering if this would matter?
nixandbuz replied:
I would be happy with either Black or Purple. Can I order 10 please.
kazza replied:
Hi there, what a great idea the tote handbag is. How can I get one please, very interested.
Thanks
Kazza
kazza replied:
Sorry Kazza here again. Could I please order 10 black lapboards and 1 tote handbag.
I think they are a great idea. Thanks
Kazza
candlelover replied:
I would also be interested in a tote bag and 10 lapboards in black.
I tried to PM but your quota has been reached.
rayray replied:
Hi,
i have sent a pm.
thanks
HandsOn replied:
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to let you know where i'm at with this!
I've been away in melb for a little over a week so nothing has happened as yet. I am going to sit down tomorrow hopefully and nut out what everyone wants. I will then send a bulk email to everyone or PM for those who dont have email addresses showing in their profile, and will see where we go. I got some postage quotes from the supplier and wow - they were a little high lol so I am thinking once i figure out the correct price, i might put the items on my online store so you can buy as you wish and it will then help with keeping track of orders etc.... how does this sound to everyone???
thanks for your patience.
Jo x
jeanh59 replied:
I'm interested in 10 of the purple lapboards the Tote bag, this is the code: TB-1LS $4.95, plus the smaller Show Bag...
They look great..
Jean.
HandsOn replied:
Hi everyone,
Thought i'd bump this post up and remind you all that orders are being taken, and i am running out of room to order much more! Make sure you visit this thread; http://partyplan.com/forum/topic.php?tid=4854 for more information.
Thanks!
Jo x
tuppermum replied:
I wish I had joined earlier and seen this.
They look fantastic. Did you guys end up getting them? and how are they?
HandsOn replied:
well, tuppermum, your not too late at all! orders are being taken now, and when i have enough orders i will be sending the order through to the company to ship... so go to the website; www.feltboardstories.com.au and under the topic "supplies" you will find the range... :) hope this helped!
tuppermum replied:
yay, I will go have a look now.
Thanks heaps.
Ladywytch replied:
You guys won't regret your purchase. I have had my bag and lapboards, not to mention a few other treats from this US company for months now and haven't looked bak.
M
tuppermum replied:
Just wondering weather the express yourself online store is still around. I just cannot seem to get the links above to work.
Would love to have a look to see what else they sell.
Thanks heaps.
HandsOn replied:
If you are meaning the bulk order we are all about to put in, the products can be found here; http://www.feltboardstories.com.au/category16_1.htm
tuppermum replied:
I was actually trying to find the www.expressyourselfonline.com, but I just cannot seem to get it to work.
I have placed my order for the things I want now but just wanted to have a look and see what else they have.
I also wanted to say thanks to you for organizing all the orders, I can't wait to get my things.
Thanks.
HandsOn replied:
try this page; http://www.expressyourselfonline.com/pages/essentials/main.htm
and thank you for your kind words! I will be placing the order this weekend once all orders are confirmed, so hopefully it won't be long til we get our goodies!
Jo x
tuppermum replied:
Thanks for your help. I still cannot seem to get onto that website so will ask my partner when he gets home about it.
Maybe my computer has too many security settings or something.
Thanks agian for your help.
HandsOn replied:
thats odd, its working perfectly fine at this end. Perhaps it is something to do with security settings. Are all your other websites working fine???
LorraineDevine replied:
Hi,
I only joined the site today, and saw your site for the tote bags(large). Am I too late, if not could you put me down for one.
Lorraine
Princess House Crystal and Linen