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Don't fall in love with a product
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Cris wrote:
I was wrong. I have always claimed to be good at your party plan you really need to love your product, the commission payment should not be the deciding factor.
This is when I was of the belief that all pp companies were reputable. Not true. Before embarking on pp, check out the company. It would be a great idea if they were a part of the Direct Sales of Australia Association or some other watchdog.
I thought I was doing the right thing, by advising my pp of my non intent to renew with the next season, but I would honor the hostessess and prospective parties in my forward before calling it quits. I was the only consultant in Victoria and therefore could not pass parties onto anyone else.
Perhaps I should not try to be so professional. It seems that the company is finding any excuse it can to not pay me for this or not pay me for that. Next time I want bother with any fair notice, I will just quit at the last moment with total disregard to anyone else.
Yes I am frustrated, I worked hard for my parties and deserve all of the commission owing to me.
FoodDude replied:
Hi Cris
Sorry you are having a bad time. There are actually so many party plan companies out there and they really need to be committed to meeting the stringent guidelines of the DSAA to become a member; Foodie Parties is a member of the DSAA and we really jumped through hoops not to mention invested considerable money and time ( including solicitors fees it would have to be upward of $2,500). We believe that this investment is worth every penny, in the eyes of our customers, our consultants and our peers. For anyone else who is reading this, it is worth reading their code of conduct/ethics for companies and their consultants/demonstrators just to be in the know as far as your company goes.
As far as your commission goes, write them a Letter of Demand (after reading your contract/letter of agreement of course) and quote the pertinent points. Do not be emotive; this was a business relationship and as such you need to treat it that way. Your professional approach is likely to blow them out of the water !
Give it a go ! If it doesn't work and you are right, then its time to take legal action. Seek the advice of a solicitor or make a call to the Small Claims Tribunal for advice.
Hope I've helped and good luck with whatever you are about to do.
Cheers
Mel