
Autumn is a great time to start a home-based business. Why? Fall is traditionally the best time for sales and to get ready for the holiday season.
Last month, the kids were all back in school, summer holidays were over, the weather got cooler, and people began to get ready for the holiday season. Now that October is here, it seems there is an endless list we all face: Parties, open-houses, teacher meetings, fundraisers, sports games, not to mention holiday planning and shopping.
A Home-Based business not only gives you an opportunity to help pay for all of these must-do's, but also a way to provide ready-made gifts for you and for others looking for a solution!
HERE ARE 8-EASY WAYS TO SHARE USANA PRODUCTS THIS SEASON:
1. MAKE GIFT GIVING EASY. Tie a ribbon around a few products with a price under $25. Attach a blank gift tag so the giver can quickly personalize the present. People will buy them from you, and give them as gifts!
2. HOLD A WISH-LIST PARTY. Have guest make a wish-list and give you names of who to share the wish list with. For example, a wife will make a list to share with her husband. You contact the husband, help him select some products, you order, wrap, and deliver it to him, so the gift is ready to go for their anniversary, her birthday or Christmas!
3. CREATE RECIPIENT-SPECIFIC GIFTS. Go to the dollar store and buy some cute pre-decorated baskets, tins, or bags. Fill them with an assortment of appropriate USANA products and create "For Teacher", "Best Stylist", or "Our Favorite Babysitter" gift tags
4. GIVE AN "OPPORTUNITY" BASKET. Put some marketing materials, a sample or two, the compensation plan, and a printed application for USANA together. Distribute your free gift to anyone who may be interested in joining your team.
5. CREATE A DATE NIGHT GIFT. Include some USANA SENSE' products, and easy-to-prepare meal and a bottle of wine and some glasses.
6. OFFER SPECIAL-OCCASION PRESENTS. Some occasions to consider: baby shower, wedding showers, anniversaries, going away to school or college, Kindergarten (Mommy survival pack), or a Resolution Pack (to lose weight or get in shape). You're only limited by your imagination!
7. CHALLENGE YOU HOST(ESS) FOR A DISCOUNT. Hold a promotion for any home party (Sense' Spa) scheduled with you between now and December 15th. If the party meets a certain minimum criteria (it's up to you - number of guests, amount of total party sales, number of bookings from their party, et.), double their hosting benefits!
8. INDULGE! Using your USANA products as a centerpiece, encourage your customers to break their 'rules' for a night. The idea is to challenge your guests to be decadent - illustrate ways they can indulge with USANA shakes, bars, rev3, Sense' and reap a benefit, whether through health, wealth or just plain fun!


