Veronica got an e-mail from Tricia about a new way to present for Likisma: "Pampered Therapy Party". I will e-mail those of you that want a copy and also download it in the Yahoo group.

We talked about moving our new recruits into action. Veronica sends all new recruits in her downline a New Recruit Packet. Also a welcome letter as well as calling them. I do something similar in the form of a welcome letter and sending catalogs if needed. I will reorganize this and will put together a packet to send out. What I need from you all is to e-mail me when you sign up someone and if you’d like me to send them the packet. Veronica and I both feel this will build stronger teams and bring us together as a Likisma Family.

Ok, we finally have the Active Status requirements for you from head office.

For those of you who have joined and not made an order, you are all on the system but not considered active until you place a retail order of a minimum of $112 (which would be $78.40 (earn $33 commission) for direct sales -or- $89.60 ($22 commission) for party orders. After signing up you have 3 mos to place the order or you will be dropped from the system. To be reinstated, just sign up again. Orders can be personal or customers.

After reading some very powerful information on the "Power of Testimony", Veronica wants to compile a booklet of some sort that we can use for our customers. In my experience, testimonies of customers does wonders to help with business. My father uses them in his business when he is having a slow slump to boost sales. Testimonies are good for shows, advertizing, and for those sitting on the fence. Everyone knows that is some one suggests a product or service, we are all more likely to try or purchase it if someone else can back it up.

We have several ideas for obtaining testimonies:

1. Satisfaction Survey at show - can make up for those at the show especially if they have used our products before

2. When doing customer follow up calls - ask if customer would be willing to write up a short letter or comment on how they like the product. You can offer to do this for them if they want to dictate it over the phone.

Always ask permission to use their testimony and name (first name only) before using it. We can also use each others testimonies. If you have some you can either send them to me or Veronica or post them in the Yahoo group.

Lastly we talked about the Tranquility Blend oil.

You can find information in the back office of the UK site on this and our other products. The Tranquility oil is good for a multitude of things, from skin care to relaxation. Look up the uses for the 3 oils - Tangerine, Rosewood and Ylang Ylang, and you will see how many things are possible. By buying this bottle instead of the 3 listed above will save your customers $17.72! That is over ½! Suggesting these savings to your customers will help build the trust relationship we all look for and one that will keep your customers loyal to you!

Lastly, I would like to congratulate the following team members for being recognized in the Likisma Company newsletter:

If you have any questions, comments, suggestions or ideas, please feel free to e-mail me or call anytime!

Planting The Seeds of Success

Gardening is the term we use for marketing your business for several reasons. First let’s talk about what it takes to plant a Garden, and how that pertains to your business.

First, for a garden, you must have a PLAN - to those of us in Party Plan, we can call that a goal. You must first know where you are headed before you can figure out how to get there. Then you must make sure you have the right TOOLS. Tools for planting a garden can include soil, seeds, shovel, maybe a pot. What are the tools needed for the Party Plan Gardening? (Giveaways, fliers, goodie bags, hostess packets) First thing you want to do is prepare your SOIL - (deciding) where you are going to go? Do you want to focus on Doctor’s Offices? Churches? Day-care? Salons? Etc... Prepare a map for where you are going to plant your seeds. Then you must use your TOOLS to Plant the seeds - in Party Plan this is the initial contact you make with a potential client. When out Gardening your business, you are planting seeds for your success. Just like in a garden, the more seeds you plant, the more flowers you will grow. Make sure they have enough SUNSHINE - enough information about your business, what you offer and why it is they would want to have a party. And of course you need to WATER your garden - this is the Follow-Up. Weather it is a phone call or a simple drop-in visit, you must Water your garden for it to grow. Sure some little wildflower may pop up and call you before you call them - but to really grow your garden, you must water it. Ok, now that we understand the reason behind the Gardening concept, we can design your Garden!

No, we don’t mean digging in the dirt- this is planting seeds for your business to other women in business or other women in general. Put together some little Gardening Bags or Baskets and get ready to go out canvassing. Dress professionally, including an award winning smile, and get ready to talk to everyone.

Your Gardening packet should include:

benefits of hosting a party

new catalog or flyer (highlight a few best sellers)

current specials

info on opportunity (If you’d like to make an extra $400 a month - ask me how!)

samples

several business cards

chocolate or candy (kisses work well or smarties)

You can even have a theme for your Gardening - get flower bags and put a Hawaiian lei with it for summer time, or a holiday bag and small trinket ornament for holidays. Let your theme match your specials. The Gardening Bags should look like little

gifts - after all, you Are giving a gift!!

When you walk into a business, you simply say "Hi, May I please speak to the Manager? Hi My name is:________________ and I am a local (your company) Consultant expanding my business in your area. Would it be alright for me to leave you with a bag of information and goodies for you and your employees?" People, especially us women, love getting free stuff! It is easier to do, and can be fun - pair up with a buddy and see how many bags you can get out in a certain time.

Think of Gardening truly as planting seeds - the more seeds you plant, the more blooms you will have. Also, remember it takes some time for plants to grow - it may take a week or two before you get any response. Do not stop Planting just because you didn’t get any calls the next day - persistence and consistency is the trick to successful Gardening!!

Hair/Nail Salons

Doctors/Dentist/Chriopractors Offices

Laundromats

Retail Stores

Tanning Salons

Restraunts after the lunch rush

Banks

Grocrey Stores

Bowling Alleys

College Campuses

Teachers Lounges

Ball Parks

Bridal Shops

Children’s Parks (great for moms)

Dog Groomers

Anywhere with a front door - you could even do your neighborhood

Idea - Pick Groups (banks, salons ect) and distribute to all in a group first, or do 1 shopping center at a time.

Next newsletter we will continue and give ideas for your gardenig bags! If you have some ideas you'd like to share please e-mail me! If you have any questions or concerns - I'm just an e-mail or phone call away!

Monica