Steps To Having An Online Party

So what is an onlne party?

An online party is very similar to an in home party, only it's done online and in a chat room. The best part is that you can wear whatever you want to online parties... PJ's if you want!

Reps from many different companies will sign up for online fairs (those who have signed up are usually referred to as "vendors". During the reps selected time he/she will announce a little about herself, the company, products, business opportunity, and special sales or incentives they may have going on.

Steps To Having An Online Party

 

1. Check your schedule - you want to find a good time and date for online party. Some choose to have one in the evening or during daytime hours.

2. Find a chat room or sign up for vendor fairs - You have the option of having your own special online party or you can join a vendor fair. The plus side of joining a vendor fair is that you are not the only vendor there and others who have advertised may bring in some extra visitors. More visitors = more potential sales.

Optional: Find A Hostess - Just like in home parties you can find a hostess to do the party for you and offer them special incentives for being a party host.

3. Prepare what you are going to say - It's always good to be prepared in what you want to say when it's your time at the party. You definitely want to introduce yourself and your company. Tell the visitors a little each. Customers like to know who they are buying from. Just make sure you keep it short and simple. Then announce to everyone any specials or incentives you may be having. You may even choose to do an online party.

4. Advertise - This is one of the things you NEED to do. In order to get visitors/sales you will have to advertise. There are many places to advertise like message boards, other online communities, to friends and family, add the party info to your signature line, etc..

5. Attend the party - When it's party day you want to be courteous to the other vendors and attend their presentations. When it's your time turn to present start in with what you had prepared to say. Don't forget to thank everyone for coming to the party!

Jessica Miller is the founder of E-business Mommies (http://www.ebusinessmommies.com) - a resource for all moms in business and Jumbled Dots Design (http://www.jumbleddotsdesign.com) - affordable graphic and web design for work at home moms.