Ok, I want to have a Thirty-One party, if you are not familiar, its "one of those" parties, where a consultant comes to your house and you invite everyone you know to buy these products. They are bags btw, and some stuff for the home.
Anyways, I posted on facebook that I wanted to have a party, and if any of my friends are selling it, I would prefer to have someone I know, but its not a big deal if I dont.
A friend of a friend, I guess shes kinda my friend too, just starting selling it, like this week, and Im thinking this would be her first party.
My ideal day to have it would be a Sunday afternoon. I honestly do not think people are going to waste a Friday or Saturday on this party. As a disclaimer, I HAVE had several people say they have really been needing stuff and do want to come, so its not like its forced or anything.
I would have liked to have the party the end of this month or in October because a lot of people that are wanting stuff, are wanting to buy for Christmas presents and I do not want to wait until Nov, in case the orders do not come in, in time or something.
So, the girl tells me she does not have a Sunday available in Sept OR Oct. What the heck? I am not doing it during the week and I do not want to do it on a Friday or Saturday!
So, finally, two questions?
1. Would you go on a Friday or Saturday?
2. Should I just use someone else since she doesnt seem very available for this? I mean, like not even 1 in 6 Sundays she can do. She will probably get all offended, but geez!
Wow, Im hyper, sorry for rambling. Let me know what you think!
Hmmm, a Friday night girls night is not sounding too bad....
I think a Friday night girls night would be fun. Some people won't do Sundays if that is the only day that the family is all together. Friday night have it start at like 7 or 8 have some drinks & have fun!
I personally would prefer a Friday or Saturday. Sunday is a down day for us so I don't really feel like attending any parties. Especially if they are in the later afternoon or evening.
If you have to do it on a Sunday and you can find someone else who is willing, go with finding someone else. Just tell her that her schedule doesn't mesh with yours and let her know that you are hoping to do a party with her in the new year (maybe you will, maybe you won't but that way she won't be as offended).
If it were at one of my good friends' house on a friday or saturday I would go b/c I know it would be FUN!
But if you really want a Sunday then find a new consultant. Do what's best for you and your schedule.
If you were my friend/neighbor, I would come to support you no matter what time or day.
First of all, are you sure she just doesn't want to do one on a Sunday at all, and is trying to be polite by saying she is booked? "Not available" might just mean that she doesn't work on Sundays, ya know?
As far as having it on a Friday or Saturday... like with anything else, it depends on if I have other things on my schedule. One Saturday a quarter I am booked with martial arts events for my kids. It is pretty much an all day thing, and my husband works on Saturdays. Fridays aren't too bad, unless it is during the dinner hour. Husband has an early shift Sat. morning, so we eat dinner pretty early on Fridays and it is one of our few meals together with ALL of us as a family (due to husband's work schedule).
So, I don't have any problems with Friday or Saturday per se, but any particular Friday/Saturday could be problematic. But no more so than any other day...
If I were you, I'd probably pick Friday evening. Saturdays can be busy for families, but Friday nights are usually easier. Just not necessarily for ME. :/
Huh? I'm not understanding why you won't do it on a Saturday. It's the weekend, no?! I prefer any weekend day because after a week of work & early morning routines, I just want to go home & crash on Friday nights, normally. Although, for a really good friend, I would probably suck it up.
You could do it on Saturday night, or anytime during the day, really. You won't have 100% attendance, no matter how much you take schedules into consideration. The people that want to come, will make the time. 2 or 3 hours out of someone's day isn't asking that much.
I prefer a Friday night so my weekends are free for my family and/or close friends.
Sorry, when you said it was one of THOSE parties, I thought you were talking about something completely different than hand bags & household items.
If it were a Saturday morning brunch (like 9:30-11), I'd go. Some bagels, ceffee cake, orange juice (or Mimosas or both), coffee, fresh fruit and you're pretty well set. If it were a Saturday afternoon, I'd consider it. If it were a Friday early evening happy hour like 6-8, I'd go. Some of my friends also do these during the week or on Fridays as part of "Girls' Night Out."
Sunday is the day that I would be least likely to attend one of these types of parties. For me, that's the hardest day to arrange child care. Mornings are reserved for church, and evenings are reserved as family time. I
uh yeah bit hyper, hope your coffee has worn off a little :)
ok so I'm a sunday afternoon evening girl. only time hubs is home to watch the kids.
If people want to buy items you could offer them the catalogue or the online website too so even if they can't come you still might get some orders.
As for the girl working the party, I think i would get back to her one more time and say, I really want it on--what ever day of the week before Nov whatever, are you able to arrange something or woudl you prefer i call another acquaintatnce that sells thirtyone and arrage this party with her? that puts the ball in her court and if she gets pissy too bad for her.
I would rather have it be a sunday afternoon than fri or sat, but thats just me. I would just ask around to your friends and see what they prefer. and you would likely get more sales if you do it now before the holidays. I would get another consultant if it looks like Sunday is better. Good luck!
I would go on a Friday or Saturday. But, if you really want Sunday, just find someone else:) There are probably 50+ consultants in a 25 mile radius that would be happy to help:) I am also a 31 consultant and the Sept & Oct specials are both good!!
The beauty of having your own direct selling business is that you can set your own hours. So if she is not available on a Sunday, that's her choice.
You have to decide what's more important to YOU. Holding a party on a Sunday or supporting this gal with her business. If hosting a party on a sunday is more important to you, then find another consultant....31 consultants are just about everywhere it seems.
But to answer your question, I would definitely prefer to attend a party on a Friday or Saturday, than a Sunday.
I would rather do it on a Friday or Saturday then give up my Sunday.
