So you joined Barefoot Books as an Ambassador, but you've yet to really launch your business. It's time to host your Kick Off Party and get things going! Now is the time to contact all your friends, family, and anyone who has ever invited you to their own home party or kid's birthday party! No, really! It'll be a blast! Here's what to do...
If you don't have books to show, consider placing a bulk order so you can do a "cash and carry" event and sell what you have (you can always fill orders for what you don't have too). If your upline (Leader) lives near you, contact them and ask to borrow their stock. (I do this for all my local team members- it helps you get started on a shoestring!). If you have to, go to your local library and check out some Barefoot Books to show. This would be my last resort (because the books aren't always in the best of shape), but it's better to have something to show, than nothing.
Practice setting up your display. You can use baskets, bins, bookshelves and anything interesting to dress up your table. Have fun with it! The more colorful and unique it is, the more it shows off the beautiful books. Try to keep colors to the Barefoot colors of red, orange, teal, green, yellow. Play with having different levels in your display. I actually use the bins I carry the books in turned over, and covered with a table cloth to display some of my books and puppets. Take some pictures, so you can remember how you set it up for later, and what you would change. Make sure to have order forms on hand, and catalogs, or Best of Barefoot fliers.
Don't be shy when it comes to inviting people! The more, the merrier, and the more successful you will be! Don't forget to invite your kids' teachers too! They might even be willing to post an invite or flier in their teacher's lounge at school. Also, don't forget friends from church, your play group, and work! Invite everyone you know. The worst they can say is "no thank you". :)
You might want to consider offering anincentive to people who spend a certain amount, or bring friend(s). I usually offer 20% off that night for anyone wearing flip-flops (to make it fun), or anyone who brings a friend. Be sure to print some of the activity sheets off to keep the kids busy during your sale. If you have a friend who can "watch" them and keep them busy, even better. An older child (teen) can be great for this too. You can also put some Barefoot tunes in your CD player, and offer to read a book to them. Animal Boogie is a great choice.
