What is local: Definition and 99 Discussions

I'm sorry if someone has already suggested this. I'm at work, so don't have time to do a search. However, my team member just called to share this with me, and I wanted to tell you about it in case you want to try. She had to go one of the local middle schools today, and since she was there...

Just curious whether anybody actually got one of the Pampered Chef press releases in their local paper. Those who know what I do for a living will understand my interest in this. For the record, I've never done a press release, would consider it a conflict of interest to do so, and can't...

I have for sale a really sturdy PC Yard Sign that I had custom made. I am not sure about shipping charges, but if you are interested I can find out. I would like to get $20 for this sign as it is really nice and I paid $45 for it. Local pick up would be ideal due to the weight and size... I...

I went and searched and found some local teams, so what should I do now? I went on one of their sites and it sounds like they already have fundraising plans. Do I contact them anyway about PC's HWC? Then they could have the info and maybe plan for a future event using PC? What is the best...

is coming up soon here! I want to make some recipe cards w/ a strawberry dessert or something on it & my PC info on the back to put out at some local strawberry stands.Tell me a good recipe to share!When you give out recipes do you reword the directions or leave it the way its worded w/ all...

My Director is apparently going away this week (I didn't know!) and I need to drop off a "flyer" regarding the fundraiser I offered to the gal at the shelter where I adopted my Miley (DSH). I offered to have flyers at their event on 4/19 and have my open house for the shelter too. My...

I have been out of the loop, so I don't know if this has been discussed elsewhere, but has anyone gone to a local Sales meeting that PC has been doing the last few weeks? I have one coming up in Newport News, which is about 2 hours from me, and I was wondering what the discussions had been...

I have been invited to write an article for the May issue of a local community magazine. Anyone ever write something like this? I am a Math person and I am not confident in my writing abilities. Here is the description of what they are asking for... Articles can be about anything that...

Yesterday I went out of my comfort zone. I work in a small business district so on my lunch I walked around to 5 businesses and dropped off a catalog, pamper your business letter and my business card and said I was a local consultant in the area offering my services to them and their clients...

Please pray for my husband to get a call on the resume he e-mail on Tuesday. Right now he is working in North Dakota and the job there is almost over without much chance of another gearing up. Here locally there is a cement plant being built and they are looking for skilled men. We would be...

I have gotten out of the PC business due to medical issues and am trying to get rid of some stuff. I would like to sell as a bulk but will seperate if need be. All items will be plus shipping, from 11778 Rocky Point NY. Anyone local is more than welcome to pick up. Here is the list...

Does anyone leave what I am calling "interest boxes" at local businesses? I don't know what else to call them. I see boxes for a local fitness center at several restaurants, etc. where someone who has an interest in getting more info on the fitness center can fill out a slip and put it in the...

I just got back from pitching a fundraiser to the Women's Auxillary of our local Volunteer Fire Department- (Janet, you might be able to give me insight on this) It was their monthly meeting at the Fire House, and I discussed fundraiser options, and then made them the Peanut Butter Brownie...

I am so excited! I worked 2 6-hour shifts at the local County Fair Thursday (opening day) and today! I had $141.50 in sales!! One paid in cash and one paid by credit card! One of the ladies said she would go look at the mini-catalog I gave her (doesn't have a computer) and would call me if she...

I'd like to help support our local food bank in the months of Nov. and Dec. Has anyone else thought about this? Guests bring canned food, at the end of the month, maybe the host with the most cans collected wins something? I thought of maybe even bring a scale and weighing the amounts...

Since I joined the chamber I have the opportunity to be featured in the upcoming months as a new business. I have to come up with something about the business and myself that has to be 350-400 some odd words plus pictures. I don't have any pictures of me at my shows, I only have pictures of the...

I joined my local Chamber in my town and if I want to be featured as a new business in town I need to sumbit 350-450 word article, as well as pictures. I have no idea what to say to make it sound professional and pictures. I don't have pictures of me doing shows. Any thoughts?

I worked a local festival yesterday. I have one solid recruit lead, 4 people who want me to call so they can place an order, 3 "yes" answers to the Would you like to host a show question, 13 maybes for shows and 22 who want to be on my newsletter list. I gave out a bunch of Spring/Summer...

Just thought I'd share... will look forward to reading your reaction. http://nashvillecitypaper.com/news.php?viewStory=62444

Hello I wasn't sure where to post this so I decided to put it in the catagory everyone sees first when they log on. I live in Ohio and recently signed my first recruit . She lives in Greenville North Carolina. I am hoping to find a local director for her so she can attend meetings and...

I want to expand my customer base and was told that pampering a biz is a great way to do it. I was thinking of using a web site the provides you with local businesses and their estimated employee base. For example: I could look up 'Newark, DE' and from there select 'Services' and then select...

My recruit & I are renting a space at our local farmers market this weekend. This is a new venture for us, as well as our community - usually the closest market is 18 miles from here. We would like to have some food samples to highlight some of the products. I'm thinking the triple citrus...

FYI - I have been in contact with our local ACS. We had the first meeting on getting the Making Strides walk together. I booked two fundraisers and am oon the entertainment committee. Get in contact with your local ACS office through cancer.org!

A local assisted living place has an annual gift fair for residents, family and friends. I used to do this fair when I sold jewelry and didn't have much success. The year I was there, the PC lady didn't have much luck either. I blew off the last one they held so I could do a training for...

Any suggestions and or tips on what to say to local churches to try to get a fundraiser show with them, I'm getting desperate and plan on calling local churches to offer a fundraiser/show etc.. for June/July etc.

HI, I wanted to share the great news to everyone so if they wanted to do the same they could. I'm having my HWC Fundraiser on Saturday,well I called the local Florist and told her what i was doing and I wanted to see if she would donate pink roses or carnations or maybe just give me a good deal...

I'm trying to increase my business in my area. We have a lady who goes around the community to welcome new residents. Is this a good opportunity for me to take part and increase my business? If so, what or how would I offer my services? Noel

We were featured on our local news station (WGN) this morning - started out as a plug for the wedding registry, but the "expert" (event planner) went into a quite a bit of detail extolling the virtues of several products....including that she replaced all her cookware with ours!!! Enjoy and...

I'm in the process of just gathering details/info. on having an ad in a local family magazine. Is there something or someone at PC home office i need to get approval from, or a certain Merril logo I have to use, or can I do it, without? Any tips at all, would be helpful... (also if you...

Does anyone use their local newspaper or church bulletin to advertise?