What is starting: Definition and 117 Discussions

Okay, I emailed my director but thought you guys might have ideas as well. I am in SS1 and have my first registry! I know I can't officially have one until I qualify, but I am having 4 shows this month so no problem there. Last one is on 8/20. So what can I do with the bride now to start...

I'm starting to offer these months to get them booked early.... My shpeel is (if they hesitate to book early fall) that it's not too early to start planning their cookie or appetizer exchanges... or we can make gifts they can take away (the small batter bowl thing). I'm wondering what you...

I am just starting PC. I really love the company and cooking so it seems like a perfect match. My question is this. I am worried about staring out at only 20% profit. I looked into MaryKay and Premiere Jewelry witch both have 50%. I know the products are more moderately priced and so will...

Hey all - My wife and I submitted our consultant agreement on July 22nd. Our first super starter month is set for September. When do you think we will get our kit in the mail??? (I'm a little anxious, can you tell???)

I have been without email notice since this site stopped being free. Greg said he tried something, so I just started a thread to see if it works.

Hey everyone...I am new to pampered chef! I am very excited to be starting a new career....My two other best friends also joined...We are all going to be doing our shows together:p ...I am excited for this and our recuiter gave us some great ideas for us to be able to do it together ...The...

Hi... I am very interested in selling at home parties. I have worked in Sales before but now that I am a stay at home mom I think this may work better for me. I have not been able to find the info I am looking for on the web-site and I DON'T want someone calling to pressure me into it. I just...

This summer my family and I are relocating, and since I really want to work from home, at least until my kids are older, I'm thinking about PC. I like to cook, love to bake, and the kitchen is my favorite room in the house. I love entertaining, having dinner parties, and throwing events, so I...

Hi! I'm new here and thinking of starting PC. I've been a host several times and love the products. I am looking at doing it on a Part-Time basis. I mainly just want to earn some extra money. My question is two parts. Do you have to buy the starter kit?? I already have about 80% of what is...

This will be my first 1099 for taxes and was wondering if anyone could tell me if I can write off everything I purchased to start up my PC business? Including: Kit, booster kit, website, banners, alot more product, paper work supplies and door prizes, costs for 4 grand opening shows...

ok I know there have been many threads about the websites but i am asking anyways...so please bear with me. My husband wants me to get a website next month. I am very hesitant to get one for many reasons. I dont see the point in getting one if we cant advertise we have one...i dont mean link...

I am thinking about getting a website ,I was wondering how many on here have it. I am in my 2nd month with pc and not having very much luck with it. I didn't make my ss month one and I'm not going to make it this month. I am very upset and aggarvated right now,I am trying so hard. I thought if...

Hello all, I am thinking about starting PC in the next couple of months. I would probably order my ss kit next month and start getting supplies. Would I have to put them on this years taxes or could I hold them till next year? TIA, Leshia

Hello, I am a new consultant for a month now and I am having a great start,but feel this will be ending soon. I don't have alot of contacts and the ones I have I already asked and was either turned down or got bookings. I am interested in publications, but don't know the fastest and most...

My kit shipped the very end of JUly and was received by me in August. Ny SSI month was Sept. Why did they HO deduct insurance for July and August from my commission check?

I just started selling PC and I'm loving it. I had my first show on Aug 23rd with a $423 total sales and than another show on Sept 16th with $460 total sales and still more orders coming in and then I had a show on Sept 19th of about $250 in sales and waiting for a couple of orders. And I still...

I'm somewhat leary of getting my own web-site. I'd like to hear some of your stories about how well/or not so well, having your own web-site is? Is it worth your time & hard-earned money? :confused:

Hi everyone! I am new here and will be signing on officially as a KC before month's end. I see numerous posts about new consultants being discourage for one reason or another. Despite all the encouraging post threads, maybe we need some inspirational stories??! I would love to read some...

HI there...like many here, I'm just starting out and could use some advice/support. If there are any consultants out there who would like to meet in the evenings for an on-line "chat" to have real time discussions, I'd love to be involved. I think it would be very beneficial to have real time...

I am looking for a personal letter that I could just look at that states I have just started my business . I feel that a letter would help instead of the invitations to my party. Thanks.

I am offically a Pampered Chef Consultant - filled out my agreement this morning after thinking about it for a month! Can't wait. I've gotten lots of great receipe and show ideas from everyone here. I can't wait to start! First show scheduled for August 10th!! :eek: Scared out of my mind...

I thought maybe I would start a newsletter to keep people interested and to remember me! Let me know what you think or if you can open it...any suggestions or comments are welcome!

I start my business July 1. I have a couple questions. Do the host receive any benefits for having bookings? and How much does it cost to listen to a tele-call? I would greatly appreciate any feedback. Thanks, Nancy

HI, I just moved again and would like to get my PChef business going again. I am going to be having a PChef party (myself)with a neighbor I just met that does Southern Living, a combo party. I was wondering how many "games" such as bring a friend and get so many tickets etc. I suppose I will...

Does anyone have a flyer or any ideas of promoting the summer products which will be available starting June 1? I want to get them to my customers but also place them around in shops etc. thanks! :)

But my only concern is things like taxes and filing at the end of the year. Should I hold off money? Do I need to get a business license? Will pampered chef send me an earnings statement? Sorry for all the questions. I am just concerned about that. I am just not familiar with that...

I recently relocated to West Columbia, TX since I re-married. I have been a PC consultant for 1 1/2 years with only slight success. I believe I did okay in the past since I was a single mom with 2 kids and a full time job. Now I'm able to be a stay at home mom and I really want to work my...