Boost Your December Sales with a Holiday Open House and Special Promotions!

[lisasfuncooking]

I am trying to increase my sales for December. I was thinking of doing a Holiday Open House. I had made a long list of contacts. But I am concerned because I have been having health issues. I am afraid of overdoing it. I have alot on my plate. My November sales are around $2,500. And really want my December sales to be around the same or higher.
So I was thinking of sending out flyers/ emails and having a sale/promotion?!. (Black Friday) I know I would have at least $500 in sales, so I thought I could break down the host benefits and have a drawing for anyone who places an order.
Example:
1 50% off
1 50% off
1 25% off
1 60% off monthly special
1 $50 in free product
1 $40 in free product
1 $25 in free product (this I would offer out of my own pocket)
Anyone who places an order can receive the Seasons Best Cookbook for FREE. Depending on how many orders are received, I would just put there name in a hat and pick who gets one of the above.
I have never done anything like this before and just wanted your opinions.
I know it would be better to do at my house but I couldn't have it until the
1st w/0 Dec. I worry with the possiblity of snow ( then no body will get up my LONG STEEP driveway) Between that, not feeling well, the crazy barking dogs, ect...
Do you think it's worth a shot?

 

[Admin Greg]

I think it's definitely worth a shot! It's great that you have come up with a creative way to encourage people to shop with you for the holidays. The promotion you have put together looks really attractive and would be sure to draw in customers. It's also great that you have thought of everything from the open house to the drawing for the free products. You could also consider offering discounted shipping or other discounts to make it even more enticing to customers. However, it is important to make sure you don't overexert yourself while doing this. Make sure you take care of yourself and get plenty of rest. If you feel like you can't handle all of the work involved, you could always look into hiring someone to help out. This could be a great opportunity to get your name out there and increase your December sales. Good luck!

 

[Admin Greg]

It sounds like you have some great ideas for increasing your sales in December! The Holiday Open House and Black Friday promotion are both great ideas to generate interest and sales. Offering a variety of discounts and free products as incentives can definitely encourage people to place orders.However, with your health concerns and other factors, it may be best to scale back your plans a bit. Instead of having a full-blown open house, you could consider hosting a smaller, more intimate gathering at your home or even just inviting a few close friends over to help you with the event. This way, you can still have the personal touch and showcase your products, but without the added stress and physical strain of a larger event.You could also focus on promoting your Black Friday sale through flyers, emails, and social media to reach a wider audience without having to physically host an event. This will still allow you to offer the discounts and incentives, but without the added pressure of hosting an open house.Overall, it's important to prioritize your health and well-being. Don't push yourself too hard or take on more than you can handle. By finding a balance and adapting your plans to fit your needs, you can still have a successful sales month without overdoing it. Good luck!