Can I Mention My Pampered Chef Business on Personal Social Media?

[familymgrkendra]

I was reading the discouraged thread that got a little Off topic and read this part about internet policies:

From page 22 of the Policies and Procedures document:
Other than signing up for a Pampered Chef® Personal Web Site or approved vendor sites, do not list the company name when filling out personal profiles on the Internet.

My DH and I are new consultants so forgive me if this a dumb question:

I am a member of a message board similar to this except it is a mommies board of about 100 women who are very close and have been a member for 6 yrs. I have been busy lately, so someone asked for an update from me and I mentioned we joined PC and such. Is it against policy to let friends on a message board know that my DH and I are now PC consultants. I haven't added it to any proflies just mentioned that I am now a PC consultant in a post.

Thanks for any help or advice!!

 

[BethCooks4U]

You can't do that but since they asked, you can say that you just started with a direct sales company and would love to talk more about it with them off line - something like that would probably be just fine.

 

[fruit76loop]

Actually it is against policy to discuss your business in anyway on forums except those for PC consultants! If you want to update these people or let them know you can always send a personal email and tell them what is going on!:thumbup: At least you are aware that you made a mistake and now you know! :chef:

 

[katie0128]

I was reading the discouraged thread that got a little Off topic and read this part about internet policies:



My DH and I are new consultants so forgive me if this a dumb question:

I am a member of a message board similar to this except it is a mommies board of about 100 women who are very close and have been a member for 6 yrs. I have been busy lately, so someone asked for an update from me and I mentioned we joined PC and such. Is it against policy to let friends on a message board know that my DH and I are now PC consultants. I haven't added it to any proflies just mentioned that I am now a PC consultant in a post.

Thanks for any help or advice!!

Not a dumb question. Would have been dumb to NOT ask someone if you were not sure.

 

[Geoo]

You can't do that but since they asked, you can say that you just started with a direct sales company and would love to talk more about it with them off line - something like that would probably be just fine.

That may or may NOT be policy but that is one of the most rediculous, idiotic, things I have ever heard of..

Jim

 

[BethCooks4U]

That may or may NOT be policy but that is one of the most rediculous, idiotic, things I have ever heard of..

Jim

excuse me?

 

[JAE]

That may or may NOT be policy but that is one of the most rediculous, idiotic, things I have ever heard of..

Jim

Let's not get harsh. At least try to type in a kind "tone". It's fine to disagree with policy, but we don't make policy. We join PC knowing policy and agreeing to follow it.

 

[Geoo]

Excuse you for what? I have an opinion. If some one post on craiglistlist or meetup looking for business then according to the rules it would appear that they would be in violation of the agreement but I seriously doubt that would apply if they were asked what was going on in my life and i replied.. "Oh, well I am a Pampered Chef Consultant" To say that, in my opinion, is reading into the rules and misleading the person that posted this thread from the start. Secondly, I believe that if he or she is concerned with the rules they should address them to the HO or a lawyer. SO, dont get rude with me, I have an intelligent opinion.

Jim

 

[Geoo]

Let's not get harsh. At least try to type in a kind "tone". It's fine to disagree with policy, but we don't make policy. We join PC knowing policy and agreeing to follow it.

I wasnt harsh until I got the childish "excuse me" response.

Jim

 

[BethCooks4U]

You can't do that but since they asked, you can say that you just started with a direct sales company and would love to talk more about it with them off line - something like that would probably be just fine.

To clarify: We cannot say on an online forum (except one like this that is for consultants) that we are with Pampered Chef or refer directly or indirectly to the company (it's in the agreement we all sign). SO, if someone asks us what's new as in this person's case - she was away for a while and they were catching up - she can't say she now sells PC but she can say she has just started selling with a direct sale company and would love to talk about it off line if the other person wants to.

 

[BethCooks4U]

Excuse you for what? I have an opinion. If some one post on craiglistlist or meetup looking for business then according to the rules it would appear that they would be in violation of the agreement but I seriously doubt that would apply if they were asked what was going on in my life and i replied.. "Oh, well I am a Pampered Chef Consultant" To say that, in my opinion, is reading into the rules and misleading the person that posted this thread from the start. Secondly, I believe that if he or she is concerned with the rules they should address them to the HO or a lawyer. SO, dont get rude with me, I have an intelligent opinion.

Jim

Childish? Calling someone's post ridiculous and idiotic is not what I call acting like the adults we all should be to be on this forum. We all have opinions but should at least be civil to each other.

My response was in shock that someone would even think to respond in the way you did.


Edit: my response was NOT misleading to the original poster. I was telling her that she can not say she is a Pampered Chef consultant on a forum. That is a fact. We all signed the same agreement. If you are a consultant go read yours.

 

[JAE]

I agree with you Beth. Even if it wasn't directed at your post but at the policy, the tone was still uncalled for IMO.

 

[Geoo]

Childish? Calling someone's post rediculous and idiotic is not what I call acting like the adults we all should be to be on this forum. We all have opinions but should at least be civil to each other.

My response was in shock that someone would even think to respond in the way you did.


Edit: my response was NOT misleading to the original poster. I was telling her that she can not say she is a Pampered Chef consultant on a forum. That is a fact. We all signed the same agreement. If you are a consultant go read yours.

AHH, Beth. I apologize. I did not mean that your post was rediculous. I am sorry if it was read that way. Now I feel like a heel.

I meant that in my opinion, having such a policy is rediculous. In the end, it really doesnt matter what i feel about the policy, of course, but that is my opinion. I was just relaying that and took offense when I saw your response. But now I understand what you thought you were replying too.

Again. my apologize.

Jim

 

[BethCooks4U]

AHH, Beth. I apologize. I did not mean that your post was rediculous. I am sorry if it was read that way. Now I feel like a heel.

I meant that in my opinion, having such a policy is rediculous. In the end, it really doesnt matter what i feel about the policy, of course, but that is my opinion. I was just relaying that and took offense when I saw your response. But now I understand what you thought you were replying too.

Again. my apologize.

Jim

Accepted. but please read over your posts before hitting submit in the future. We are all human (you too I know) and have feelings.

 

[familymgrkendra]

Edit: my response was NOT misleading to the original poster. I was telling her that she can not say she is a Pampered Chef consultant on a forum. That is a fact. We all signed the same agreement. If you are a consultant go read yours.

Thank You so much!!! I went back and edited my post on my mommy board. You all have been so helpful!!

 

[BethCooks4U]

Thank You so much!!! I went back and edited my post on my mommy board. You all have been so helpful!!

You are welcome. Please feel welcome to ask questions here. There are many on this site that are happy to help however we can. Please, if you are ever not sure, check with HO (home office) if you aren't sure an answer is correct.

That being said, your director is your best source for help, then HO, then other sources like here. A lot of people come here and find the wealth of information and then just come here to ask (there's always someone here who can help and HO may be closed or it's too late to call your director) but be careful. It really is best to let your director guide you.

Best of luck in your business!!