Hello and welcome to the amazing and wonderful world of a Paparazzi Independent Consultant! The resources found on this page are meant for you to use to help you build your business as you see fit. You'll find tips, tricks, ideas and training to get you on your way to a successful start to your new business!
Here are some helpful tips to get started right away while you are waiting for your new Starter Kit to arrive:
Contact Information - You'll want to create a dedicated email address for your new business because you will begin to build your contact list of new and potential customers and party hostesses. There are many free email services available and many people use yahoo or gmail.
Product Displays & Supplies - You will need to start thinking of how you want to display your jewelry at home shows and events. There are SO MANY options available so choose what works best for you. Just make sure it is easy to set up, organized and clean. You can choose to use pegboard displays, traveling cases, baskets, necklace busts, etc. You should also invest in a 6' folding table and have a nice table cover. Some events don't supply a table so it's good to have your own. Click here to see samples of displays and ideas.
Marketing Materials & Advertising - You will need to invest in marketing materials to get your name out there to potential customers. You can make these items yourself or have them made professionally. I recommend www.vistaprint.com. They offer great prices and do an excellent job.
Here are some helpful tips to get started right away while you are waiting for your new Starter Kit to arrive:
Contact Information - You'll want to create a dedicated email address for your new business because you will begin to build your contact list of new and potential customers and party hostesses. There are many free email services available and many people use yahoo or gmail.
Product Displays & Supplies - You will need to start thinking of how you want to display your jewelry at home shows and events. There are SO MANY options available so choose what works best for you. Just make sure it is easy to set up, organized and clean. You can choose to use pegboard displays, traveling cases, baskets, necklace busts, etc. You should also invest in a 6' folding table and have a nice table cover. Some events don't supply a table so it's good to have your own. Click here to see samples of displays and ideas.
Marketing Materials & Advertising - You will need to invest in marketing materials to get your name out there to potential customers. You can make these items yourself or have them made professionally. I recommend www.vistaprint.com. They offer great prices and do an excellent job.
- Business Cards - These are a must! I would recommend getting these professionally made, however, you can make your own. VistaPrint does an amazing job and you can get as little as 100 to get started for usually around $10. Be sure to include your name, phone number, email address, facebook page and your website address.
- Facebook Page - You definitely want to create your own Facebook Business page. Many people look to Facebook to find people and if you don't have a page...they can't find YOU! Be sure to post things to your page every day or two so your fans stay interested in your business.
- Facebook Groups - You will want to join some of the really great Facebook Groups that are for Consultants only. The information you gain from these groups is INVALUABLE! You'll find so many ideas and information there because everyone is so welcoming and willing to share and answer questions you may have...about anything. When you join my team, I will automatically include you in some of these groups.
- Website - When you join Paparazzi you automatically get a website for your customers to shop from. This is called your "Replicated Website". This is the site you will send your customers to to shop. Be sure to always include your Consultant ID number with the website address otherwise your customers will not be directed to YOUR site but to the general Paparazzi website. Your link should look like this: www.paparazziaccessories.com/28606. This will direct people to MY site, meaning that if they buy something, I will earn a 45% commission on their purchase. You will use the same link but replace my ID # with yours. You will also use this website to place your jewelry orders, check on your commission earnings, see information on your personally sponsored team members and more. When you get to the website, you will click on the Consultant Login button. You are now in your "Back Office". You will see all kinds of information about your orders, payments, commissions, etc. Many new Consultants are confused about where this mysterious "Back Office" is...well you found it! :) Once you log in, make sure to update your profile with a photo of you and write a little blurb about yourself in your "My Story" section. It's important that your potential customers & hostesses get to know who you are.
- Signs & Lead Forms - Before you have a party or event, make sure to have signage! One of the best selling points of Paparazzi is that everything is only $5.00. Make sure to let your customers know that with signs! You'll find several choices here that you can save and print, or get creative and make your own. You will also need to have Lead Slips. These little forms are very important and should always be available for your customers to complete at your party or event. This is how you will gain leads to new customers and hostesses.
