Last night Mike and I dined at a local restaurant and listened in as a customer was trying to give his order to the waiter… who was just NOT understanding what he was trying to say.  Both the customer and the waiter got frustrated, and sadly when the order came out – and was wrong – instead of sending it back, we over heard the customer say “No, it is fine, we just will not come back.”

Communication is such a critical part in Leadership, that it can truly be a defining factor on whether a company succeeds or fails.  Misunderstandings, Assumptions, and simply LACK of Communication are all detrimental to even the best of businesses.  In fact, I think it may be THE #1 thing that could make a difference of whether a company succeeds or fails.

In the last few months I have seen many Party Plan Consultants walk away from their businesses stating reasons like “I never knew what was going on,”  “I felt all alone,”  “I never heard from anyone,” “I was only talked to when I was producing big numbers,”  “I only felt important when I had big sales.”  In the case of the restaurant, it is a customer who was unhappy and will probably not only not visit the establishment again, but share with his friends the poor experience that he had.  In Leadership, you simply can not afford to have this barrier.

So how do you overcome this?  How do you communicate effectively to ensure the success of your business?

Do it well.

One misconception about effective communication is that there needs to be a lot of “fluff” and “pizazz.”   With all of the junk and distractions we are presented with each day, effective communication now is more about getting the point across in a clear, concise manner as quickly and effectively as possible.   Do not try to jazz up your communications with a bunch of fancy words or phrases in an attempt to sound more professional.  Research shows that the best communication is at about a 4th grade reading level, there fore everyone understands it.  Get to the point so everyone can get on with their day.

Do it often.

In my opinion you can not OVER communicate something important to your team.  In fact I think a lot of times it is not even WHAT you are communicating as much as it is showing that you ARE communicating and keeping people “in the loop.”  People want to feel informed, they want to feel included -  the sense of unknowing leads to fear, upset, and eventually giving up.  By “touching base” often, even with small updates, you are showing that their time matters, and that you care about them enough to want to keep them informed.

Do it together.

Collaboration is the new business model in 2011.   People not only want to be in the know, they also want to be seen and heard with their opinions.   Tools such as YahooGroups, Google+ Circles, Facebook Groups, etc allow for you to not only get your message sent, but also for everyone in the “group” to be able to discuss and weigh in as well.   It gives your team a feeling of belonging, and that their feelings truly matter.

Do it now.

My pastor said this week “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago… the second best time is right now.”   Whether you are a brand new Leader, or whether you have been leading a team for years, the best time to begin great communication is right now.  Stop what you are doing right now, and send an email out to your team.  Or create a Facebook Group and then announce it to your team.  Let them know that you care, that you are there to help them, and that you will be working to keep them as informed as possible to help them succeed in their business – no matter how high or low their sales are this week.   Send a note to them that effectively communicates that you will be communicating more effectively

Keeping your team connected and informed is one of the first steps to building a remarkable team.  It is one of the easiest, and most effective things you can do to ensure the success of your business.

All this month we have been focused on Online Marketing – from Social Media to Online Parties to Email Campaigns.  But how do you know if any of your efforts are actually working!?  Are you giving yourself a “litmus test” to make sure you are not only doing the right things… but doing things right?

1. Track your time.  How much are you making per hour?  Don’t know?  This is a problem!  How much time do you spend actively WORKING on Social Media?  (Farmville and Monday Mingle DO NOT COUNT! )  Now do the math on how much you made per hour with that activity.  Are you happy with that amount?

2. Do your own website search and see where you fall.  Do you know what page of Google you are on?  (or how many?!) Search for your hot key words and see if you can “find yourself” amongst the thousands of other sites.

3.  Run different promotions – with different coupon codes – on different sites.   In other words, to track how well Facebook is working for you, run a promotion solely on Facebook, and even use the coupon code something like “FB1.”  You can do the same with Twitter and use something like “Twitter1″  – and then track each sale with by the coupon code.

4. As often as you are able, ask the question “How did you find out about us?” – whether on your email subscription registration, contact form, order form, or during customer care.   People are usually happy to tell you just exactly how they found your site!

5. Let someone else do it.  The Adobe Online Marketing Suite – powered by Omniture – provides insight into the performance of online marketing initiatives, empowers organizations to make informed decisions, and ensures the success of online marketing programs.  Their programs work within your contact management system to show you real time results from numerous different channels – all in an easy to understand format. Their search engine marketing blog will also give you ideas for increasing your online presence and effectiveness.

Whether you track your own results, or leave it to the professionals, it is important to know if your efforts are TRULY working.   Remember, the definition of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over expecting different results.”  Arm yourself with the truth, to know whether or not you need to “change direction.”

Hi! Thanks for stopping by the 30 Days of Faves Blog Party hosted here at The Party Plan Coach! Each day Divas from around the World will be highlighting their favorite products from their Home Party Plan line. I will be highlighting my favorite business tips, tools, and inspiration for you to help build your Home Party Plan business. Be sure to check back every day in June to see what’s new!

You have heard me say before that none of us are really selling a product… we are selling an EXPERIENCE.  If you sell kitchen goods, you are selling the experience of creating great food in a short time.  If you sell jewelry, you are selling the experience of looking fantastic.  If you sell skin care, you are selling the experience of younger looking skin.  And if you are in the adult party plan industry, you are selling the experience of Romance.

But when it comes to selling online – how do you create the same experience… simply put: PICTURES!  Blogging, Facebook, Twitter, Nings, Online Ads, Message Boards – one thing is common in all of these – when people like what they SEE - they take action.  So how do you turn an image into an experience?  Picnik.com.

Picnik.com is an online image editing tool that makes even a novice editor look like a pro.  With everything from a resizing tool to “touch ups” for teeth, skin, and hair, Picnik.com takes any image from ordinary to extraordinary.  My favorite tools include the collage feature, which allows you to put a lot of images together in one big image – like this one I created for a recent Summer Sale:

You literally just upload the images you want, and drag and drop them into the slots.  Select the background color, and voila!!  You can then save the images, upload them to Facebook or Flickr, or even send them to your local Walmart or Walgreens to be printed.

Picnik.com is also a great way to brand or watermark your own images – like I did in this image when I received a piece from Kim Rhodes, a Consultant with Just Jewelry:

Picnik.com is free, but offers a paid version for more editing features, fonts, and tools for as little as $2.08 per month.   As the winner of many online photo editing awards, Picnik.com is a great resource for all of your photo editing needs – at a great price!  Check them out and see for yourself!

I am still buzzing from all of the excitement and ideas I received at the Orlando Spark & Hustle, and I am about to just burst with excitement over all of the ideas and tips I will be sharing with all of you starting in June for our 30 Days of Faves. But one of the things that has really stood out for me has been all of the new BBFs I have received and continued to talk to and get encouragement from every single day, and it got me thinking… do you have a BBF?

In school I was lucky to have many BFFs – Best Friends Forever. BFFs are the friends who are always there for you to hold your hand, wipe your tears, and plot revenge on anyone who hurt you. (whether it was your fault or not) BFFs go everywhere together – from Football Games to Prom to the Movies.  BFFs are such a vital part of growing up and being a young girl, and I realize now as I watch my daughter and her BFFs, how truly lucky I was to have such fantastic friends who I still talk to and love to this day.  (thank you Facebook)

This weekend at Spark & Hustle I learned the value of a BBF – Best Business Friends. BBFs are not the type to tell you what you want to hear, but what you NEED to hear.   They are not there to hold your hand, but to push you out of your comfort zone to become a better business woman.  BBFs replace Football Games with Networking Events and Socials.  They won’t help you plot revenge, but instead plot a recovery to make sure YOU come out looking like the better person… and will always make you take responsibility for your part, so that you learn from your mistake.   BBFs know that the fastest way to everlasting success is complete, honest, brutal accountability.

BBFs are about support, encouragement, and inspiration.  They understand that being an Entrepreneur stinks sometimes (well it DOES!) but that it is also one of the most gratifying feelings in the World.  BBFs know that there is no such thing as competition, and that there is enough “pie” for everyone.  BBFs have a bond that each other can share openly, safely, between two like minded business owners.  BBFs are about staying positive, even when things aren’t going well, and laughing at yourself so you don’t take things too seriously.  BBFs will help to throw you back on the “wagon” as needed, and not let you stay on the ground too long.

Since leaving Spark & Hustle I have spoken to at least one of my new BBFs  every day.  It is amazing how much of a difference they have made in such a short time.  From feeling more supported to feeling less alone, each one of my BBFs has helped me in some little way, and I hope that I have done the same.  We have connected through Facebook, Twitter, emails, text messaging, and even phone calls – for no other reason than to tell each other to “Keep Sparkling.”   I know that I will be a better person – and a better business owner – because of these ladies and the  friendships I formed.

If you do not have a BBF – get one.  Find one.  Seek her out.  You might find her at a Networking event or even a Diva Success Sisters Meeting. You might find her online or just right across town.  She might be in your same business, or in something else entirely.  It does not matter.  The support is what matters.  The accountability is what matters.  The honesty is what matters.

Do you have a BBF?

The 30 Days of Faves Blog Party is a way for Home Party Plan Consultants to showcase their favorite products and learn new ideas and techniques for Product Demos, Party Presentations, and Sales!  Each day all of our Divas will post a Blog, Facebook, or YouTube of one of their favorite products from their own Home Party Plan Company.

Why A Blog Party?

In the “Blogosphere” of Mommy Blogging, Blog Parties are very common – but not so much in the Party Plan and Direct Sales market.  That is – until NOW! A Blog Party is a great way for you to make connections, build your brand, and meet new people – all from the comfort of your own computer.   The main focus of any Blog Party is simple – to form relationships.   In our industry, relationships are critical to the survival of our businesses – both for customers but also for SUPPORT!

Check out this video for a “demo” Demo!

How to party with us:

• Read and comment on THIS post to be entered in the drawing for PRIZES. Prizes will be awarded AFTER the Blog Party closes.
• If you have a blog, write a party post NOW introducing the 30 Days of Faves on your site and invite your readers to check it out too!  Include a Blog Button from the sidebar on the right.
• Add your blog url, your facebook link, your YouTube link and/or your Twitter link  to the appropriate Mr. Linky below.  (will be live on June 1, 2011)
• Visit tons of blogs, facebook pages, YouTubes and follow new twitter friends from the Mr. Linkies.  Say hello, introduce yourself, and tell your Sister Diva you are visiting from the 30 Days of Faves Blog Party. Start building friendships right away!

Get Started Now:

Invite your friends!  Put our Invitation Button on your sidebar and write a post inviting all your friends. Use the button codes in the sidebar to the right.

On June 1st, begin posting a daily “fave” highlighting one of your favorite products from your own home party plan company. You can include images, video, benefits, features, testimonials, and even a link to “buy now.”  Each day you will post another new product that is a “fave” and so on – for an ENTIRE MONTH!

Please be considerate of another and keep ALL of your party posts rated “G”. We recognize that “family friendly” is a subjective term, so we just ask you to use your best judgment. If, however, you see a post or site that contains nudity or vulgar language or images, please let us know.

During the month of June, keep the excitement going by Tweeting and Facebooking about the 30 Days of Faves Blog Party as well as your individual posts.  Use the hashag #30DaysOfFaves

Sign the Mr. Linky here at The Party Plan Coach

When your post is published, add the permalink of your party post to the Mr. Linky here at The Party Plan Coach in our 30 Days of Faves Blog Party Post.   The Blog Party will run for one month, from Wednesday,June 1, 2011 to Thursday June 30, 2011. Participating Divas will come back daily to add their new post url to the Mr Linky on this page.

Get out and PARTY! When the party starts on June 1st, search the Mr. Linky and check out fellow Divas posts to learn more about them and their products.  Be sure to leave a comment on each one, and let them know you came from the Party Plan Divas 30 Days of Faves Blog Party!  When you come back to add your link the next day, check out more Divas and comment on their posts, and so on. 

RULES:

1.  YOUR OPPORTUNITY CAN NOT BE ONE OF YOUR FAVES.   We have a STRICT no cross recruiting policy here at Party Plan Divas as we all believe it is incredibly tacky to try and recruit another Party Plan Consultant into your business when she is already with a company.  So, just so there is no confusion or issue, please keep this meme strictly to tangible (or digital, you know what I mean) products.

2. Please keep EVERYTHING Rated “G” This meme will be going out among the masses, and we want to make sure that we do not offend ANYONE in ANY WAY.  So please make sure that your post/product/video/demo is appropriate – even for children to watch.

3.  Please commit to the entire month.  I KNOW 30 days is a long time, and I have even struggled with getting 30 days worth of posts up (just ask Jan lol) but please – for me, for you, for your online presence, do not start if you cant finish.  The beauty of putting this on your blog of course is the ability to schedule posts – I suggest you do a few at a time, and schedule them out ahead of time.

That’s it!  let’s get ready to PARTY!

Put Your Intro Posts Here:

Running Sales and Promotions are a huge part of the Party Plan Industry – but how do you make them a huge success?  No matter how great the offer may be – if it doesn’t generate business – what is the point, right?    Use this quick five tips to create an awesome promotion, get the word out, and keep your customers coming back again and again!

1. Decide what the objective is for the Sale. What is your goal?  Do you wish to increase your monthly sales volume?  Are you looking to gain new customers or reservice your existing customers?  Do you want to including Bookings into your Sales promotion?  Set your goal for EXACTLY what you want the promotion to achieve and then plan everything with that goal in mind.

2.  Create a Sales Promotion gives a great deal, without giving away your profit. Contrary to popular belief, you can have a great sale without “giving away the farm.”  I am a firm believer that we are in the business to MAKE money, not SPEND it… well, don’t GIVE it away either!  If you make 20% commission on sales, running a 10% off sale has just given away HALF of your earnings!   The truth is, your Party Plan Company has gone to great lengths to get you exceptional products at exceptional prices.   Get creative with your sales promotions and offer services along with product to add more value to your promotion!  Examples: Complimentary Skin Care Consultation with any order over $50.  My Top 5 Recipes with any Home Kitchen Purchase over $50. Free Gift Wrapping with any order over $50.

3.  Plan Your Promotions  ahead of time to be properly prepared. Timing is key, give yourself at least a few weeks in advance to get all of your sales tools ready. You will use this time to get some flyers, and advertising materials that will best showcase your promotion. Think about what kind of sale you will be running as well as what is within your budget.  Consider holidays, seasons, and other National and Worldwide events when planning your promotions.  Try to have all of your Sales planned out no less than 90 days in advance to have plenty of time to order and receive your promo items.

4. Create “Limited Time Offers.” Speaking of TIME – Run promotions for no longer than a week to ten days to create a sense of urgency.   People do not want to “miss out” on a great opportunity, so so create the sense of urgency with a close ending date on your promotion. Giving someone an entire MONTH for a sale will most likely allow for the customer to procrastinate (“oh I will buy that next payday”) and then forget about it entirely.

5. Get the word out! Sales promotions – like bookings – are about numbers.  The more people you tell – the more sales you will receive.  Simple as that.  So get the word out!  Send a Customer email, post on Facebook, write a blog post, ask others to share on their Facebook and Blog pages,  post on community message boards -spread the word like your life depended on it, be excited, this excitement will transfer well to your customers.

Last night I did the first call for our “What Is A Party Plan Diva” Conference Call Series.  I then joked on Facebook about how the PROBLEM with me doing the calls at NIGHT was that we all got fired up and excited – and then had to go to bed!  HA!  So to get everyone all revved up again this morning I decided to post the call here for everyone to listen!!

What is a Party Plan Diva?  Well, Webster defines “Diva” as a distinguished, successful, social woman.  Doesn’t that just sum us right up!?  In this first call we talked about the Physical Appearance and First Impressions of a Party Plan Diva.  It was a fun call that I think is so important for us to all hear and implement into our daily lives!

Listen here: (forgive me squeaky voice – allergies are getting the best of me this week!)

This is going to be a fun series, and I am excited to have you all along for it!  This month’s series includes What Is A Party Plan Diva, Branding Your Business, Marketing Success, and Customer Care For a True Diva!   In May we will be discussing getting Ready For Summer – Avoiding The Summer Slump!

To listen to the entire series, join Party Plan Divas for as little as $12.95 per month! Membership includes access to weekly Conference Calls, a 600+ page Training Library, Template Library, Audio Library, Video Library – PLUS one on one coaching! Join us today for fresh new training and support that you need to succeed!  It’s not your mother’s Party Plan Industry anymore – stop listening to the same old worn out trainings of 20 years ago!   Join Party Plan Divas today!

Facebook has become the #1 Online Activity around the world – with over 500 MILLION active users spending over 700 BILLION minutes surfing, chatting, and posting about their lives and opinions.  It has become THE PLACE for finding old friends, connecting old flames, keeping in touch with family, networking, sharing information, meeting new friends, and more!  With the “Live Your Life Online” mentality spreading rapidly, it is becoming second nature to freely speak your mind either via Tweet, Text, or Status Update.  However, as a Party Plan Diva, there are a few things you should NOT do.

1. Dropping the F-bomb. Honestly, there is just absolutely no excuse to use the F word in any social media arena. If you choose to say it on your own time, in the privacy of your home – fine.  But not in public.  I am no prude,  I have been known to drop it a few times myself, but we have an image to uphold as Party Plan Consultants, and it is about time we began holding ourselves to a higher standard.

2. Cussing at all. While we are on the subject, let’s just ban this all together. Thing is, cussing is still “taboo” and bottom line is that respectful, upstanding people simply do not cuss like pirates.  Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, etc are PERMANENT.  Once they are out there, you can not get them back.  Professionals can get the same point across without stooping to the level of curse words.

3. Family Drama – Save The Drama For Your Mama! NOT for Facebook.  Remember that you never know who is reading your profile or status.  If you have a prospective recruit “checking you out” before she signs up, and she learns of all of your Baby Daddy, Trifling Sister, Overbearing Mother, Lazy Husband Drama… who wants to associate themselves with that?

4. Joining Facebook Groups that are offensive. I will give the benefit of the doubt that not everyone knows that when you join these groups, or even “Like” these groups – it updates your profile. Though these groups might be “cute” or funny, it is another one of those things that can possibly turn someone off from you.  Be cautious when you are joining or “liking” groups whose topics may offend.

5. Slamming other Party Plan Companies. You know your company is the best.  You know, because you chose it over everything else that is out there.  Here is the thing – we ALL represent fantastic companies.  It is very bad form to insinuate otherwise.  Instead of pointing out other companies faults, highlight what YOU believe makes you better.  Point out what makes you AMAZING.

6. Slamming other Consultants. Whether they are in your same company or another company, they are your SISTERS.  Do not slam other Consultants for any reason what so ever.  Talking poorly to make another Consultant look bad will actually make the BOTH of you look bad.  Her, for whatever you may have said, and you for lacking the professionalism to not be a catty business woman.

7. Drunk photos or videos. I will fully admit that being a Party Plan Consultant comes with some responsibility.  Honestly, I believe it is this responsibility that is what is so significantly lacking in our industry, which continues to let so many people think our job is a “joke” or “scam.”  If you have a throw down free for all with your friends from high school – GREAT.  It is good to let lose sometimes.  But again, if a new Consultant was checking you out – and the first thing she sees is you – three sheets to the wind – with your skirt up to your…. well, you get my point.

8. Sexy Profile Pictures. Ladies, come on.  This is not match.com.  Just because you sell a sexy product, does not mean you need to have a sexy profile picture.  Remember your main clientele is WOMEN – not men.  Women do not want to see you as “sexy” – they want to see you as trustworthy, reliable, knowledgeable, and understanding. Besides, even if you are single and trying to catch the eye of some dudes via Facebook… independence, professionalism,  and confidence are way sexier than anything provocative will ever be.

9. Reposting the same status as everyone else. So it is Monday, you are exhausted from the weekend, and you see a fantastic Status Update from a Sister Consultant about the new products, hostess rewards and opportunity you have right now.  Resist the urge to copy and paste.  I know, it is tempting.  The problem is if someone has several of your Sister Consultants on their page as well… suddenly the “News Feed” looks like a game of Simon Says. Take the additional 4 seconds, and write the same information in your own words.

10. Bad grammar and misspellings. I want to end on this to stress the importance of Spell Check and proper grammar.  People want to do business with educated people.  You are looked to as the expert in your field.  Proper spelling and punctuation is the very BASIC requirements for a professional image online. Re-read your posts and use spell check if there is any question.  Use the proper words, and the proper time – ALWAYS.  Check out a humorous explanation of commonly misspelled words here.

Bottom line – you are a Business Owner.  Please remember that every moment of every day, especially when it comes to your Online Presence.  As I said before, it is about time we hold ourselves to a higher level of professionalism in this industry.  Look to the top of your company – are the people at the top practicing these rules?  I am wiling to bet money that they are.  Those who are at the top understand these rules, and those who understand them will more easily RISE to the top as well.

Business is easy when you have the right tools. Talk to any carpenter, plumber, electrician, etc and they will tell you how important having the correct “Tools for the Job” will make work run more smoothly. The Party Plan Business is no exception to this rule. My Top Ten favorite Tools For Success (in no particular order) are:

My website – PartyPlanDivas.com with a SHOPPING CART!! Ok, obviously Party Plan Divas IS my business, but  I too use the Template Library and Training Library for my own personal Party Plan Business.  The shopping cart is also a no-brainer -did you know that $146.4 BILLION dollars was spent on online shopping in 2006?!! (source) Would you like to tap into just a FRACTION of that!?  You can – with an online store!!  Yep it’s REALLY that easy.

Gmail Email – I use email for everything. Truly. I have several different email accounts, all through Gmail which all come to my iPhone, Outlook, and PC so that no matter where I am, I can see when new emails come in. I get all of my Social Media Notifications, Order Notifications, Party Leads, etc all delivered via email.  I would say that 95% of all of my correspondence done on a daily basis is through email.  Also with tools such as Constant Contact I can send out several thousand emails in just a few clicks!!  Talk about “spreading the word!!”

My Blog – The Party Plan Coach.com – My blog is a great tool for business because I am able to really show you who *I* am as Lynsey, not just as The Party Plan Coach.  I get to do fantastic reviews, giveaways, participate in weekly Memes and link with other bloggers and so much more.  Plus I am able to write my thoughts, experiences, and events that go on in my life. Blogging can be time consuming – but just like with journaling, for some reason when you begin to WRITE THINGS DOWN - they actually begin to happen.  Start a Blog and begin writing your life and see what happens!

Facebook – Facebook has become my #2 most visited website each and every day.  Though I do not waste time on any of the games or apps, I do absolutely love reading what is going on with everyone, chatting about World News, Pop Culture, Mommyhood, and other things that interest me.  I see so many awesome websites, meet fantastic people, and link up and network with other coaches, trainers, and product developers for our industry.

Twitter – Twitter and Business just go hand in hand now. I found Twitter long before it was as popular as it is now, and thought it was a silly waste of time.  My account sat dormant for months.  It wasn’t until just a few months ago that I attended a Networkers Toolbox Training Seminar that I really grasped the concept of Twitter and how it can be used for business.  I have since been Tweeting away happily and using tools such as HootSuite to manage all of my Twitter accounts and keep it touch with all of my Twivas in the Twitterverse…

iPhone or Smartphone – Whether you have an iPhone, Blackberry, Droid, or any other “Pocket PC” style phone, the Smartphones of today are absolute “must haves” for the Party Plan Industry.  As I raved in my Top Ten Tuesday – iPhone Alls For All Party Plan Divas post there are so many tools that are downloaded right onto the phone to have on the go wherever you are.  Get your email, Social Media, Tax Stuff, and even the Weather right at your fingertips.

Mobile Office – This tool I talk about so much in my training and it is an absolute “must have” for ALL Party Plan Consultants.  A Mobile Office is a portable file box with all of the tools we need to do business – Hostess Packets, Recruit Packets, Business Cards, Order Forms, Catalogs, Pens, Calculator, Gardening (Marketing) Gifts – all neatly organized and packed into your car!  Take it everywhere – you never know when an opportunity arises for business – always be PREPARED with your Mobile Office!

The Diva Success System Planner – Have you seen pictures of my Planner?  I would be completely lost without it.  I have everything in this planner – from my dental appointments to my daughter’s gymnastics meets, as well as my Hostesses, new Recruits, Meetings, event… you name it – if it is happening in my life, it is in my Diva Success System Planner. I keep everything color coded for an easy “at a glance” look at what all I have going on, and the colors go throughout the planner for each category of my life.

Gardening Gifts – All of my marketing tools!!  Yes, I keep them in my Mobile Office as  I mentioned above, but these are tools you absolutely must have on you at all times.  Gardening Gifts include business cards, samples, gifts, etc.  Never be caught without them – and hand them out generously!  Any woman you see is deserving of a little “gift.” Remember presentation is key – so make sure it is pretty. Check out our Gardening Section in the Training Library for tons of ideas of Gardening Gifts for all industries!

Office Hours - Ok, so it isnt really a “tool”, however having a work schedule is just as important to a Party Plan Professional as it is to a Corporate Professional - your doctor’s office is NOT open 24/7 – neither should you be!  We are in this business to make a significant income while working for ourselves, and around out lives, so make sure you are doing just that.   Set your Work Hours, Party Dates, etc and STICK TO THEM!!  Use  The Diva Success System so that you will know what you need to do each and every day to stay on track building your business in only 30 minutes per day!

These are my favorite Tools For Success… what are yours?