Fresh Kit for Spring

Team, it is that time again!

Time to freshen your product kit for Spring!

Here is mine. 

Probably like most of you,

I want a fresh look

but am unwilling to

purchase all the new products

to get it.

So in this picture,

you will find a mix of new with old.

My only new purchases were napkins,

the Stackable Bowls, and the 

Napa Orchard Soup & Salad Bowl.

Oh, and the addition of the

Sisters Earth & Sky Maddy Handbag

Thank you, Longaberger

for the gift at the January Meeting!

I encourage you to look through the WishList

for product the you currently own.

Add a few splashes of fresh and new

to a show order on February 1.

Let me know what you put together

and I will post it!

Also, local consultants

remember that you are welcome

to borrow my kit.

Please give me as much notice as possible

in case I plan to be out of town when you need it.  

Can you see the "brush marks"?

They are not visible in the WishList

and we thought that they looked 'dirty'.

But we couldn't find a 'clean' one!

TLC addressed this issue in

Longaberger News, January 27.

IMPORTANT! Napa Orchard Pottery Update

Based on feedback received from the January Leader Meeting and Home Consultants who sampled the items, we are changing the Napa Orchard Dinner Plate, Soup and Salad Bowl, Lunch Plate and 9"x13" Baking Dish from a brushstroke background to a plain cream background. This is a cosmetic redesign only, as the material quality of the pottery meets our specifications. While we work through this change, you are still able to order the Napa Orchard items for your customers. Since we anticipate deliveries of these items in mid-May, it may work best to place the items on a separate order. We are committed to offering this collection through the Fall/Winter WishList and want to ensure your customers love these items and have time to complete their collections. Refer to the Backorder Report and FAQ’s for additional details and updates.
 

I guess that I am a fruity kind of girl.

Doesn't the Chocolate 

look pretty with the Napa? 

News from the Meeting

Great Hawaiian Getaway Extended

Aloha Maui, here we come! We've added more time for you to earn this trip

Travelers must qualify with $20,000 in Sales Credit and 6 new direct qualified recruits to be eligible to earn or buy-in additional trips

14 Travel Credits are needed for each additional trip (1st, 2nd & 3rd guests)

Every $2,500 in Sales Credit (over $20,000) = 1 Travel Credit

Every newly qualified recruit (over 6) = 1 Travel Credit

myShop Gold for FREE!

myShop Gold is now free for everyone!

All myShop pages will be upgraded to Gold Tuesday, January 25

This means everyone will have access to the weekly e-card service and can customize their page

If you have already signed up for myShop Gold, we will issue refunds for unused months starting February 1

Be sure to promote this as a perk to the new Home Consultants you sponsor into the business

Hostess Referral Program

Reward new Hostesses who have $350+ show and give you at least three referrals!

New Hostesses will receive Summertime Stripe Travel Mug

Hostess Referral Program runs from February 1 through July 31, along with the new WishList

Just for Business Shop Online

We are simplifying how you order Samples & Supplies by placing Samples & Supplies in "one cart," this new way to order is expected to be up and running on February 21st.

Shipping Update

To support you and your growing online business, beginning February 21st, shipping on all online orders will be calculated on the paid price (verses the full retail price). Shipping surcharges still apply as noted earlier.



Buzz Words...

 "We own tabletop"

"I am here to freshen up your home"

"Easy to live with"

"Functionality, sustainability, high quality"

Color Trends:

Stone wood and grass naturals easy to live with

Greens are here to stay

"Classic and trendy"

"Clean, fresh inviting"

"American classic"

"Classic basket line is the new

'must have' for every home."

"Timeless function"

"Not my mother’s home!"

"Little Black Dress option"

"No limitations on contemporary style"

"Manly, sturdy, hard working"

"Store clutter or organize"

"New American classics on washed Linen"

Thank you, Longaberger!

"I love it!"Thank you, Longaberger...

for the Sisters Maddy Handbag...

 for a great meeting...

for computer access... 

for munchies...

for encouraging social media,

 time with my LBFFs

and for my Jump Drive

filled with new ideas

to share with my team!

Our Team Meeting is

Thursday, 1/27

at 6:30 PM.

Please come see the new products

and we will talk about

becoming a Product Stylist

for today's Longaberger.

It is timelss and relevant!

Now, who will join me at BEE 2011?

July 20-23, 2011

January Leader Meeting 2011

Look out Columbus!

We're here!

It is so good to see my Basket Buddies!

Jackie, LeighAnne, Cathy

Me, Jean, Barbara

New Busness Kit.

New Products - so pretty!

New Table Setting!

Ooooh - look at this bath!

Cinch It Up!

Window Seat!

Bistro for two!

Earth and Sky.

Ohhhhh...

So pretty.

My Office -

not really.

My new boudoir - or yours?

Now, down to business...

Tami's keynote was inspiring!

Our core values always remain the same

To stimulate a better quality of life.”

Value Statement - (builds on our mission statement)

“At Longaberger, we are committed to giving you the opportunity to enhance your lifestyle and your home life with the design quality and the beauty of the things you love ...”

Our opportunity - it's easier to do business with Longaberger. We’ve been around for 38 years now.

But, we need to make some changes.

You know your customers - online purchasers, home show hostesses, individual orders or online sales.  

Your Competitive Advantage

You have a personal relationship with your customers.

YOU CAN OFFER THEM A BETTER WAY OF LIFE!

Keep chasing your customers -

they are moving faster

Remembering January!

In looking over the January sales flyer, let's look at a few favorites!

We never know the reasoning behind product retirements. Sometimes it is because certain color stains sell better than others or certain baskets aren't selling right now, but here are a few products that may interest you.

First, let's talk pottery. The dash bowls are darling. I've sold several sets of these and have no idea why they are being retired....but during the month of January they are on sale for only $19 for the set of two bowls. At this price, it's nice to get a few sets with matching spreaders. Then split up the sets, put a spreader with the single dish, wrap in cellophane and sell at open houses and craft shows or give as gifts, maybe even add one of the Longaberger dip mixes with it. Even just the dish wrapped up makes a cute gift for a very low price!


The photos in the flyer of the "Modern Poppies Print" do not do it justice. The poppies are a bright red and if you are wanting to decorate a room in the black & red, this print is a must. Originally priced at $99, as a half price selection it is only $29.50!

With the Longaberger measuring cup priced at only $21 in the sale flyer, you may want to stock up on a few of these for future shower gifts or again a perfect craft show or open house gift. Fill with a beer bread or pancake mix and a whisk, use some clear wrap and a bow and you have a beautiful gift!!!


Tissue baskets are a MUST HAVE. Perhaps some of the baskets are being re-designed but I can't imagine what Longaberger would do to improve this basket. This is one of our most practical and useful baskets. I use one on the bathroom counter for a tiny waste basket for q-tips and cottn balls. You can't go wrong having a few of these at open house events for cash & carry. Same with the recipe baskets with engraved lids.

Another beautiful basket retiring that is NOT in our sale flyer is the large handled leaf basket. It has a wrought iron handle and is white on the inside of the basket....just beautiful. It's a great choice for a 1/2 price basket.


The American Home Pottery is being retired. It is beautiful....and I can only guess that perhaps it is being retired because our customers could not afford the price at this time and the economy. This will be some of the last pottery made in the USA and may become very collectible in the future years. Choosing the 16 pc. dinnerware set as a 1/2 price show selection may be a good investment!


Be sure to contact your October hostesses who submitted a $250 show. With another $250 or more show in January, they may choose the 2011 Hostess App. basket free or $49 in additional hostess dollars. (see page 6 of the January flyer). This is a nice bonus for our hostesses.

Enjoy the January sale and wishing you a wonderful JANUARY!!!! We still have a few more selling days left. Let's use them up!

What do YOU have in store for January?

Choose from these January Events! Ways to reach out to the community during the winter months

Goody Can-Can Party - Help your local food pantry by inviting guests to bring canned goods to the hostess' house to put in a basket for those less fortunate around the holidays. Give a small prize or do a drawing for participants

Hat & Mitten Party - Have all guests help the needy by bringing a hat and/or pair of gloves to decorate a plain tree in your home. Give a small door prize of thanks for those who participate. Donate the hats and mittens to a local shelter.

Box Party - Be the FIRST to see what’s new! Come and help me open the Longaberger shipping Box filled with new products for 2011. Have your customers/hostesses meet you at the café – get the enthusiasm going!

After-Work Party – For your hostess who gathers orders from where she works, offer to take the party to her and her co-workers! Arrange an afternoon where you set up a product display for right after the work whistle blows. Make up simple invites for your hostess to pass around work, and use our e-invites on myShop. Give small “Prizes of Thanks” for those who stay after work to view the products.

Chase Away the Winter Blues (Mystery Hostess Night) – Customers place their orders and after the ordering you draw names for the 1/2 price, the hostess dollars. Any one who books receives your booking gift. Share all the benefits and the excitement! Then encourage everyone to book their own show in the new year to reap ALL the benefits!

Bag Ladies Welcome Party – Focus on the Sisters Line, promote the new Get Away for the Day Tote, new fabrics, new styles Show on the Go – use a Sisters Tote in one of our new three exciting colors to hold a few of your most popular items. Keep this in your car and pull it out whenever you are out and about and meet up with a friend. Always keep literature, business cards, sponsoring info with you.

Men’s Game night - to treat their Sweethearts - Watch the football game and shop at half time for Valentine Gifts ON ANY OF THE INVITATIONS, BE SURE TO INCLUDE A LINE THAT SAYS:“Invite a friend to join in the festivities”, offer a special gift or discount for anyone that brings a guest along.Ask for referrals – and give a generous thank you gift to anyone who sends a new customer or new recruit your way

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January Jump Start

Description:
All Home Consultants can start out 2011 earning big with our January Jump-Start Incentive. Earn free products and/or supplies with sales in January.

Similar to the new Success Start program for new Home Consultants, the January Jump-Start Incentive awards all Home Consultant credits, which can be applied to business supplies and/or samples, based upon their January sales performance. The higher the performance, the greater the reward.

Incentive Earning Period:
Based on sales January 1 through January 31, 2011


Awards:
Awards are earned as per grid below;
January Jump Start
$1,000 Sales Credit = $50 credit
$2,000 Sales Credit = $100 credit
$3,000 Sales Credit = $250 credit


Other considerations:
Award is based on January Sales Credit, received in the Home Office between January 1 and January 31, 2011.
Award Credits can be used for business supplies and sample purchases.
Earners will receive an email notifying them of their earned credit amount following month-end; that communication will include instructions for redeeming credit.

Sponsors of new Home Consultants currently playing in the New Success Start program can participate additionally in this program based upon their personal sales.

Spring Preview

Thoughts from our Team...
(I think that there is something for everyone this Spring/Summer)

Terri, Lynn and I had soup and enjoyed the Preview together.
Terri is excited about the January Jump Start Incentive.  She loved the Nesting Bowls and she really wants the small one.  Anyone want to split a set?
Lynn was excited about the Earth and Sky Fabrics and the new Stow-A-Way Baskets.  She really loved the Large Metropolitan Basket in Black with the Washed Linen Liner.  We wouldn't have put those together but isn't it sharp?
I am excited about the Hammered Metal Square and Arches!  There are so many possibilities for these.  One that I haven't seen is to arrange on a wall as a head for a bed!  The insulated coolers should sell really well for add ons to our customer's existing baskets.  My personal favorite is the set of four Woven Traditions Measuring Cups!

Leslie
I watched at home!!  I enjoyed seeing the New products!!!!!!  Thought it was a little silly.  Still enjoyed it though.  Watched it again the next day and saw a couple more products that I did not see the 1st time.  Ordered the 2 samples they offered.  Loved all the new products!!!!!

Andrea
As for the new product, I do like much of it and I think the Wishlist looks great. I like the addition of black in baskets and woodcrafts. I like the handles on the stowaway baskets very much and the longer embossed shelves. I have a 20" shelf but I am going to order 2 24" shelves for the boys' room to hold their trophies. Cheesy Bacon dip sounds yummy.



I wish they would add a few more products to the American Valor line. Travel mugs, cutting board, other baskets, etc.


I think the potpourri is awfully expensive. I think the Washed Linen and Earth and Sky baskets are a nice update for spring. I am glad they made more insulated coolers, esp. one to hold our 9x13 pan with lid on it. I just wish they would make more baking dishes. I want a deep rectangular pan for lasagna. But that's just me!