August Already?

Brewing Up August Business

• Learn a 20-minute home show that focuses on Halloween products to build your  August Home Show business
• Get ‘spooktacular’ product use and integration ideas for the Halloween products
• Learn what key items will help to keep the sale going (and add-on sales) in the month of August and appeal to a wide range of customers
• Create exciting Host ‘Boo-king’ and Bundle offers made just for your August host’

Fun Show Ideas and Words to Say

Use these ideas for your home shows, invitations, customer e-mail and newsletters and open houses: • August is All Treats, No Tricks!	• Oh, What a Night ~ Bat in Flight!
• Witch Brew is for You?	• Imagine that…A Woven Witches Hat!
• A Pumpkin Face at Your Place!	• Mix and Match in Your Pumpkin Patch!
• Here Kitty, Kitty…Isn’t this Candle Holder Pretty?	• Mystery Host Show, Party or Open House

A Tasty Treat for All!

Share this recipe and serve this easy-to-make and share treat at your next show.

PAYDAY CANDY MIX

One bag of candy corn

One bag of peanuts

Empty the bag of candy corn and the bag of peanuts into a large mixing bowl.

Mix thoroughly with a large spoon.

Serve.

Brewing Up August Business

What’s Your Witch’s Brew? Finding New! As you are looking for bookings for August, think outside of the box. Who are the people you know and the places that you go that you can find new customers and hosts and also ask for referrals. Loyal and satisfied customers are a great way to find new. Ideas to keep in mind:	• Reach back to your customers who have purchased Ebony Pottery, Black Baskets or black fabric items – especially if you have not connected with them in awhile. Share the contemporary look of our Halloween offerings and how they can add a little fun to their modern décor.
• Approach new mothers who want to begin the tradition of Halloween celebration with their family and will love the longevity and timeless nuances of Longaberger Halloween products.	•
• Include Host Bundles in your customer e-mails and newsletters and be sure to attach the August flyer.	• Try a Host Stacking at your show presentation to demonstrate the value of being a host in August.

Scare Up Shows with Host Bundles	Tricks and Treats that are Sweet! $350 Host Bundle
Benefit	Item
Half-Price	Hanging Pumpkin Basket Set
Half-Price	Black Bat Dish

Witch’s Snack Station $500 Host Bundle
Benefit	Item
Half-Price	Woven Traditions® Large Low Bowl
Half-Price	August $350 Hostess Halloween Bundle
Host Dollars	Set of 2 Luncheon Plates

A ‘Spook-tacular’ Setting $500 Host Bundle

Benefit	Item
Half-Price	Embossed Weave Frame Mirror
Half-Price	Set of 2 Silhouette Candlesticks

A $244 Value! All for Just $93.50!

A Few of My Favorite New Things...

NEW! Woven Traditions® 8-in-1 Entertainer

NEW! Small Washed Gray Lantern NEW! Small Washed Gray Lantern Regular Price $50.00 Your Price $37.50 Shed some light in the classic style of our Washed Gray Lanterns. Hang from the brass loop or display on a table top. Holds one 3" x 3" Pillar Candle. Made of fir wood with a hand rubbed washed gray finish, brass components, glass windows and an inside metal base. Use under covered porch and store indoors to prevent the formation of rust. 6 3/4"l x 6 5/8"w x 19"h

NEW! Large Washed Gray Lantern

Sisters™ Backpack 

Set of 2 Napkins Crimson Hill Set of 2 Napkins Crimson Hill Regular Price $15.00 Your Price $11.25 Available in the Fall & Winter WishList through January 31, 2012! Our easy-care fabrics make setting a seasonal table simple. Mix and match with Longaberger Pottery® and Placemats to create a fresh new tabletop or use in your favorite basket as another décor option. This 100 percent cotton fabric is stain resistant for easy care and long-lasting enjoyment. Set of 2; 19 1/2" square.

Set of 2 Napkins Golden Fields Coordinate

Woven Traditions® Travel Cup

Master’s Studio™ Spirit Basket Master’s Studio™ Spirit Basket Regular Price $450.00 Your Price $337.50 Available in the Fall & Winter WishList through January 31, 2012! The Master’s Studio Spirit Basket, eighth in the collection, has a diamond on all four sides and a first-ever polished walnut ring atop the basket. The diamond motif on the basekt was inspired by the prevalent use of diamonds in Cherokee basketry. The basekt’s weave literally joins the top and bottom halves of the diamond together, and a band of color marks the union. The Spirit Basket is a striking example of the level of artistry found in Longaberger crafters. 13"l x 4 1/4"w x 4 1/4"h; Protector included. This made-to-order Basket is specially crafted and will ship separately in approximately 8 weeks or more.

Collectors Club Southwest Basket

What's New! 2011-2012



Dreams...Make Yours Happen!

Longaberger is he place where your dreams are realized.

• Providing you the opportunity to create businesses that empower you and change your life for the better.
• We're committed to giving you the tools you need for success and the training and support you need to reach your goals.
• Longaberger is the place that welcomes the next generation.

Three ways to build your business
We're committed to investing in helping you build your business.  No other company provides the opportunity for you to earn three ways - shows, online and stores.  We encourage you to take advantage of all the ways to earn.


Factory Stores - We build the store.  You make the money.
Tami shared plans to open m,ore Factory Stores.  Factory Stores are your stores - and a great opportunity to connect with your hosts and customers and bring add-on sales to your everyday business.  In addition to earning 10% on your customers' purchases, these stores are wonderful opportunities for you:

• Schedule events like Opportunity Nights and Open Houses at these stores
• Drop off stamped WishLists and Flyers for insertion into shopping bags for customers who do not have a Home Consultant
• Schedule a tour with the Tour With Me Program and receive a $100 Factory Store Gift Certificate and $25 Host With Me Vouchers for your guests
• You can even pick up business supplies on site and save a little shipping!

Visit www.myLongaberger.com, Programs, Sales Tours & Visits to learn more about how to leverage these stores.

Grow Your Sales!
It's coming!  Later this year, you'll have the opportunity to add online sales to your shows.  No more missing orders from long-distance customers,  When this functionality goes live, guests who are unable to attend your shows will be able to shop on your myShop site and add the order to the show they were invited to.  While this technology is still being designed, you can get your business ready NOW!  Continue adding to your contact list.  Be sure to get your customer database up-to-date, including adding email addresses and merging customers.  We'll continue to share more exciting details, and training, as our work progresses.

NOW LIVE!  Fall & Winter WishList
Sell from five catalogs NOW! 

The Perfect Cup of Coffee!
To make our beautiful Halloween Travel Cup even better, you and your customers will receive a FREE sample of Longaberger Private Reserve coffee with with every Halloween Travel Cup purchased July 21 thru August 31.  Our coffee is blended from Fair Trade Pure Arabica beans.  Visit Promotional Tools for a great e-card to promote this offer with your customers, friends and family.

Getaway with Longaberger  2010 Las Vegas Getaway!
You have the opportunity to travel to Las Vegas with Longaberger for 2 nights and 3 days of fabulous fun and frivolity at the brand new hotel, Aria.
There's no gambling about earning this trip - we're laying our cards on the table:

• Sell $5,000 in sales credit and qualify 2 new recruits July 21 thru November 30, 2011 and earn one trip
• Sell an additional $2,500 or qualify one additional recruit to add a spouse or friend
• Your trip includes your fabulous hotel room, fun recognition reception, exclusive amenities, a great hospitality room and spending money
• Trip dates are January 27-29, 2011

The top ten in sales and sponsoring for the earning period will be invited to an exclusive event with Tami Longaberger.  For more info go to Current Incentives, Getaway with Longaberger.

Star Performer's Circle - 2011-2012 Award Program
Go to Programs, Awards & Recognition for all the details!

September - New Customer Month!
The heart of your business is your customers... so focus on the health of your business and give your heart a work out in September.  Make it your ficus every day to find new customers.

• Create or freshen your contact list
• Ask for referrals
• Encourage home show hosts and customers to invite NEW guests
• Reward your customers when they bring NEW friends and family to shows

Promotional Tools has tools and resources.

2nd September MailExpress Window
Friday, July 22 through Tuesday, August 2.

October Only!  New Horizon of Hope Products
Sisters Carry Me Away Tote, Recycling Bag and Umbrella!

Field Advisory Teams
Product & Selling:

• Provide feedback to generate guidelines that will aid in the development of more effective products, promotions and literature
• Maximize our show opportunity, increase customer spend and generate more new customers

Sponsoring & Leadership Development:

• Increase sponsoring and promote new leaders
• Represent fellow leader and home consultant viewpoints related to sponsoring, new Home Consultant experience and progression into leadership

Collectors Club "Try Me" Membership
Join August 1-31 for just $10, giving opportunity to purchase CC thru September 30, 2011!

Fundraising Kit ($136 value for just $70 and available at Just For Business Shop Online), includes:

• Cracker Basket in Bold Red
• WT Travel Cup in Butternut
• Sisters Cell & More Wristlet in Black Medallion
• Hearty Beer Bread Mix
• New Snickerdoddle Mix
• Grande Jar Candle in Cinnamon Cider
• 2 Packs of Fundraising Brochures

Holiday Premier - Thursday, September 15, 8 PM EDT!  Mark your calendar NOW!

New Business Kits
Check it out in the Sponsoring Center online!  Order one for your self in Just For Business #62512.

Bee Training Site Monday, July 25!






   

BEE BUZZ - 2



WOW - what a way to start the day!  I love being with a prize winner!  Way to go, Leslie!  It was such fun to see your name on the big screen as a winner!  It can pay off to 'like' Longaberger!  I am so glad that you do! 

Crimson Hill 8" Generations Basket with Protector and Lid!

What a beautiful basket!

What a dork!   

Many of the videos are 3D! I am loving them!

And I am loving my Branch Leader Friends!

Me, Leigh Anne and Jackie at lunch!

 Tami signing...

Leslie's Basket. 

Bernie signing...

 Leslie's Weaving Dreams book by Tami.

And Leslie's Basket!

The Next Longaberger Generation -

 Matt and Claire!

Danette's gift to us...

Cutest jelly beans ever!  Yummy, too!

And the Bee Boys!

 With your BL and fellow consultant!

And with your BL!

Collector's Club

turns Sweet Sixteen!

A Cooking Show!

Weaving

the Christmas Basket!

We miss our Bee Buddies Lynn, Theresa and Kayla!  

 Enjoy the displays!

I would love to know what you think!

Please leave a comment.

I am off to bed with my new WishList!

Good night!