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Avon Hints and Tips (Part 2)

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  • lyndsey80
    lyndsey80 Posts: 637 Forumite
    The loyalty card sounds like a fab idea!!! Do you actually make cards or just tell them their total? Sorry if I sound a bit dense, but could you explain it in more detail, I need something to up my sales next month!
    Just sent my C10 order, disappointed, oh well! AND quite a few yellow dots, hope they are all there!!!
  • pretzelnut
    pretzelnut Posts: 4,301 Forumite
    edited 11 June 2009 at 8:15PM
    If making loyalty cards i would put a deadline on it say 6 - 10 campaigns. I know someone who did a similar thing and some of her customers only spent a few £'s each campaign - it didnt increase her sales with certain customers but she was warned that even if it took them 30 campaigns to reach £100 because she didnt put an expiry date on she would have to remain a rep untill all customers on the scheme had decided to no longer take part or completed it or she could face legal action for false advertising from a customer.

    I know its petty but there is always one who will try it on.

    My C10 total is £0 I havent had time to put my books out this week so ive got a lot of work to do over the next few days.
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  • jmgeofiz
    jmgeofiz Posts: 37 Forumite
    Yes princesswoo, i think your right, I will add an expiry date.

    I have loads of work to do too, 45 books to collect and give straight back out again.

    i always leave it to the last minute and then am running around crazy
    :D:j:D
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  • pretzelnut
    pretzelnut Posts: 4,301 Forumite
    edited 11 June 2009 at 8:30PM
    jmgeofiz wrote: »
    Yes princesswoo, i think your right, I will add an expiry date.

    I have loads of work to do too, 45 books to collect and give straight back out again.

    i always leave it to the last minute and then am running around crazy
    :D:j:D
    x

    Also have you thought what you will do if say 10 customers all complete the offer at the same time and all want £10 off their order with the voucher but all decide to only spend £10 - therefore free. You will have to pay out personnaly for £80 worth of goods. So no orders just all freebies.

    I'd consider changing it to say ''goodie bag worth £10 (products may vary)'' then you can pick up bargain items over the next few campaigns say a lipstick for £1 but RRP £5 or some bubble baths on 3 for £5 rrp £4 each - therefore costing you less money but the customer still gets there £10 worth of freebies.

    I just dont want to see anyone out of pocket - yeah we all like to thank our customers but were in this to make money for ourselves not give it all back to the customer.
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  • jmgeofiz
    jmgeofiz Posts: 37 Forumite
    Good point, thanks
    xxx
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    Widow, mother, chubby chick & student. Desperate for change
  • deanos
    deanos Posts: 11,241 Forumite
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    You could also do the loyalty idea as a discount , that way its not costing you anything, something like spend £xx 10 times and get 10% off , spend £xx 20 times and get 20% off , at least that way you are not out of pocket
  • KatieJane
    KatieJane Posts: 95 Forumite
    Good evening all :)

    I just checked my order - and for the first time the green yellow and red symbols showed up - There are quite a few yellows meaning supply at risk and I won't be putting in my order until monday. Does this mean I probably won't get the items?

    Eeek!!!
  • Coxy11
    Coxy11 Posts: 5,599 Forumite
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    I just checked my order - and for the first time the green yellow and red symbols showed up - There are quite a few yellows meaning supply at risk and I won't be putting in my order until monday. Does this mean I probably won't get the items?

    Eeek!!!

    KatieJane - I wouldn't worry too much. I've had yellow dots before when placing an order and everything arrived okay. I haven't received items that were red crosses, so best inform customers if you've any of those. HTH.

    Coxy
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  • KatieJane
    KatieJane Posts: 95 Forumite
    Thanks Coxy - Thankfully I had one red cross and it was a free gift - so I'll just choose something else :)

    I'm collecting my last set of books tomorrow evening - so excited!
  • pretzelnut
    pretzelnut Posts: 4,301 Forumite
    twinkliest wrote: »
    Hi fellow avon workers :p

    Im on my first campaign and have been given a credit limit of £200. So far im at £145 with books still to collect. Im worrying what will happen if I go over the limit as I dont want to let customers down and cant afford to put money upfront.

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    Twinkliest
    xx

    Just thought i'd bump your post so that others dont miss it.

    I dont have an answer unfortunately, you could try ringing your sales leasder or avon in the morning.
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