~Avon Hints & Tips (Part 7) ~

newbeginning_2

Fluella wrote: »

I've had this before, it's possible that they have another rep so have used your form or it's just become seperate from the brochure? But if it's more than half it could be a new rep on your territory? Are any of the books from anyone that's ordered from you in the past that you could ask if they'd made an order this time?

I *think* they've come from people that haven't ordered before, not too sure though as I tend to just collect the books up without looking at them then check them when I get home. Some of them have come from down my street though and I'm pretty confident that if someone else came to them they'd tell them about me, and report back to me.

But I know a few of them came from another street on my territory so I'm hoping they've just forgotten to put them back in - but at least they read the books.

ceejaydee23

Strangely enough this happened to me a couple of times on the last campaign i just finished! I will be keeping an eye on it, as i do know there are others working in the area, and if someone is nicking orders off me id not be impressed!

newbeginning wrote: »

I *think* they've come from people that haven't ordered before, not too sure though as I tend to just collect the books up without looking at them then check them when I get home. Some of them have come from down my street though and I'm pretty confident that if someone else came to them they'd tell them about me, and report back to me.

But I know a few of them came from another street on my territory so I'm hoping they've just forgotten to put them back in - but at least they read the books.

ceejaydee23

Now I've kinda almost finished recanvassing my territory although i gave back aload of territory just a couple of campaigns ago, I've now asked for some different Territory to canvass. fingers crossed this might work out better then before, and i dont burn myself out taking on too much.

Does anyone have any good tips on canvassing new areas properly? As before i put expired brochures through doors, and not even a sausage of a call for request of new brochure.

Is it best to door knock? I did that on one of the roads i took on last time, as that has got me 3/4 customers on a street of 22 addresses (which i didnt think was too bad going!) So i kept that one lol.

Aesop

johanne wrote: »

omg!!! am gutted

with being in hospital and ill for over a week some of my books were late goi- only to be told cos i started the order on first day of the campaign it had been wiped from the system as orders are only kept for 21 days!!

so now i have to sit and reinput at least 50 orders worth over £500 all back in one by one!! plus sort out all my bits i need like bags etc

(((((((johanne)))))))))))) and in a bad way a learning experience for the rest of us, now we know what not to do.

so sorry

EssexHebridean

ceejaydee23 wrote: »

Now I've kinda almost finished recanvassing my territory although i gave back aload of territory just a couple of campaigns ago, I've now asked for some different Territory to canvass. fingers crossed this might work out better then before, and i dont burn myself out taking on too much.

Does anyone have any good tips on canvassing new areas properly? As before i put expired brochures through doors, and not even a sausage of a call for request of new brochure.

Is it best to door knock? I did that on one of the roads i took on last time, as that has got me 3/4 customers on a street of 22 addresses (which i didnt think was too bad going!) So i kept that one lol.

I'm a way off needing to recanvass my area yet, but I've prettuy much made my mind up that when I DO recanvass, I'm going to do it using backorder books, and put a slip in with the usual "I know you/someone at that address has said in the past that you're not interested in Avon, however things change and blah blah...." blurb, but rather than saying call me if you want to get a book in future, I'm going to say that if they want a book, they should leave this one outside for me to collect in the usual way, and if not, just to throw it away. In theory then, I know that any I collect back can be added to the potential customer base...I just wonder if people simply can't be bothered to make the phone call, and that is why no often there is a poor response to the traditional recanvass method?

Also, while I remember, can anyone who has already put in their C5 order confirm whether they know if the ANEW 4 packs of sample for £2 offer is still running? It was advertised in HT a couple of campaigns back, and was still running when I ordered C4....there are a couple more products I'd like to stock up on samples for if it is.

ceejaydee23

I might try that next time I recanvass!

But I was on about canvassing NEW arears really, not sure on the best approach.

EssexHebridean wrote: »

I I'm going to do it using backorder books, and put a slip in with the usual "I know you/someone at that address has said in the past that you're not interested in Avon, however things change and blah blah...." blurb, but rather than saying call me if you want to get a book in future, I'm going to say that if they want a book, they should leave this one outside for me to collect in the usual way, and if not, just to throw it away.

Aesop

ceejaydee23 wrote: »

I might try that next time I recanvass!

But I was on about canvassing NEW arears really, not sure on the best approach.

MC will tell you to door knock. It works for her and she loses less books that way.

ceejaydee23

I was hoping to use last campaigns books when i do canvass a new street, but i've not got the new streets yet, hopefully i wont have too long to wait though.

nicki_2

I received 2 phonecalls at 4.30 this afternoon and all I could make out was "Avon credit" and "call us back" :mad: I was in the park with mine & Johannes daughters playing so didn't hear it. When I finally decipher enough of the messages to work out who & why I called them back. Turns out I've had to pay £70 to my account to free my order thats been held :mad::mad: An email or a phonecall from someone who spoke English as their primary language would have helped a lot. I opted to pay online as I hadn't activated the debit card which arrived this week for my new bank account which I'm using solely for my avon money Can anyone tell me how long until it shows in my account and if it will effect the delivery date please?

jha

jha wrote: »

Hi everyone I haven't posted for a while but do try to keep up with the thread - anyway I have just lost my SL who i would normally bounce ideas off so thaught i would see what you guys think.

I was considering putting a voucher out to all of my territory (540 houses) instead of using brochures as i find it hard to pack 500 + brochures.

I was going to do something like:

Avon Team Decadence are covering your area

10% off Brochure 8

Text your name, house number and street to 07900........ or call 07900........ to receive a brochure and redeem this voucher

What do you think?

I am trying out the above idea to re-canvass territory i am half way through doing it - i will post results on here.

heres my newsletter for c8 if it is of use to anyone (I am a trendsetter):

INTRODUCING
Ultra Colour Rich Colordisiac Lipstick - Special Introductory Price £5
Seductive scent of vanilla, Pomegranate and fig with sensuous color with a creamy satin feel that lasts for hours.
Page 5

BEST VALUE
ANEW Derma-Full X3 Facial Filling Serum £16 (Normally £29!!)
This concentrated topically applied serum is formulated to help stimulate the skin to produce collagen to plump out the skin. It is perfect for everyone who wants to boost their skincare regime. Simply apply this serum before night cream, smoothing it gently over the neck and face starting from the neck and working upwards.
Page 67

AVON SUN+
Suncare products at special introductory prices (some are only £5 - including kids products)+ if you spend £10 or more on suncare products you can get a beach towel for £3.
Pages 107-113

BEST OF THE REST
Avon Hand Creams 99p - page 98
Liquid Soap £1 - page 153
Naturals Haircare products at 1/2 price - page 180
Buy a selected Advanced Techniques Treatment and get the matching Shampoo and conditioner free - Pages 172 - 177

THIS BROCHURE'S TREAT
Pave strawberry necklace £5 (normally £10!) or FREE with brochure 8 orders over £25 - page 193

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Brochure 8 orders will be collected week commencing 7th March and products will be delivered week commencing 28th March


Thanks for all the co tips - i have got quite alot off my c7 order and some freebies too:)

1 question does anyone use lead sites like flissys?

thanks