Retailing your candles through home and online parties, craft shows, gift baskets and put cash in your pocket immediately.

Retailing your candles through home parties, online parties, craft shows, gift baskets or one of the other many different opportunities on retailing your candles and put cash in your pocket immediately.

As I mentioned earlier there are several different ways to retail your candles, open house, home parties, online parties, craft shows, county and state fairs, expos, office parties, gift baskets and so much more.

Which style appeals to you the most? Start there first and then expand to other areas of retailing your candles.

You are only limited by your imagination and remember the sky is the limit! When you decide on the right coach and mentor for your MLM Candle Business you may learn some more tricks, tips and retailing ideas you have not even thought about.

I know you are probably wondering who will buy my candles?

How do I get started retailing my candles though home parties, online parties, Craft Shows, Gift Baskets and more?

What is my first step?

To start with you could drop a couple of candles off to friends, family and take some in to work with you. Just make sure you have some money with you for on the spot purchases and be ready to take orders.

As we say in the candle business it is a "Smell and Sell" candle business.This is one of the best forms in retailing your candles.

Make sure you have these key items in place for success in retailing your candles. This will be your "Smell and Sell Kit for retailing your candles."

1. Inventory. This is very important because you cannot sell if you do not have any product. Candles are an emotional purchase and people will purchase what they see and smell. Determine the top sellers and carry those with you, you can always add more inventory later.

2. Catalogs, brochures, business cards and samples. Always be ready for new customers where ever you are out and about. You never know where your next customer will come from so be prepared. Carry these items on you and in your car always.

Decide on which way to start retailing your candles or choose a couple of different methods.

Decide on your goals for you MLM Candle business and make sure that you write you goals down on paper and place them at different locations in your home, car and office. This is a great way to remind you of your goals and to help keep you focus. Design a weekly action plan to retail your candles and then commit to it!

Have you decided on home parties, online parties, craft shows, gift baskets or one of the other many different avenues to retailing your candles?

Home Parties: Women love home parties. Start with your friends, family and co-workers. This is a great way to start your business and to grow your MLM Candle Business. We have plenty of home party resources to help get you on the road to success.

Gift Baskets: Assemble several different sizes and price range baskets to offer your customs during the holidays. Different holidays different candles and items are put into the baskets. You can also offer to gift wrap and deliver the basket as part of your service.

Craft Shows, Expos, Fairs: Everyone has different business goals and that is great. One primary reason for doing craft shows, expos and fairs is to get business partners, however, sales are also important. This area of retailing you will also sell a lot of candles. An important issue to remember about craft shows, expos and fairs is that your benefits for doing these shows can happen long after the show is over and you have packed up and gone home. Sometimes weeks or even months down the road people will call or email you to order more candles or to ask you about your business.

Open House: This is a show that is very similar to a home party, except you are the one have the open house in your home. This is a great method to jump start your business. Invite everyone to your home to see what you are doing. Make if very casual and introduce your candles and business opportunity.

Online Candle Parties: Do you have friends and family that live out of state? This is a great opportunity for them to have a candle party to help you grow and succeed in your MLM Candle Business may know people that live right next door, however, they just don't have time for a home party, and an online party would be perfect for them to introduce your candles to others.

Here are some thoughts for your candle business and retailing your candles.

Think about the different options to retail your candles for your candle business customers. Having an online store and other resources can be very helpful in servicing your customers' needs.

Ideas for your Retail Candle Business

Online Shopping Cart for Your Candles -
Here is an example of an online shopping cart for creating retail sales for you.

Candle Product Line -
It is important to have a means to show your customers your product line online. This will allow you to show others your full product line without actually being present.

Free Candle Drawing Online -
Think about offering a free online candle drawing or if your candle company offers a free drawing then make sure your customers are aware of the drawing, this is a golden opportunity to attract people to your business and website and to gather information about them.

Company Brochures, Catalogs and Other Sales Aids -
Tools for your business are very important to creating income. Without have tools to give to your customers and possible new customers it would be very difficult to grow your business successfully. Decide what you will need and want to use in growing your MLM Candle Business and make sure you always have some on hand.