Friday, January 22, 2010

Planning a wedding? Don't go to the mall, go to your livingroom!

No, I'm not talking about shopping on-line from your couch. I'm talking about shopping from your couch, with your own personal consultant at your side. Sounds expensive? Think again! Today there are thousands of direct sales companies covering just about everything you can imagine. From skin care & make up, jewelry, clothing, candles, home decor, food & cooking, wine ... The list goes on and on! There are even direct sales companies for pet products! I haven't found one for wedding gowns, but I bet if I searched enough, I would.

But back to how this helps you. Just imagine being able to contact an industry professional to help you with whatever you need. Want to coordinate your bridesmaids look? Call a skin care/make up and a jewelry consultant. Need ideas for what to serve at all the parties coming up? Call a wine and food consultant. Buying a new house with your groom and need decorating ideas, or having a home wedding and need to spruce it up a bit? Call a home decor consultant. Many consultants will offer private consultations, at no charge to you. They can "bring the store to your door!"

And they can help you even further. Say you need bridesmaids gifts - host a jewelry party, and you can earn them for a deep discount, or even for free! Want to do something special for your bridesmaids? Have a spa party, a skin and make up party, or a pleasure party. Come to think of it, wouldn't a pleasure party be a fun bachelorette party?! Tons of fun without the expense or drama of hiring a limo to go club hopping.

The possibilities are as endless as your own imagination. There are several resources available to help you find a local consultant. I've listed just a few below, or you can contact your local Direct Selling Women's Alliance (DSWA) chapter (link provided below).

So, don't get off your couch, call a direct sales consultant and let the store come to you!

By the way, even if you're not planning a wedding, you can still get some great products for amazing discounts, or for free, just by hosting a girls night in!

Resources:
DSWA Chapter Listing (just click on your state): http://www.dswa.org/chapter_listing.asp

Listings of Direct Sales Companies:
www.internetbasedmoms.com/direct-sales (a good list with companies listed by category)
http://www.npros.com/homebusinessdirectory.asp (tons of companies, listed alphabetically)
NOTE: I have only included these two listings because they are true lists of direct sales companies. Most lists have links directly to a specific consultant who has paid to be on their list.