Last weekend saw the first conference and awards ceremony of its kind in UK, The Party Plan Conference and Awards 2012, be held in Bournemouth and what a fantastic event it was for all who attended.
The Party Plan Conference and Awards 2012 was an event to recognise and reward everyone in the party plan, direct sales and MLM industry. It was a great occasion with fantastic speakers and excellent exhibitors. After a great day of learning and networking, the first Party Plan Award Ceremony was held to recognise the achievement of not …

Have you wondered whether Avon, Usborne books, or one of the hundreds of other direct selling opportunities might be the way for you to make a few extra quid each month? Read more about this and other business ideas for mums:
 
Getting started
There are plenty of different companies offering you the chance to join up and sell their products. Start up fees range from £20 to £200, depending on the kit you need to get started. You may be asked to pay for catalogues, order forms and samples. Some companies let …

This is the second of three articles about picking the right party plan business from Marian Owen, Editor of Business Opportunity Watch, www.businessopportunitywatch.com
First of all, you need to find out what choice you have.  There’s a nice website with a good selection of companies at Party Plan Together in their Directory section. If you search Google UK under “party plan” then you’ll find some more – but make sure that you distinguish between true party plan companies where party plan is the main selling method, and other companies which recommend a …