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Holiday Planning

Do your research now. Make a list of your customers who purchased from you last year and take note of what they purchased and for whom. Start looking over the Holiday Gift Bundles to see what you think will appeal to each of your customers, both to fulfill their shopping lists and maybe find some things to wish for themselves!

  • October

    Start planning your Open House. Pick a date, and if you're holding the open house at your own home, make sure the date works for your whole family. If your customer list is small, consider teaming up with one of your sister Independent Beauty Consultants. Start thinking about how you want to merchandise the Holiday Gift Bundles. Send those first emails or post cards to your customers to let them know that you have everything necessary to be their one-stop holiday shop!

  • Early November

    Plan now for Black Friday and Pink Monday sales.

    • Many stores start their sales early on Thanksgiving Day and you can too! Invite customers by sending the Holiday Gift Guide MKeCard so they can make plans to shop online with you instead. While friends and family are napping after the big Thanksgiving meal or watching the big game, your customers can take a well-deserved break and get a head start on holiday shopping.
    • You could also host a "Come and Go" open house during the football game. Remind guests to bring their wish lists as well. Later, you can get in touch with their Santas to make their gift wishes come true. Invite your customers to come back on Black Friday for new deals, gift baskets, etc.
    • At both events, you'll want to hand out fliers or invitations for your customers to shop online with you on Pink Monday for more great deals. Sales and special deals are totally up to you. Remember, it's your business!
    • Double-check your product inventory and place orders. You'll want to have plenty of time to create gift baskets or special holiday sets.
    • Send out online invitations to your customers to save the date! Or use company-approved Facebook posts to invite friends on your Facebook page.
    • Visit "Let's Talk" to get more ideas and tips!
  • Mid-November

    Finalize plans and double-check product inventory and supplies. Remember to check that your Mary Kay Personal Web Site subscription is up-to-date.

    Send reminders to your customers so they remember to come by and shop with you! Then put on a smile and prepare to fulfill Mary Kay's mission of enriching women's lives by making your customers' holiday shopping experience a breeze!

  • Early December