Get ready for Blastoff! The countdown is over, and the new Mary Kay Compact and color looks are here. As you begin placing orders for the new products, why not consider implementing a few of these strategies for depleting any remaining MK Signature color cosmetics and platinum compacts in your inventory. Click here to read the entire article as featured in the April 2008 issue of Applause.

Get ready for Mary Kay Compacts! The extraordinary new Mary Kay Compact is about to transform your business, brining with it incredible sales opportunities. Nows the time to tidy up your current color inventory to prepare for this exciting launch. Click here to read a recap of some great sell-through ideas as featured in the March 2008 issue of Applause.

Do you or your customers have concerns about the new Mary Kay Compact and color changes? Independent Future Executive Senior Sales Director Linda Klein of Woodland Hills, Calif., is ready to address her customers concerns using the Feel, Felt, Found format. Click here to read more..

Capitalize on Color Trends. There are trends color looks that can be created with color makeup items that are not affected by the Compact change. Consider making the "Quick Summer Look" fresh for this season with strong eyeliner and a new shade of Mary Kay Creme Lipstick.

Brush up on sales. Independent Executive Senior Sales Director Cindy Machado explains offers Brush Clinics to customers, teaching them how to use the Mary Kay Brush Collection. For Cindy, selling the brush collection naturally leads to color sales. Click here to read more..

Make Makeovers a Priority. Independent National Sales Director Tammy Crayk suggests setting a goal to complete 140 before-and-after customer makeovers from now until next spring as another way to start selling through current color inventory. Click here to read how you too can do this