I have been doing Luxury Lunches since just afterCLICK HERE It is great stuff! I think the main things you need to convey to the boss at the business are:

1. many of their employees, after working for them all day, with kids, etc, don't have the time or energy to even think about doing something for themselves. (don't say, having a mary kay party, because then it sounds like sales)

2. There is no purchase necessary & everything is 100% satisfaction guaranteed. It is just a chance for them to offer their employees a fun midday break.

3. Words like "I am a professional consultant with Mary Kay Cosmetics and this is a service I provide for busy women who work in offices during the day." Offering it as, like you said, an employee perk makes it more appealing to some.

4. I also stress that I can do it a couple of different ways- however they designate, as they are the boss........during a lunch hour, and be gone in 1 hour...over a few lunch hours, so they can come in shifts.......at a different designated time, if that works better for them.....I have even done a 5pm, right -after -work appointment.

5. Suggest that the employer surprise the employees with it, and go right into booking- ask what their least busiest of the days are...........sometimes, they'll say "Well, let me check with everyone and see if there is interest".......AVOID THAT. These women don't even know what it is, and neither does he.  to average. Because there is already a loyal audience there, it will be easier to get in. So, go through your profiles and figure out where everyone works. Give them a call at work or home and ask them who the Personnel manager or Human Resources person is.....or an office manager or boss- ask if you can have 5 minutes of their time. If not, email or mail or fax the form and follow up.....

7. It might go something like this "Hi, __________________this is Jennifer Barrett with Mary Kay Cosmetics, how are you today? GREAT! Do you have a moment for me? Wonderful! I have been letting all of the businesses in the area know about a great service that i have been providing for  This is really a great benefit for your employees, it makes them feel like they are on a "field trip", it builds great esprit  doesn't cost you a dime! So what part of the week works better for your office staff, the first part of the week, or later? Lunch hour or over a couple of hours, and they come in shifts? Great! All I need is a conference table or a desk! Your employees will love this! I will send you a flyer that you can give to all of them, ok? Thanks for your time, and I will be in touch in a few days !"

8. Not only will this supplement your evening and weekend sales income, you are gaining alot more professional women for customers and future recruits. You can gather alot of knowledge about a work environment by BEING THERE! Alot of perks here for YOU as the consultant!

9. Be brave! Women want what we have to offer, from the products to the career. You have everyone fill out a customer profile, so you have numbers to follow up with. Have a GREAT booking incentive and have your date book ready!!!!! This is how Mary Kay built the business in the 60's.....with daytime appointments! Think of the added sales to your week! Could this excite anyone who is interested in more sales and names on a daily, weekly, monthly basis? I have a bank that I go to every quarter when the NEW LOOK book comes out! 4 times a year! Automatic! PLUS a special HOLIDAY SHOW!

Take charge and go get those business women!!!!!
love, jenn

Become so wrapped up in something that you forget to be afraid
Lady Bird Johnson

Jennifer Barrett
Sr. Sales Director of the Gems