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The idea of a home party-à la Tupperware-might conjure upimages of old ladies sitting on comfortable sofas and sipping teain someone's living room. But if you think these parties are aselling technique of the past, think again.
Today's home parties are much more about, well, having aparty. The idea couldn't be simpler: Plan the party with one ofyour clients, who serves as the host in exchange for a discount onyour merchandise; invite a group of potential clients, most of whomwill be friends and family of the host; demonstrate your product onthe appointed party date (or hire an independent contractor to doit); and take all the orders you can.
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