My main focus for the remainder of the year will be expanding my Noah's Ark biz. I have a few goals for the summer especially. Here is what I plan on doing:
1. Send out flyers and direct mailers to an expanded list of daycares, camps, and schools (in anticipation of the 2008-2009 school year). My flyers will include specific events such as a Teddy Bear Tea, Camp Froggy, Father's Day, Fourth of July, and a few movie specific ones as well (Narnia-the lion Aslan mostly, Kung Fu Panda-panda with the karate outfit, Speed Racer-there's a monkey in there).
2. In connection with the flyers, focus on booking 2+ workshops per month during the summer. So far I have one booked for June, which will be a two day workshop, and another in the works for July/August with the YMCA.
3. In addition to the direct mailers, focus on the fundraising possiblities. And speaking of fundraisers- I will be sending out information to the Cub/Boy Scouts about putting fundraising and community service (what they call a Good Turn) into one event using Noah's Ark. I did an event in December last fall with my son's Cub Scout Pack, which was not as successful as I wanted, but still helped 9 kids recieve a new friend and the Pack recieved $65 (could pay for one uniform, or be used as one initial membership scholarship). The boys who stuffed the animals had tons of fun, and want to do it again! So this summer I will be putting together information package to give to the 22 units in our county's Boy Scout Council.
4. I would also like to talk with the Girl Scouts and start doing Bella Bee Workshops. I will send out flyers to them as well.
In all, I want to make this summer a busy one, especially since come the end of August, beginning of September I will be busy with a newborn. I hope to be able to gain some team members to help expand the biz as well, and help me out in the fall. But even if I don't bring in any new team members, I do know a few other CM's close enough to me that will be able to help.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
Going a different route...
I took a break from blogging and business, which ended up being nearly a year long. But I'm back in action and have some great ideas for the one business I am focusing on!
First though, I thought I'd take the opportunity to do a little shameless promo:
I will be donating a portion of all my sales, both online and offline, to the National Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation during the entire month of MAY and JUNE, as part of your celebrations of Mother's Day and Father's Day!!
Why the JDRF? My younger sister was diagnosed with juvenile onset diabetes when she was 4 years old. Her blood sugar was a dangerous level of over 300, which could have caused her to go into a coma. Now, she has been able to control her blood sugar through daily insulin injections.
Just today I also became aware of a young 12yo boy here in California who is currently battling for his life due to diabetes complications. His pancreas is shutting down, and his doctor's have given him very little time to live, unless he can get a transplant of his pancreas. This is just another reason why I want to donate to Diabetes Research, so kids like this boy won't have to deal with facing transplants at a young age, nor will the parents have to face loosing a future leader of our country...
Diabetes is now becoming more common among the youth in our communities. We can blame a mixture of things on this increase in diagnosis: lack of proper diet and exersice is but one factor, while genetics also plays an important role. It is important that we continue to expand the research so we can overcome this epidemic.
How can you help??
For every Mia Bella Candle I sell online, I will donate $4 to JDRF. To place your order, please go to www.kira.scent-team.com. Please input code JDRF1 when asked so I can keep track of donations.
For every Noah's Ark kit I sell online, I will donate $5 to JDRF. To place your order, please go to www.noahsarkworkshop.com/kirasandoval_s3129.
If you order directly from me I will add $2 to the donation amount!!
My contact information is on each website.
Help me support Juvenile Diabetes Research.
First though, I thought I'd take the opportunity to do a little shameless promo:
I will be donating a portion of all my sales, both online and offline, to the National Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation during the entire month of MAY and JUNE, as part of your celebrations of Mother's Day and Father's Day!!
Why the JDRF? My younger sister was diagnosed with juvenile onset diabetes when she was 4 years old. Her blood sugar was a dangerous level of over 300, which could have caused her to go into a coma. Now, she has been able to control her blood sugar through daily insulin injections.
Just today I also became aware of a young 12yo boy here in California who is currently battling for his life due to diabetes complications. His pancreas is shutting down, and his doctor's have given him very little time to live, unless he can get a transplant of his pancreas. This is just another reason why I want to donate to Diabetes Research, so kids like this boy won't have to deal with facing transplants at a young age, nor will the parents have to face loosing a future leader of our country...
Diabetes is now becoming more common among the youth in our communities. We can blame a mixture of things on this increase in diagnosis: lack of proper diet and exersice is but one factor, while genetics also plays an important role. It is important that we continue to expand the research so we can overcome this epidemic.
How can you help??
For every Mia Bella Candle I sell online, I will donate $4 to JDRF. To place your order, please go to www.kira.scent-team.com. Please input code JDRF1 when asked so I can keep track of donations.
For every Noah's Ark kit I sell online, I will donate $5 to JDRF. To place your order, please go to www.noahsarkworkshop.com/kirasandoval_s3129.
If you order directly from me I will add $2 to the donation amount!!
My contact information is on each website.
Help me support Juvenile Diabetes Research.
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