[MissieK]

One big thing, and this is something I get a bit passionate about, is keep in regular contact with past hostesses! Do this and they will often rebook or continue to buy from you. It's amazing the number of party plan consultants who don't keep in contact.

There are ways around the internet thing too. For example, you could say you are a consultant for a children's book company and invite us to contact you for more information. This way you aren't mentioning the name, however we can get an idea of what you do.

Have stands at market nights & similar to grow your contacts.

HTH
Melissa