Archive for February, 2008

Another Layout Change

• February 29th, 2008
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I thought the old pink layout was getting a little crazy and too busy. I’ve returned to this layout which is more organized and easier on the eyes in my opinion.

Comment Moderation is ON

• February 23rd, 2008
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Due to some spam comments that are coming through on this blog, I have turned on comment moderation. Don’t panic. I will moderate regularly.

Smart Inventory Choices

• February 17th, 2008
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Across the board, I am seeing a lot of mistakes made with inventory orders. I am sure we have all been there. I know I have made a mistake here and there. I’ve decided to dedicate this post to helpful ideas and tips for placing inventory orders–from the initial order to restocking orders. We don’t want to order more than we can handle, but we don’t want to come up short either. Which is better? In my opinion, I think it’s OK to come up short. I do think it is smart business practice to have an inventory, but there are good ways and bad ways to achieve inventory. Here, I am going to make some suggestions that I feel are useful for keeping inventory under control and manageable–both product-wise and money-wise. (more…)

Cosmetic Poll on Allure Magazine’s Website

• February 16th, 2008
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I received this on email from two consultant friends. If anyone is interested, check out the poll and vote for your favorite cosmetic company!

Go to www.allure.com to vote for your favorite beauty products, and help get Mary Kay NOTICED!! Forward this info to all your MK girlfriends, and let’s ROCK the beauty industry with our love for our MK products! Voting ends on February 29, so vote now!!

*The link to this poll is in the section that says “Vote and You Could Win a Spa Trip for Two.”

Be Bold!

• February 10th, 2008
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In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve been posting a few videos lately. I have a chance to go through some old emails I got over the past few weeks. They are inspirational video clips that I haven’t had a chance to sit down and watch. When I like them, I post them. I’ve been liking them. This one is called The Sales Diva Movie. I think it really is about empowerment and abundant living. I think it makes some great points.

Dare to Dream

• February 9th, 2008
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I’m a sucker for these video clips. This one is about why we should not give up on a dream if we hit a few bumps in the road. No dream can become reality if we don’t allow it to. Perseverance is one of the keys to realizing one’s dreams. Enjoy the What’s Your Dream Movie.

Our Actions Should Match Our Words

• February 2nd, 2008
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This is a really good inspirational video. I received it through one of my various email lists I belong to. It is called The Walk the Talk Movie. It is an excellent expression of how we should run our businesses. It is about not just talking, but doing! If you are going to talk about it, make it happen! Be accountable, responsible, respectful, and respectable. Enjoy the video!

Grand Achiever Director Maintenance Changes

• February 1st, 2008
• 14 Comments »

This is interesting. It appears it will require less production for Grand Achiever. I like that this shows the required production and the co-op payments if production is missed as well as the cash payout increments if production is missed:

Published 02.01.08

New Requirements for Grand Achiever Unit Maintenance

Effective Jan. 1, 2008, the quarterly net adjusted unit wholesale production has been reduced from $24,000 to $20,000. Following are the new schedules for Grand Achiever Career Car Unit Co-op Lease Payments and Grand Achiever Cash Compensation Unit Payment:

Grand Achiever Career Car Unit Co-Op Lease Payment Schedule (amounts subject to change)

QUARTERLY NET ADJUSTED UNIT WHOLESALE PRODUCTION	MONTHLY LEASE CO-OP PAYMENT
$19,500 and over	-0-
$16,500 to $19,499	$ 37.50
$14,500 to $16,499	$ 75.00
$12,500 to $14,499	$112.50
$10,500 to $12,499	$187.50
$8,000 to $10,499	$262.50
$0 to $7,999	$375.00

Grand Achiever Cash Compensation Unit Payment Schedule (amounts subject to change)

QUARTERLY NET ADJUSTED UNIT WHOLESALE PRODUCTION	MONTHLY LEASE CO-OP PAYMENT
$19,500 and over	$375.00
$16,500 to $19,499	$337.50
$14,500 to $16,499	$300.00
$12,500 to $14,499	$262.50
$10,500 to $12,499	$187.50
$8,000 to $10,499	$112.50
$0 to $7,999	-0-

For more information, including frequently asked questions about the Career Car Program, please click here.