Hi Stampin' Friends After two days of driving, we are finally in California.  We drove as far as Grant, NM the first day and arrived in Ventura the 2nd day. We always stop at Joseph's to eat their delicious mexican food in Santa Rose on our way to California.  It's been a tradition for the…

Stamping Business Q&A   How Far In Advance Should I Plan My Classes? As far in advance as possible!   When you show your customers your calendar as early as possible, you're giving them as much opportunity as possible to sign up.   Also, you're giving yourself as much opportunity as possible to market the…

  Excerpt from From John SanPietro's latest newsletter.  Subscribe to his "Stamping is my Business" newletters – a "must" for the business demonstrator.  Click here  to subscribe. My January Is Looking Bleak!  How Can I Drum Up Some Business?   January is often a tough time for stamping business owners.  Because most bookings take place a month…

From SU website   July 29, 2011 Some of you have expressed concern with the Holiday Mini being sent in your first demonstrator order, and we wanted to explain our reasons behind this change. Please be assured that our primary concern is providing you with excellent service. In the past, we've received feedback that the bulk…

I must be in a mood for Easter card.  This is the 2nd card I've made today.  Check out my other blog Inspirations by Rachel for the other Easter card. For this card, I was inspired by Barb Mann from Splitcoast Stamper.  Of course, I changed a couple of things because I could never follow…

Hey Ladies You no longer need a DBWS in order for a possible recruit to sign up online!  ~~Rachel Online Independent Demonstrator Agreement Q: What if I don't subscribe to Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS)?A: It doesn't matter. Formerly you needed to have a DBWS to have access to the online IDA. Now, any demonstrator…