Quick Sales Tips

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Remember - Safety First!

We want you to be as successful as possible. But please be safe. Don't sell door to door (It's not safe, and it can be a huge waste of time!). When you visit customers, don't go out alone - take someone with you. Preferably an adult, and please sell only to people you know.

Tip #1
Give yourself a goal and a plan to reach that goal- For example, "I'm going to sell to 10 customers before the weekend hits. To acheive this, I'm going to call 10 neighbors and relatives, and then I'm going to ask my parents to take the order forms to work." Or, "I'm going to raise $500.00, and I'm going to make 5 calls each day until I do."

Tip #2
Let your fingers do the walking- Instead of wasting time banging on doors (not knowing if anyone is home) pick up the phone first. Let them know what you're selling, and what you're raising money for. Then, arrange for a time to meet. (Safety reminder - Make sure to bring someone with you - preferable an adult - when you go.) If you're not sure what to say, take a look at the phone script below, and change it as necessary.

Tip #3
Send out an email to friends/family members who live out of town, telling them about your fundraiser, and inviting them to support your group by purchasing from our online store. If you're not sure what to say, simply copy and paste the sample email text below, into your own email, and edit the text to fit your sale. Remember, your group makes a 25% profit from online sales! If you're not allowed to send emails, then ask your parents for help.

Tip #4
Ask your parents for help- If your parents work in an office with a lot of other people, ask them (nicely, please) to take your order form to work, and pass it around the office. Their co-workers will gladly purchase, either to support your group, or because most of them use coffee and tea daily, and this will save them a trip to the store.

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The script below is intended to serve as an example. Change it to fit your own style and your fundraiser. Try to smile, (yes, smile when you're on the phone. It really does make your voice sound more pleasant) relax, and remember to speak slowly and clearly.

Sample Phone Script

Mrs. Smith: Hello?

You: Hi Mrs. Smith? This is _________________. How are you?

Mrs. Smith: Fine. Thank you.

You: The reason I'm calling is; My (band) is selling fresh-roasted coffee and gourmet items to raise money for (our trip to Hawaii). I was wondering if you are interested in buying a few items to support our group.

Mrs. Smith: Oh, I'd love to help you out.

You: Great. Thank you! Could my dad and I come over tonight, after dinner to show you the catalog?

Mrs. Smith: Sure. How about 7:00?

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Has composing an email got you stumped? Feel free to copy the text below, and paste it into your own email, then tweak it to make it more appropriate for your fundraiser.

Sample email:

Hi Everyone,

I hope you're all doing well. I wanted to get in touch with you, because our group, ___________ is raising money for___________, and we could really use your help. We're working with We CARE! Coffee Company for this fundraiser. They feature gourmet coffees roasted fresh for each order, Ghirardelli hot cocoas, italian biscotti, kid's baking mixes, and a lot more!

Their web address is; www.wecarecoffee.com.

Simply click on the link to their store to check out the products they're offering. Once you've selected the items you'd like to purchase, there will be a place to type the name of our group, and my name, so I can receive credit toward prizes.

Also, all of their products are guaranteed, so if you're not happy with your purchase, they promise to make it right!

We're hoping that this will be the only fundraiser we have to run this year, and with any luck... :-)

Thank you for your help!

Talk to you soon,

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Easy. Right? Just remember to be safe, and (for goodness sake!) be polite to everyone you speak to.

Send us your testimonials: info@wecarecoffee.com