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Has anyone else noticed that the levels of sales for Stampin' Up workshops has changed? Instead of the amounts of hostess $ changing every $50 of sales (after a certain point) there is now no change in hostess $ between $500 and $750 workshop totals. This really stinks. I should be able to reach around $600-650 in sales at my upcoming workshop - any amount over $500 is wasted as far as hostess benfits. Maybe the chart just doesn't show the other amounts between $500 and $750? Does anyone have an answer to this? Thanks.
You can always have your demo enter the workshop as 2 separate orders to maximize your hostess benefits - such as $500 plus $150 or $400 + $200. I like that the table is much easier to follow. And more flexible too. I just put in a big order and was able to get tons of hostess sets. Or if you don't like the hostess sets you can get all regular merchandise. Good luck with your workshop!
You can always have your demo enter the workshop as 2 separate orders to maximize your hostess benefits - such as $500 plus $150 or $400 + $200. I like that the table is much easier to follow. And more flexible too. I just put in a big order and was able to get tons of hostess sets. Or if you don't like the hostess sets you can get all regular merchandise. Good luck with your workshop!
Apparently, SU did some research on where most parties closed out and determined the new levels. This was talked about at convention. Since most parties close out at $500 or less, they thought those levels should include smaller increments. The new hostess paln does make it easier to determine hostess dollars and I really like the fact that you don't have to get "free" hostess sets. Most of my customers agree.
I like the idea of being able to pick and choose what you want. Many times those "level 3" sets were out of my reach. But, now if I really want a bigger hostess set, I can just use my hostess dollars and get it! Did you notice that you can get any hostess set even with the smallest qualifying party ($150 USD, $200 CDN)? I like that.
I think its bad news that the most half priced items I as a customer can earn is 1. Super big benefit loss. In my current hostess group of 10 people, we have a $15 minimum purchase so we were always guaranteed a $150 party (although many people purchased over the minimum). That used to guarantee us $25 in hostess dollars. Now its down to $15. I'm sorry but that's crummy.
This post is from 2011- so this is discussing a very old plan.
Which was certainly better than the current one! Benefits at the $150 level have been reduced by 40 percent under the new plan - from $25 to $15. Hardly makes it worthwhile to try to get to the $150 level. The one time I actually had a "party", I definitely spent more than $15 on refreshments.
This is the way I see it.
Back when I hosted workshops, I provided water and a flavored beverage and either some nuts or candy or maybe cookies. I know it never cost me $15 let alone more than that. A host doesn't need to go all out on refreshements for an event like this, it's a choice each of us makes.
I do think that the newest hostess plan would work better if there was an additional incentive, whether it was a nice stamp set of the month that was available just to host/hostesses for free or maybe $5. I DO like that every dollar over $150 that I spend counts towards hostess credits and that as the party total gets higher the % of benefits goes up.
My suggestion to anybody that is displeased with the new rewards plan is to email Stampin Up and let them know. They need to hear it from both customers and demonstrators. If enough people write and explain WHY they don't like it but even more importantly, state what they would like to see in a host rewards program, Stampin Up will take notice and may decide to adjust the way it works. Don't expect changes to happen overnight but I've seen time and time again where SU has listened.
Changes in Stampin' Up hostess benefits.
