How to Host a Kid's Toy Party
No matter the type of party you're hosting, many hostess duties are the same. So whether you are planning a party to sell plastic storage containers or children's toys, the preparation and execution will be much the same. The primary difference will be in the sample items you'll have to show parents. And, when hosting a kid's toy party, you might also consider inviting children to attend. While parents know which toys they would like their children to play with, children know which toys they want to play with. Does this Spark an idea?
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Determine the venue of toys you intend to offer for sale at your party. You can find venues at places online, such as Teachers Choice Toys or Geek Toy Party. Or you might buy and carry your own stock of toys selected from a variety of vendors, such as the Oriental Trading Co. Look for sites that sell toys at wholesale prices such as Esco Imports. Choose the toys you think will sell. Decide if you wish to carry educational toys or toys that children would simply enjoy playing with. However you choose to handle the toys, make sure you have samples on hand for the party.
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Fill out a party request form with the appropriate organization, if you are hosting a party through a company. For instance, with Teacher's Choice Toys, you click on the company's link to host a party and an email will open for you to write and request a party. A representative will contact you for pertinent information. At Geek Toy Party, there is a simple address and contact form on its main page you fill out. If you are selling toys that you ordered from a wholesaler, make sure you will have your inventory before the party.
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Send out invitations to party guests, your potential customers. Consider allowing them to bring their children along. Make sure the invitation includes your telephone number and email address for RSVP responses. If you do not hear back from some of the invited guests, be sure to give them follow-up calls as the party nears so you can plan the amount of food accordingly.
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Prepare snacks or a buffet to feed your guests. If children will be attending, be sure to offer foods they will like as well. Have plenty of plates, cups and napkins as guests may use more than one.
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Set aside a display area for your toys. Encourage your guests to look at the toys, pick them up and inspect them. If children are attending, let them play with the toys. Then, once everyone has had something to eat, sit informally and show the toys one at a time, talking about the qualities and price of each. Pass the toys around in case someone hasn't had time to inspect them all.
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Take orders for the toys or sell them directly from stock on hand. If taking orders, decide if you prefer taking the payment upfront or will collect with delivery. Make any delivery or pickup arrangements necessary.
If hosting a party given by a company, such as Teacher's Choice Toys, typically the hostess receives a voucher based on total sales. The amount will vary depending on the organization. Teacher's Choice Toys gives you a voucher for 10 percent of the sales.
If selling toys you purchased at wholesale prices, you'll simply keep any profits earned.
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