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• *Hosting A Party
• *Being A Representative
• *General Questions

*Hosting A Party

How do I book a party?
Click on "Host A Party" to send a request to one of our party consultants who will handle everything. If you do not hear a response from them within 48 hours, please call the corporate office at 866.849.4697.

When can I have the party?
Anytime you want. We have parties 7 days a week at various times of day. This is something you can arrange with your party consultant.

Where can I have the party?
While most parties are held at a home, they can also be held in hotel rooms, banquet halls, or any other private location. Discuss with your party consultant for other ideas.

What occasion is best to have a party?
Most of our parties are held "just for the fun of it." Some are themed parties, or are to celebrate special events, such as: bachelorette parties, anniversaries, birthdays, job promotions, holiday parties and even themed parties.

Does it cost anything to host a party?
No. You might want to serve some light snacks and drinks, but there is no cost to actually have a Brown Bag party consultant perform a party for you. It is customary for consultants who travel long distances to ask for a refundable deposit to ensure the party date is held. This is negotiable with each consultant.

Who do I invite and how are they invited?
Invite anyone you'd like, over 18 years old such as friends, family, co-workers etc. The more you invite, the greater your free shopping spree will be! Your party consultant will handle all the inviting on your behalf if you ask. Simply supply them with address and/or email addresses and they'll take care of everything. You will be asked to follow up with a phone call to each person invited to confirm. You will need to over invite to ensure a good turnout. Remember, our consultants treat these parties as their business and for many of them, this serves as there main source of income, so we ask you encourage as many people to attend as possible.

Are men allowed?
While we would never discriminate, our parties are primarily intended for women. Discuss a possible "couples party" with our party consultant. These parties should be very carefully planned and everyone in attendance should be acquaintances.

Do I personally have to sell or buy anything?
No.

How long does a party take?
Normally, the consultant's presentation will take about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Most parties last about 2 hours. It is advisable to discuss this with your consultant prior to date of the party.

Who actually shows & sells the products?
A certified Brown Bag Party Representative will do all of this for you. They will bring samples to show and will often times have inventory to sell at the party. They'll also process all the payments and orders. Note: Most consultants do not carry inventory, but do have items for prizes, games and contests. Discuss directly with your consultant.

Is there a minimum amount my party has to generate?
No. But in order to receive free products for being a host, your party has to reach at least $200 in retail sales. Some consultants require a higher minimum in order to honor the hostess rewards, please discuss this prior to the party date.

Will anyone be able to see what I order?
No. Only the party consultant will know, and they do this for a living so they've seen it all! All the orders are processed in a private room, away from other people at the party. All orders are strictly confidential and private. We also promise never to sell or give away any of your information to any one for any reason.

When do we get the products we ordered?
Normally, we ship FedEx ground. This takes between 1 and 5 days, depending on where you live. We also offer 2-day air through FedEx, which costs a bit more but has a guaranteed delivery of 2 to 3 days after we receive the order from your consultant.

How much does ground shipping cost?
The shipping costs depend on the retail value of your order. Our catalogs list our current shipping pricing. It is customary for some consultants to charge additional fees based on their business expenses.

How are the products packaged? Just as our name says, in Brown Bags! Each item is safely wrapped and then placed in a brown paper bag. It is then shipped in a common brown shipping box. The return address only lists our corporate address and the words "Shipping Center". If the items are shipping directly to you, then all the products are carefully wrapped in a brown box.

How do I become a Brown Bag Party consultant?
It's easy. Just the business opportunity link for more information. You can join on-line or in person with one of our party consultants.

*Being A Party Consultant (representative)

What do I earn as a party consultant?
You will earn 50% of everything you sell. Have a $1,000 party and earn $500 in one night! Yes, 50% of everything you sell goes in your pocket. There are some small expenses associated with being a rep, such as a monthly web hosting fee, your car's gas, phone bill, stamps, etc. Each consultant's expenses will vary. If you decide to recruit and train others, you will receive 5% of their retail orders. This means if they have a $1,000 party, they'd earn $500 and you'd earn 5% of the retail order, or in this case, $50. We pay 5% three levels deep. We also offer payouts 6 levels deep for our Executive level consultants, car bonuses and a 10% matching bonus for Top Executives.

Will BBP take taxes out of my commission checks?
No. You are considered an independent representative of BBP and we will send you a 1099 form for your tax reporting purposes.

When do I get paid for the items I sell?
If you sell items at a home party, the customers pay you directly. If people purchase from your website, you will receive your commissions the following month, after the reporting period has closed.

Do I have to recruit people?
No. Some people prefer not to recruit and train people and it is not mandatory to be involved with BBP. The option is always there if you change your mind.

Do I charge customers sales tax during home parties?
Yes. Recent case law finds that if BBP has a rep in any state, a relationship with BBP and that particular state is formed, therefore allowing the states to collect sales tax. The states demand that every sale and shipping charges made by any of our sales reps in their states must be taxed.

How do I know what sales tax bracket to charge the customers?
Charge all the customers in attendance the current tax rate of the location of the party, even if some customers live in different cities, counties, or states. BBP has supplied a printed form for the entire US listing each state, county's and city's applicable tax rate. We will periodically update this listing, but cannot be held responsible for inaccurate information. The most current tax rates can be found on-line at your state's official website.

What do I do with the sales tax I collect from my customers?
Send it in with your order. BBP will file it with your state for you. This service is part of your monthly hosting fees you pay to BBP. Failure to submit this tax will result in your immediate removal from BBP and you may face penalties, fines and legal action by your local tax authorities.

What do I do with the shipping charges I collect from my customers?
Send it in with your order. BBP pays UPS directly for all shipments processed out of our corporate office.

Can I charge more for shipping and keep the difference?
No. This is unethical and anybody found overcharging for our services would be released from BBP. You may charge extra to cover any additional fees that you incur.

Can I charge shipping if I'm selling an item out of my inventory?
Yes. If you originally paid shipping on that item, you may decide to collect the same amount from the customer when you sell that item.

Do I have to charge the customer shipping?
Yes. But you can give them "Free Shipping" if you are willing to make a little less money on your sale. Essentially, you can drop your retail price to make up for the shipping charges, and put the actual shipping charges where necessary, therefore, giving the customer "Free Shipping."

What do I do if a customer calls me the next day and wants to cancel?
Find out why, as you may be able to save the sale by answering a few of the customers concerns. If your have already sent in your order, your first step is to contact BBP to cancel their order. Refund any money to the customer directly within 72 hours.

Can I accept credit cards at my home parties?
Yes, Visa & Mastercards. Brown Bag Party integrates this process in your Brown Bag Party software.

Do I have to sell BBP's entire product line?
No. It's your business; you decide what items you want to show at your home parties. Obviously, the more items you present, the greater your sales will be.

Do I have to carry inventory?
No. Keeping a variety of sample products on hand is highly suggested, the more you can show at your parties, the greater your sales will be. This does not mean you have to carry inventory though. Some reps carry extra inventory to sell right then and there, boosting the chances for impulse buys, but this is not required.

Can I advertise my sites on search engines, such as Google Adwords?
Yes. You may utilize such "pay per click" programs such as Google Adwords to promote your site. All costs associated with such programs are your responsibility. We also recommend free message boards and sites that list opportunities. We do allow postings on myspace and other networking sites as long as it is done in a professional manner.

How much are supplies?
Brown Bag Party makes every attempt to keep these costs low. Our catalogs cost approximately 40 cents each while our customer invoices cost approximately 10 cents each. We offer these in bulk as well as low quantities, so your costs may vary depending on the size of your order.

I need a particular form. Where can I order them?
Most of our forms can be obtained from your bank office and are free of charge and are in a PDF format. Simply click the link of the form you need and print it out. Other forms or brochures we charge for, such as recruitment materials, order forms etc. These can be ordered through your back office.

*General Questions

Is Brown Bag Party a Pyramid?
No. We are a network marketing company. A "pyramid" is a term often associated with companies that conduct illegal money-making schemes. Normally these schemes involve requiring new members to pay large sums of money, promising even larger payouts after they go and recruit more people that are asked to do the same. Normally, these illegal scams have no products or services associated with the company, just recruiting and exchanging money. Charles Ponzi is credited with developing the first "pyramid" scheme back in 1920. He spent the second half of 1920 and the latter part of his life in and out of jail.

What is Network Marketing then?
Network marketing is the process of moving services or products through a large network of sales associates or independent contractors. One of the more recent boosts for the Network Marketing community can be seen by looking at Amazon.com.

Jeff Bezos founded Amazon.com as an Internet shopping portal, but most people fail to realize it has proven that Network Marketing works, that it's profitable, that it's nothing to be ashamed of or scared of, and that it's here to stay. Amazon.com became enormous through networking, by recruiting hundreds of thousands of other websites to promote Amazon's products. But how? Any person, company or entity willing to post a link to Amazon.com on their website, would receive a small commission when any of their customers linked over to Amazon and purchased something. This seems fairly simple now, but when Amazon first launched, it was considered revolutionary. Now almost every company on-line does something similar. Traditional network marketing companies have been doing this same thing (off-line) for decades.

How do you think Ted Turner became so rich? He started buying TV and radio stations and built a "network". Know today as Turner Broadcasting System, his network reaches millions of people, who, in turn, purchase products seen on the Turner station. The advertisers pay TBS to be seen. Good ‘ol Ted takes a piece of it all. He's essential built a large network of distribution channels.

Network marketing can be seen in almost any large sales organization, from TBS and Amazon, to Avon and the Ma Bells. It is, in its simplest form, a way to share company profits with those who associate themselves with the company. It's perfectly legal, moral, ethical and can create a great deal of wealth for anyone willing utilize its power.

What sets Brown Bag Party apart from other companies doing the same thing?
LARGER PAYOUTS
We're able to offer greater payouts. While some companies pay out commissions on only 3 levels, BBP pays down 6 levels and beyond. In fact, we offer a "volume rollup" feature that guarantees that each product we sell pays out 6 times, regardless of how far down the sale occurs. Ask a consultant to explain this further, trust us, it's a good thing.

BIGGER BONUSES
We also offer a bigger training bonus of $50, compared with $0 to $30 at other companies. We're competitive in offering a $400 car bonus, as others do. A bonus that we offer that has yet to be seen by others in our industry is the 10% Matching Bonus. This gives you a 10% bonus on every dollar your personally sponsored consultants earn. Again, we're the only ones currently with this unique bonus.

BETTER PRICES
The other item that sets us apart from other adult party companies is our pricing. Since we buy directly from most manufactures, we can pay out more and lower our prices. We continually strive to be at or below what other companies charge for similar products. For instance, one company has our Happy Octopus back massager for $12.50. We offer the same exact product for $10.00.

MORE HOSTESS REWARDS
Almost every other company we've researched in this industry offers their hostesses 10% of the retail sales in free products. We feel we're twice as good as them, so we went ahead and decided to offer twice as much, 20%. We also have 4 other ways the hostess can earn up to $100 more in free products.

LOWER MINIMUMS
Some of our competitors start you off at as little as a 10% "buying discount" which means you earn only 10% on the items you sell, and you have to earn your way up to 40%. THEN you have to meet outrageous monthly sales requirements to earn up to 50% on the items you sell. We don't do that. We think every sales rep is equal, and we pay you all equal amounts, from the very beginning with no monthly sales quotas. We always allow you to earn 50% when you sell items at our suggested retail prices, which as mentioned above, are normally less expensive than our competitors.

QUICKER ADVANCEMENTS
For those who like to sponsor others, you'd have to work a long time to earn 3 levels deep at our competitor's company. At Brown Bag Party, you only have to sponsor as few as 5 people to earn down three levels. Some companies require that you sponsor at least 11 people before you reach their 3rd level. Even then they only pay you 4% on level 2 and 3% on level 3. We give you 5% on all three levels with as few as 5 active recruits.

WIDER RANGE OF PRODUCTS
Other companies only sell adult novelties (toys), while some only sell bath & body products. With Brown Bag Party, you'll have 5 categories of products to sell from. We always rotate our products giving you the latest and most popular items on the market today. We also offer lingerie, a complete spa line, massage items and adult novelties including bachelorette supplies, candles, lotions, feather boas, remote controlled erotic toys and more!

EARN TRIPS, SUPPLIES, FREE PRODUCTS
At Brown Bag Party, you'll have a chance to earn free trips, marketing supplies and free products. For each order you place, you add to a personal volume (CV), which is also known as Commissionalbe volume. This PV is tracked daily, monthly and yearly. Simply convert each dollar of PV to one point. At our annual convention, you'll be able to "trade-in" these points for prizes, supplies or products. There are also quarterly contests and chances to win prizes. The fun never stops!