Demonstrator FAQs
What will I do as a demonstrator?
You will share your love of paper crafting, creating cards, gifts or scrapbook pages with family and friends. You can do this through running in home workshops, classes, events or even on a 1 on 1 basis. If you choose to, you will also help others enjoy the fun and flexibility of running their own Stampin’ Up! business.
Will I receive support and training as a demonstrator?
By joining you will become part of my team Inspiring Inkin’ , and I’ll provide you with all the help and support you need — but I will never push or pressure you to do more than you wish to. Whether your goals are to just support your stamping habit or you want to build a successful business, I am here to help. I will be here for you at all times – all you have to do is call or email me! I run quarterly meetings for my team they always have stamping at it’s core but will also be focussed on business topics and skills, so whether you are a demonstrator who has joined to just get your discount or intending on building a business there will be something to interest you at these meetings. Inspiring Inkin’ is a fabulously active team of people who love what they do and share what they love with others! They are wonderfully creative and my inspiration.
On top of that, Stampin’ Up! provides the following:
- A password protected demonstrator website which has lots of resources, pattern and template libraries and online ordering.
- A full colour monthly magazine called Impressions with creative and business ideas just for demonstrators.
- A free phone number to contact the knowledgeable and friendly Demonstrator Support team.
- An achievable incentive program for income and awards if you choose to aspire to them.
How will I make money as a demonstrator?
Since customers pay you directly, you will keep 20% of each order placed at the time of payment, this is called instant income. You can earn additional money through volume rebates when your monthly sales are £200 and above. If you build a team, you can also earn monthly downline overrides as well.
Do people really make money at this?
YES!! Depending on how much time you want to put into “your” business, you can make whatever income you desire! It is totally up to you!
Do I have to recruit other demonstrators?
Of course not!! Having a downline is not a requirement, it is a perk – we have the opportunity to earn a commission based on our downline’s sales ! However it is also a responsibility you will need to support your team and give them training to help them achieve their goals. My team is of great inspiration to me.
What are the minimum sales requirements?
To stay active as a demonstrator you will need to sell a minimum of £250 per quarter. Most demonstrators find that this goal can be reached in one or two workshops per quarter–or with their own purchases.
What if I only want to do this as a hobby? Do I still have to do workshops?
Absolutely not!! Both Stampin’ Up! and I will support all demonstrators in the same way regardless of how big or small their business is you only need to do workshops if you want too. You can put in your own orders or collect orders from family & friends.
Do I have to hold stocks of product?
No. You will only order items when someone places an order and pays you in advance, so you won’t need to keep stock of products.
How much does it cost to get started?
The Starter Kit is only £139 for more than £240 in products. If you join before the end of February 2010 you will receive 2 extra stamp sets, one from Stampin’ Up! and one from me as a thank you for joining my team. This kit is customizable (choose your own stamp sets at equivilant or lesser value and you may change ink and card stock colours). It includes everything you will need to get your business up and running including stamps and accessories as well as business supplies.
What if I decide it’s not for me once I’ve started? Will I be penalised if I quit?
You simply stop placing orders. If you don’t meet the minimum quarterly requirement, Stampin’ Up! will just “drop” you—no penalties, no questions asked! Well apart from me…….. I’ll check to make sure you are okay and ask if I can help, but if you’ve decided to finish that’s fine. But I guarantee that once you start you won’t want to stop!!
What kind of incentives will I receive as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator?
As a new demonstrator, you will have the opportunity to earn up to 15 free stamp sets during your first 6 months for your sales and recruiting.
You receive 30% instant income on your first workshop order of £150 or more, if you place it within 45 days of signing up.
The ability to be your own “hostess” and earn free hostess sets and products on your own personal orders.
You can work to achieve the annual incentive trip, the current trip is an all expenses trip to Prague, and Stampin’ Up! gives you five ways to earn it through sales and promotions of your team, it is achievable!
Where do I get ideas for my workshops?
Stampin’ Up! has many resources for demonstrators, including the Idea Book & Catalogue, a great monthly magazine, a fantastic website for demonstrators only, a DVD in the starter kit, and much more. You will also have my help and support, I offer to run the first workshop for all my new team members. I also post all of my classes and workshop projects on our password protected team website.
Are there any Stampin’ Up! events that I can attend as a new demonstrator?
Yes, our head office in High Wycombe puts on training events throughout the year, we of course have our quarterly team events and you never know as the European side of Stampin’ Up! grows we might even have an annual conference!
