Want to earn $70 for 5 hours work every now and then to add to your Disney fund? Part 2

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Do leave any and all samples with the store.

You take home the kit and destroy the unused coupons, and keep that demo table...

if the store provides the cups and spoons, leave them at the store (ST supplies those) if its in you kit, keep it in the kit for the next demo... (unless told otherwise in notes)

Splsh has a great lineup page...( I copied and pasted it to a word document)
Day before event:
Print instructions & any emails received that amend the instructions.
Print store report form.
Call in to activate MC card.
Read instructions....and learn script.
Pack necessary supplies.

Day of event:
I arrive about 15 min early.
Grab a carriage & put my table & supplies in it.
Go to service desk & ask for mgr. Sometimes they come to desk with my box that was delivered to the store; most times I go to their office with my carriage (Kmart) --what ever they want.

If I'm near the back room, I open MC box & put contents in carriage & go get rid of empty box in back room compactor.

Then take carriage & go buy the stuff I need. (I just tell cashier the other junk in carriage is for my demo. No problems so far....and instructions prove all that anyway.) I'm usually thru check-out around 11. 11:10 at latest depending on how long I waited at service desk, or finding product, or check out lines.

Then I take carriage & go set up table.
Then I take carriage & grab some extra product for table display. I count the product on the shelf. Note quantity somewhere. Also note price & aisle # for customers.
Ditch the carriage when empty. Ready to roll by 11:15 most days. (first few events took me longer until I figured out this routine)

About 15-20 minutes before end of event, I put back any remaining product I took from shelf to sell (NOT the remaining product I bought to demo out). I count the remaining product on the shelf. Note it somewhere OR fill out answers on the report form.

I grab a carriage & start breaking down. Put everything in carriage. I put the stuff to go back to the manager in the child seat. All trash in my trash bag; and box up my table. I walk the store with my carriage, picking up any trash I find from event. Toss it in my bag. Head to back room. Throw out trash in compactor. Go to service desk & ask for manager to come sign me out. Give him/her whatever is left from event that instructions say to give them. Go swipe out thru register making a 75 cent purchase. Go home.

Immediately, complete report form if you didn't at the store. Call in results to Computerlink. Attach receipts. Prepare your own envelope to mail it that night or next day using address labels (if they were provided).

If doing another event next day, activate MC card again.

(the goal is to get in and get out - 11 - 4 or what the time states, try not to work on "your time" sometimes my breakdown can be longer than it needs to be!)
 
that's the other thing - highlight - you need a trash bag!!!
 
Anybody check their pay on ADP? Mine is weird & since I had a wine & a Tassimo I think I got underpaid again (grrr!)... Can anyone that just did a Tassimo let me know how much your extra pay was?!
 
I have a new question. I just grabbed another event and it said I would be paid the off date rate. What is that? It isn't in my folder. Thanks again.
 

finally an email from Cassie:

The kit situation depends by event. If it has an appliance in it, like
the Tassimo event had a coffee pot, that coffee pot will have to be
returned to MC just like it says in the instructions. But if it is just
cups, etc. then you would dispose of the kit. The best thing to do is
just ask.


So I guess I'll just toss the kit. I can not see how a microwave would sit on that card board table!? That is scary to me! I'm sure it works but I would be worried for 5 hours!!
 
I have done several events involving a microwave and I haven't had a problem yet with the cardoard table and I have a big old microwave that I have been using. I am too cheap to purchase a smaller one:laughing:

I read some where that they are designed to hold 50 lbs. Just be sure to place it in the middle of the table. I find it is helpful to bring 2 tables if you have an extra. One for the micro and the other for the rest of your supplies.

I does get kind of scary when people lean on your table and bump into it. Kids are the worst.

Good Luck.
 
I started at "snagajob.com" then looked for MC (= Mass Connections) from there I filled out the Mass Connections applications, and I receive demo kits that are marked "MC"

I get paid by "SPi" not sure what it stands for - but that's the company I technically work for, or am an independent contractor? :confused3

Good Luck!!

Oh, okay. Thanks for that explanation. I used to do this several years ago and really liked it until they lost a lot of reps in my area. It was not done on computer then and the person who was in charge kept calling me and calling me and I was working way more than I wanted to. Sounds like it is much more of a choose when you want to do it sort of thing now which is what I want.
 
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I just wanted to point out about my cheatsheet that gets reposted alot here.....that "they are more like guidelines". pirate: (<== :lmao: )

I wrote them when very new & I've tweeked a bit here & there. I'm set up much faster now...but try to arrive so you can get set up by 11am.

And if you are with TMT....definitely watch your swipe in & out times. I don't want to be responsible for anyone being shorted pay because of my cheatsheet. :guilty:
 
Who's doing Hamburger Helper Microwave Singles on 1/6/07? Or who has done it before? I decided to open kit today & I have a few thoughts / comments.

1. I noticed the tape sealing the kit box says event date: 01/07. ??? My directions & event form all say 1/6/07. Hmmmm. I suppose I should shoot an email off to confirm that.

2. Strange. Kit includes 8 envelopes (equal to 2 boxes) of HH singles...and we buy 2 more boxes at the store. ?? That's a new twist...and odd.

3. I'm thinking whatever type of bowl I decide to microwave this in for hours is going to start to look kinda of icky. Plan on wetting some napkins & wipe bowl clean in between...but wonder if cheesy cooked on mess will actually just wipe off that easily.

4. OK, event is also for Progresso soup. So need to find another bowl to be able to microwave a 18.5 oz can of soup in. And keep that one clean too.

I know my small microwave fits nicely on my table, but man, 2 cooking products at same time. Its gonna be crowded to work & serve --- that's for sure. Guessing maybe best idea would be to center the microwave, use the top of it for box/can display, hide cooking utensils on top behind the box/cans, and serve 1 product on one side of table & other product on other side of table. Hang warning sign off back of microwave facing the customer. ???

I don't really feel like lugging a 2nd table with me on this one. I'm just hoping no snow since we need to lug a microwave into the store already. I didn't realize it was 2 cooking products when I signed up. Not upset --- just surprised, I guess. They'll be getting their monies worth out of me that day. lol

I already have a $1 coupon for the HH singles that I saved from the newspaper a couple of weeks ago. lol. expires 1/27/07 $1 off 1 box. I didn't look for a Progresso Soup coupon since I didn't know we were demo'ing that too.

I'm wondering if MC/SPI changed kit makers??? This kit was sealed with a white plastic tape...others have always been more of a white paper tape. Printing on the tape seems different. Also, it had styrofoam sampling cups --- not plastic like I've had for other hot events. The kit was shipped UPS, not FedEx. And it arrived about a week earlier than I expected it. All pluses as far as I'm concerned.
 
Someone asked about table display ideas. Way back on this thread, I've posted this link, maybe once or twice.
http://www.demosdoneright.com/gallery.htm?

WARNING: This company is NOT who we work for. So do not go by what they are wearing or not wearing in some photos. Just use the pages of photos to get ideas about table displays. But follow rules our company gives us about clothing, hairnets, gloves..... Also, that company doesn't seem to provide tables or tables clothes since it seems everyone has something different. Again, follow what our company says to do.

Also, I don't face my microwave door towards the customer. I face it towards me. Hope this helps others.

I have used a gold plastic round tray on a few events that people wouldn't approach table...and it really worked. I would put some samples on tray & stand in front of table or to the side & "serve" them. It seem to work on those tougher food demos. lol

I also picked up a set of 2 plastic baskets (black) at a dollar store. They fit our napkins & spoons in perfectly...and keeps table neat. I position the spoons standing up in the basket so people are grabbing the handle ends...and not touching all the spoon ends. ick.

After looking at some of those photos, my comments. I don't stack 300 cups & 500 napkins on my table. I put out some, & the rest go under table. Anything I bring, but don't need or decide not to use (coats, maybe a tray I brought but won't use) go INSIDE my table base before I put the top on. My small personal bag stays at bottom of table with extra supplies though.

After a while, you'll get the hang of it. What looks nice. What works, what doesn't work. How can I tidy up my table without lugging my house with me. lol I just try to think it all thru before I pack...and only take what I'll need.
 
You want some pictures???? HUH???? Here ya go :woohoo:

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That should give you some ideas :thumbsup2

Bare in mind NONE of them got me any cash awards via MassConnections :sad2:
 
brivers222 AAH! but we sure love the pics:love: Specially, your Kotex demo.:rotfl2:

I'm looking forward to your picture of your '07 events.

SplshMtn99 Do you think the event of 1/07 is just January 2007 ? Not 1/7/07

I picked up a Wine event in my ST for 1/6 :banana: Got to start packing away some extra $$ if I want a Vacation
 
brivers222 AAH! but we sure love the pics:love: Specially, your Kotex demo.:rotfl2:

I'm looking forward to your picture of your '07 events.

SplshMtn99 Do you think the event of 1/07 is just January 2007 ? Not 1/7/07

I picked up a Wine event in my ST for 1/6 :banana: Got to start packing away some extra $$ if I want a Vacation


I agree - and thanks Splsh for the extra tips!!!

Still no events here worth fighting for, I do know the lady I met at ST ( = Super Target) is competing with me for Wine demos!!! Today I met the lady that was also working for Diageo (who supplies the Wine event to MC) she demos Svodka - really friendly, and interesting person!!

Again, thanks for sharing!!! (love the pics!!)
 
HERSEY said:
SplshMtn99 Do you think the event of 1/07 is just January 2007 ? Not 1/7/07

I considered that a possibility. After posting, I received a mass emailing from Staying Connected about events being held in Jan...and to go check out the site. (NOT one of those emails about specific available open events.)

The email listed many events...unfortunately, apparently not here in MA though. :confused3

The email listed HH microwave singles as running on 1/6 & 1/7 at stores. Mine still says 1/6, and another store its still available at says 1/6 too. So...i'm doing it 1/6. Just assuming the kit distrubutor got it wrong on the box...and going with my instructions & event form.
 
I have a new question. I just grabbed another event and it said I would be paid the off date rate. What is that? It isn't in my folder. Thanks again.

$8 less than regular total rate for event.
 
I considered that a possibility. After posting, I received a mass emailing from Staying Connected about events being held in Jan...and to go check out the site. (NOT one of those emails about specific available open events.)

The email listed many events...unfortunately, apparently not here in MA though. :confused3

The email listed HH microwave singles as running on 1/6 & 1/7 at stores. Mine still says 1/6, and another store its still available at says 1/6 too. So...i'm doing it 1/6. Just assuming the kit distrubutor got it wrong on the box...and going with my instructions & event form.


Thanks y'all :)

My event says 1/6/07 so that is what I am sticking with. I got the mass e-mail also... NONE of the events they talk about are available within 4.5 hours of me... I am SE lower Michigan and they are all near the upper part of the mitten.
 
I wish they'd post the event instructions for the Best of Life Diet.

Its up in the IL areas - try a different city, and see if the event instructions arent there - I checked them out, and opted out of demoing corn!! (actually it was an excuse, I'm lazy!!)
 
I have officially read all 263 pages and just want to thank everyone for posting the good, bad and everything in between. I feel much more comfortable about my event on Friday. I set up my table and set my microwave on it and decided to take a sturdier table. It is only slightly longer than the one they sent and it rises also. I went and checked out the walmart because I had never been there and it's nice. There was plenty of stock so there shouldn't be an issue with that. I do have one simple question, the list says to take hat/bouffant does that mean both or one or the other? Of course they only sent me a hat so I'd have to buy the other.

I currently have 4 events booked with three of them being the yogurt and corn and the other being soup and tomatoes. I would do the HH one but even the off dates don't work! The one day I could do it, the 7th, isn't an option. Oh well. There are three of those listed still in my area. I haven't seen anything past the 19th yet but I'm hopeful. The money from this month is paying for 3 passports so I need just one more!

Again, thanks everyone and I'll post after my event how it went.
 
What do you guys do when you find extra product after the event is over? I did the Five Rivers Merlot and Korbel Champagne on 12/31 and sold out of the Korbel in an hour. Everyone was asking for more and I was told no more was in stock and when I scanned the bottle there was none in the stockroom. When leaving the ST I noticed a whole end cap full of Korbel near get this...electronics! I told the manager she shold move it back near the liquor asile and I could have sold it all! So of course all of my counts were off on the sheet to send in. :confused3
 
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