There’s more to selling counterfeits at your purse party than just offering low cost knockoff purses, they can actually be harmful to the consumer. In pharmaceuticals, for example, the dosage or purity may not be up to par. In our small area of commerce the purse party, it could mean a latch or zipper is faulty, or the material is substandard and rips, causing the wearer to lose the contents of their purse. Okay, that isn’t as severe as faulty medication, but in a sue-happy world, the liability to the seller can become costly even at a purse party.

Needless to say, fake or counterfeited purses damage the reputation of the designer and the salesperson who sells that designer purse. And, as already stated, jobs are lost in the original manufacturing if the fake products sell better, and then there’s less need for the original. Fakes can force the designer purses price to plummet. Or they can go the other way and make the designer bags inflate in price because of their rarity. It just all depends on the marketability.

In the past two centuries, many European designers became snooty as far as their design’s prices were concerned. They considered copying as flattery. But that was before the age of the Internet and the purse party which skyrocketed counterfeiting to levels never before conceived. The copies of their products by illegal manufacturers became so worldwide and such an everyday nuisance, that the designer’s sales were being affected. Besides, when someone works hard to have a unique product, it’s a personal violation to have someone steal that idea and try to make it cheaply. You can understand how upset these designers can be if you put yourself in their place.

Worst of all, there’s growing concern that a good deal of the funds from counterfeiting goes directly to organized crime in both the US and Canada.  There’s evidence that monies received for fake purses sold at purse parties could even be used to fund some terrorist activities including trying devastate commerce in North America.  That’s why the U.S. President made the “Copyright Czar” position.

In an article by NYI’s Solana Pyne, in part two of her three part series “Counterfeit City”, she interviewed investigator Shawn Lewis who stated buying knock-off (see, here he uses the term for counterfeit and fake) purses is like giving money to crime syndicates.

“Please make a donation for child labor, organized crime and terrorism,” says Lewis. “Nobody is going to put any money in that kettle. But when they buy a handbag for $55 from a purse party that’s a fake, that’s exactly what they’re doing.” He states the FBI is very concerned that cash from the counterfeit trade funds terrorism, but it’s hard to find direct links to support that evidence. Still there’s enough suspicion to put fear into the heart of Western countries that terrorists hate and love to target.

So ladies, please think twice before selling counterfeit designer purses at your purse party, don’t be lured in by the prospect of making easy money.

What Purse Party Profits Can Do For You

Now that you know a little about me personally and my purse party business The Fabulous Collection, I’ll mention a few things about what this eBook Purse Party Profits can do for you if you’re thinking of starting a purse party business.

Obviously, you’re either starting a home based business or you’re thinking about it. Congratulations on making that decision and getting to this point, I’m very happy that you’ve taken action and have found my blog.

The world of purse parties can be fast paced and pretty exciting.  No, you won’t be involved in any high speed chases or covert operations but you’ll feel excitement at the prospect of being a business owner.  You’ll be meeting the wonderful people in this industry from hostesses to fellow consultants and you’ll learn a whole new definition to the term networking.

Let’s look at a couple of reasons why my eBook is so wonderful. Purse Party Profits is your one stop resource guide for creating a thriving purse party business. We’ll help you register your home based business, book your first party and create that important network that will be the life blood of your business.

I’ve written this eBook with all of my own mistakes in mind and I’ll help you avoid those mistakes and obtain all the opportunities that you may otherwise have missed.

Purse Party Profits is a guide to lead you through the red tape of starting a business and gives you the tools needed to succeed.  Its one source for everything, my eBook is filled with high-quality, accurate information helping you pursue your dream of becoming a purse party business owner, and more than that, it will help you reach all of your goals.

“It’s never too late to be who you might have been.” –George Elliot

Every business, whether it’s an upscale restaurant or a home based party business can benefit from the advice that can come from others who have been through it before. Without this advice, starting your business can become confusing, overwhelming or even unobtainable.

The Purse Party business is no different and for this reason, I’ve compiled a list of tips that’ll not only help you get started but will also get you started on the right foot.

Tip #1: Know Your Business

It isn’t enough to know that you’ll be selling purses and fashion accessories; you really need to know your business.  This means that you should get as much information as possible on your customers, competition, suppliers and the market area before you start.

Tip #2: Make a Plan

Before you start crossing T’s and dotting I’s make sure that you’ve done all the paperwork completely.  This means that you should set your goals and then create a complete business plan to reach those goals.  A business plan should include your short term goals, your budget, your financial planning and everything that’ll take you from start up to success.

Tip #3: Make It Legit

Check on, and obtain, all necessary licenses, permits and registrations for your line of business. This includes checking with your city/town/R.M. to see if it’s legal to operate your business from home.

Check both federal and provincial taxation requirements and also find out about allowable deductions for automobile expenses, business meals and entertainment, and home offices expenses for self-employed persons.

Tip #4: Advertise for Success

When it comes to advertising, you need to do more than that. Instead of simply advertising, make sure you scan all the available sources including television, radio stations, newspapers, magazines and newsletters that are geared towards your market.  Once you scanned them all to see what is out there, target them and make good use of them.  For Canadians, the Canadian Advertising Rates and Data (CARD) lists Canadian publications, T.V. and radio stations, and their advertising rates.

Tip #5: Don’t Forget Your Paper Products

Make sure that you have business cards, stationery, brochures, etc and they’re printed by professionals.  It’s particularly important for home-operated businesses to have a polished, professional look to their paper products.

Tip #6: Have an Office

Designate and design a work area that’s separate from the mainstream of your home activities. Install a separate business phone, fax and Internet connections if you can.

Tip #7: Have Insurance

One thing that many home business owners forget is business insurance.  Make sure that you’re adequately covered and take the time to shop around for the best price and policies.

Tip #8: Network

Although you may not think its important, make sure you spend time talking to other owners who run similar businesses outside your market area to get a feel for the potential and status of the businesses.

Also, join trade associations, business community associations, (i.e., chambers of commerce), business networks or clubs to help establish contacts.

Tip #9: Bookkeeping and Management Skills

Don’t overlook management/bookkeeping. Lack of managerial expertise is one of the single highest causes of business failure. Take courses, seek expert advice or hire help, but do learn basic management skills before you start.

Tip #10: Self Market

The last tip that I’m going to leave you with is to market yourself, your products and your services.  This means that you connect on a business capacity with friends, family, business acquaintances and anyone that could be a potential client.  Be sure to spend some time finding out about your potential customers before you try to “sell” them.

When it comes to starting your own business, there’s always a need to learn as much as you can.  As wonderful and in-depth as this eBook is, there are specific government procedures in every country, province and state so it’s important to use the references that I’ve provided you with; not only to get your business started but to get it started right.

Below are a number of resources for the Canadian small business owner, including how to register your business and how to file your taxes.  All of the links are provided again at the back of this eBook in our quick reference section.

“Guide for Canadian Small Businesses:” This is an excellent guide and one that I’d recommend for any Canadian that’s starting her own purse party business.  It has everything you need to learn about when it comes to having a small business in Canada.  To download a free copy of this guide, visit http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/tg/rc4070/rc4070-08e.pdf.

Registering your Small Business: The first thing you will need to do is register your purse party business and the second thing you’ll need to do is acquiring your taxation numbers.  To do both, visit www.businessregistration.gc.ca or call 1-800-959-5525

Frequently Used Websites for Canadian Small Business:

Business account registration: www.cra.gc.ca/bn

Completing and filing information returns: www.cra.gc.ca/slips

Conducting business on the Internet: www.cra.gc.ca/ecomm

Electronic mailing lists: www.cra.gc.ca/lists

Excise and GST/HST News: www.cra.gc.ca/formspubs/type/gsthstnews-e.html

Online Requests for Business: www.cra.gc.ca/requests-business

Canadian Electronic Tax Filing:

GST/HST electronic filing and remitting: www.cra.gc.ca/gsthst-edi

GST/HST NETFILE:  www.cra.gc.ca/gsthst-netfile

GST/HST TELEFILE: www.cra.gc.ca/gsthst-telefile

Tax services offices and taxation centers:  www.cra.gc.ca/ts

c. Registering your Business in the United States

As with Canadian Small Businesses, American Small Businesses will need to be registered and will also benefit greatly from using many of the resources that are available for them.  It’s strongly recommended that you not only use the services available but that you also read the guides that are offered as well.

Again, all of these references are listed at the back of the eBook in a quick reference section for you to access quickly.

Small Business Administration (SBA): This is an excellent site that provides you with a number of services that are specifically geared towards small businesses.  To visit their site, go to http://www.sba.gov.

Within the SBA you’ll find the following:

Small Business Act: The congressional act that allow businesses to establish support from the SBA. http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/fedgovernment/sba/sbact.html

Local Offices: An interactive map to find an SBA office near your location. http://www.sba.gov/

Small Business Development Centers: Another service offered through the SBA, the Small Business Development Centers offer assistance to individuals and small businesses by not only have easily accessible locations but also in providing information and guidance for your small business. Visit their site at http://www.sba.gov/sbdc/sbdcnear.html

What is a Small Business: The federal regulations for establishing what a small business really is. http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/fedgovernment/sba/sbsize.html

Small Business Administration for Veterans: http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/interests/veterans.html

U.S. Congress Small Business Committees: Although the SBA does care for many of the services that small businesses have, the United States Senate and the House of Representatives also have committees that look out for the well being of American small businesses. For this reason, it’s important to stay abreast of the latest happenings in congress. You can learn more at http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/fedgovernment/congress/congress.html.

American Small Business Websites:

463 Travel, Entertainment, Gift, and Car Expenses: http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/fedgovernment/irs/463.html

583 Starting a Business and Keeping Records: http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/fedgovernment/irs/583.html

587 Business Use of Your Home (Including Use by Daycare Providers): http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/fedgovernment/irs/587.html

Official Business Link: This is the official business link for the U.S. Government, http://www.business.gov.

Employment Law Guide: This is an important resource for any small business since it outlines the laws, regulations and technical assistant services as created by the Department of Labor.  To read more, visit http://www.dol.gov/asp/programs/guide.html

Benefits and Loans: This is an excellent source for finding over a 1000 Federal and state administered benefit and loan programs. Found at http://www.govbenefits.gov.

Securities and Exchange Commission: Regulations and help in dealing with publicly traded securities. http://www.sec.gov

U.S. Copyright Office: The Library of Congress copyright information. http://lcweb.loc.gov/copyright/

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO): Your source for patent and trademark information. http://www.uspto.gov/

U.S. Government Tax Websites for Small Businesses:

334 Tax Guide for Small Business (For Individuals Who Use Schedule C or C-EZ): http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/fedgovernment/irs/334.html

Internal Revenue Service (IRS): When it comes to taxing your small business, this site offers you all the information on business taxes and it offers all the forms and instructions for taxing your small business. http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/businesses/index.html

Earn Extra Income as a Purse Party Consultant

Why start a purse party business? To earn extra income as a purse party consultant, that’s why. If you’ve ever been interested becoming a purse party consultant and running a purse party business, I have a great eBook for you to look at.  There are no other eBooks that look at the purse party business and making money as a purse party consultant so thoroughly.

What you’ll find in Purse Party Profits, is a complete guide to running a successful purse party business from someone who has not only sold purses for many years but sold over $100,000 worth of purses and fashion accessories in a single year.

Before I launch into everything about creating your own Purse Party Profits, I’d like to take the time to introduce myself.  My name is Deborah Allison and I’m the author of the Purse Party Profits along with several other eBooks that will help turn you into a winning purse party consultant with a successful home purse party business.

I’ve learned from my mistakes and the errors of the purse party business and I’ve perfected a system that has led to a lot of success for me and now it’s your turn.  All of my success has led to many exciting opportunities and has allowed me to gain an understanding of what it takes to champion your home-based business.

Throughout my eBook, I’ll share the winning formula for running a purse party business that makes you money for many years to come. This isn’t just about having a successful business; it’s about finding the tools inside you and getting the best out of them which will make you a top selling purse party consultant.

This system is not a get rich quick scheme and you aren’t going to make millions selling purses by yourself. What you’re going to do is run a flourishing purse party business that will give back to you as much as you put into it.

And that’s what’s important to me; giving you the techniques, the tools and the advice and the motivation to run your business.  It’s also important to me to educate a new generation of purse party consultants and to break some of the misconceptions of the purse party business and to bring them into the 21st century.