Consignment Reconciliation

So you had a book fair… or you did a vendor fair… maybe a flash sale in your VIP group.  But you have used your consignment and you’re ready to pay back Usborne through consignment reconciliation! 

Step 1: Go to OPOL (OrderPro) and create a new event. 

Step 2:  Hostess information.  If this is a preschool or another type of organization then I’d put their information as host or I’ll just put myself.  I’ve heard that some people put the event they did just to help them remember and so maybe Blah Blah School Craft Fair.  Fill in information.

Step 3:  Event type - Majority of the time it will be a book fair.  You can reconcile as a home party, but keep in mind that you will have to pay shipping that way.  Fill in information.

Step 4:  Select Books – Type of Selection:  Full Retail… From what I understand Usborne prefers that you add the books you actually sold.  Except in the case where the book may not be available (OP/OS), then just add another book of the same price point.  You could technically add any books as long as it adds up to what you sold however I believe Usborne likes to see what is being sold, what is popular etc.  I like doing it because if my total for some reason doesn’t add up then I use it to cross reference my inventory and sometimes I find mistakes! 

Step 5:  50% Free Books – Change Type of Selection to Free Books.  If free books will be shipped because they are going to yourself or a preschool etc.  Then make sure you put in the correct books that you want to order.  If you do not plan on having the books shipped (i.e. you’ll use that amount to go towards your consignment total) then it does not matter which books you put here but take note of the total inputted.  

Step 6:  Summary – Here you will see what your retail is and what your total is with tax.  You will be taxed for the state you are in.  You’ll also be able to see your commission and you will see a $5 book fair fee if doing a book fair.  

Step 7:  Payment – On the payment summary page it’ll list your total that you will need to pay.  Here you add in your payment information.  (I never put anything in for auth number or check number).

Step 8:  Review Order – It’ll check for mistakes for you. 

Step 9:  Final Review – It’ll have the option to Submit Order… DO NOT SUBMIT ORDER.  You are done with OrderPro for now.  You do need to write down the name of your Order and the PO number as you will need that information for the next step.  (There’s an option to check a box, don’t check it). 

Step 10:  Send an email – Now you will send an email to reconcile@edcpub.com  Information to include:  Your name, your consultant ID, name of the PO and the PO number and the retail information and free book information.  You have to include in your email what you want to be shipped and what you don’t want to be shipped.  If you will be using your free books to go towards your consignment total then put DO NOT SHIP after you free books total.  I also like to put the total of books not being shipped in this case so that I know exactly how much will be taken from my consignment total.  (For example $500 retail, and $250 free books not to be shipped… I’ll put total:  $750).

Step 11:  If you have an efair that you need to combine, talk to your team leader as there are a couple more steps! Or if it's your consignment but another consultant will be taking the credit then that needs to be in the email with both consultants information.

Step 12:  You’re done.  Now you just wait.  When it’s processed you’ll see the amount taken off of your consignment total and if books need to be shipped then an order number will come up for it. 

Good Luck! 

Baby Book Shower

Tips by Sara Compton:

When doing a baby shower book party, you have to remember that these parties are for the momma to be. They may not be your best selling parties, but your client base grows and this momma will most likely be a life long customer. Most, if not all, books are shipped to her (I mean, wouldn't you want that?). 

Like your normal parties, you want to make it as personal as possible and as much like a home shower as best you can. Women LOVE talking about their own experiences and love giving their advice/oppinion, so to make sure your party  has high participation, ask these questions. 

I always post a game to open up communication by having them message me when they see a word. 

Or you can have them pick a new baby name. These are the worst names in 2016.

A great 30 minute to party post is something like "what is the craziest thing you've done under the influence of pregnancy brain?" 

for the 10 minute post, that one is great for cravings. what is your craziest craving you've had? (I don't have a graphic for this one yet.)

Roll call is a great time to ask for advice for the new momma. 

These parties are shorter than my other parties because you are focusing on baby books. I have a post for each "kind" of books that I like. i.e. tummy time books, cloth/bath books, noisy book, stroller books, playbooks, slide and see, etc. I use lots of videos to show how these books work, (going live will help shake things up). I break up my posts with Usborne facts like 50% replacement on destroyed books. 

I also do a post for the older siblings if there are any. Make sure they aren't left out. This post is great to show that we have more to offer then just baby books. I ask the mom before hand the ages and interests of the siblings, and then tailor the post for them with books that I think they will love. 

Play lots of games like the That's Not My game, or others you might think of. Home baby showers are full of games, people expect that. 

Hosting post, let them know you do more then just baby showers, and you can show past hostess hauls. 

Make sure you put an "ask about my business" post. I've had the moms very interested in joining. Usually they are quitting their job, or looking for a way to stay at home. Or even just for the discount.