May 2011 HPR NEWSLETTER
Available Now! Classic AMBER MB1166 (Classic) The brilliant orange colour alone is as delicious and Summery as the juiciest orange picked fresh from the tree. The unique cobblestone texture of Amber s faux leather construction also makes this Shell a delectable standout. GAYLE MB1165 (Premium) Stripes in strawberry, boysenberry and licorice floating effortlessly across a frothy café-au-lait background Gayle, for the Classic Bag looks yummy and will feel yummy on your arm too! This is the kind of Shell that doesn t just complement an outfit it can absolutely make your look. Stripe accents in faux crocodile leather are real head-turners.
Available Now! Max ABAGAIL MB7551 The soft, subtle colours of its striping detail make Abagail reminiscent of the last whispers of a Summer sunset. Graduated shades of pink and taupe grace creamy off-white faux leather construction but Abagail s not all sweetness and light: oversized crocodile pattern on striping and roomy open exterior back pocket gives this Shell for Big Bags two sassy twists. SAVANNAH MB7550 Bring on the sunshine and bring on the fun the Savannah Shell for Big Bags is more than ready for both! Textured orange sherbet faux leather construction features contrasting white stitching and truly unique side-gather details. Savannah is for when you wake up feeling sunny, bright and ready to take on the world with style!
Available Now! Mini DEMI MB5121 Today styling and classic hobo chic rolled into one perfect little package it s a combination that makes the sweet Demi for Mini Miche Bags a real winner. Like her big sister the Deniece Shell for Classic Bags, Demi is the perfect accessory for a walk in the park or a casual evening out. Dark denim Slip-On style with cream ostrich accents.
Available Now! MAPLE Oh Canada is what the chic Canadian woman will be saying once she has her hands on this beautiful ruby red and cream faux leather shell. A special patriotic metal Maple Leaf detail graces the front, making this shell truly unforgettable. Celebrate Canada with this limited edition collectors item! Miche Bag Canada proudly introduces our new limited edition Maple shell available to all Miche lovers across Canada! Book your parties now! Our new shell is sure to be a big hit for Victoria Day and Canada Day events. The Maple shell will only be available for purchase until July 8, 2011, don t delay! Last Year Miche Bag Canada had a contest to name our new Canadian inspired shell. The winner chose Maple as ode to the Canadian Maple tree and the leaf on our flag! We are delighted to be able to share with you a shell that is so close to all of our hearts. Now we can all have a piece of Miche Canada and carry it with pride!
In The News What Happened In April Missed what happened this month? Don t fret! We have all the updates attached for you! Please review the following communications Hope Now Available as Incentive New Regulations: Charity Donations 25% Club- New Rules Nova Scotia HPR Conference- Reserve Your Spot Now! To read up on the most recent corporate updates please download files attached to emails. Setting Up For A Silent Auction One question we are asked frequently is how to display the bag and shells properly at a silent auction. This is easy. Set it up as shown below! The number one setback you will have when trying to create interest in the Miche Bag at an event is not allowing the guests to be able to touch, feel and play with the shells and bags. Take the shells out of their plastic coverings and have them laid out over the table. Let the guests touch them! Try to reset the display every so often in order to create appeal for other guests and during the actual auction.
In The News Introducing Brenda Brenda Glazier, the backbone of Miche Bag Canada. As the Director of Operations, she oversees all of head office, particularly dealing with HPR orders and packing. With her previous banking experience she has been a valuable resource to the Unidem family since February of 2000, when she joined the team. Mother of two; Brenda lives in the small town of Bowmanville, Ontario and loves to spend time watching her kids play hockey. Her favourite Miche shell of all time is the Laura (now retired). Brenda is truly a guru of all that is Miche. With her dedication and knowledge of the brand, she has been a crucial element in the success of Miche Bag Canada. HPR Clients on Facebook Lately we have noticed a trend developing on Facebook with our HPR s. HPR s have been inviting their clients to join their personal Facebook pages as a way to help contact each other in a more convenient way. Although this is very convenient, it also has its drawbacks. When you invite a client into a personal forum, it can be easy to forget that all of your personal business is now theirs. Our suggestion regarding this matter would be to either put your clients on a limited profile so they will be able to see the bare minimum of your personal content or to use a completely separate forum like email updates to pass out information. Keep in mind that adding clients to personal forums means your personal information will be exposed to your clients. Please maintain the Miche professionalism at all times.
Winner s Circle New April HPR s 2011 Joanne, Alberta - Max, Classic, Mini Michelle, Ontario - Max, Classic Rebecca, Ontario - Classic, Mini Alison, Newfoundland - Max, Classic Joelle, British Columbia - Max, Classic, Mini Katherine, Saskatchewan - Max, Classic Amy, Alberta - Max, Classic, Mini Laurie, Ontario - Max, classic, Mini Erna & Alicia, Saskatchewan - Classic Norma, Nunavut - Max, Classic, Mini Cheryl, Ontario - Max, Classic, Mini Nancy, Ontario - Max, Classic Fanny, Quebec - Max, Classic, Mini Lyne, Quebec - Max, Classic, Mini Marie-Chantal, Quebec - Max, Classic, Mini Valérie, Quebec - Max, Classic, Mini Marie-Isabelle, Quebec - Max, Classic, Mini Mara, British Columbia - Classic Melissa, Ontario - Max, Classic, Mini Alice, British Columbia - Max, Classic, Mini
Winner s Circle Hostess Exclusive Shells Sadie The rich creamy colour of the Sadie shell for Classic Bags brings to mind a barely toasted marshmallow or the frothy richness of whipped topping on a steaming hot mug of cocoa! Winter white is always in style, and Sadie combines this classic colour with a cobblestone texture for a look that is truly unique. Two front zippered pockets add a touch of convenience as well as fashion. Looks great when paired with our brown Croc Handles! Changes to 2000 s Club- Reward your hostess for her efforts We have made some wonderful changes to our $2000s club starting May 1, 2011! HPRs will receive either a Gwen Classic shell or Gwyneth Max shell in addition to their regular incentives for holding a party that accumulates $2000 and over in net sales. We will now reward your hostess for her hard work too. The hostess that works with you to achieve the $2000 and over marker will receive the Gwen or Gwyneth special hostess only shell (not available for sale) as a thank you for their efforts in making the party a success. This is a great motivator for you to use if your hostess is close to the target! Monthly Top Earners Gwyneth Ultra-chic and edgy, the Gwyneth Shell for Max Bags is a must-have for your shell collection. It adds instant drama to virtually any outfit without being over the top: the perfect combination of sauciness and high style. Jet-black faux leather and fashion-forward symmetrical bias construction is accented with a generous supply of rivets in all the right places. Gwen Ultra-chic and edgy, the Gwen Shell for Classic Bags is a must-have for your shell collection. It adds instant drama to virtually any outfit without being over the top: the perfect combination of sauciness and high style. Jet-black faux leather and fashion-forward symmetrical bias construction is accented with a generous supply of rivets in all the right places. Slip-On design creates convenient end pockets: perfect for cell phones or lipstick. As of May 1, 2011 Miche Bag Canada will start their new Top Earners reward program on a monthly basis. Each winner will receive a very special hostess shell (exclusive to special promotions) for reaching $4000 or more in net sales throughout the month! Want to win? All you need to do is accumulate $4000 or more in net sales over a month (from first day of the month to the last. Example: May 1 to31) and a special exclusive hostess Classic shell named Sadie could be yours!
Winner s Circle One Party, $400+ in commission, plus lots of free Miche Shells. WOW! 2000 Club Joy, Newfoundland $2665 Cindy, Newfoundland $2190 Christine, Saskatchewan $2680 Karen, Newfoundland $2030 Nathalie, Quebec $2005 Mavis, Alberta $2030 Dana, Newfoundland $3285 Connie, Newfoundland $2000 Bonnie, Alberta $2295 Tammy, Newfoundland $2225 Jodi, Saskatchewan $2130 Bobbi, Newfoundland $2140 Marilyne, Alberta $2005 This month s winners of the 2000 Club will receive a yellow Hope Classic Shell for their wonderful work! Congratulations! Shannon Club Amber Lee, British Columbia Amber is always a pleasure to speak with and consistently places large orders. Her friendly demeanor and love for Miche Bag exemplifies what the Shannon club is about. Amber is a perfect addition to the Shannon Club! Shannon, Saskatchewan Shannon has a very friendly nature and truly seems to enjoy working as an HPR for Miche Bag. Month after month, Shannon is consistent with placing orders. The joy she shows for Miche makes her a great candidate for the Shannon Club. The Shannon Club winners will receive the special edition silver and pink Hope Shell. This shell has never been sold in Canada. It is gifted to our HPR s when they showcase outstanding service or phenomenal sales.
Winner s Circle HPR Of The Month Linda Says... Joy MacDonald WOW! I never thought that a home based busniess could be so much fun. I was introduced to the classic bag back in April/2009. It was Red Ellie that caught my attention. The lady that was wearing this bag was a freind, I asked her where she had got it and she said Ottawa in a Costco. I was devastated, I had to have that bag. Well, on a trip to St.John s a couple of weeks later I found my Miche at Costco. Everyone that seen my bag wanted one, I said that if I ever get the opportunity I could sell these bags. In May 2010, my sister in law came to my Mother s Birthday party sporting this beautiful big bag. It was Katheryn, when she told me she purchased it from a lady that sells the bag at home shows I couldn t believe my ears and I said I want to sell these bags, so out comes the brochure with the 1-866 # and the next day I was on the phone talking to Brenda, who sent me all the info. I had 5 parties booked before I even got my kit and in 3 weeks I had my kit paid for. I even have the men calling ordering bags for their wives and mothers. Its too funny! I would like to thank Miche Ca. for giving me my life back. We have had a couple of tragedies in our lives and I was just exsisting, and Miche bought me back to life. I ve met so many wonderful people on my journey here with Miche, and the staff there are so wonderful. I would someday like to meet everyone who makes my job so easy. I ve gained confidence and financial freedom with this company. I would like to thank everyone who attended the Newfoundland conference; we had an amazing time and we learned so much from all of you! A special Thank You is in order for our three remarkable guest speakers, Marie-Claude, Joy and Karen who did a tremendous job talking about their Home Parties. We are excited to share our Newfoundland photo s with you soon and are eager to head to Nova Scotia in May, and get to meet more of our HPR s.
HPR Of The Month You could be the winner of one of these great custom shell designs! Only one of each of the custom shells is available in Canada! June July September November August October December
Corporate Updates New HPR Facebook Group Pssst Let s have a private conversation. We want to hear what you think, what you really really think! We now have created a special Facebook group for our HPR s to be able to tell us your thoughts and to communicate with each other. Please follow the link http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_209323629079815&ap=1 (copy and paste in browser address box) and ask to join the group! Once we have accepted you, feel free to start chatting! Miche Bag Canada Facebook Fan Page Miche Bag Canada has been in the process of becoming more accessible to our customers via our social media pages like Facebook and Twitter. Our vision is to streamline our public forums to focus on the consumer. Miche Bag Canada will be implementing new interactive tools and with that, we will ask you to please abide by the new HPR rules. No defamation of Miche Bag (including its products and practices) on public corporate forums such as Miche Bag Canada s official Facebook, Twitter and Youtube channels. If you are having any issues or concerns with Miche Bag in any capacity, please contact head office at info@michebag.ca or speak with your Customer Service Representative Do not post information that the general public may not be privy to anywhere on Miche Bag Canada social pages Do not advertise your home party business on the Miche Bag Canada Facebook wall, please post advertisments in the discussion pages Home Party Representatives will no longer be able to partake in contests on any official Miche Bag Canada Facebook and Twitter page as we will have our own contests exclusively for HPRs. The following rules have been put in place to protect the interests of you, our consumers, Miche Bag Canada and its products. Please keep in mind that if you do not abide by the following rules, with due warning you will be banned from all official Miche Bag Canada public forums. Miche Bag Canada would like to thank you for your cooperation and we are looking forward to many new and exciting things to come!
Soon To Be Retired There is limited time left for shells which are about to be retired. You are still able to order them, but advise the client to have a second choice in mind, just in case. We will advise you when the stock is depleated. Classic & Premium Shells Brooklyn Brown MB1054 Green Zoe MB1088 Pink Zoe MB1089 Red Ellie MB1002 Yellow Zoe MB1087 Blue Zoe MB1086 Barbara MB1092 Roxanne MB1108Lydia Tan MB1102 Lydia Pink MB1101 Alina MB1059 Joie MB1077 Stacey Brown Please Note: There is no specific time frame in which retiring shells will no longer be available. The time frame will depend on the popularity of the shell and the season. Sometimes shells retire overnight- it happens! We do our best to notify our HPR s of remaining quantities. Retired This Month Retired shells mean that we no longer have them in stock, nor will we receive them again without special promotion. MAX Shells Cheryl MB7508 Lexi MB7503 Heidi MB7533 Lacey MB7506 Natalie MB1128 Brown Adjustable Strap Deluxe Strap Mini Shells Classic & Premium Shells Sheila Orange MB1082 Jackie MB1081 MAX Shells Brianna MB7519 Karen MB7534 Sophie MB7524 Jodi MB1121 For a full list of retired shells, please go to www.michebag.ca and review the retired shell section in the shop pages.