August Scent & Warmer of the Month

Every month, Scentsy Fragrance releases a new scent and warmer. This month we have the adorable sand bucket and the cozy soft scent of a fuzzy blanket. If you're not a subscriber to Scent and/or Warmer of the Month yet,  you should really try it. It's a great marketing tool and every bit of it is a tax write off. Here are some FAQs for this subscription. 

• SOTM and WOTM both come out of your account on the 15th of each month. You have until the 28th of that month to receive that months warmer, any subscriptions after the 28th will go toward the following month.  If you subscribe after the 15th the payment will come out the day you subscribe. 

• On the first of the month they announce what will be released that month, you can find that information in your resources tab under monthly promotions. 

• To subscribe or opt in, just head to your accounts tab and click on subscribe to WOTM or SOTM 

• The cost of SOTM is 35.00 and the cost of WOTM 60.00

What’s in the Warmer of the Month Kit (WOTM)

* 10 bars of the SOTM
* 1 Pack of Rub and Smell Stickers
* 1 Party Tester
* 1 Mini Tester
* 1 Room Spray
* 50 flyers for the WOTM
* 1 Warmer of the Month

What’s in the Scent of the Month Kit (SOTM)

* 10 bars of the SOTM
* 1 Pack of Rub and Smell Stickers
* 1 Party Tester
* 1 Mini Tester
* 1 Room Spray
* 50 flyers for the WOTM

30 Minute Monday (Online Team Training)

Did you miss our last 30 Minute Monday online team training?

You can check it out by clicking here.

 Mark your calendar for EVERY Monday at 6 pm MST. You'll hear from our top leaders in our organization about something new each week. It's only 30 minutes long, always recorded, and can even watch on your smart phone or ipad!

See you on Monday!

Velata Fall/Winter Business Changes FAQS

Velata F/W 2014 Business Changes FAQ 

Premium Belgian Chocolate Pricing:

Why is the price of Premium Belgian Chocolate increasing? 
Global demand for chocolate has outpaced supply, which is driving up chocolate prices worldwide. To

cover costs and to continue to offer Premium Belgian Chocolate, Velata is raising the price of the

Premium Belgian Chocolate pouches from $7 (USD)/$8 (CAD) to $9 (USD)/$11 (CAD). 

Why did the price raise $3 in Canada (and not $2 like in the U.S.)? 
The Canadian peg rate of 1.2 is used to calculate pricing for all products. The resulting number is then rounded to the nearest whole dollar. In the case of Premium Belgian Chocolate, the rounding increased the price to $11. 

What is the difference between Premium Belgian Chocolate and Meltables? 
Meltables is a confectionery chocolate (or compound chocolate), which contains palm kernel oil instead of cocoa butter (used in real chocolate). The use of palm kernel oil makes confectionery chocolate more versatile in craft and candy making as it doesn’t require tempering (heating and cooling). Confectionery chocolate offers a chocolaty flavor without the higher price of real chocolate. 

How much do Meltables cost? 
$5 (USD)/$6 CAD) for 6 ounces/170 grams (net weight). 
Do Meltables come in the same pouch as Premium Belgian Chocolate? 
No. Meltables come in a resealable, BPA-free, and microwave-safe pouch. Please see the Fall/Winter 2014 Catalog for a photo of the packaging. Meltables pouches do not have a built-in pour spout like Premium Belgian Chocolate pouches. 

What are the ingredients in Meltables? 

• Milk Chocolate Flavor: sugar, partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil, cocoa powder, nonfat dry milk solids, whole milk solids, reduced mineral whey powder, soy lecithin, salt, and artificial flavor.
• Vanilla Flavor: sugar, partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil, reduced mineral whey powder, whole milk solids, nonfat dry milk solids, soy lecithin, salt, and artificial flavor.

Do Meltables contain gluten, nuts, or GMOs? 
Meltables are gluten-free, peanut-free, tree nut-free, and they are made in a facility that does not process nuts. They may contain GMO ingredients.

When does the new price take affect?

The new prices will be take effect Sept. 1 with the launch of the Fall/Winter 2014 Catalog. 

New Host Rewards Program:

Why is Velata’s Host Rewards program changing? 
At its launch in 2012, Velata adopted Scentsy Fragrance’s Host Rewards program for simplicity. As Velata has evolved and grown its product line to offer higher-priced items, like the Raclette Tabletop Grill and Ceramic Knives, the Host Rewards structure no longer supports the brand’s product offering. A new program was needed to offer higher priced products as Half-Price items and to help Velata Consultants generate more PRV, commissions, and promote in rank — all of which are important contributors of growth for Consultants’ businesses as well as the Velata brand. With additional tiers and no cap on Half- Price items, the new Host Rewards program is more compelling for customers and will help incentivize and encourage larger parties while keeping all Velata products available as Half-Price items. 

What are the changes with the new Host Rewards program? 
The key changes are:

• There are more tiers in the new program.
• The minimum party amount to qualify for Host Rewards is $200 (USD)/$240 (CAD). 
• Host credit is now based on the tier the party sales falls into and is NOT a percentage of party 
  sales. 
• Perpetual Party Rewards are no longer available. 
• There is no longer a fee for unused Host Rewards.
• For more information, please review the July 30 Velata Training Call posted in the Training Center on the Workstation.

When does the new Host Rewards program take effect? 
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014. 

If I open a party before Sept. 2, which Host Rewards chart applies? 
If the party closes before Sept. 2, the original Host Rewards chart applies. If the party closes on or after Sept. 2, the new Host Rewards chart applies. 

Why are Perpetual Party Rewards no longer available? 
Perpetual Party Rewards were removed from the Host Rewards program to support offering all Velata products as Half-Price items. With the new program, Hosts enjoy increased Host Credit while still earning Half-Price Host Rewards. 

Do the Host Rewards changes apply to Scentsy Fragrance? 
No.

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New Shipping Policy:

What are the changes to the shipping policy? 
Free shipping will no longer be provided for qualifying party orders. A 6-percent standard shipping fee will be added to qualifying party orders. Direct-ship, PWS, and individual orders will be now charged an additional delivery fee of $6 (USD)/$9 (CAD). Shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, and APO/FPO will be charged a 16-percent base shipping fee, plus the additional delivery fee. 

Why is the shipping policy changing? 
To support Velata’s expanded product offering and continue to offer larger, heavier products (like the 23-pound Raclette Tabletop Grill), a revision to the shipping policy was needed. It’s important to note that new pricing remains competitive, and in many cases, lower than other direct-selling companies. 

Why is there now a shipping fee and a direct-ship fee? 
Although Velata is collecting a shipping fee, the brand will continue to subsidize shipping for party orders. The direct-ship fee covers the added cost of shipping party orders to multiple addresses. 

When does the new shipping policy take effect? 
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014. 

If I open a party before Sept. 2, which shipping policy applies? 
If the party closes before Sept. 2, the old policy applies. If the party closes on or after Sept. 2, the new policy applies. 

Do Hosts receive free shipping? 
With a qualifying party of $200 (USD)/$240 (CAD), Hosts receive free shipping on products purchased with Host Credit or as Half-Price items. 

Are there any changes to shipping costs associated with returns or exchanges? 
No. 

Are there any changes to the expedited shipping policy? 
No. 

Are there any changes to the shipping cost of Starter Kits? 
No. 

Are there any changes to the shipping cost associated with the Customer Loyalty Program? 
No.

Will I still receive free shipping on Scentsy Family Store items attached to a party order? 
Yes. Shipping charges will be based on the Host base amount of the party order. No additional shipping charges will apply to orders shipped to a single address. 

Do the shipping policy changes apply to Scentsy Fragrance? 
No. 

Do taxes apply to shipping charges? 
If your state charges tax on shipping, taxes will be applied to the total shipping amount (standard shipping fee plus any applicable direct-ship fee). Contact Consultant Support if you’re not sure whether or not your state charges tax on shipping. 


New Order Form:

Why is there a new order form? 
A new order form was created to reflect the updated shipping policy and to ensure Consultants calculate and collect the correct amount for shipping from each customer. 

Is there a new form for the U.S. and Canada? 
There is now one order form for both the U.S. and Canada, which contains U.S. and Canadian English and Canadian French. The new form does not contain U.S. Spanish, and there is no longer a separate U.S. Spanish-specific form. 

When will the new form be available? 
The new forms will be available in the Scentsy Family Store in packs of 50 for $5 (USD)/$6 (CAD) beginning Aug. 15. From Aug. 15-31, they can be purchased at a 10% discount: $4.50 (USD)/$5.40 (CAD). 

I have lots of old order forms. Can I use these or do I have to buy the new ones? 
To ensure the best customer experience and to accurately calculate and collect shipping, we recommend purchasing and using the new order forms beginning Sept. 2. 

Velata Transition Fall/Winter 2014

It's transition time! For Velata, August is a transition month -- the time we prepare to switch from the Spring/Summer 2014 Catalog season to the new Fall/Winter 2014 Catalog season, which begins Sept. 1. During transition, we release new catalogs one month before the new items are available for purchase so you have time to plan and prepare for the selling season ahead. 

 

To help you make this transition seamless, read through the information below so you know what to expect in the weeks ahead. 

  

What to Expect in August  

Catalogs: 

• The new Fall/Winter 2014 Catalogs will be available in packs of 20 for $7 (USD)/$8 (CAD) in the Scentsy Family Store. From Aug. 1-31, they can be purchased at a discounted price of $6.30 (USD)/$7.20 (CAD).
• Spring/Summer 2014 Catalogs will be available in packs of 25 at a discounted price of $3.50 (USD)/$4 (CAD) from Aug. 1-31, while supplies last.
• On Aug. 1, a PDF file of the Fall/Winter 2014 Catalog will be available for download from the "Catalog" link on the Resources tab of your Workstation.

Starter Kits: 

• From Aug. 1-31, the new Consultant Starter Kit will include Spring/Summer 2014 Catalogs AND Fall/Winter 2014 Catalogs at no additional cost. Beginning Aug. 15, Starter Kits will include current and newly developed order forms (see New Business Tools section below for more information). 
• Beginning Sept. 1, the new Consultant Starter Kit will include Fall/Winter 2014 catalogs.

Shipping Times:

• Our manufacturing, picking, packing, and shipping teams need to switch cleanly and completely from the old product line to the new product line. One of the main reasons Velata has a two-week shipping window after an order is placed (even though we typically ship much faster) is to allow for additional time to process orders during the Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter transitions. Be sure to communicate realistic shipping times to your customers so they know what to expect.

Monthly Training Call:

• The monthly training call is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 7 at 10 a.m. MT. Register on the Training Center or click here.

August 10 Percent Off Sale

From Aug. 1-31, save 10 percent on all products in the Spring/Summer 2014 Catalog. Please note: The sale excludes Closeout items.

New Business Tools

Order Forms:

• New order forms have been developed to support the new shipping policy which goes into effect Sept. 2. The new forms will be available in the Scentsy Family Store in packs of 50 for $5 (USD)/$6 (CAN). From Aug. 15-31, they can be purchased at a 10% discount: $4.50 (USD)/$5.40 (CAN). 
• Order forms that feature the old shipping policy will become obsolete beginning Sept. 1. They will be available for purchase through Aug. 31 in packs of 100 for $3 (USD)/$4 (CAD).

10 Percent Off Sale Flier:

• To help you announce the sale to customers, a PDF flier promoting the sale will be available for download from the Monthly Promotions section of the Resources tab of your Workstation beginning Aug. 1.
• There will not be a discontinued items flier this season as all Spring/Summer 2014 products will carry on through the Fall/Winter 2014 season.

What to Expect in September

From midnight to noon PDT Sept. 1, the Workstation and your Personal Website (PWS) will be updated with the new Fall/Winter 2014 products.

During this time, a message will let visitors know the sites are temporarily unavailable. Please do not contact Consultant Support with any systems issues or concerns until this message is removed.

Once the sites go live, so do the new products! We appreciate your patience while we make this transition, and hope you are as excited as we are to introduce the new Fall/Winter 2014 items!

Wahoo Wednesday! (7/30/14)

Holy Moly Moly! July has been an INCREDIBLE month for sales! You have all exceeded last year by a TON!  This month has been record breaking and I love watching you all succeed!

As most of you know, every Wednesday we recognize our Scentsy Family consultants who are doing fabulous things! So let's give them a shout out!

We have 43 consultants who are ACTIVE this month with at least 150 Personal Retail Volume! (PRV)

Krystie Wyant  Heather Gall

Alicia Walth

Shanna Kolda

Twila Hook

Samantha Sauer

Misty Nemec

Julie Lacy

Jesica Rokohl

Jamie Burkhalter

Amy Olson

Christy Sobolik

Connie Pofahl

Jeri Ross

Laura Kingsbury

Jaime Wolf

Crystal Bruce

Megan Thomas

Tiffany Spry Thomas

Robyn Koch

Shari Trask

Karinda VanderSanden

Tessa Noel

Katrina Gonzales

Kasey Peil

Genevieve Stroebe

Michelle Thiel

Kendra Wire

Bridgett Tweeten

Michelle Beauprie

Lesa Fischer

Lisa Pettit

Rebecca Finck

Calissa Crichton

Kristy Stout

Cindy Person

Melissa Hokanson

Kristin McIntire

Jamie Keller

Kristy Malsam

Melissa Ferrin

Kim Petersen

Katie Hicks

Kristie Langley

We have 15 people with over 500 PRV! YAY!!!

Dana Freiberg

Diana Jorgensen

Tammy Spry

Penny Freier

Andrea Colstrup

Niki Mohr

Ashley Mack

Jennifer Main

Kelsey Peters

Stephanie Stricker

Michele Williamson

Erika Cochran

Anna Gonzalez

Kelly Bradeen

Diane Loewen

  

Some of you are SO CLOSE to 1000 PRV! Will you make it by the end of the day tomorrow?!? YOU CAN DO IT!

And we have 2 people with over 2000 PRV! WAY TO GO!

Heather Poore

Jari Spry

Keep up the great work! You are ALL Rock Stars!

XO.

Jari