Want to express your appreciation to your clients and get more referrals? Buffini put together a reverse pop-by party planner.

Timeline/ instructions

Week 1
Decide on the location (of your office or home) and budget
Compose guest list
Decide where to purchase pies and find out deadline to order
Schedule Photographer

Week 2
Prepare and mail (or email) invitations with pie choices to guests (see sample)

Week 3
Get decorations for your party

Week 4
Send email reminders to confirm pie choices
Call or text those who have not yet replied to your invitations

Week 5
Call in final count and types of pies with supplier (order a few "extra" pies)
Call, text or email "yes" client with a party reminder

Week 6
Day before party
Print out a list of those planning to attend with their pier choice
Print out Pop-by Tags for each pie
Arrange tables, centerpiece etc. and set out decorations with autumn or thanksgiving theme
Text or email guests final remainder "Looking forward to seeing your tomorrow"
Pickup pies plus any finger foods and beverages you're planning to serve
Set table with pies Attach a Pop-by tag to each pie

Morning Of Party
Get food ready to serve

During Party
Greet your guests as they arrive and check their names off list when they pick up their pies and of course hugs all around!

Day after Party
(Optional) Call or text anyone who forgot to pickup their pie and make arrangements for them to pick it up.

Week 7
Send a personal note for everyone who attended the party

 

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