Demonstrator Manual - Stampin' Up!

1CHAPTER ONE
Meet Stampin’ Up!
We know you’re excited to get started right away building your Stampin’ Up! business. We’re just as excited,
and that’s why we’ve provided you with this fabulous resource. Your Demonstrator Manual contains important
information about Stampin’ Up!—its policies, procedures, programs, products, and many other aspects of
being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. You’ll also find information on being successful, running workshops, the
compensation plan, our recognition programs...and the list could go on. But remember, as valuable a resource
as this manual may be, your upline—the person who introduced you to this opportunity—is just as important.
She’s ready and willing to help, so make sure you involve her in your quest to create a successful business.
The Stampin’ Up! Story
When two sisters from the picturesque state of Utah first
discovered rubber stamping, they were immediately hooked.
They had so much fun stamping with friends and family,
that they began looking for a stamp company that offered a
complete line of stamps and the right direct-sales approach. But
their efforts were met with frustration. There just wasn’t any
company offering what they were looking for.
Imagining the possibilities of creating the company they had
hoped to find, the sisters founded Stampin’ Up!® in 1988.
Utilizing money that she and her husband had set aside for
a house, Shelli Gardner started filling orders from her living
room. Initially, rubber stamps designed by other companies
filled the pages of the catalog. Soon, however, Stampin’ Up!’s
incredible growth created the opportunity to begin designing,
manufacturing, and selling custom stamps. Since that time,
Stampin’ Up! has become a leader in the craft and hobby industry.
Today, Stampin’ Up! provides a large variety of stamp styles,
high-quality accessories, and fresh designs to a growing number
of stamping enthusiasts. Exclusive colors, papers, stamp pads,
refills, and—of course—stamps now round out the pages of the
Stampin’ Up! catalog. From the humble origins of Shelli’s living
room to the 300,000-square-foot headquarters located just
outside of Salt Lake City, Utah, Stampin’ Up! continues to offer
value and versatility along with a commitment to the highest
standards of service.
But this phenomenon couldn’t be contained in just one
country. Paper crafting has grown to include a worldwide
community and Stampin’ Up! has blossomed into a network
of demonstrators throughout the United States, Canada,
Australia, and New Zealand. As Stampin’ Up! expands into new
countries, women just like you all over the world are learning
how to build successful home-businesses.
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