Disclaimer: This information was true at the time of creation of this webpage, since that time this information may have changed and therefore you should check out each company carefully before deciding to join.
Affordable Mineral Makeup
Owner Tara Burner started Affordable Mineral Makeup in 2006. Consultants sell mineral makeup, the latest trend in cosmetics. Products are sold at home parties, online, and through other direct sales methods.
Benefits of becoming a consultant:
- 25% sales commission with the possibility of reaching 40%
- Monthly incentives
- Online support group
- Chat room available for online parties
- Downloadable business forms and printable catalogs
- Tax advantage for small business
Requirements to join:
- Pay a one-time consultant starter fee of $30
- Maintain a small monthly sales quota
Arbonne International
Arbonne has an almost 30 year history of providing skin care products that are unsurpassed in quality and effectiveness. The Swiss company, founded in 1975 by Petter Morck and a team of biochemists, biologists and herbalists, expanded to the United States in 1980, and from there, became Arbonne International, with a worldwide network of distributors. The botanical principals behind Arbonne International, have now grown to encompass both inner and outer body healthcare products.
Benefits of becoming a consultant:
- Minimal start up costs
- Tax advantages for a small business
- Build a business while working at your present job
- 35% product discount with toll-free ordering
- Mercedes-Benz car program
- Override and bonuses on personal sales and downline sales
Requirements:
- Application and registration cost $29
- Annual renewal fee, $15
- Sales volume requirements to move up from Consultant status
- To participate in bonus programs, Consultants must maintain $100 sales volume each month
Training Support:
- Starter kit includes a workbook, manual, policies and procedures, brochures, order forms and retail price list - “Open NOW for business pack” includes product catalogs, order forms, price lists, workbook audio CDs, brochures, product overviews, invitation pack, product sample packs. Cost is $79 (plus tax & shipping).
Avon Products, Inc.
Avon Products, Inc. started as the California Perfume Company in 1886 and is now considered the world's largest direct seller. It's reach has expanded to over 100 countries and 5 million independent representatives participate in generating the company's $8 billion in annual revenue.
Avon is well-known for it's extensive cosmetic and beauty products line. The company has also offers wellness products, fashion jewelry, apparel, and more, offering independent representatives a wide variety of items to market.
Benefits of becoming a consultant:
- Market well-known, consumable products
- Customers receive a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- Low startup costs
- Tax advantage for small business
*In 2007, Reese Witherspoon signed a multi year agreement to serve as Avon's global ambassador. The actress will be involved in product development, appear in advertisements, and will serve as the honorary chairman of the Avon Foundation. Not bad to have that name advertise for your business!
Mary Kay, Inc.
Founded by Mary Kay Ash in 1961, the company achieved another record sales year in 2003 with $1.8 billion in wholesale transactions. With more than 1.3 million consultants in 30 markets worldwide, Mary Kay has continued to enjoy an annual growth rate in the double digits, for over 40 years. Mary Kay presents more than 200 top quality products in six categories: facial skin care, color cosmetics, nail care, body care, sun protection and fragrance.
Benefits of becoming a consultant:
- Work part-time or full-time
- Give face and skin care classes
- Low start up costs
- Car bonuses, including the famous pink Cadillac
- Commissions on every sale
- Tax advantage for small business
Training and Support:
- Complete product catalog and brochure mailed to your customers by the company
- Optional extra mail ad campaigns
- Personal website program
- Creative group sales themes
- Online shopping and ordering
Requirements:
- Must purchase product demonstration kit, which includes educational materials. Cost starts at $100 plus tax and shipping but, contains everything you need to host facial parties..
