- 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 multiyear 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..
