Arbonne business: Can someone live off of this income?

Question

Could someone make $1500-$2000 a month being an Arbonne consultant?

How many hours a week would a consultant need to work?

You get a 1099 for taxes as a consultant, right?

Is this a long term job or does it fizzle out quick?

Is it better to get a full time job with benefits?

Answer 1

You can make that much and many people do. However, if you need a steady income it might be best to do Arbonne 'on the side'. Depends on where you are in life. When I was doing real estate, I 'jumped in' an it was comission only. It wasn't bad, actually I loved it, however, if it wasn't for my husbands benefits it would be have been hard to do that w/ a family of five. I personally love "Rich Dad's, 10 things to do before you quit your job". It explains what you should do before you do a before you quit. What I took away from that book, is to first start doing it part time (weekends / evenings) and see how it goes. Once your income can justify quiting your day job, then quit. Slowly move into it. That is the beauty of network marketing, you can do as much or as little as you would like. It's your own busines and you can work it they way that works best for you and where you are today.

-Angela
http://www.gleamingskin.myarbonne.com

Answer 2

From a purely retail standpoint, Avon is cheaper with Arbonne being the most expensive. Which is better from a rep perspective depends on what you are looking to accomplish both short-term and long-term. Are you looking for extra cash for just a short period of time? Are looking to be in the business for many years with the ability to retire and still earn a paycheck? While you may receive 50% commission with some of the companies and 35% with others, you need to look at the total compensation package and not just what you receive as a discount. Any of the 3 should let you get started right away without having someone come over to your home. Also getting started right off the bat should not be an issue. As to which is better in quality, that is a personal decision. Factors that I use to decide which is better include the following: - do I use & love the products - do I love the company - is the company a green company - are any of the products manufactured overseas - is the company cruelty free - are the products hypoallergenic - are the products dermatologist tested not just recommended - do the products contain any fragrance or dyes I'd be happy to discuss this more with you via email if you'd like (I think I may be elaborating too much here). Just drop me a note.

Answer 3

Arbonne Income

Answer 4

Which option is better full time with benefits or Arbonne.. The answer depends upon your needs. Do you need to make a reliable steady income or can you wait a while to build your income?

ANY Multilevel Marketing Opportunity will take a certain amount of time, money and experience to build. Anyone that tells you otherwise is either not being honest or not being statistically accurate.

Arbonne is an amazing product. How successful you are in Arbonne has less to do with the quality of the product and more to do with your motivations for wanting to sell it, and your needs that prompt you to sell it.

IF you need a steady income, you might subject yourself to undue pressure and stress, trying to build a business to replace your income-- makes it difficult to keep customers or downline if you have that type of pressure.

Many successful networking people have built a nice income from MLM opportunities, and yes, I know of people who replaced their jobs and support their family totally on their Arbonne income. Important note: THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN OVERNIGHT, even for the very fortunate. Smart, sustainable income of any type takes what it takes to build.

How many hours a week would a consultant need to work? Depends, many work full time on their jobs, and only work their Arbonne businesses a few nights a month, doable.. Others work full time at it. Doing what works for you and is natural to your workstyle is essential.. doing it in a way that does not put undue stress on you is recommended as well, regardless of style.

Yes, one of the benefits of being in business for yourself is the tax benefits.

Arbonne is a business opportunity where the products, marketing, and success terms have been tested by others. This is different than a job. In a job the risks of marketing, sales, image, revenue is the responsibility of the company who writes your check. In Arbonne, you have an agreement to distribute products, and act in a code of conduct, but it really is your business.

Is it better to get a full time job with benefits? What are your needs. If healthcare is a concern, or profit sharing, etc.. it is probably better for a full time job with benefits. UNLESS you can build a business where your income AND your health insurance costs are already being paid, in which case, doing what is best for you is always right.

Good luck in your decision. I know you will do what is right for you, and there is no "wrong" decision on this, it is just picking a direction and preparing to make the decisions that make it successful.

A third option I did not hear you ask for, but this is my bonus offer. :D Consider if you need the income, working a full time job and getting an Arbonne mentor who does the same-- they can teach you how success principles that apply to your job or your business, even if the Arbonne business did not take off, the lessons learned would apply to any future opportunities..

Answer 5

That question is best answered by yourself. You can work this business any way that you want to. It can be a little money on the side, or you can turn it into a very successful business opportunity. It depends on what you are willing to put into it.

Answer 6

quick fizzle. I know someone who tried to make a go of it and it just didn't work for her.

Answer 7

its only better if you want to work for someone else

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