If you have a business with Pampered Chef please tell me your honest opinion pros and cons.
2006-09-20 13:52:54 · 5 answers · asked by Megan C 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I love Pampered Chef, it's very rewarding. You set your own pace (just one show a month would meet the minimum), you get a discount that increases with your sales, there's lots of growth opportunity, and Pampered Chef rewards it's dedicated consultants with trips.
However, as with ANY profitable home business, you must be dedicated and put in hours in order to be successful. If you don't already have a good network of friends, the first few months can be challenging. Though, once you do build up a network of people and get the hang of things, it does get easier to keep business going.
As to the matter of pricing, Over 80% of the products are under $50 dollars. On top of that, PC has a special for both guests and hosts every month to reduce the how much you spend. Hosts can earn 100% FREE products (including no Shipping charges), half-priced products, and discounts up to a year.
Sure, you can find several products in the local store, but do they have the quality? Unlikely, you'll spend twice as much by replacing the store-bought products way before the PC ones. I have seen in a restuarant PC products that were several years old. IF something does not work as it should or breaks with proper use, all products have at least a 1-year guarantee and some have lifetime guarantees. All you need is to return the product with the receipt to have it replaced for free.
2006-09-23 16:20:32 · answer #1 · answered by erythisis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because one has a business it doesnt guarantee you being a millionaire over night.
I have been in my own business now since 1989(landscaping). It is a lot of hard work,long hours, and there are days that are more eventful than others.
Being you own boss is so rewarding. You do not have to answer to anyone but yourself, in the same respect when things do not go right you have no one else to blame but yourself.
Your drive/pace at which you move and accomplish things all determine the amount of money thats in your pocket at the end of the week.
There are going to be good days and bad days so prepare yourself for the worst. Save every moment you can for the day/days that turn out to be disasterous. Networking is key to a succesful operation.
Good luck with things!
2006-09-20 14:57:37 · answer #2 · answered by David F 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have just been introduced to these products. A few of their items are competetively priced, but the majority are useless and the pots and pans are ridiculously overpriced, I would not buy any of the products because of that. I can find what they are selling at the dollar store or grocery store a helluva lot cheaper.
Good luck getting anyone but country club wannabes to buy that overpriced, overhyped stuff.
2006-09-20 16:39:24 · answer #3 · answered by hipichick777 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
+Make own hours. Fun. Meet people.
-Not consistent pay. Excess hours to make normal wages.
2006-09-20 13:54:51 · answer #4 · answered by Shayna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to. they have great prodcts (i still buy them). you should try it, u have nothing to lose. some people are naturals at it and love it. i just had too much going on when i tried it
2006-09-20 14:00:56 · answer #5 · answered by spaghetti 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋