I am looking in to selling Avon, or MaryKay...what do you think?

Answer 1

I think you should take a look at the Nicole Miller line. Nicole Miller is a fashion designer (Angelina Jolie, Jessica Simpson, Halle Barry, etc wear her designs). Nicole Miller had a cosmetic line developed because she wanted to offer more natural products to her clients. The best thing about it is you do not have to stock inventory or make deliveries. It saves a lot of time and hassle that go into Avon. Also, you do not have to do Home Parties like many Mary Kay consultants. If you want more info, just ask. The start up fee is less than $30. Another plus if you want to limit your out of pocket...There's also a money back guarantee. You have 4 months to decide if this is really for you, and then you could bail if you wanted. You can't really beat that :o)

Answer 2

I am a Mary Kay Sales Director but have recruited several consultants who used to be with Avon so I will tell you what I know....

Avon: there are new campaigns (books) out every two weeks with minimum orders needing to be placed and your compensation is based on the amount ordered. You have the "potential" to work up to earn 50% of your sales

Mary Kay: you make 50% of everything that you sell immediately and then IF you choose to recruit and build a team then you can also earn commission of 4-13% of what your team members order from the company. Mary Kay has been the #1 brand of skin care and color cosmetics since 1993. All products are 100% guaranteed and reorders are a huge part of your business. You can earn a free car within four months of signing your agreement and the company will pay the lease payment, all license, taxes and registration fees, and 87% of your car insurance. There are no quotas so you can do as much or as little as you choose and no territories so you can sell to anyone anywhere across the United States.

IF you choose Mary Kay, I would be more than happy to help you get started. I have been a Director for 3 1/2 years and run my Unit with the thought that the product sells itself so there is no need to be pushy or harass your customers. I have a very open door policy and work very hard to help you reach your goals. Email me and/or check out my website in you would like more info.

Answer 3

Avon,Mary Kay,Amway Tepperware,Magizine subscriptions.There success stories in all of these but not often on the sales person level.All of these have distribtors that supply sales personell.The sales person in these endeavors usually are a door to door type of sales person.In order to present your product you must first get in the door.Unfortunately many many doors are shut in your face other than opened to allow you to sell your product.Most times when you do get an order.the,coustomer is sincere in wanting your product.You then place your order to the distributors,they fill the order and ship it to you.You are billed by the distributors for product and shipping fees.Meaning you are held accountable to pay for the orders you place.When you recieve your orders you then have to go back to your coustomer,with the things they ordered,and deliver said products in order to collect your monies.A lot of times by the time you can get the orders from distributors and get them to your coustomers,your coustomers may have had a change of mind or their financial situation has changed and put them in a situation that would not allow them to purchase the things that they ordered.Unfortunately there are not to many was a sales person that has done all of this work, can hold the consumer accountable for the productsthat they you have ordered and you have paid for.When this happens the sales person is then stuck with these products as well as the debt to the distributors.These things are a lot of negatives that can and do happen to a lot of people that are sincere in their efforts to start a small business.Please I don't mean to seem like I am making a mockery of your desires or dreams.I just thought that you might consider these things before you invest your time and money into something that may not be anything but a waste of your efforts.The very best of luck to you.Prosper plenty.

Answer 4

Here is a review, I do make a lot on cosmetics. Two hot dealer
shoppes I have come into interaction. One is beauticians
mainly haircuts, fashion consultants have a strict limit to do
the right thing, give nutritional, and health safety planning for
the very specifics of makeup. Another area is professionals.
Casino clubs, suburban educators, investors, metro clients
all like to keep in the fashion selection and rely on quality so
Avon, Mary Kay are yes for some customers. This is the question, I have about 2000 clients for shoppes of their own. In
this situation I used medical studies to determine a life long
product to give them a wider arrangement of choices. My
Avon friends buy from my factories if the client gets benefits.
Just be aware that putting on make ups is a variety of use,
and some concern must be kept to the customers safety.
Bare minerals, physician formula, bare escentuals, and also
my students making very close studies does a good job. These newest products are fads too, so watch how you make
your business, and please consider locating and get in on the
top supervisors opportunities to have a shoppe. I started with
a full size restaurant next door, and a vetenerian membership.
Check into the skill of management also, the supply makers
are often married with a need for good finance. Good to hear of your plans. Mary Kay has good sponsor for sales skills.
Avon is good for independent client building.
http://www.artschools.com http://www.chamberofcommerce.com

Answer 5

I've heard that MaryKay is a great career . She gives great bonuses and cars but I've got an aunt who sells Beauty Control and she makes about 800 a month doing it part time.Good luck

Answer 6

The problem with these two and others is the word selling, you have to have products and then find customer after customer after customer etc
If you are looking for an extra income why not try a business which does not involve selling products. Take a look at this web site www.iolair.acnrep.com here you will see an overview of an opportunity which only involves recommendation of services which people are using every day of their lives.

Answer 7

You probably wouldn't do very well with Avon because they now sell mostly through their own website and limited stores around the country. Mary Kay is also selling online so it's hard to say how much of their business has gone from independent sellers to their web sites.

There is a Yahoo group of Mary Kay sellers though and you might do well to ask one of them.

Answer 8

Have a look at the Artistry line of cosmetics at www.quixtar.com. They also have an exclusive brand called "NAO" developed by MAC. Great products and service combined with a easy business system backed by personal support, makes this a great opportunity. My wife and I are having tremendous success. E-maill me with any questions.

Answer 9

If you look at both as a full time job and work at it hard you can make a decent living off of it!! Thats what I think. Keep track of expenses as you may be able to deduct them at the end of the year on taxes!!

Answer 10

I used to sell Avon.I loved it but I never really made money doing it because I would use my profits to buy Avon.LOL!! I really enjoyed doing it though.Make sure you will have the extra time it takes.Good luck!!