Business Description:
Avon, the company for women, is a leading global beauty company with over $8 billion in annual revenue. As the world's largest direct seller, Avon markets to women in well over 100 countries through over five million independent Avon Sales Representatives, who earn more than $3 billion annually. Avon has more than one billion annual Customer transactions.
By the end of 2006, total Avon philanthropy worldwide will have raised and awarded more than $500 million for initiatives and organizations of vital importance to women. Voted "a most trusted brand" on three continents, Avon was also selected by Businessweek as one of "The Top 100 global Brands" and honored as one of Fortune magazine's "50 Best companies for Minorities
Years in Business?
50 years
Type of Business?
Avon is a world leader in anti-aging skin care products, fragrance and color cosmetics. Its product line includes beauty products, fashion jewelry and apparel and features such well-recognized brand names as Avon Color, Anew, Skin So Soft, Avon Solutions, Advance Techniques Hair Care, Avon naturals, mark and Avon Wellness.
Start up costs?
$10 for Kit plus shipping (about $10)
Is there an option to earn back your membership or startup fees?
No, the start up fee if for a start up kit that includes a contract and 20 brochures (books) to start selling immediately.
Are there monthly minimums that must be met to retain membership?
No, but the more you sell the more you make. So I always try to sell as much as possible.
What is the commission structure?
To earn commission you would have to first recruit five (5) new reps.
Are consultants able to get their own company website?
Yes, there is a $7.50 by weekly fee but the fee is waived when an order is placed on the website.
Is a company email address available for consultants/representatives?
No.
Can customers place orders online thru you or the company website directly?
Yes, If the rep chooses to maintain a website a customer can order directly from them.
Can customers pay online or pay you directly?
Yes, customers can pay online.
Are there hostess exclusive products?
Yes, there are.
How do you generate business?
I personally just like to go door to door and leave a brochure with my info. I do not knock or ring the door bell because I do not like to inconvenience any one. I let them come to me.
Is there a yearly company convention or award ceremony?
Yes.
Are there awards to be won, can you earn trips, vehicles, etc?
Yes, all of the above. You have the opportunity to win lots of different prices.
What promotional items are available for consultants?
Every campaign Avon has a "What's New" Book ( for reps only) and you have the opportunity to purchase a new item before it is in the brochure for a discounted price.
Why do you think this opportunity would be the best one for others to join?
I can't really say what is best for someone because every one is different. I can say why it was best for me though. After 8 1/2 years in the Navy I decided I had spent enough time away from my children and I was ready to stay home and watch them grow. My oldest son Aaron was 6 at the time and my Twin boys Donavan & Xavier were 1 1/2. I lasted a year and a half. Being a house wife was hard for me. I felt like the only time I got out of the house was to take or pick up my oldest child from school. I felt like I had no adult to talk to. Than one day I found an Avon brochure on my from door and that changed my life. I get out more and I meet new people all the time.
