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I have been marketing my home business for 8 years now and I have picked and chosen some of the best marketing that works for me. Now I have my marketing aimed towards customers that need me, for instance I do birthday Grams and even though EVERYONE has a Birthday I market towards people buying party or baby products. However my basic goal is product and name viability.
I like to keep my marking budget below $2,000 a year that includes website, business cards, SEO costs, fliers, etc. but does not include giveaways such as a prize for a drawing for a contest.


To organize myself I have created a weekly graph to follow.
 I have included lots of ideas that have worked for me in the past. These will be on my to do list on the left and I will work them as needed to meet my goals.
I had thought about making it a monthly chart but was afraid that i would become overwhelmed by the list so I made it weekly and printed out 4 sheets (one for each week).


   I tried to post the graph that I made for myself but it won't post. So I had to take a picture of it. I hope you can see it so you can create one that fits your needs.






I have 3 categories
1. Online: These are things I can do fro free online to  create business viability.
2. In person: These are things I can do in person such as, hand out fliers, set up a table at a business or fleamarket, or do a mailing.
3.  Table/ contest/drawings: this means calling y local newspaper, radio station whatever and offering my service as a prize for their next contest. I simply give them a voucher to give their winner. This can also be used as a fund-raiser raffle. Say a daycare is raising money for a new playground and is doing a raffle, this can be one of their prizes. they would give your name or website on every ticket sold as one of the prizes, and they keep the money raised and you provide a voucher for the winner! it's a win win!


Good luck,
 Kristen
 Designer / Owner / Marketing Ceo etc...
 orlandobirthdaygram


Feel free to leave a comment below. TY

How to create new members to your Avon/Papmered Chef/ etc. Business

Ok, so while I was having that dream about selling Avon last night I had this awesome idea on how to add additional members to your business...

1. Ok when you give out a book on the last page it says how to order either online or by phone. Easy enough ... 
2. Then YOU INCLUDE An invitation that says your order will be ready for pick-up on (making this several days after you know it will be delivered).
3. Location:  at (your party location, your living-room, a room at the library, maybe ask your hair stylist if you can can meet your clients there at a time when they are closed. Tell them it would be a good way for new clients to learn of their location, and you could give your clients a coupon or Gift Cert from them as a prize ) 
4. Time from when to when (60-90 min) this gives people a window
5. let people know if they bring a friend they get a free (?whatever gift) ... to encourage more visitors :)

 Make it a Avon Party!
Tell them it will be like a fun girls night out. Games and prizes, meanwhile people attending will see all the people ordering or picking up and want to join in under you!

Invite Everyone:

• Hand an Invite to people you casually meet all week long.
• Hand an Invite to people placing new orders 
• Hand an Invite to all the people who ordered products can come at the same time to pick up their orders
• Mail an Invite to past customers!

• Leave Avon books around town as you normally would BUT Include a Avon Party Invitation with every book! 

Make sure every invitation says:

1. All orders will be picked up at party.
2. Every one who orders products will be entered in a drawing for a FREE ??? whatever (basket of products etc. )
3. Fun Games
4. Prizes
5. Have fun and make friends! Enjoy girls time!

NOTE:
Make sure you have a coloring/lego station for lil kids. As someone is likely to bring their children.

Skin So Soft Flea Repelliant

I had this dream last night I was selling Avon again... I think it was because I bought this huge bottle of Skin So Soft for my dog. You see Blu (my dog) is allergic to any and all flee repellents which is awful because she is also allergic to flees. ( I am also allergic to flea bites) Anyhow I was thinking a few weeks back of how Skin So Soft keeps away flies when your outside so why not flea's. So I bought a Huge Bottle and put some on a cloth and rubbed her down. IT WORKED all the flea's left her and didn't come back! She smells better and her skin and fur has started healing! I am so happy about this!
Next I decided to try rubbing Skin so soft on my legs before I go outside in the back yard and It worked! The flea's didn't jump on me! AND My legs are smoother!!!

I'm loving Skin So Soft!
I just found an article relating to this online and it tells other ways to use it for your pets.
 http://www.ehow.com/facts_5718417_skin-soft-flea-treatment.html

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Worth while mom websites

TheWAHMConnection
Hot spot for WAHMS that currently have a home business or are actively seeking one.
Home party help, cold calling answers and more. Great group mailing list for sharing ideas and
asking questions. Over 50,000 unique visitors per month.
http://www.thewahmconnection.com/

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MoneyMakingParents
Hot spot for parents looking for work at home and for experts wanting to publish their work at home articles.
Lots of work at home info and advice. Well organized site that has over 2000 subscribers and traffic grows each day!
http://www.moneymakingparents.com/

Good Luck! You can make your business a success!

What can you do today to reach your goal?

You CAN Take 30 min every day to do something to make your company BIGGER!

Just get started!

Marketing for ANY Business!

Weather you have a Home Business like Avon, Pampered Chef,
or if you have a job with a product you need to promote.
This website will help you brainstorm with lots of marketing Ideas!

Ok... I don't sell AVON FT anymore (I just don't have time),
however I still love to market products,
so I am leaving this up for all my Avon Friends and everyone else who
would occasionally need an idea.

Why BRAINSTORM? Because it's Awesome!
Throw your ideas out there, you could help someone,
a stranger somewhere in the world that you'll never meet, but you may
help their life. So why Not?

Currently I am selling Mobile Homes!
I love it! The cool thing is it's like selling Real Estate but because there is no land involved
you don't need a license. To be honest, I have taken the RE class twice in 15 years and missed the test by 2 pts! I hate math, I am just not good at it!

I love watching HGTV, I love helping people find their perfect home. I love marketing each and every listing! Actually alot of the ideas I have used selling Avon I am now using to sell homes!
Like always waring a name tag, contest boxes, having a booth at a flea market to get leads,
Writing newsletters, and sending out postcards...
And instead of parties I now have "Open Houses" !
The only problem is it's commission only, so start up is rough.
But I have determination, and I will persevere until I succeed!

So weather you sell Avon, Homes, pots and pans, baskets, hot tubs, swimming pools,
or your offering a class at a nearby gym, you need to market your idea.
I welcome you to share in the ideas we share together.

Best of luck!
Hugs, Kristen

What CAN you do today to grow your business?

What CAN you do today to grow your business?

Make Postcards or a emailed postcard
Try www.smilebox.com it's only $5 a month
But- you can copy paste pictures of products
and make a mini commercial, than email it to your customers!
This is ALOT cheaper than the postage service!

You could also try
www.ConstantContact.com
they make a professional emailing for only about $15

Make a newsletter and put it on cars!
Currently I'm doing one on selling your home.
I'm listing Helpful tips on how to make your home ready to show.
and I'm posting pictures of homes I'm listing.
On the back is my ad on 16 reasons why you should let me list your home.

So what are you doing?
Please leave me a comment... :)
I'd love to hear from you!

**FYI the girls at restaurents "LOVE" Avon.

**FYI the girls at restaurents "LOVE" Avon.

Next time you go out to eat, leave your waitress 3 Avon books to share!

With a coupon that says, Thank you for your kindness today, here is a coupon for $5 off your next order. Also I have left you some extra books because I know someone as nice as you has lots of friends. When your friends order tell them to let me know you referred them and I will make sure I treat them with the same kindness you shared with me today. I'll also include a surprise gift with their next order. (chapstick or demo) They will order.
(Good Luck!)

Don't forget you can write your lunch off your taxes... So Keep Your Receipts

Tracy has a Avon Blog she would like to share,
why not check her blog out today. :)

http://letstalkavon.wordpress.com/

Here is a little bit about her...

I have been involved with Avon for about 10 years. I am also the proud pet parent of a very cute cockapoo named Spenser and I have a smart, handsome, and charming 7 year nephew who allows me to spoil him rotten. I started this blog to not only spread the word about Avon, but too also share my thoughts and views. I would like this blog to be as inclusive as possible as well, so if there is anything you would like to share or a subject you would like to read about, please let me know. I would be happy to post suggestions, questions and or comments. Thanks for stopping by. Let’s talk about Avon!

FOR SALE - Labels

Isn't this too cute!
You can find more of them at www.YourHappyDance.com

I have some REALLY Super CUTE labels that you can use on your Avon books.
I have 120 left and I am selling them for $4 plus $1 shipping.
email me if you would like them :)
knockhere@att.net

update: They are SOLD ! :)

I am still keeping my Avon Website Open! :)
There are alot of great sales at Avon right now!

Have you see their new purse it's the leather one... so nice!
Check it out www.MyAvonParty.com

Here is my story...

Please let me know what you think. (: o)

This is the deal...
As I always try to be honest with you. This is where I'm at...


After weeks and weeks of job hunting for any part time job.
I am finally working 3 PT jobs and I realized that I just don't have the time or money to put into a FULL Time Avon business RIGHT NOW. So, Today I decided to scale down.

However I didn't want to quit, because it is growing and I have people who depend on me both customers and downline. And I really love selling Avon, I just need to regroup while I get my life and finances in order. That's the nice thing about having your own Avon business, it is YOUR business, you get out of it what you put into it. And if you need a break, it's ok.
(but just make sure you have at least one order pr campaign to stay active.)

And I do have that BIG Fund-Raiser in October!


So here is my solution.
I will no longer be buying 100 books at a time, because I just don't have the money or the time/gas to hand them out. I will get 10 books for my regulars to share.
And I will explain that they can always order online 24/7
This will make my life much easier too as it can be directly shipped.

Also, I will no longer be buying samples,
this I have found costs me my entire weekend in tips to cover. Mostly because I bought too much of everything and wanting to give it away to everyone to try. Before it wasn't so bad but since tips have gone down due to the lack of customers, something has to give.

*However I will still be buying myself 1 (one) small bubble bath a month -
this is my one luxury I indulge in 3x a week.
It helps me relax, as it is very hard for me to relax lately... (stress)

I know the economy will get better eventually
and so I don't want to give up, I just need to scale down.

So if you can relate to my story
and you're in the same situation,
here is the thing...

Don't quit.. Re think,
restructure and hold on.

I believe it will get better soon.




I was worried about printing this because I wanted to inspire,
so let me know if this helped you?...
Leave me a comment, Please :)

Flea Market Booth

Are you working this weekend?
Why not make some money with AVON?

Why not set up a booth at
The Flea Market /Your Local Farmers Market.

A booth is usually about $15-$20
No you don't need snacks. (except for yourself) :)
You can just bring a few samples and some books.
Bring a chair or two so they can sit down... (don't forget one for yourself)
Some samples to try....

• You could set up cute Avon Party bags for everyone who puts in an order for $20 or more!
  

• You can hand out the books hopefully to future customers and if you have some samples.
  

• You could offer a book/samples to everyone who registers.

• Why not do a raffle with a basket full of Avon! (bubble bath, nail polish, lotion etc.)
  

Just so you can get addresses/names of those who are interested!

• Bring kits to sign people up to sell Avon too!

• Yes orders take orders while you are there!

• And if you're really ambitious, go to the dollar store and buy 10 tote bags, decorate w/puff paint your Avon contact information, some bows, silk flowers etc? whatever grabs attention. You could either sell them for $1 or $2 or give them out to people who have their hands full. Just to help them. (don't forget to include an Avon Book in the bag!) he he ...

Give your self GOALS!

Tell yourself, I will sign up 3 people today and give out 50 books and get 5 new orders!
Than Do It or EXCEED your goals!

How to do an Avon Fundraiser.

Sorry it has taken me so long to recover...
Here it is. :)

How to do an Avon Fundraiser

1. Find a place (like a school or church) or organization, that needs to raise money. and has a group of people who are willing to help. This is key! This is how you reach new people.
2. Visit with the person in charge. Get their name/phone and address for your records! Bring a catalog an order book, a collection envelope, and a Avon clear bag to put it in. This is what you'll explain goes out to everyone helping with the fundraiser. One bag per person. (say 65 people helping, now imagine if everyone brings in about $25 in orders 65x25=$1,625 in orders!)
   
3. Your total sales will work to help you establish your goal to presidents club.
4. You will get to keep all the names and addresses of your new client base!
5. You MUST explain that every order form must be complete in order to process. Explain that receiving an order that reads "mom" soap. will NOT be processed, because it will become confusing when there are 15 mom orders and no way to figure out which mom it goes to. (this will also help you get complete info on your new customers)
6. Now you should also bring for your presentation the earnings chart. This will show them how they can reach their fund raising goal. It would be helpful if you also had a letter explaining the due dates and any other instructions for this to be a smooth transaction.
7. When the money is collected explain that you perfur if someone from their organization be there as the orders are opened and monies are counted. (so no one is accused of stealing) What I mean is, you open envelope 1. and it has order form for soap, shampoo, dress, etc did they include the right money amount for that order? Yes great! You can go on to the next envelope...
8. Now it is your business however I do sudgest that you collect the money upon receiving the order, this way you're not giving out $1500 worth of product and praying that everyone brings back their money. If you do it this way you'll be sorry and so will the ones doing the fundraiser.
9. Ok, you have the right dollar amount and all the orders, simply thank them and go home to add the orders one at a time to yourAvon.com This is the perfect time to add each new customer to your client base! (this IS why you did the fundraiser!) Don't forget to order AVON BAGS and An Avon book for each order (samples if you wish)!!!
   
10. The order arrives... Take an invantory and print out the invoices for all the orders, gather your bags and products. Visit your organization, and have someone RESPONSIABLE from there help you put the orders together. Add an invoice to each order. Put your card, and a New Avon Book (coupon or sample if you wish) in each bag. You can add a bow and a spritz of perfume if you wish.
    
11. It would be nice if there was a prize for the top three who sold the most! Bubblebath? or an ice cream party for the calss that raised the most! (cost? $30?)
    
12. Work out by using your invoice how much percentage your fundraiser raised and present them their money! You pay your Avon Bill with the rest...
    
13. Depending on you and how much they are getting percentage wise. 30-40-50% You may or may not have a profit, it all depends on how much of the percentage you are giving them. (But Remember: you are doing this to get a new client base! if thoes same 65 people had orders for 3 people each you now have 65x3=195 new potential customers who are using your Avon Product! Who have your books, who have your card, who have a coupon for their next order!) Now your thinking!!! Caching$$
14. You could Make a Big "to do" about how much money they raised! Make up posters to announce how much they raised! You could have an Ice cream party for the winning group that raised the most money. You could do a raffle of all the people who were out there getting the orders and announce the winners on the posters! they could win Bubble bath or a necklace or something. (they could pick from your prize stash) during the ice cream party! Make it an event they'll always remember, one that they may want to do again next year! Make them love having you to do fund-raisers with!
    

You can find lots of fundraiser information at www.YourAvon.com look under

1. Online at www.yourAvon.com
   
2. earning opportunities
   
3. fund-raising
   

here you will find :
About Fund-Raising
Finding Fund-raising Customers
Determining Organization's Needs
The Presentation
Managing the Fund-raiser
Follow up
Community Outreach program
Your Earning Potential
Order Personalized Flyers
Register Flyer Event
FAQ
Resources

Now go get em tiger!
You CAN Do IT!!!!

sick...

Sorry guys, i've been sick w/fever and I just can't concentrate to work on the blog yesterday/today..
Please forgive me...

Sorry, k

banner made at Vistaprint - FREE - yes free / shipping only.. (about $10)

Sorry I haven't been around, I needed inspiration too.
Every time I sat down to write you I erased
it because I didn't want to boar you with gibberish.

To everyone who is getting out there today and knocking on doors Great Job .

I know it takes alot of courage to do this.
I did it last week in 90' heat and it sucked. I was SOAKED w/sweat by the time I was done and no orders to show for it. An only 3 people that were happy to see an Avon book. Talk about a needle in a haystack!
It seems at least here that ALOT of people are afraid to answer the door or just arn't home.
I know there has GOT to be an easier way!


Today I was in the parking lot at McDonald's (shh don't tell on me) and there was a storage place behind them with a black iron fence that was just up against the back of the McDonald's. Therefore everyone who entered the drive through line and everyone who exited the restaurant would pass this gate. WELL someone was SMART and put their Lawn service banner on the fence, probably giving the storage company a cut.
BUT what a GREAT idea! Pure BRILLIANCE!!!!

I will be looking for my own prime location to put a banner!
Similar to the one I got at VistaPrint banner (above) that I got for free minus shipping (about $10). I will have one saying Have you seen Avon Lately? Call me for a FREE catalog! (my number)



Good news/ Kinda,
I got another order from someone who found my campaign book (13) and she wanted spectra color lipstick.. Only Avon no longer is making this, so I got her address and is mailing her a new catalog and samples.

YES I signed up another Avon Rep Saturday, she was so excited! And I am excited for her!
She is in college so she has alot of people to show her catalogs to, she should do really well.

spectracolor

Did you know Avon is no longer offering Spectra color Lipstick...

But- the good news is they still have the mascara.

Daycares and door knocking today

Well I went to two daycares today who gladly accepted 5 books each. Neither wanted to do a fundraiser at this time. That's ok, I planted the seed in their brain for later. Than I walked in 90' heat and door knocked about 40 homes. I had a few good leads, that greeted me warmly, the rest was fizzle... No orders yet from this, we'll see.

I did set up an appointment to sign up someone. :) 9am Friday !

How did you do today?

Day 34.. GREAT DAY!

Hi everyone!
Today was a great day! I knocked on doors until my catalogs ran out.
Unfortunately there was no one home (except two) but that's ok. I was able to meet two potential customers and the rest will Have a NEW AVON catalog to welcome them home!

I went to my Avon Training center today and had the BEST meeting with my upline!
They gave me lots of TIPS to improve on a few things I was doing and FRESH Ideas for the future.
I am so lucky to have them and YOU to bounce my ideas off of. I really Love the Opportunity to share AVON with others and I can't wait until tomorrow to visit and share with more people tomorrow. I wish it was morning already!
But until than I'll get my New catalogs I got got ready for tomorrow. :)

Than I'm going to take a bubble bath tonight with AVON'S Tropical Delight!
(It smells like a day at the beach!) sigh, I can feel the relaxation already!

I hope you had a great AVON Day too!
I'd love to hear about it! Feel free to email me if you'd like to share any stories. :)

Best Wishes for a GREAT Tomorrow!
Kristen

Day 35 .. Tuesday Avon Books are ready

No this ISN'T me, but it shouldn't be you either!
Make sure when you are knocking on doors to share Avon
that you look like someone you'd want to open a door for!

Good Luck Today :)

Today is another day and I plan on hitting my neighborhoods very early this morning before it gets too Hot! I live in Florida and by noon it's 90' outside with no wind, and by 4 pm it rains.

My goal today is to knock (yes ladies) KNOCK on 40 doors and introduce myself as their Avon Lady!
I will have a basket with Avon books and samples and let's not forget order forms!
My sales goal today is $100.

Visiting 3 child daycares today w/ Avon Books.
(offering employee of the month gift in exchange
for them offering my Avon books to employees and parents.)

I also have a Avon meeting today at 4pm. with my upline and her upline, I requested it. I just want to know that I am on track and learn anything and everything I can. I'll let you know how it goes, I am so excited and can't wait!

What's your Avon Sales Goal Today?

note: picture is a mugshot made public
If you know them I will be happy to deliver them some bubble bath.

Hey Rachael Ray loves Avon Mark

Hey Rachael Ray loves Avon Mark check it out!

http://www.rachaelraymag.com/Every-Day-Living/Cool-Finds/Every-Day-Faves/head-to-toe-faves-august-2009?trkid=FG5

Moonlight as a Avon Representative

Moonlight as a Avon Representative

Just like the paper boy!

Pack it up

1. put a catalog
2. make a book mark with you contact info and a coupon - a free (? - lotion) with any $15 order.
(or $1 off any jewelry order with this coupon)
on the other side-(reads) order now and pay on delivery.
(up to any $25 order)

3. don't forget to put your label on your catalog
4. INCLUDE an order form with your contact info!
(fill out the catalog number on the form! and highlight it)
so they can read it to you when their ordering.
5. You can include a perfume sample but why not save that for your PAYING customers.

6. Add business card/magnet if you have one.

7. Clear bag it in the clear AVON Bags

Now take about 60-100 of your catalogs and drive to your new route, at night is fine and
toss them to their driveways.

Keep track of your calls/sales...
You will probably have to do this 3-4 campaigns at the same addresses to give them the feeling of trust / security that you'll still be there.
Feel free to followup with a door to door visit if you like.

Goodluck...
This is just an idea I had at 2:04 am

ok, I'm STILL up at 1:38am
looking for GREAT Avon information for you...
Here are some reviews I found online you might like to read to inspire you.

make a profit
by avonfromstubby
Nice! Great comments!

I took the new Driven Black cologne (a bottle of it - not the samples) and walked around the office letting guys spritz themselves. Smelled like a disco when they got done but I sold 12 bottles of the stuff! Actually, it smells different on me so I wear it from time to time. My husband just loves it.

I'm thinking of doing this on the next new bottle of women's cologne. Not too many liked the Christian Lacroix for some reason, although personally, I like it. :)

I know it's a long road to riches with AVON but there are too many women out there who are bringing in those $8,000/per campaign commission checks (Diane Smith is one in the Peachtree district - I actually saw her checks for 4 campaigns. Amazing)


Been 6 Months
by daileylife
Just wanted to update everyone sine my last posting. By going by my goals and small but working business plan, I have almost $8,000 in sales and am now Unit leader with 6 members in my downline, with one signing up tomorrow night. Thanks to my last posting, I have recruited a wonderful woman that has almost surpassed me in just a few short months. So if I am not a good enough example of starting a successful business, she is. She has about $4000 in sales and has recruited two into her downline. I have enjoyed my business and if anyone would like to know more, please contact me anytime. No it is not a get rich quick, but like with most other successful and long term businesses. It takes time and effort. But most of all, you have to enjoy and like what you do.

Avon-not the best money maker out there..depends
by daileylife
I believe that hard work pays off in the long run. I have been an AVON rep only for about 3 months. My goal is to run my own business and be successful at it. I set up a business plan before I ever recruited. I budget my spending at the beginning of each campaign. Once I have placed into my cart all my selling supplies and samples, then I set myself a sell goal so that I never have to pay for anything out of another income. I planned in advance to give all my commission up to start my business. I estimated to do this for at a minimum of four months and a maximum of 6 months. Buying a pack of Glazewear Samples is $1.50 per pack. When you sale a Glazewear lipstick (1) at 50% earning then you have paid for your samples. I have a fishing tackle box that I keep samples in so that my customer can browse and pick out what he or she likes rather than drop into an order. I have recruited 4 individuals in two weeks. They were provided with 10 current brochures and 10 future brochures. I also gave them a tip sheet and contact information. At least 5 ways of reaching me. They were each giving about $20 in samples to start off with. I do whatever I can to help them to be successful. Their success is my success. I have not sold less than $500 in any campaign I have been in. I have a total of 93 customers, which about half order every campaign. In my first four campaigns at 50% commission I bought all my sells supplies I would need for an estimated six months. Now all I buy is my books, samples, and one demo per campaign. I budget everything. I now pay my phone bill, my internet service, all the gas for my car, my cell phone. I still walk out with over $100.00 to the good in pocket each campaign. So it depends on what you want out of your business and how much heart you put into succeeding. With one more recruit I become Unit Leader. Avon does offer many opportunities to be successful. If anyone would like to know more about just how successful they can be as an AVON rep contact me anytime, cynthiamdaley@aol.com. This is a Business, not a job. Even though with AVON ADVANTAGE, you get discounts with places like Staples and Dell. You can also purchase Life insurance and health insurance. It is a great opportunity for someone who is in for the long haul.

That Depends on Who you talk to.....
by avonfromstubby
A person signs up for AVON and boom! instant cash! Instant customers! Instant fame and fortune! And very little effort or work to get there! Wow! Fantasy come to life!

Ok, now the reality check. Millionaires will tell you there is no fast-easy to making the kind of money you want to make in any direct-sales industry - AVON, MK, HIG, etc.

If you go in with blinders on, you'll get your feelings hurt pretty quick because you don't have a check coming in from all that "residual money" that the recruiter told you about initially.

Guess they didn't tell you that you have to spend money to make money. Guess they didn't explain that if you don't go to the sales meetings, you don't get a fresh perspective of your own goals. Guess they didn't tell you that your direct sales business was actually a BUSINESS that you would have to manage (keeping on target with your goals) or bring innovative ideas to the table to be considered a useful part of the team.

Guess it's really easy to look at all those direct sales people and critique them without walking a mile in their shoes or even being a part of their team. Guess you thought you'd go through years and years of being a rep and doing the same things over and over again and hoping you'll get somewhere.

If you're in the business, what are you doing to help your team? What are you doing to help your business? If you're in the business, have you made specific goals and are working towards them? Are you sharing them with your team?

Is your family looking at you and saying, "oh, she/he has a nice "hobby" selling this stuff but you don't really make REAL $$ doing it." Do they pat you on the head a lot and toss you a cookie and wait for you to just go away? Do your customers do this to you?

Maybe there's something to not making a load of $ with direct sales. But, for me, that's not the case. I am making money with AVON and I'm keeping track of everything I make and what I'm spending my profits on. I don't buy demos. Why should I? I have an upline or a member of the team that has that demo product so I just borrow theirs in exchange for me helping them toss books one day or going to a craft fair and helping them work their booth. Barter and trade. The less inventory you keep, the less you have to keep up with.

As for not making to full 50% on every item you sell, well, all I have to say is you're only concentrating on items that give you the guaranteed 20% return from AVON. You don't push the 50% items, only the 20% because the 20% is newer or it's a short-term/seasonal item or it's easier to sell because it's cheaper. But consider this..... you have to work MUCH harder to get to the 50% level if you're only selling at the 20% level. You're spinning your wheels because you don't know your product, you don't know your company benefits and you don't know how to sell. I'm no expert but thanks to my team and the AVON training, I'm quickly getting to that expert level. Why? Because I WANT to be there. I don't want to do the same things over and over and over again. I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired with my life and my bank account.

If that means I have to step up my attitude, so be it. I'll break the mold that everyone sees in me and do something different. I'll succeed.

But thoughts like that come with thinking you're a leader and not a follower (something different for me, for sure). Thoughts like that come with a promise to yourself that you're not giving up or not going to do things the way you've always done them. (another concept that's alien to me but I'm working to make it my way of life)

And you can't tell me MK, HIG and all the rest are any different. Been there. Done that. Got the T-shirt and promptly sold it.


These Opinions are from Epinions.com
If you would like to research more.

Here is an idea before I forget... (since it's 12:38 am)

Make an Avon flyer and bring it to BINGO night!
(you could always put them on the cars in the parking lot!)


Heck - bring catalogs and a free gift for the BINGO winner!
(Bubble bath? wrapped really nice w/ a catalog)

Have you ever thought about an online store?
You can have an eStore selling Avon with direct delivery.

Interested? let me know :)
Kristen
(email me) knockhere@att.net

If you like you can see what my online store looks like, I customized it.
(but will be changing it soon, because I think it's too busy.
But I love tweaking it! It's FUN!)
www.MyAvonParty.com


It's customizable so you can have people order from anywhere in the world and they can have it directly shipped to them or I can deliver it locally!

I love my Avon eWebsite Store it because all I have to do is market my website address and people place orders anytime 24/7 !

Avon sells more than lipstick so I can target market better...
Children's toys
Jewlery
Shoes
Clothing
Makeup
Perfume
Dishes
Purses
Ladies Wear

(and it changes all the time to keep the interest up) :)

All I did was sign up to be an Avon Rep. $10. (yes I can sell online or in person)
Than I signed up to be an online Rep.
(FREE - as long as you have 1 online order pr campaign/ otherwise it's $7.50)
But I've never not had an order.. :)

Why not give it a try? Extra Money Is EXTRA MONEY!

If you like spending time on the computer, GREAT!
Email everyone you know and see your income grow!

Day 32... Sunday How to sell Avon

Take a look at this article I found on How to sell Avon. :)
By sweetnis

http://www.ehow.com/how_5217008_sell-avon.html


How to Sell Avon | eHow.com

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Day 32.. Saturday Delivered an order today

Today I delivered an order at a strangers home,
I had spoken to them a few times first, taking the order and when it came in and setting an appointment to deliver it. Yes, I was nervous especially because they spoke Spanish and only one person at their home spoke English. So There I was, I packed up their order, a few different catalogs (clearance, Campaign 18, Mark etc.) samples for them to keep, and lastly a basket. No this is no ordinary basket it kind of looks like a Tan Easter basket and I filled it with Rare Pearl, Far and Away, Skin so soft lotion, 24 hour roll on, coconut and lemongrass shower gel. I arrived at the door and she was so nice she greeted me from her door, which was open, because their air conditioner was broken. It was 90' outside and hotter inside.
As we walked over to the dining room table I noticed how clean their home was and I told her so. She had a beautiful family with three lil boys which appeared to be about one and two years of age and a baby (that was sleeping). Than she introduced me to her mom who appeared to be sweating as she laid across the chair under a ceiling fan. Her mom was so young looking (could have passed for her sister -really) and very pretty. Her mom's boyfriend was also there getting ready for work.

We sat at the dining table going over the products, as they browsed through the catalog. The boyfriend (I don't know his name, sorry) said his sister in-law sells Avon In Puerto Rico and has been for 18 years and makes about $3,000 a month!
Wow that's Awesome and INSPIRES ME! (I hope you too)
He was saying that she had given him some Cologne. We all smelled it, It was nice. Than they found it in the catalog and they ordered some more! the cool thing was it was on special buy one at regular price $17.50 and one for $2.99. So they bought two different ones! Than as we were going thou the samples in my basket they actually bought the 24 hour roll on deodorant right out of my basket! :) ahhh, I didn't think that would happen. They were just samples. :)

the lil boys were being lil boys, because company was there. they were jumping on the dining room table where we were sitting. (but they were cute about it). They even sampled the perfume, so they could smell like mommy. :) Mom expressed to me that she loves perfume, but as we talked I listened to how she really loves the shape and colors of the bottles!

I told her I would order some Spanish catalogs next time so everyone can read them. Than I told her I would drop off some men's cologne samples I had at the house that she wanted to smell.

As I was leaving I realized this visit was so nice I LOVED it!
Selling Avon is for me! This is what I want to do! and I left with a $20 order!
I can't wait to do this again!

This will be online Monday! www.MyAvonparty.com
Campaign 18 has the most Amazing lil black dress!
I think it will be a Huge Hit!
(look under Slim Wear / fashions)

size item number
S(6-8) 368-913
M (10-12) 368-947
L(14-16) 368-966
XL(18) 368-970
1x ( 18w-20w) 368-985
2x (22w-24w) 368-990

A DEAL at $39.99
Can you say Back-order?


If you'd like one :) email me at knockhere@att.net and I'll reserve one for you!
Let me know your name, address, phone, and size

Day 32...

Goodmorning!

I found this really cool sight for Avon Reps. You must check it out.

http://www.yourhappydance.com/

They have a chat and some really fun tote bags to carry your catalogs!

Twitter

Twitter, Ok I have been putting Twitter off because I just didn't get it.
I have been invited over and over but thought It would be a waste of time, BUT I LOVE IT!
I think I can find people to help with their Avon there!

To all you AVON Twitter readers WELCOME!
YAAAH!
Lets stay Motivated together!
Lets share great Marketing ideas to sell AVON!
Together we can meet our goals!


If you have a great idea to sell Avon
please feel free to share it!
simply click on (comment) under the article
and a comment window pops up.
Don't forget to join
and check us out every day ! :)

Avon has GREAT products, a great pay scale 20-50% commission plus bonuses!
We just need to get the word out and Share AVON !

Again WELCOME! Please grab some tea and read the IDEAS below :)
I hope they help you get motivated today!

What will you do today to build your business?
stuck? You're welcome to visit everyday :)
Good Luck!

Day 31 IDEA... Two week Trial.. Selling AVON

You could try posting this ad in the classifieds...
(It actually helped me get recruits :)



Sell Avon for FREE for a 2 week trial. Ask me how today!
or Start Today! become you own Avon rep for only $10 and explore the possibilities of financial freedom.

Than when they reply....
This is How it works...

(note to the new rep)

Q. How much money will this cost me?
A. None :) This will cost you nothing...

I can simply supply you with 10 AVON books and an order book. (and a few samples)
You can see how you like sharing Avon with people you know and take orders,
You collect the money ahead of time. (You hold the money until the products arrive.)
(Their customers pay in advance for the orders and than they pay you when they get the merchandise to distribute.)

I will happily place the orders for you and you can distribute the products.
You will get to keep the profits! I just want you to see how much FUN and profitable Avon is!
(about $20-$40 pr $100 sold!)
(you can offer a FREE gift if they sell more than x amount -as an incentive)

Than at any point if you decide you would like to become an Avon Rep, I can help you get started. And your first order is your new client base!

(If you decide you don't want to join there is no hard feelings, I will be happy to continue to help your customers for you, so they will continue to get Avon Good service.)
To join Avon is $10 (but if you like you can earn it with your first order!)

Are you ready to get started? (don't forget to ask.)

: )
Yes great!

Day 30... Employee of the month IDEA!

I had this idea today when I was thinking about one of my customers being ill. I was thinking how nice it would be if I left a GET WELL card and some bubble bath to help them feel better.

Than I thought....
How about giving a AVON Gift basket for the Employee of the month! In exchange for passing out your catalogs 2x a month! I will approach 3 daycare's tomorrow to see if they would like to do this for their employees! I could make up a basket with bubble bath, nail polish, buff puff, facial mask etc. and they could leave out my catalogs in a basket for all their parents and employees! In exchange for a gift basket once a month to reward their employees!
What a great way for them to try out products!

What do you think?