Before jumping into ANY direct sale business you need to ask questions.
Here is a list to get you started:
1. How much does the consultant earn on each item sold?
2. Does the consultant have to sell a certain, specific amount of product before earning profit? If so, what is that amount?
3. Do consultants have to sell a certain amount of product monthly or yearly to stay active with the company? If so, how much?
4. Does the company offer email accounts and websites?
5. Does the company offer Health and Dental Insurance?
6. Does the company offer cell phone discounts?
7. Does the company have assigned territories that each consultant must stay in with their sell efforts?
8. How many catalogs does the company put out each month and year?
9. As a consultant do you have to purchase the catalogs or are the catalogs optional?
10. How much do the catalogs cost the consultant?
11. Are their business Start-up Kits available?
12. How much does each Start-up kit cost and what is in each Kit?
13. Can I get a business Start-up Kit for free? If so which one is free?
14. Does the company offer commissions for a "downline"? If so what are those commissions specifically?
15. Does the company provide leads to consultants?
16. Does the company offer bonuses? If so what? (Cars, Trips, etc.)
17. Can I become a consultant just to purchase product for myself and for my friends at the consultant discount?
18. Are there products or items that are purchased to run business and can I earn those items free? Such as catalogs, order forms, customer receipt book, bags, etc. Can I purchase these items through the company? Can I purchase elsewhere if I want?
19. Are there any products or items (business products or personal products) that I can earn free through the company?
20. What type of training does the company provide? (face to face training and 1 on 1 training, group training and meetings, conference calls, on-line training and conventions). Do I have to go to meetings and training if I don't want to?
21. What other type of resources will I have available from the company?
22. How far from the top or first consultant would I be if I did sign up?
23. Does the company offer Hostess and Customer gifts or discounts? If so what are those gifts and discounts?
24. Is the company part of the Direct Selling Association?
25. How long has the company been in business?
26. On average how long do consultants stay with your company?
When you are inquiring about a company if a consultant cannot answer these above basic questions please do yourself a favor and look elsewhere. Every consultant, in every business should be able to answer common questions about the company they joined. Of course, no one knows everything but a good consultant knows who to ask to provide answers. Having a good upline and company resources is key.
Questions to Ask before Signing Up with ANY
home-based Direct Sale Company
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