From health products to computers, wine to gift items, household goods to cars; there isn't much you can't sell. You don't need any experience but you will be more successful if you stick to topics that interest you. Here are a few suggested starting points.
NOTE - If you are under 18, you will not usually be able to become an agent for an existing company.
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 Although new to the UK, Honey has been established in South Africa for 15 years and now turns over 13 Million pounds a year there. Honey sells a fashion jewellery range through a network of agents. It can be sold in a party plan model, retailing, or just by sending customers straight to their webstore. In addition to the usual rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings etc. you'll also find watches, handbags and gift ideas. As an affiliate you can earn 20% on every sale, plus 5% on any sales that your customers might themselves make by becoming a Honey affiliate. The products themselves are very good; fashionable, high quality and inexpensive. Some affiliates have told me that the product sells itself as they've been wearing the jewellery and people have come up to them and asked them where they got it from! Even if you don't want to earn any extra money each month, it really is worth a look for your own use or gift ideas. They've got a great 20% introductory discount offer. Once you've registered, just use the coupon code "affdisc20" on the shopping cart to grab the discount! For more details and to see the range of items visit http://www.homeworkinguk.com/honey.htm If you have young children or know people with young children, a good starting point is to sell products for children. Obvious choices are books and educational toys and other media. You can try these out with your own, or your friends' children. You can try party plan - selling in your home to neighbours, friends, local parents etc, distributing brochures in your area, or local offices, shops etc, local ads or set up a stall in your local market. You can combine more than one of these companies to optimise your overheads. Make Learning FUN! offers a family learning business opportunity with Usborne Books at Home. Usborne Books at Home is the direct selling division of, the international, award-winning publisher of children's books Usborne Publishing. Usborne Books at Home has developed into the most successful business of its type in the UK and the rest of Europe, having earned a reputation for strong sales and quality service. Usborne Organisers sell from the range of 1800 books to friends, family, playgroups, office groups and schools, and receive commission on everything they sell, starting at 24% plus team bonuses. For an incredibly low, refundable entry cost, you receive everything you need to get up and running immediately with books, sales aids, catalogues and stationery. Make Earning FUN with Usborne! You can either work part-time or develop an outstanding full-time business, no experience is needed! For full details of Usborne Books at Home please e-mail usborne@homeworkinguk.com with your name, address and telephone number or you can visit the website www.MakeLearningFUN.co.uk The kit has everything a bright new recruit needs - the best range of titles from popular Usborne series, 2008 catalogues and vital business stationery, worth over £100. | |
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You are probably aware of all the mail order catalogues - Littlewoods, Freemans, Empire Stores etc which are advertised in just about every Sunday supplement and women's magazine. The quality of the goods in these catalogues has improved dramatically over the least few years, providing a real alternative to high street shopping. The free postage for returns makes it easy to order goods, without getting stuck with them. Consider ordering a few and having a coffee morning or gathering among friends or neighbours. If you prepare in advance, you could theme it - childrens toys, beachwear etc. You earn 10% on orders placed by other people, or if you prefer, you can earn a few pounds just by persuading people to get their own catalogue. Everything is free so it's a good way to start out if you're considering party plan or doorstep sales in any form. Alternatively, there are several companies that provide small catalogues, designed to be delivered door to door. You simply deliver the booklet through the door then return later to see if people wish to place an order. There is no hard sell, people get to look at the catalogue at their convenience, but you are on hand to provide help and advice and delivery. You can also sell through party plan or simply by passing catalogues around the office. Kleeneze If you’re looking for a suitable business to operate, there are four factors that increase your chances of building a good income over time:
Well, one company that fits this bill better than most is Kleeneze. They’ve been around for about 80 years, provide free nationwide support and training, and offer around 900 products such as cleaning products, car and garden items and health supplements. You simply distribute their catalogues to homes in your area (or any other area - there are no geographical restrictions) and then collect up the orders for processing and delivery. A realistic start would be to distribute and collect back 200 catalogues a week (6-10 hours) which could easily result in sales of around £800 a month, from which you’d earn £220. To quote David, who visited http://www.homeworkinguk.com last year: The current commission rates are from 21% to 37% plus royalty bonuses on the sales of distributors you introduce plus cash & car incentives and the opportunity to qualify for European and international conferences, all expenses paid. Start up costs are only £75, and even these are refunded once you've been with the company for a year. You are not required to pay for any stock until you have been paid by the customer. The company are currently in the middle of a big expansion, having just launched in the Netherlands, in addition to the UK and Ireland, and have also teamed up with eZe-Talk to offer cheaper phone calls and broadband internet connection. In addition, they have just acquired Cabouchon costume jewellery business as part of their ongoing strategy to add higher value branded goods to their product range and have made an investment of some £4 million over two years in eezee TV - a joint venture television shopping channel. If you’d like further information, E-mail me your name, address and contact telephone number and I will arrange for a distributor to send you a free video information pack. Note You must be over 18 to become an agent. | |
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