| So you know you want to start a party plan | | | | middle classed one. It may be hard to break in |
| business but you're not sure which company to | | | | with a new cosmetics product nobody has ever |
| choose. There are literally hundreds of options, | | | | heard of when everyone you know uses Mary |
| which can be overwhelming. Here are a few | | | | Kay. Consider whether or not there's realistic |
| things to consider before making your final | | | | opportunity for success where you live. |
| decision: | | | | - What are the quotas? Most companies have a |
| - What do you love? Do you head to the jewelry | | | | minimum quota you are required to meet, |
| counter every time you enter a department | | | | whether it's monthly or quarterly. There are two |
| store? (Silpada, Premier, Lia Sophia) Do you have | | | | reasons for this: to motivate you to sell more, |
| a flair for decorating? (Home Interiors or Home & | | | | and to keep their costs down by not having to |
| Garden) Are you constantly burning candles? | | | | retain inactive consultants. Consider how much |
| (Party Lite or White Lily Candles) Love to cook? | | | | time you intend to pour into your business. If you |
| (Pampered Chef or Tastefully Simple) Have a | | | | hope to hold two or more parties per week, you |
| passion for fashion? (ChicBoutique at Home or | | | | will be able to easily meet most required goals. |
| Layers Clothing) | | | | However, if you only intend on selling to family |
| Loving what you do and being enthusiastic about | | | | and friends, hitting the quota may be more |
| your product is essential to creating a successful | | | | difficult. |
| business. Plus, you'll get great discounts (and | | | | - Will there be adequate support? If you intend on |
| freebies) of the products you choose to sell. You | | | | building a successful business, support is essential. |
| might as well load up on items you love! | | | | Be sure that the company you choose offers |
| - What product(s) could you personally benefit | | | | both quality customer service and consultant |
| from? If you have young children, selling | | | | support. If you are not signing up under a specific |
| Discovery Toys or The Big Yellow Box may be | | | | consultant, inquire about active representatives in |
| beneficial for you. If you homeschool, Usborne | | | | your area who are willing to help you get started. |
| Books might be a great choice. If there are | | | | If you are joining under someone, be sure she |
| particular Mary Kay or Jafra products for your | | | | has a reputation for helping her reps excel and |
| skin that you simply have to have, working for | | | | succeed in their business. |
| that specific company would be in your best | | | | Still not sure? If you've narrowed it down to a |
| interest. Want to improve your health? Consider | | | | few companies you're deciding between, why not |
| starting a health and nutrition business with | | | | have a couple of friends hold parties so you can |
| Herbalife, MonaVie or XanGo. As long as you'll be | | | | learn exactly what holding a show would involve. |
| selling a product, it might as well be something | | | | You can also ask the consultant specific questions |
| you'll benefit from. | | | | about party plan options, job requirements, |
| - Is there a market for that particular product in | | | | commissions and all of the consultant benefits. |
| your area? Let's face it. Products do better in | | | | Choosing a company may seem overwhelming. |
| some places than in others. More extravagant | | | | But with so many choices, you're bound to find |
| (and expensive) jewelry will probably sell better in | | | | one that's perfect for you. |
| an upper class area than in a more conservative, | | | | |