Why Avon?

I'm sure a lot of you are wondering why I decided to sell Avon... To be honest, I had use very few products before I started selling (and those that I had used was make up that had been left here.).  So I had no real knowledge of the products other than knowing the company has been around for years, my mom had used Avon when I was little... and a lady that lived across the street from us sold it.  (I remember stuffing envelopes for her to send to her customers.)

So why did I decide at the end of December last year to start selling Avon?  Well the start up price was right ($15).  I received a free web store from Avon (youravon.com/astansbury is mine :) ) for customers to use.  I can do online training.  You don't have to spend money, but there are tools (like brochures every 2 weeks) that can be helpful in face to face sales. (and yes those have to be purchased).  I did it because a) I could afford it, and b) the products are so affordable that tight wad little me can justify spending money on myself :).

Next question is am I making money... honestly (and those of you that know me know that that is the only way I can be) sometimes yes and sometimes no.  This last campaign I had no in person sales, and 2 online sales, and still needed to get brochures.  But there have been a few times I have made around $50 after costs...

How is my commission decided?  Online sales are set at 20% (If I make president's club (sell $10,000 in the year) then that would be 25% for the next year, and as long as I sell at the president's club level)... flat % rate...sounds bad?  But I could have a small sale online (say$15) and still get that 20%....Ok... so what do I make for my in person sales?  In person sales+ Demos, Samples, sales tools, and brochures +Online sales = Order size

$0-$49.99            =0%
$50-$149.99        =20%
$150-$294.99      =30%
$295-$439.99      =35%
$440-$924.99      =40%
$925-$1574.99    =45%
$1575+                =50%
 (If I were to make it to president's club I would be guaranteed 40% earnings on products I deliver in person... there are two levels above this that would guarantee 45% and 50% earnings once reached)

There are bonuses I can earn if I go into leadership, not really sure how that works, but I know that to earn those bonuses... my personal sales have to be at least $200 for that campaign...so it's not like I'd be making all my money off my team :)  I am a member of several Facebook groups that are run by Avon reps who have "made it" and are still working it :)  And I have learned that if I get team members (ones that are willing to put in the effort required, and do the leg work, get the customers and the sales)  I hope to be a leader that they can look up to and  go to for help with their questions (and I would also encourage them to join the groups I have joined to get help when I am not able to.... :)

So... if you think you might want to give Avon a try (buying or selling) but have questions send me a message.  If you want to start selling... please feel free to go to youravon.com/astansbury and click on the Believe in your Business box to get started.  (if you are asked for a referral code enter astansbury), If you want to buy Avon my web store is youravon.com/astansbury... you can shop the brochures (look through them online)  please sign up as a customer by clicking on the Get updates from me button...that way I get assigned as your rep before you start shopping :)

So Sorry for the silence lately

I got side tracked and overwhelmed with my oldest starting High School next week.  Yes I realize that I haven't posted since April (and if anyone wants me to finish putting up the autism awareness posts that I had on my Facebook in the month of April... let me know and I will... as autism is one of the main things that has had me so sidetracked and overwhelmed).  

Anyway... I'm still selling Avon . And I am still using and loving the products. :)  I want to start posting website specials that are coming up, reviews of products, demonstrate products, and give advice.  While I'm honestly not seeing a lot of profit, I have had a few months that I have been able to pay on a credit card... and right now that is one of my hopes is to be able to at least make one or two minimum payments towards bills.

I recently took a course on skin care and the Avon Anew brand, learning about the products, different skin types and concerns... and which products are best for which concerns :) so if you happen to have any questions about skin care let me know and I'll help you :)

I am writing this for all of you... so what do you want to see/read about?