How to Start Selling Avon

Avon is a cosmetics company that has been around since 1886; today, there are over five million Avon representatives around the world. Although Avon is a large company that offers a lot of support, each Avon representative is actually viewed as a small business owner. Follow these steps if you'd like to begin selling Avon products.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Test the products. Perhaps you're already a big fan of Avon products. If you're not familiar with too many of them, it's a good idea to place an order and test them. It's hard to sell products that you don't truly love.

2. Go to the Avon site and fill out an application form. The company will contact you with more information about what you will have to purchase to get started and what your commission structure will be.

3. Make a list of potential customers. Send booklets to family and friends who might want to place orders.

4. Decide whether to take your Avon business online. There is a small charge for your website. Look at the numbers and determine whether providing your customers with the convenience of online shopping is worth the cost.

5. Speak to an accountant or small business consultant. Since you are running a home business, there will be write-offs. Talk to someone before you begin so you can keep your bookkeeping in order--you'll be happy you did when tax season rolls around.

Resources

• The Avon Company
• Find an article on selling Avon here.
• Fill out an Avon application.

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[falexander]

on 5/24/2009 I just recently joined the Avon family, and I love it. It offers me the chance to get out and be bold, try different marketing techniques and meet new people. Visit my site at www.youravon.com/frankiealexander

[cynthiadanova]

on 11/30/2008 My name is Cynthia Danova. My website is: www.youravon.com/cdanova. It's $20.00 to become an Avon representative online & Avon will ship the kit directly to you. Go to: www.start.youravon.com Please use reference code: cdanova
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[Avon-Amelia]

on 11/29/2008 My name is Amelia and I am an Avon Independent Sales Representative in Norwalk, CT. My personal website is www.youravon.com/apelton or email at [e-mail]. As always, Avon has prices you can afford with a name you can trust. You can shop safely online or have a brochure delivered to your door. Please contact me if I can be of service. Have a great day!

[idaliabelaly]

on 2/9/2008 Great article! Please read mine too:).

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