Thursday, June 2, 2011

AVON E-mail Order Scam

When an unsolicited person signed up for my Avon website's mailing list and requested information on placing an order, I knew it was too good to be true. Scammers are out there. Here's how to protect yourself.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Places to Leave Avon Brochures

You can be an Avon e-representative, but the main source of your sales are going to come from in-person leads. That means pounding the pavement. The more you put out there, the more chances you have to find a new customer.

Avon Anew Skincare Review

I purchased a demo kit from Avon's Anew line to try it out. That and, at 31, I think I'm starting to see wrinkles around my eyes. No gray hairs yet fortunately, but my skin could stand to be smoother and pores be smaller. So, I went with the Anew Rejuvenate 2-week starter kit (shown below), for only $25 (normally $58).

Friday, May 20, 2011

Why an Avon Blog?

When you sign up to be an Avon representative, you get the practically instant opportunity to also be an e-representative. Not only does this give you an effective way to serve your friend and family customers in other cities and states, but it can potentially open up your Avon business to customers around the country on the World Wide Web.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Father's Day Gift Ideas

Father's Day is less than one month away. How you decided what to get Dad?

Your own best customer

The decline of many a new Avon representative is due to complaints that they're not making any money. While in training materials, Avon recommends that you become "your own best customer," but I'd advise that you don't take that statement too literally.

Can I make money selling Avon?

Just like any business venture, you want to know the risk vs. reward before you jump in feet first. Avon has a very straight-forward commission structure, so it's easy to figure out how much money you can expect to make as an Avon independent sales rep.

Monday, May 16, 2011

10 reasons to start an Avon business

When it comes to options for starting your own business, the possibilities can be overwhelming. A Google search will bring up over 79 million search results with different opportunities and tips. If you're thinking about starting up your own business, here are the top 10 reasons to keep Avon in mind.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

How do I get paid for Avon sales?

Since Avon is commission-based, yet there is no brick-and-mortar Avon office building that you work out of (besides your home), you may be wondering exactly how you collect your profits. Here's how it works...

Friday, May 13, 2011

How to start selling Avon

One of the most common questions I hear or find online is, "How can I start selling Avon?" As an Avon Independent Sales Representative, I'm happy to provide correct information to prospective Avon representatives. Let me share with you the basics of getting started with Avon.