Is working with Avon or Mary Kay worth it?

You have to put a lot of time and money into any business you chose to start. The first year is always the hardest because you have to build a customer base, you know find the people who are interested in buying from you. So if you are looking to make a huge paycheck next week, that most likely won't happen. In both Mary Kay and Avon you have to work hard and have self discipline. I currently work in Mary Kay, personally my business is just rolling and i have been in it 4 months. The ladies above me are making $1000+ paychecks plus their 50% on all the sales. BUT its not for everyone and not everyone had a good experience with it. I have read crazy complaints, but I plan on sticking with it, because I want the bigger picture this has to offer me. I want that pink Cadillac and a big pay check. So i believe its ok to put a little money in at first, i guess im investing and risking, maybe this wont be right for me, but i think its where God pointed and i'm going. Anyway I think over some time its a good thing to have done, but don't look for instant satisfaction if you are to get involved with either one. Good Luck! Pray about it!

My wife worked for Avon for years, and she really enjoyed it. she had lots of fun, met some interesting people, made some close friends, learned a lot about business, and made money too. the downside is all the little bottles, and boxes of stuff that take over the house. If you do it, set aside one room for your business, and keep it neat and orderly.

Hi it really depends on what your goals are I believe. I personally really like Mary Kay cause I like the product & I get the discount. Plus I also like with Mary Kay that I get a 50% back on what I sell immediately not so with Avon--at least when I was with it in university (10-12? yrs ago). I believe they have similar marketing plans but each marketing plan is significantly different. Mary Kay is the one I know the best. One way you can get the most info is to ask for a application for each company and see the career advancement program for each one.

my freind works for avon and i dont think it is worth it she has to put in alot of hours to sell enough to make something out of it the best part about it is when she has an avon night there good fun hope it helps

if you work at building your customers it is worth it

Ive been doing Avon for about a year now and i would say it was definately worth it. The first two campaigns were more work as i build up a customer base but now i have 30 regular customers and some months i just deliver to them so i go out 3 times a month and generally make £100 or more. If you were to work more than 3 days obviously the profit would be better. You just have to be organised but it is definately worth a try :).

I'm an Avon Independent Sales & Leadership Representative and I love it. Just as Paul the Cab Driver said of his wife - I have fun, have met a lot of great people and have made friends through my business. I live in a fairly small town and have only lived here for 4 years - didn't know anyone when I moved here and now my daughter says often, "Mom you know everyone!" Because everywhere we go we run into someone I know. The other thing Paul mentioned is having a dedicated space for your business. Definitely a must - even if it's a corner of a room. Just try and keep it neat and organized. I definitely think direct selling is worth it but you have to remember it is a business and you need to treat it as such. Work it like any other job and hold yourself accountable. Set your goals, write them down and make your plans on how you intend to achieve your goals - then execute your plans! For more information on Avon just click my name on the left

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