Avon

Contact Person: Dortha Hise
Email Address: dorthasavon@yahoo.com
Website: Visit Website

Description: Avon, the company for women, is a leading global beauty company with over $8 billion in annual revenue. As the world’s largest direct seller, Avon markets to women in well over 100 countries through over five million independent Avon Sales Representatives, who earn more than $3 billion annually. Avon has more than one billion annual Customer transactions.

By the end of 2006, total Avon philanthropy worldwide will have raised and awarded more than $500 million for initiatives and organizations of vital importance to women. Voted “a most trusted brand” on three continents, Avon was also selected by Businessweek as one of “The Top 100 global Brands” and honored as one of Fortune magazine’s “50 Best companies for Minorities.”

Products Offered: Beauty, skin care, clothing, some home goods, jewelry, bath and body products, men’s products (skin care)

Years In Business: 120

Commission Structure: 50% for your first 4 orders and then 20-50% depending on sales after that.

Cost To Join: $10

Business Kit Cost and Contents: Tote bag, company literature, training CD and DVD, 20 brochures, reference guide.

Can you earn your kit? No

Can you earn trips, vehicles, etc? Yes

Monthly Minimums: None

How often are catalogs released? Every two weeks

What is the cost of supplies? Brochures are $5.75 per pack of 10 and go down from there in increments of 10; samples are between $1.00 and $2.50 per pack of 10.

Advertising Restrictions: Yes

Are websites offered? Yes – $7.50 per campaign

Can customers order online? Yes