Description of Business:
Avon has been in business since 1886 and today is the largest direct seller. The company's annual sales exceed $8 Billion and Avon's various regional companies are listed on the world's major stock exchanges. With more than 5 million representatives all over the world, it operates in more than 100 countries. It allows people to be their own boss and have a business of their own. Includes unlimited earning potential and the opportunity to add people to your team, thereby earning you commissions on THEIR sales also. They provide their consultants with the best marketing and sales tools, without any requirements to buy any of their products. Their products run from anti-aging skincare to the cutting-edge concepts in colour cosmetics.
Pros:
1. A company with an excellent reputation and high quality products.
2. Well-established, proven business models and success.
3. Opportunities to make as much money as you want depending on your actual working hours and networking.
4. No inventory required and minimal investment required to start your business.
5. You can work from your home within your schedule.
Cons:
1. To enjoy the high income that many people want from a business you will have to get a very high volume of sales with a large following or build up a team of consultants that work with you (as you share in their profits).
2. There is a lot of competition in this field and many existing consultants already.
(a) Scam - illegal / unethical job or business opportunity designed to trick people out of their money.
Spam - marketing of job or business opportunity, which does not pay out or provides very little value to the job/business seekers.
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