Saturday, November 10, 2007

Direct Sales Businesses for Moms

As a mother, chances are you don't need the government to tell you that inflation is alive and well. Your trips to the grocery store over the last few years have probably brought the message home loud and clear.

If inflation is taking a bite out of your budget, you might consider starting an at-home direct sales business.

You can set your own hours, work as much as you want, and most have low start-up costs.

Below is a list of popular direct sales companies.

Choose one that suits your interests and it will make selling fun as well as prosperous.

Photo Albums and Framing

Creative Memories

The earning potential of a Consultant can range from a couple of hundred dollars each year to more than $200,000 annually.

Cosmetics

Mary Kay

Avon

Arbonne

Kitchen Stuff

Tupperware

Earn a 25% profit on your personal sales.

Pampered Chef

Your commission on all sales is 20%.

Longaburger

25% to 50% discounts.

Tastefully Simple

Earn up to 36% commission on retail sales.

Home Decor

Southern Living At HOME

Earn a 25% profit on your personal sales.


Jewelry

Premier Designs, Inc.

Make 50% gross profit on everything you sell at suggested retail.

Vantel Pearls

Vantel Pearls' party average is over $620.

Silpada

Earn 30 percent on retail sales of all jewelry.

Lia Sophia

Cookie Lee

Toys

Discovery Toys

Bedroom Products

Slumber Party Distributor

Slumber Parties distributors travel to individual homes to deliver an entertaining and enlightening presentation of their bedroom product line.