How to Become a Home Party Consultant

2009-10-05T08:23:00.000-07:00

All home parties are not the same. First you need to decide what type of home party business you would like to be in. I encourage you to call around and talk with a variety home party companies.
Whether you're a student, a mother, or a full time employee, home parties are a great way to earn extra money!

1) Decide the type of home party business you would like to be in.
For candles: There are Gold Canyon, Party Lite, and Scentsy
For Jewelry: Premier, Lia Sophia, and Cookie Lee
For household needs: Pampered Chef and Tupperware
And of course for Adult Toy Parties there are: Boudoir Novelties, Pure Romance, and Passion Parties

2) Once you decide what companies you want to call, you have to ask the right question. Remember, many companies will make things out to be something they're not. Be direct.
As the Office Manager for Boudoir Novelties, I can tell you first hand when potential consultants call and ask a variety questions, I know they are the ones I want to sign up! The reason I say that is because it shows you have a real interest. It shows you've done your research. It shows you will be motivated and move up the ladder quickly.

3) Here are the questions you should ask each company:
1. Do you have credit card processing fees? If so, how much?

2. How much is the commission? Is it flat for ALL products? (some companies claim to give you x% commission, but once you get started you'll quickly find out it is only on SOME products...not all!)

3. Who pays for the hostess rewards? Do the rewards come out of MY pay?

4. Do you require we carry an inventory? If so, what is the requirement?

5. Do you do consultant only sales?

6. When party leads are called in who gets them?

7. What are the costs of the kits? Do you have any sales on the kits?

8. How much is it to have a company website? Or are they even available?

9. Are people able to purchase off my website?

10. DOES THE COMPANY COMPETE AGAINST ME??

11. Can you mail me a consultant information package?

12. Is there a monthly quota? How much is it?

4) Once you have called a couple companies, compare them. See which one offers a plan that you think you'll enjoy and make the most money at. If the company charges for every little thing, chances are you're going to be paying more into it than you make out of it.

5)

Read the small print.

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Trust your instincts.
Smaller and newer companies offer more one on one services.
Many companies have a do not compete clause. That means if you terminate your contract, you have a period of time until you can sign up with another company.
Some companies offer a lot of incentives. What they don't tell you is the month you don't meet their "quota" you will lose any accrued benefits.