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After looking at MANY options, I have narrowed my start-up business to either Shure Pets or Tupperware. MY goal would be to make $30,000 a year by having parties and recruiting. Which do you think would have more potential?


The positives for each business:


Shure Pets: unique product, love pets, would not feel like work, would be a blast!


Tupperware: company car and health insurance programs, everyone has a kitchenEdited by: Charlee

Sounds like Shure Pets is what you're excited abt and so you'll be more successful in the long run, imosmileys/smiley4.gif


Good luck!!


Kim

This is tough, and I'm tempted not to vote. They're both great companies with great product. I noticed they are also vastly different from each other (pets versus kitchen items).


You know that you're passionate about both opportunities. So, what do you think your community would respond more favorably to? Maybe you can take a catalog from each company and ask around. Ask people you know what products they like and what company would they be more likely to want to host a party for.

I voted for tupperware simply because I am NOT a pet person! :-) LOL I had several tramatic dog experiences when I was a child.


Marianne

I vote for Shure Pets becasue you sound passionate about it, it sounds like a unique niche and you probably have a lot of growth potential!

I chose Shure Pets because the pet industry is booming. Lots of people are either waiting to have children or not having them at all and are pampering their pets like crazy.


Tupperware is a great product but it's been around forever and is even in kiosks at malls in my area.


Best of luck in whatever you choose.


Barb


www.CandleSuccessInfo.com (http://www.CandleSuccessInfo.com)


P.S. I am passionate about animals too (have 3 dogs and 3 cats).

I'm not voting for either one either. I do agree with the others that you should choose the company you are most passionate for. I own a cat but I don't think I would ever host or hold a pet party. You're market might be alot smaller with a pet product company.


Tupperware - great products but they are everywhere. Like someone said, even in Kiosks in the malls.


In the long run - go with what your heart is telling you to do. That is the one you'll be the most successful with!!!

Hi there. We have made choices for which company we are with for our own reasons, so I won't eve comment on why you've chosen those two. You must have your reasons and you must have done some research to begin with. That's always a GREAT way to decide by the way!! After research. LOL


As far as which party I would attend and purchase from..hmmmm. That's a tough one. I have all the Tupperware I can use. LOL And I do use the mall to make any exchange I need.


I would probably attend a pet party, and maybe purchase some doggie biscuits for my dog. But it would only be to support the hostess. I doubt I would be a regular customer.


I do agree with doing what you ARE passionate about though. For example, it would be silly for me to sell something like make-up. I wear the bare minimum. LOL I wouldn't be very excited about my product and from my own experiences I have to say that people KNOW when you are not fully behind and excited about your product.


I do agree with having a couple catalogs and checking around to how many people would be interested in what and how many would be returning customers. And go beyond that too. Check at Petco or PetSmart and see if they would support a show there.


On the Tupperware side, find out how many active consultants are in your area. You may find that many people already have soemone they purchase from.


Go beyond family and friends when researching. If you really intend to make this a business, you can't go into anything quickly. You need to be sure that once your loved ones have held all the parties they can, that you will continue to have bookings.


Hope I didn't ramble too long. Going smileys/smiley5.gifGoing smileys/smiley5.gifGone smileys/smiley11.gif

To add some input...


1. Shure Pets: I love my dog and this would get me some free stuff for him, it's a brand new concept, people love to brag abouttheir animals, I believe I can recruit easily (groomers, pet sitters, etc), the fact that I could recruit people already in the pet business as an add-on to their existing business might make it alot easier to recruit


2. Tupperware: It's expenisve BUT it does have a lifetime guaratee, there is no one in my area working it like it could be worked, there is no malls in this state that carry it so you "can't just go to the mall", as a single mother, the car program and health insurance would help greatly

I did not vote because I don't know enough about either company to tell if you can make $30k from either one. Have you put on paper what you would need to do to reach that goal? For instance, the profit margin that is the most, might get you there faster. Also, the recruiting bonus numbers you should look up as well. I think it's not only important to love the product, but also love the marketing plan. I love candles, but I haven't seen anyone who makes REALLY good money doing that. (please don't email me to refute that, it's just my personal experience) I found a marketing plan that could really have me making great yearly income in a short time. In closing, figure out how much you would have to sell/recruit to make your goal. It's not JUST about passion, think business as well.
Good luck,
Valerie S
Senior Sales Director
Mary Kay

Well put Valerie!!


Brenda

I'm with Valerie! Both sound like a lot of fun and am sure are great companies. Do you have a plan as to how you will achieve your goal?


Tupperware lasts forever! Great feature....company backed 100%~


Pet biz ~ niche market but sounds like a lot of consumable products. In turn, repeat biz (shampoos, etc)!


Good luck!

Thank you both for your kind words. So often I see women talking about their passion. It's because we think with our hearts before our heads. When choosing a business, it's important to use both equally. The compensation plan is so important for new consultants to understand. If you sell $1000 a week how much profit is yours? Here's a breakdown:
50% profit= $500
40% profit= $400
35% profit= $350
30% profit= $300
25% profit= $250
I picked one at 50%, because it made sense, how about you? I could go on, but I have a few more calls to make~~~
valerie

I do have to say that I would rather make 30% doing something I really believe in, than to make 50% that I don't care for. I'm not suggesting that any company within these percentages, I'm just saying that for me passion does amount to more profits.


I may make 50% on some plans but if it takes me 4 months to reach $1000 because my heart isn't in it, then I would rather do the 30% with my heart in it and make $1000 mark in one month.


I do believe there should be a balance and I think that's what Valerie was trying to say. Forgive me Valerie if I read this thread wrong. smileys/smiley1.gif

I agree with you Brenda, your heart definitely has to be in it to succeed. I should have been more clear. I was saying to use both head and heart to make the decision.
I don't believe that one without the other would work, or if you don't care for the products, then you certainly can't sell them!
Blessings,
Valerie S

I would say the pet one because of the repeat business. I love tupperware but you only need so much.

I
agree with Mellonie..... who are you going to sell to and what will
they buy? If your target market doesn't spend money on it, you won't be
successful in the business. You might find this article helpful:</span><br style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">
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This is tough, and I'm tempted not to vote.
They're both great companies with great product. I noticed they
are also vastly different from each other (pets versus kitchen items).


You know that you're passionate about both opportunities. So,
what do you think your community would respond more favorably to?
Maybe you can take a catalog from each company and ask around.
Ask people you know what products they like and what company would they
be more likely to want to host a party for.

I have to agree with Tamara- go with whatever works best for you, but more importantly makes sure you have a viable product that consumers will want to purchase. Next item to look at is the "Hostess Program" and also commision. Good Luck.


Rosalee Decker- Designer Home &amp; Garden Party www.ywave.com/~zelmyrs/

I think you have been given a lot of food for thought here -


I agree to go with what you are most passionate about and what is most consumable and has the most flexibility - also which has a great leadership program - are all thing to think about


I know little to nothing about either - but looks at


Who lets you sell other things


who lets you sell at the most amount of venues


who has at least 40-50&amp; earnings


who has the most consumable products


who has the most potential for growth -


Who can you benefit also from a discount on the products for you and for gifts ( you save a lot of money there - may not show as profit but does count in the big picture)


Read the fine print in the leadership components


Which company will you get the best training and who has an awesome upline mentor that can help keep you on track and focused -


Hope those quick ideas are a little helpful


BEST OF LUCK TO YOU !!!!!


Meg

Some of you mentione 40%-50% should be a factor.


If your company gives you that much...most likely YOU are paying hostess benefits so it all works out the same.

I disagree with that Charlee. First, because the products are consumable, reorders account for a large part of our business and you don't give hostess credit for that. Secondly, let's say I do a class for about $500 in sales. The hostess credit that I give is $75 of product for $25. That only costs me $12.50, and only lowers my discount to 47.something percent. I probably do 2 classes a week, so I give away about $25 a week with sales around $800-$1000. Sorry, but I don't think the hostess benefits really matter that much. Also, people are motivated by different things. I try to find out what would motivate the hostess rather than have the company make that decision for us.

smileys/smiley36.gifCharlee is my dog's name so it's hilarious to be called that.