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I received information about a business (candles) and they offer $5 profit for every candle sold. There is no % - just straight out $5 cash (no waiting for checks - the money is available when the customer pays for the candle). I was wondering if that is a good deal? The candles are all under $25 and there is a large selection of jars and over 200 fragrances.

They also offer you the chance to build a team and they pay $1 per candle sold that your 1st level downline sells - $0.50 per candle for the 2nd level -- and $0.25 for the third.

This goes without mention that you get a free website & email address, can sell anywhere (even on ebay), and they provide full training and support.

Is that a good profit or not? I'm not sure what other companies offer as I am still getting information in the mail about business opportunities.

Hi there,


On the surface it seemslike a good deal.Will youplan on holding parties and such? These days hostesses expect freebies for holding parties and if you offer them it would be out of your profit.


I am going to say that if you are passionate about candles then go right ahead. You'll do very well. Whatever you decide to do, in my opinion, should not be based on the commission plan. It should be based on your passion. I could sign with a company that offered me half of everything, but if I didn't truly believe in the products I wouldn't make anything... and half of nothing is nothing.


Does it have a sign up fee? If so, how many candles will you need to sell to make your moeny back? Do you have to pay for business supplies and if so, how much are they? If you pay $5 for a catalog, you may be putting your money right back into the company. I know that is a bit high for a catalog, but you get the idea. Do they have other charges like "admin" fees or an annual fee?


Think about what you are willing to put into the business. It's not just money, but time and energy too. If you are passionate, you'll enjoy the time and the energy put into it. For me personally, I got into direct sales so I could do something I enjoyed and get paid to do it. smileys/smiley1.gif


I do wish you all the best in your venture and please if it is a great company and a great plan, let us know. LOL


Sincerely,


BrendaEdited by: BrendaLP

Brenda has some good advice. Look at the whole program, rather than the commission. If everything works for you - then it sounds great!



Best of luck!

Goodluck...always read the fine print!

Hi WAHM Wannabe!

Sounds like an interesting opportunity, and if you are passionate about
candles, I would continue to investigate- I would exhaust the possibilities
of ALL the candle companies out there right now, because there are a lot
of them and they all have some unique aspects to offer.

BE sure to compare the compensation plans offered by other candle
companies out there, if that is where your interest lies!

The company I am with offers a 100% profit margin on retail sales and
downline commission starting at 10%, and the ability to build infinite
levels deep with no minimum quotas or requirements beyond your $40
per month autoship to maintain active and earn your downline
commission.

I don't know what the other candle companies offer, but I think it's a good
idea to cross reference all of them, and also CALL the company
headquarters to see if you can actually talk to a live person who is one of
the founders of the company- this is always a good sign of solid
leadership in a company!

Also, how flexibile is the opportunity?
How many ways can you generate income?
-can you retail online as well as offline? Do you get (or can you
create) a website?

Can you retail in store fronts, or are you limited to home parties? Can
you set the prices you want for your products?

Can you do fundraising, and if so, does the company have a program and
materials in place and available to you?

What type of initial and ONGOING training and support are available to
you through the company? Do you have access to online training
materials? Recorded training and business building calls? Live training
calls? Live company support?

How long have they been around, and what are their plans for the future
as far as growth and progress are concerned? How experienced in
business ventures are the people who operate the company- is this their
first venture? Do you receive direct company support?

How much time and effort will be required of you in this business to
generate the type of income you are shooting for? Can you begin earning
residual income immediately with your first downline recruit, or are you
required to recruit a multitude of team members and/or maintain a sales
quota to earn commission on downline sales?

Lastly, what additional expenses will you incur? (shipping, postage,
invoices, catalogs, starter kit, company product supplies, etc.)


OK... Guess that's enough for you to go on for now, eh? I hope these
points to consider will be helpful, and that ultimately you are able to find
the perfect opportunity for a successful home business!

Can you tell that I've had waaay too much experience searching for the
right home business opportunity? Thank goodness it paid off and I've
found my Dream Job!smileys/smiley2.gif

--Kitt

Well put Brenda!


Sandra