Sell Your Avon

The 80/20 Rule

2012-05-20T17:40:00.001-05:00

This is a neat concept and one you should be familiar with. Also known as the Pareto Principal. Named after Vilfredo Pareto an Italian economist in 1906. Mr Pareto realized that 80% of the land was owned by 20% of the people, also 20% of his pea pods contained 80% of the peas!Cool huh? But why is this important? Well if the same holds true for you it means that 20% of the Representatives are

Share The Wealth

2011-04-14T14:31:00.001-05:00

Over the years we've had several thousand representatives from all over the world visit the blog and my website http://darcyevans.com/avon.htm .I'm glad and I hope you've found the information helpful. Since most of you are new to the business I'd like to ask those that are more experienced to become involved. You have ideas that may be beneficial to your fellow representatives. I'll be the first

Sell Through Craigslist

2011-03-07T19:32:00.001-06:00

Many Avon Reps at times find themselves with a box or two of unopened products. Try a free add with Craigslist, you may be able to liquidate some of your product as well as pick up some new customers. For those looking to recruit there is also the opportunity to build contacts!- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Why People Fail

2011-03-05T08:14:00.001-06:00

I've talked about this before, but just recently I've come to understand how important it is to keep our "reasons" in front of us. I've titled this entry "Why People Fail" for a good reason. I believe there is really only one - that's right one reason that people fail. It has nothing to do with Avon, actually it applies to everything we aspire to in life. Here's why I've come to realize the

How do you say "Thanks"

2011-03-04T16:06:00.001-06:00

You don't see this much anymore, but it works! Buy a bunch of thank you cards, write a short note and thank everyone that deserves being thanked - everyone. The butcher who cuts your meat the way you like, the lady who cuts your hair and does a good job - everyone! It's simple write a quick thanks (handwritten)and drop it in the mail - add a business card if you like, just make a point of doing

Brand Yourself

2011-03-04T15:49:00.002-06:00

Ok we all know the Avon brand (logo,name,products and such). The company has worked hard to protect that brand. It is after all their reputation. For those that are unclear about what branding is - think Pepsi, Coke, Burger King. Get the idea? Did you know that you can actually brand yourself? Yup, sure can. If you now have se customers you already have branded yourself. These folks know you as

Power In Your Hands! - Your PDA

2010-11-06T07:51:00.000-05:00

My son just bought stock in Apple. It's no wonder, he has virtually everything Apple makes. He was "going on about the iPhone for ages and last year I finally broke down and bought one! The power of this little baby is amazing, as usual he was right. I currently run multiple business right off my phone. I can collect credit card payments, invoice customers and communicate through social networks

Learning The Biz

2010-11-06T06:58:00.000-05:00

How much time do you spend learning about you business? Do you frequent Avon learning tools "beauty of knowledge" (found on the Avon site map)? Chances are you do, after all you're here right? Avon will teach you what you need to know about their products and how how to run your business but that is not the only place to learn. Remember, knowledge is power - the more power you have the faster

More On Tossing

2010-11-06T06:41:00.000-05:00

I just read a post on another Blog regarding tossing. There are many views so I think I'll address it again for those that care to read. If you were the only Avon Representative on the planet I'd say Toss away - then it becomes a numbers thing. However look at it this way, you are in competition with other representatives after the same thing you are - that customer! If I'm out in the front yard

Dealing With Problem Customers

2010-11-06T06:06:00.000-05:00

Sending Items Back Now that you are an Avon Representative, you have customers, most will be easy to deal with, but not all. You will run into customers that will want to return everything (it's the wrong size, color you name it there is something wrong with an item). It seems as though these people get a charge out of this kind of behaviour: granted sometimes items need to go back, that's life,

Social Networking and Your Business

2010-10-28T08:33:00.000-05:00

If I were to talk to 100 representatives and were to ask them which ones were involved in a social network I wonder how many would say they do? I wonder of that group would say they belong to one,two, three or more? I would bet those that belong (and are activly promoting their business would be the ones that are doing the best with their business. For example personally I have multiple blogs,

Creative Advertising Tools By Other Representatives

2010-10-28T08:08:00.000-05:00

Have you ever heard the saying "Abusiness with no sign is a sign of no business." I think this is really a no brainer. It's obvious what your sign is - your brochure, but what other signs could you use? These inventive representatives have the right idea. Ask yourself this: What if that little button that says I sell Avon was to generate me $X.XX in sales, what would the X be to you? Design your

Creating A Winning Attitude

2010-06-29T20:49:00.000-05:00

Whether you are successful or not in this business is dependant I believe primarily on your attitude. I don't know too many people in business that became successful because they believed they were going to fail. Have you heard the saying "garbage in garbage out"? What do you fill your mind with? How positive are you? Are you a doom and gloom kind of person or do wake up each day realizing the

Kick Your Own Ass

2010-06-19T09:16:00.006-05:00

I spoke witn our District sales Manager yesterday (at the supermarket actually). Thinking about it now it must have seemed strange for those shopping and overhearing our conversation...I'm sure it must have seemed rather odd, a man becoming so involved in a conversation regarding AVON. Thing is I'm not about "selling Avon" I'm about winning! In other words, if there are 100 Avon Representatives

A New Look

2010-06-16T22:36:00.005-05:00

Change is good right? For those that have been here before I hope you like the new format. I've noticed the polls are not coming up, I'll give it a few days and either remove them or reinstall them. You will notice I've added links over there to the right. The idea behind this blog and anything I do is to provide opinion, advice and I hope inspiration to those representatives that care to drop by

Your Hot Button!

2010-05-29T06:56:00.004-05:00

Everyone is motivated by something - at least the ones that succeed! Know in what gets you moving is perhaps the most important aspect in any venture.You can't simply say "I want to be rich", that's too general. What does rich look like to you? Are you driving the car of your dreams or the one you can afford? how about vacations, the home you live in, your child's college fund.In order for you

2010-05-29T06:52:00.000-05:00

Association - Rubbing Shoulders With The Movers And Shakers

2010-05-18T21:23:00.004-05:00

If you serious about your business - and you must be you're reading this blog :) you are probably attending sales meetings offered by your District Sales Manager or upline Leadership.If you don't go, here's a few things to consider...You will be introduced to new productsYou will get freebies that you can either keep or sellYou will associate with the leaders in your district - ask and learn from

Avon Fundraisers

2010-05-15T08:32:00.004-05:00

We've concentrated and will be working harder at providing more fundraisers. With the economy as it is it seems that non profit organizations are more likely to participate. It seems reasonable that an individual will be more likely to support an organization if they something for their donation - and hey most folks can afford $10.00We have noticed however, you must have some rules in dealing

When things go wrong - as they sometimes do. Watch, Remember and Return - then get BUSY!

2010-03-20T15:34:00.004-05:00

Scammers Beware!

2010-03-20T15:09:00.002-05:00

I don't know about the rest of the country (I understand it's a trial here in the Mid south USA) but recruiters that have been plagued with deadbeat scammers looking to rip Avon off are now having a harder time. At one time if you had $10.00 and a heartbeat you could sell Avon - not so anymore. In our district, I understand as a test(I suppose known for its share of representative crooks) Avon is

Learing Center

2009-07-25T12:51:00.005-05:00

With so many Ladies working at growing their business, recruiting new Ladies and seeking tips we've decided to create a more central location for you get the answers you need. Topics included are motivation, leadership, advertising your business, first things first and so on. This is a work in progress, nevertheless I invite you to stop by the learning center.

Using your Myspace Page To Build Your Avon Business

2009-05-02T07:38:00.001-05:00

A great way to reach new customers or recruits is to create a Myspace Page. its fun and easy, the setup instructions can be found on the Myspace home page. As you set it up keep in mind your objective - introduce other Ladies in the area to your business, perhaps they are either looking to make extra income or are in need of your services as and Avon Representative. On your Myspace page tell

The Silver Bullet!

2007-01-27T04:23:00.002-06:00

After banging our heads with Avon in regarding using their logo we've had to think outside the box. My wife came up with an idea we've been testing that works for both Mary Kay, Avon or Amway Reps. Marketing ToolsWe've tested it and they work. After using the product for only a short time (an hr. at the local DMV office my wife a unit leader with Avon was approached by two people, one is a new

The Truth about MLM (you need to know this)

2007-01-27T04:20:00.003-06:00

Two notable giants are Amway and Avon. The premise is the same for both - recruit and sell and you can get rich. Will you? - probably not, can you - absolutely, but there are a few things you must first learn.The difference between the twoAmway is based on new recruits sponsoring other new recruits. you use the products yourself and teach others to do the same. Direct selling is not emphasized (