Exactly What Will My Wife Be Doing?
She will be teaching skin care. She will own and operate her own business as an independent contractor.
Where Will She Conduct Her Business?
Her classes will be held in either her home or the home of a hostess who has invited her. She will have no territories and may build her business anywhere in the US and its territories.
What Hours Will My Wife Be Expected To Put Into Her Business?
She will set her own schedule and can conduct business around family and other activities. We do suggest she complete a weekly plan sheet every Sunday, so you both know and agree to her schedule. We feel it is vial that you both agree on her schedule and that she works as planned. The more hours she puts into her business, the higher her income potential.
My Wife Knows Very Little About Teaching Skin Care, How Can She Expect To Be Successful?
Educational materials are available to help her learn the skills necessary. She will learn many facts of her business including: how to schedule classes and manage her new income. There will be local educational opportunities covering basic skin care and make-up techniques.
What Is Inventory, Why Does She Need It, and How Much Does She Really Need?
Product inventory is not required to start her business. She may conduct her first skin care classes using just her showcase. However, she may want to start with an initial inventory so her customers can get their products immediately. You will want to review inventory options for new consultants, keeping in mind that having inventory is a huge time and money saver in that she will not have to place so many orders/make deliveries. Sales are generally higher when she can provide on-the-spot service. The most important thing with inventory is she’ll have something to show!
Is This A “Pyramid” Company?
NO! Mary Kay is a true direct selling company where there is only one wholesale sale (Company to Consultant) and one retail sale (Consultant to customer) of products. There are no levels of wholesalers between the Company and the consumer through which products pass at varying discounts before sales. Everyone recruited as a Consultant is recruited to sell products at retail. The entire marketing structure is based on and intended to foster retail sales to ultimate consumers.
From an NSD Husband by Dan Madson