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  • Question
    Can you give more information about Avon?
    Rhonda Velasquez
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    Avon has been around for over 130 years and offers an opportunity for women to become their on bosses. Avon works alot with their breast cancer foundation and domestic violence prevention causes.
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    What happens when a client decides not to pay for their order? Does the rep have to pay for this or can the order be sent back?
    Community Answer
    You can send the order back. Avon gives all reps one free return shipment a month. Also, try to get the money before you order the items. You don't get your groceries until you pay.
  • Question
    How do I find an Avon representative in my area?
    Community Answer
    If you look on the website, you can put your post code/zip code in, and it will tell you where the nearest representative is.
  • Question
    What is the percentage of profit margin on all products?
    Community Answer
    It depends on the product and your order total. There are a lot of variables, but it goes from 0 to 40% plus bonuses.
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    How do I recover my Avon membership ID number?
    Community Answer
    Ask the Avon representative you signed under. They should be able to get it for you.
  • Question
    Can a college student become an Avon representative?
    Community Answer
    As long as you are over 18 years old, you may sign up to sell Avon. It is a great way to make extra money while still having the freedom to focus on your schoolwork.
  • Question
    How can I order products when I have not been paid?
    Community Answer
    You have until your next campaign to pay for your current order. For example, if you are on campaign 11 and already ordered your products from it, you have until the end of campaign 12 to pay for campaign 11. You cannot order from a new campaign until the previous campaign is paid in full, however.
  • Question
    How do I learn more about internet marketing for my Avon site?
    Community Answer
    You will get the information about this when becoming a representative. Avon has really expanded their social media. There are apps for smart phones, personal websites, etc.
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    How do I get my orders when I become a rep?
    Community Answer
    Submit your orders online and the products are mailed to you. You then distribute the products to your customers.
  • Question
    How do I find out if Avon is available in your area?
    Community Answer
    You could call the 1-800 number, or you can look online if they deliver to you.
  • Question
    Do you order and pay at the end of the month?
    Community Answer
    Every two weeks you collect the money for the orders, pay Avon the amount you owe them, and the additional is yours to keep. You will need to purchase your brochures with your order, which will come out of your earnings.
  • Question
    Do I take money out from sales for tax related purposes.
    Community Answer
    Look up the sales tax in your state. And add it to your client's order.
  • Question
    Do I need to place an order for every campaign, and is there an amount that needs to be spent?
    Community Answer
    You are not required to place an order every campaign, and there is no set amount that you have to order. You make your money on commission, so the more you sell, the more money you will make.
  • Question
    Can I post on Facebook to my friends and ask if anyone wants a book?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can.
  • Question
    How much do I have to sell as a new representative?
    Community Answer
    You just need to sell as much as you are willing to. If you choose to sell a lot of products, it will increase your earnings.
  • Question
    How much do the brochures cost?
    Community Answer
    Your mentor will most likely give you as many as you need free of charge.
  • Question
    If I didn't make any sales, would I have to pay anything out of pocket?
    Community Answer
    To continue to do well and receive future sales, you need to order campaign books each time, at least 10 books. So if you don't have a credit to your account from the last campaign, you will have to purchase these books or anything you feel you would need.
  • Question
    When I make a sale to someone far away, do I have to pay to ship their products?
    Community Answer
    Avon has data fields to record each of your customer's information. You can enter your customer’s order information and have their products mailed directly to them.
  • Question
    I sold Avon before, how do I start it up again?
    Community Answer
    Go to the Avon website and click the "Become a Representative" button, fill out your details and your nearest Avon sales leader should contact you very soon.
  • Question
    Do I have to collect and pay quarterly sales tax to my state?
    Adriana Carlson
    Community Answer
    This questions is best directed to a tax professional in your state. Taxes are a very serious subject that should be handled by a professional.
  • Question
    How long does it take for the orders to come out?
    Cassie VanMiddlesworth
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    If you select Direct Delivery at check out, items ship out within 2 business days. If you order with an Avon Representative, it depends on when she puts in her order. Once every two weeks on average.
  • Question
    How often do I have to place orders?
    Community Answer
    As a sales rep for Avon, you are generally expected to place orders once every campaign (2 weeks). This is not required, but recommended.
  • Question
    How much money can I make selling Avon?
    Community Answer
    Avon does not place any limits on how much a representative can make. Your commission percentage varies, but you can sell as much as you like. As a new Avon representative, you can learn more about commissions and find tools to help you meet your personal sales goals on the AVON U site.
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