10 Questions I recommend when researching a home party business

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Loretta on August 23, 2009 at 7:33pm

Hi Jill,

It's great that you posted a list because so many people don't know what to ask. I have a list on my blog as well. My list evolved out of researching many companies. I put it up as a permanent link on my blog in an effort to help others.

Loretta

▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jill Pfefer on August 23, 2009 at 7:48pm

Thanks Loretta for your feedback. I am glad you wrote a similiar blog - I think this is an important topic!

▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by TRACY VALERIO on October 6, 2009 at 2:20pm

Hi Jill,
I checked it out. Good basic questions to ask. One thing that people need to consider is the profit margin --all companies are different. Also, start-up costs (like you mentioned). It is not necessarilly negative to have a larger start-up cost (such as purchasing inventory) than some other companies ---if you value customer service. It just depends on your values . . . Some companies have clients order and then they wait several weeks for the product ---and other companies recommend having the consultant keep an inventory on hand --so, the client can receive their order on the spot.

I have two home-based businesses --Mary Kay Cosmetics and SendOutCards. They have similar values --but, are very different as well. With Mary Kay the start-up cost was $100 (and then you purchase the inventory level you desire --or none at all) --just depending on how you want to run your business.
SendOutCards was $398 -- and relatively no on-going costs (other than the cost of the cards/postage that you send to your contacts).

Thanks for posting your blog --- Wishing you huge success!
Tracy Valerio

▶ Reply to This

▶ Reply to This