FAQs on the New Avon Rep Incentive (40% Discount)

Q. What is the 40% Discount New Representative Program? 
A: The 40% Discount opportunity an exclusive “development” program for New Representatives in their first four (4) Campaigns with Avon.

Q. When does the Program begin? 
A: The program begins in Campaign 4, 2016 (Campaign 6 Trendsetter) and will run for a limited time only.

Q. How does the program work? 
A: New Representatives will receive a guaranteed 40% discount on all variable earnings products* (including those purchased by Customers through their AVON e-Store) in each of their first four (4) Campaigns when they have sales of $100 or more in each Campaign. In addition, the new Representative will receive a beauty sample assortment** in each campaign where he or she has qualifying sales of $100 or more. If the new Representative has sales of $100 or more in all four (4) Campaigns, he or she will also receive a Bonus Product Bundle (valued at over $100*** +) in his or her next order+. * Variable earnings products include most Beauty products and Jewelry (excluding Fine Jewelry and Watches) as indicated in the Avon brochure. ** Avon’s newest skin care, color and fragrance samples. Sample assortment will ship in the Representative’s next Campaign order placed on yourAVON.com provided that order is placed within two (2) Campaigns of earning the sample assortment, otherwise the sample assortment earned will be forfeited. *** Based on regular brochure prices. Avon reserves the right to change product selections and/or substitute a prize of equal value. + If the new Representative does not place an order in his or her fifth or sixth campaign, the bundle will be forfeited.

Q. What does the new Representative have to do to participate in this program? 
A: To participate in this program new Representatives must have qualifying sales of $100 or more in each of their first four (4) campaigns. The way in which the qualifying sales will be calculated for the Campaign will depend on if (or when) the Representative places his or her first order on yourAVON.com. If the new Representatives places his or her first order on yourAVON.com, those sales plus any e-Store orders and/or any Avon Sales Center Purchase made before the campaign close for that yourAVON.com order will be combined to calculate the first $100 order, provided those sales occur within the same campaign if the new Representative does not place a first order on yourAVON.com any e-Store orders and/or any Avon Sales Center purchases will count as the first campaign.

Q. Does the new Representative’s account need to be in good standing to receive the product reward(s) they earn during his or her first four Campaigns? 
A: Yes. A Representative must be active and in good standing to receive any rewards.

Q. When will the beauty sample assortments the Representative earned be shipped? 
A: The beauty sample assortment rewards will be included in the new Representative’s next Campaign order placed on yourAVON.com within the next two (2) Campaigns.

Q. When will the New Representative receive his or her Bonus Product Bundle? 
A: The new Representative will receive his or her Bonus Product Bundle when he or she places a fifth Campaign order. If earned, the Representative must place a fifth or sixth order on yourAVON.com to receive the bundle. If the Representative does not place a yourAVON.com order either of these two (2) Campaigns, the Representative will forfeit the bundle.

Q. Do reinstatements count as New Representatives? 
A: No, Reinstatements do not count. For more information on what is defined as a reinstatement, refer to the Avon Independent Sales Representative Policies & Procedures which can be found on the Community Tab on yourAVON.com.

Q. Do the orders have to be placed on time? 
A: Yes, orders must be submitted on time as defined in the Avon Independent Sales Representative Policies & Procedures located on the Community Tab on yourAVON.com.

Q. Do the orders have to be paid for on time? 
A: Yes. For product rewards to be sent, the new Representative’s account must be in good standing (past due no more than $0 USD). Avon may review the new Representative’s account status in the second, third, fourth, and fifth Campaigns.

Q. Are Bonus Dollars included in calculating the sales qualifier for this Program? 
A: No. Bonus Dollars like Double / Triple Dollar are not included in calculating the $100 sales qualifier for this Program.

Q. Do Online Orders, Direct Delivery, Sales Center and Representative Delivery orders count towards the $100 per campaign sales qualifier this Program? 
A: Yes. Online Orders, Direct Delivery orders, Sales Center orders and Representative Delivery orders all count towards the $100 per campaign sales qualifier for this Program.

Q: Since Representatives typically only receive 20% discount on Direct Delivery Orders, how and when will they receive the additional discounts in each of their first four campaigns? 
A: Provided a Representative has qualifying sales of $100 or more at the close of the campaign, the additional 20% discount he or she earned on any Direct Delivery orders will show up as an adjustment on his or her Account and appear on his or her next invoice.

**To be eligible to participate in this New Avon Rep Incentive (40% Discount in your First 4 Campaigns) you must SIGNUP ONLINE TO BECOME A REP on or after January 22nd, 2016.**

Who is excited about this incentive and ready to start their own Avon Business!? There’s some serious bank to be earned as an Avon Rep.

5 Business Lessons from Avon's First Representative

Hey, beauties -- How about some words-of-wisdom to kick off your Monday! I, myself, am in need of a few inspirational words. I found these on Avon's beautyforapurpose.com and I believe they will be most helpful to everyone so, here we go!

Mrs. Persis Foster Eames Albee.

This New Hampshire lady, born in 1836, was known for her style and savvy, which attracted the attention of Avon founder David H. McConnell. He asked her to be the company’s first traveling salesperson, and the rest is history.

Whether you’re working to rise through the corporate ranks or are an entrepreneur about to launch the next great idea, we can all learn a thing (or five) from this one-woman powerhouse.

1. Take a leap of faith.
Call it the original startup. In 1886, Mrs. P.F.E. Albee took a risk and accepted an offer from founder David H. McConnell (then transitioning out of the book business) to work as a door-to-door salesperson for what was then called the California Perfume Company. “Mrs. Albee was one of the most successful General Agents I had in the book work, and it was in her hands I placed the first sample case, or outfit, in the perfume business,” McConnell wrote in 1903. Known for her genteel nature and voracious ambition, Albee traveled by horse-drawn wagon, train, or by foot, offering perfumes to those she encountered — talk about some serious hustle.

2. Have a game plan.
Her determination paid off, and Albee was soon hired to take over the daily operations of perfume sales. Of course, she went full throttle with her mission. Capitalizing on the growing popularity of perfume, she expanded her travels beyond her tiny New Hampshire town to the entire Northeast. Albee developed a business plan in which she recruited women to serve as “depot agents,” selling products in their own neighborhoods. “It is, therefore, only befitting that we give her the honorary title of Mother of the California Perfume Company,” McConnell wrote. The strategy was so successful it became one of the key identifiers of the company that’s still used today.

3. Love what you do.
Imagine this: A confident and in-control Albee wraps up one successful sale, and off she goes up the street to greet the next customer and close the next sale. Albee leaned in to her new gig, and the hard work paid off in all sectors of her life. In a letter to McConnell, she wrote, “I know of no line of work so lucrative, pleasant and satisfactory as this.”

4. Always dress for success.
Talk about power dressing! Much like she lived her life, Albee dressed with no fear, making style statement after statement in ensembles such as lavender taffeta gowns with tiered layers, exaggerated sleeves and look-at-me trains. A seasoned and stylish traveler, she saw no reason to dress down while on the road. In 2015 speak, her outfits went viral when the famously elegant attire later inspired a Mrs. P.F.E. Albee special edition Barbie.

5. Spread the love.
Albee’s enthusiasm was entirely contagious. As Avon’s first traveling saleswoman, she recruited other determined ladies to work for the company. In fact, Albee succeeded in empowering women by incorporating them into the mainstream business world 34 years before women even had the right to vote! One of the company’s first employees, Ann Meany, gave Albee a solid endorsement, writing in her memoirs: “She was about 60 in 1985 and was still making trips, working almost entirely under Mr. McConnell’s direction. She was the daughter of a minister and so sweet and lovely she deserves a whole volume just to herself.Today, Avon Representatives have really placed her on a pedestal – literally. Since 1969, the company has awarded highly coveted 10-inch tall porcelain figurines of Albee to the company’s top sales representatives. And yes, it’s still a Very Big Deal to receive one.

The bottom line:
Albee’s story teaches us that no matter how big or small your dreams may be, go after them. In this age of self-starters, who knows where a little Albee-inspired ambition could take you.

Launch a Beautiful Startup with AVON + Sales Leadership Info

Good morning, beauties! Today i'm sharing more information on the AVON opportunity. The New Year 2016 is upon us, making it a great time to do something new -- exciting -- rewarding -- and fun for yourself! Have you thought about starting your own beauty business with AVON? Would you like the financial freedom of working for yourself, as your own boss? Are you passionate about the AVON name/products, all while being motivated to accomplish your dreams and goals? If so, read on to find out more about how AVON can be for you!

Sign up for just $15, start your business today!

Our starter kit gives you all the essentials to get you up and running. Register on our exclusive site for Representatives, your go-to resource for info, tools, training and ordering -- Avon University Online Courses are FREE and extremely helpful when starting out. And you’ll be paired with an Avon Sales Leader (that's me!!) to support and help you every step of the way.

Share your Avon catalogs (brochures) everywhere you go 

And put your ALWAYS FREE Avon eStore to work so customers can shop with you online 24/7. (From anywhere in the United States!) Earn 20% (25% for PC and above) on every Direct Delivery sale. Your online sales combine with your face-to-face sales, and can move you up to the next earnings level, for additional $$ to be credited to your Avon account! Easy social media tools and mobile apps help you promote online in a flash. And every two weeks a new campaign gives you a new brochure full of must-have products and offers to sell with.

Earn on everything you sell — 35% on average and up to 50%.

Grow your earnings, perks and rewards when you help others start their own Avon business and build a team. Invite a friend to to sell with you and share the fun and empowerment of selling Avon. 

2 Ways to Earn:

Personal Sales

Team Sales

I've covered the Personal Sales above, and now will go into how you can earn from Team Sales. 

When you're ready, start building your team. It all starts with recruiting.

Share your love of Avon by inviting others to join your team. 

Show your team how to earn through personal and team sales.

Inspire your team to share their beautiful story with others.

When you're in Sales Leadership, the earnings and rewards available to you are amazing. As you grow in your Sales Leadership title, your earnings grow! Check out the latest incentive programs to see how you can maximize your earnings and rewards when you grow your team!

Journey to Gold Recruiting Bonus

For non-Leadership Representatives and all levels of Promoter and Ambassador

Receive a product bundle for your first qualifying New Representative. Receive a $35 check for each subsequent new qualifying Representative you recruit during the incentive period.

Fast Track to Gold Bonus

For Representatives who become a Star Promoter for the first time

Start your team! Receive cash rewards every campaign for your first 13 campaigns in Advanced Leadership that your Unit Sales Goal is met. Your start campaign begins when you become a Star Promoter.

Team Up for Gold 

For all Leadership Representatives

Team up to earn cash! Mentor your First Generation Representatives to advance in title and you both earn new rewards.

$100 for you and your Representatives who advance to Silver Ambassador.
$500 for you and your Representatives who advance to Gold Leader

Star Promoters of Tomorrow 

For Representatives who are Ambassadors or above

Help your First Generation Representatives advance to Star Promoter during the incentive period to earn a $50 cash reward.

If their recruiting earns both the Journey to Gold product bundle and $35 check, you’ll earn $50 too!

As a Sales Leader, you can enrich other people’s lives by sharing the Avon Opportunity.

Gain valuable professional skills
You’ll learn new business skills that will keep you knowledgeable and successful.
Exclusive business tools to support your business growth.

Be recognized and rewarded
You’ll be amply rewarded for your dedication as a Sales Leader. Many of Avon’s Sales Leaders have earned jewelry, vacations and additional bonuses through exclusive programs.

Activities of a Successful Sales Leader:
Build your business and lead by practicing: Prospecting, Appointing, Training and Developing others (PATD).

Maintain your personal sales and fulfill each campaign requirement to be eligible for Sales Leadership bonuses. Invest wisely by making sure you and your Downline have enough appointment materials, prospecting flyers, brochures and other selling tools. Show others how to do the same!

CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY TEAM, TEAM BEAUTY ETC, AND START YOUR OWN AVON BUSINESS. 

IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO PURCHASE AVON PRODUCTS ONLINE, AND HAVE THEM SHIPPED TO YOUR FRONT DOOR, CLICK HERE.

AVON Representative Basic Starter Kit Details

Hey, beauties! I'd like to take this time to blog about what all is included in your $15 appointment fee when signing up to become an AVON Representative. That's right, all it takes is $15 to start your own AVON business. 

Did you know that the Basic Starter Kit has a value of $36? And you'll get it all (plus, free online training and a free eStore website) for just $15!

Once you complete the sign up process online (this takes 5 minutes) your Basic Starter Kit will ship to your address (this takes about 3-5 business days)

When you receive your Basic Starter Kit, you will will find all of the following:

One Full Size Anew Eye Lift Pro $28 value

One Full Size Moisture Effective Intensive Healing & Repair Hand Cream $5 value
10 Count Pack of Rare Amethyst LiquiTouch Fragrance Samples $1 value
5 Count Pack of Anew Ultimate Night Cream Skincare Sample Packettes $2 value
Your First Set of AVON Campaign Brochures
What's New (Demo Book)
Appointment Work Book
Start Your Business Flyer

Note: *Product value is based on regular brochure prices. 

**In the event of unforeseen demand, product and sample assortment may vary.

For information on what having your own AVON business is all about, please read my previous blog entries: 

How to Start Selling AVON | How Selling AVON Works
New AVON Representative FAQs + Answers
Learn More About the AVON Opportunity 

If you are interested in shopping AVON online, CLICK HERE.
If you are ready to become an AVON Representative, CLICK HERE.

I look forward to adding you to our AVON team, TEAM BEAUTY ETC!

BLOG RE-BRAND: A Work In Progress

Good morning, beauties! I've been playing around with the idea on re-branding my beauty blog... with a new look, a new feel, and a new name. As you can see from my updated header, I am currently working on doing just that. 

Confused about the eight minute makeup name and why I would choose that? Well, it's not that complicated in reality. It takes me eight minutes to do my makeup. Always. I don't normally have the time to spend on getting glam'd up - and I don't think I should have to! 

I am incredibly busy during my day to day. I have two kids - both in school and in sports/activities afterwards. I have to cook dinner, help with homework assignments and various science fair projects. There's cleaning and laundry that need done. Oh yes, and the pup needs to go out for a walk. I have my AVON business that I work at with immense passion so that I can achieve my goals and dreams. All the while, I want to look fabulous. I want to feel fabulous. Since I don't have a lot of time to achieve that, I have perfected my beauty routine to a mere eight minutes. 

I am moving in a new direction with my blogging. While you will still see AVON product reviews and sales/special offers, I will be adding more entries on trends today in beauty, fashion, etc. I will also be adding more lifestyle posts to give more of a variety to my readers. My blog will be a reflection of myself: interested in a little bit of everything.

So, bare with me as I make these new and exciting changes! As always, I appreciate your feedback and even welcome topic ideas on what you want to see from my blog! Thanks for coming along on this journey with me. 

xo Sylvia

15 Randoms About Myself

Good morning, beauties! I was just reflecting over my entries and realized that I have not really done an introductory post to tell you all a little about myself. No time like the present, right? So, let's get to it. These will be in no particular order, just listed randomly as they come to my mind.

1. It takes me eight minutes to do my makeup. No matter what look i'm going for, or what products I am using, eight minutes seems to be my constant. This is good for me because I do not have a lot of time to spend on getting all doll'd up.

2. I am a stay(work) at home mom to two great kids. One of which is in second grade and the other starts preschool - tomorrow. I'm going to try to not cry.

3. It does not take much to make me happy. I find that the most simplest of things give me the most joy. Ergo, i'm not high maintenance. 

4. I am a beautiful hot mess in the sense of organization. I really need to buckle down and get things more on a routine and schedule. I'll gladly accept any tips on fun ways to get organized.

5. My husband is my high school sweetheart. We are all each other has ever known and I find that to be ridiculously romantic. Even if most days comfort has clearly moved in, the butterflies are still there.

6. My anxiety does get the best of me, on some days. I'm working toward techniques and other things to get the panic in check - one step at a time, right? I am my own worst enemy that much is fore sure.

7. I have been losing the battle with insomnia as of late. I have no issue in falling asleep, but I cannot seem to stay asleep. Well, hello there coffee.

8. On December 29th, it will be one year since I quit smoking cigarettes. I did it by vaping and still get some nicotine but have lowered the level and soon will be nicotine free. 

9. I love wearing glasses. Although, in the Summer months I would love to just rock a pair of stylish sunnies, contacts have never been that comfortable for me. I'm all about the comfort, really. I have thought about getting them once again though as I have found it challenging to do certain makeup looks since I have to get "nose-to-nose" with the mirror.

10. I'm having a blast as an AVON Independent Sales Representative. I'm learning so much about myself in terms of confidence and business savvy. I may still be new to the beauty biz but i'm here to learn and grow and enjoy ever minute of the journey. 

11. Speaking of learning and growing - I may not be the best at blogging, but just like some days are better than others - so are my entries. I am a work in progress and so is my beauty blog. Stay with me and beautiful things will develop!

12. I'm the crazy sunscreen lady at the beach, swimming pool, outdoors in general. I am the one chasing my kids around with the SPF! I will not apologize for it, either. I think that skin health/awareness is not taken seriously enough. 

13. I much rather give gifts in place of receiving them. I get the biggest kick out of watching someone open something that I know they will truly enjoy or that is an inside joke. It makes me genuinely feel good to give someone something, even if it does not cost one cent.

14. Yellow is my favorite color, but I do not like to wear it. I don't think its a good color for me to wear in clothing. I do love me some yellow colored accessories like handbags, shoes, jewelry, etc. My dream car is a yellow Ford Mustang. **sighs**

15. If you ask me to keep something a secret, I will. Unless, that is to say, it could cause you or someone else harm. Then and only then will I break the pinky promise.

Well, beauts - that's 15! I thank you kindly for reading. If you feel compelled to share to your social media sites, thank you for that as well! 

xo Sylvia