I started this business way back 2005 but to no success. My classmates, neighbors and my teachers were my customers. Unfortunately, some of my clients dropped out or did not enroll for the next semester, so bad debts accumulated and were never paid. Because of this, I swore that I would never enter this kind of business again.
For me, dealing a product is like persuading others to buy them whether its good or bad. You must have that charisma to be able to sell them. A brochure or catalogue gives information about the products to make them more appealing and this is also a form of advertisement. Capital is also a key for you to be able to survive. Most of the time, whenever my customers are unable to pay, I was the one who shoulders the payment. In chavacano, every time they hear the word AVON, it means AVONA (shoulder the payment so that the due will be paid on time). So with all means, I have to pay the debts. With a very little income and I was a very poor student at that time, could not cover-up. Hence, the sad part, BANKRUPTCY.
Years later, I worked and forgot about dealership. I thought I won't be able to sell them. Until 2011, my co-worker Harry Ybonna approached me and started to recruit me in Personal Collection. I hesitated at first because I remembered my experience in this kind of business from the past. But he insisted and eventually I gave in. He recruited me but I was not that eager. I felt disinterested at first. After paying 150 pesos as membership fee and purchasing my first order worth 1000pesos which is payable for 22 days, I told Harry that I will give it a try. That night, I begin selling those household products to my co-employee and friends. Once again, the feeling of excitement rushed in. My entrepreneurial skills was awaken once again. I reorder worth 5000pesos of PC products on my first week and finished selling them within 24 hours. How amazing!
From PC, I joined again Natasha (http://www.natasha.ph/about.asp) which is I became a Fashion Pro and earning a bit higher than a member, MSE(http://mse.com.ph/) Boardwalk (http://www.boardwalk.com.ph/index.html) as Junior Marketing Consultant and Tupperware (http://tupperwarebrands.com/) On the other hand, my partner became part of Avon (http://www.avon.com.ph/PRSuite/home_page.page) Currently, he is now a Unit Manager with 23 Franchise Dealers under him. For 9 months, I am surprised that I came this far. It was just a try though but with perseverance, honesty, paying on time with my dues and prioritizing your customers are just few of the things a dealer must always show and do. Its a very good part time business as well as full time if you want. Just be patient with your customers and as much as possible, prioritize and make the collection 100% efficiency rate.
For more tips on membership on the aforementioned direct selling business, and know more on the capital needed, recruitment, Best customer service and collection.. Please wait for more posts from me.
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