Connie Horne, Home Business Job Fair Vendor

Elementary school teacher, Connie Horne, shares the joy of education even in her home business.

Horne of State College, Pennsylvania has been with Usborne Books/EDC Educational Services for over 11 years. The fact that she’s an elementary school teacher and former day care provider makes it more than obvious why this was her company of choice. This veteran direct sales consultant has 20 active downline members, 234 inactive and keeps them motivated with emails, phone calls, newsletters and awards.

Connie works approximately 8 hours a week on her business but like most of us – this greatly varies from week to week. “The look of joy on children’s faces when they look at Usborne Books” is this consultant’s favorite aspect of her business.

Horne was contacted by Gwen via email to attend this event, having met at a previous job fair and usually finds out about such events through word of mouth and newspapers. When asked what she’d bring had she been allowed only one, Connie replied with a very simple – products. “Advertise, Advertise, Advertise for events, keep samples of products/catalogs with you everywhere you go” says Connie.

A little more about Usborne…

Colorful, educational, fun books, puzzles, kids kits for all ages available through direct sales, homeshows, internet sales, e-shows, bookfairs, fundraisers, school and library sales are the types of products carried by Usborne consultants.

Usborne Books does not have any territory restrictions in place.

Promotional materials are available through the consultant website and are offered at great discounts and new titles monthly.

Usborne does not have any quotas in place however, you are required to have $85 in net sales within the first 12 weeks.

Consultants are not required to keep inventory.

Usborne does offer company websites, sometimes for free to new consultants through various promotions, with $50 yearly renewal fees.

Consultants are responsible for hostess credits/gifts.

Shipping and handling is 8% of the sales with an optional $5 special delivery fee and usually arrive within a week.

Usborne does offer dropshipping to party hostesses.

The commission structure is as follows:
25% for Home Shows with a minimum of $85 retail,
30% for Direct Sales with a minimum of $85 retail,
15% for Direct Sales $25 - $84,
20% for Book Fairs form $200 - $499,
17% for Book Fairs $500 and up,
17% - 25% for School & Library sales with a $25 minimum

Consultants are paid immediately – taking the commission out before they send the orders in.

Usborne also offers personal sales bonuses of 3 – 5% for sales over $300 net per month and 4% recruiting bonus on all of your personal recruits.

Usborne does not have any inactive fees.

Cash, Check, Charge, and Debit (except AMEX) are accepted forms of payments with no minimum purchase requirements.

Opportunity Structure is as follows:
Usborne offers “One Step at a Time Program” during first 12 weeks where discounts, free books, and cash can be earned. They can offer Double Free hostess books during this time to 20 hostesses, including themselves. Once an initial kit is purchased, the consultant has lifetime discounts for products. Consultants can promote to supervisor or executive supervisor and have unlimited earning potential from their downline.

Usborne also offers monthly contests awards and trips.

Usborne does have a fundraising opportunity available.

Startup kits and prices vary but are currently $29.95 or $99.95.

For training purposes, Usborne offers conventions, regionals, online training, chat rooms, FTP site, message boards, consultant web sites, CDs, books, manuals etc.

Consultants/Customers pay taxes when ordering.

Usborne offere a satisfaction guarantee, lifetime ½ price replacement policy.

Consultants can advertise online.

Please note that any of the above is subject to change and was true at the time of this writing. Please be sure to contact the vendor below with any questions, comments, concerns and/or changes.

Connie Horne
conubah@aol.com
http://www.ubah.com/C0560