Tupperware Home Business - Triumph of the Tried and True
People who look for home based business opportunities tend to look for new or trendy products to start their businesses. If you are searching for the right product for a home based business, don’t overlook some of the old but tried-and-true companies whose reputations for quality products and successful marketing programs are outstanding.
Tupperware began when Earl Silas Tupper created his line of airtight containers for use in the kitchen and other home storage. The product concept is straightforward and the products are of high quality. Tupperware actually provides a lifetime guarantee in some countries and has a good track record with consumers.
Mr. Tupper was one of the first direct marketers. The products are sold through independent distributors on a variation of the party plan where the hostess and consultant make money. Tupperware is marketed around the world in more than one hundred countries. The company has a long record of success using this distribution model using a variation of the party plan.
There are many ways to participate in Tupperware so you can choose the one that suits you. A Membership Only arrangement allows you to purchase at a discount. If you want to take orders and do parties, you can become a Book Order Specialist. Those interested in working with religious organizations, schools and non-profits can go into the Fund-Raising Specialty. They have an Internet Specialist role if you want to market online. Demonstration Specialists do a variety of promotions including parties. Recruiters belong to the Royalty Program to bring in new reps.
Tupperware offers two start-up business kits. The Executive Business Kit is just $130 and includes everything you need to get started. Certainly, most people that are serious about having a home business can afford this one.
The rewards of selling Tupperware come in the form of commissions up to 35% on your sales, royalties on new reps that you personally recruit and various incentives you can earn such as free products, trips, jewelry and even autos. The company provides free training and support for its reps, including one on one coaching and conference calls.
While not the most exciting product in the world, Tupperware is well regarded by consumers and most everyone has a use for some of it. With a solid company behind them, Tupperware reps have a choice of many specialties to pursue.
The one reservation that I have about Tupperware is the fact that it lasts a long time so how do you get repeat sales? I would be tempted to have a nice consumable product to promote alongside my Tupperware. For instance, how about Xocai Healthy Chocolate? It’s a chocolate health food that everyone loves…and they reorder it.
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