Watkins
Since it first began in 1868, the Watkins name has been synonymous with high quality products made from all natural ingredients. When you work as a Watkins representative, the wide variety of products you are able to sell include: gourmet and organic spices, organic extracts, dessert mixes, soup and gravy bases, sauces, high quality cooking oils, beverages, bread mix, cookbooks, and more.
In addition to a complete line of gourmet goodies, the Watkins product line also includes a variety of home care items, home remedies, bath and body pampering products, gift items, and more. Watkins direct sales associates are able to earn money based on the products they sell and the productivity of individuals they bring in to the business. To get started, it’s necessary to purchase an inexpensive membership package. Associates may also want to start out with additional sample and display items.
Tastefully Simple
Based in Alexandria, MN, Tastefully Simple was established in 1995 and has quickly expanded to be one of the fastest growing direct sales business opportunities in the country. The company is a member of Inc. Magazine’s 500 Hall of Fame. The company’s founder, Jill Blaschack Strahan, was named the Minnesota Entrepreneurs, Inc. “Entrepreneur of the Year†for 2007, and she was also included in Pink Magazine’s list of the top 50 entrepreneurs.
The company’s easy to prepare gourmet food products are marketed exclusively through its network of independent consultants, who can choose to sell through home parties, catalogs, internet orders, fundraisers, expo events, and other venues. Consultants earn commissions on their sales, and also have an opportunity to earn leadership income from individuals they recruit to join the business. Individuals interested in becoming Tastefully Simple consultants are required to begin with a starter kit that contains an expansive assortment of samples, display product, business supplies, and training materials.
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