I started with Nutrimetics at the start of the year. All I need to do is put in a minimum order once every 5 months to stay as a consultant. Kit, catalogues, delivery, hostess gifts, booking gifts have to be paid for by me. There are freebies each month if orders are put in between certain dates about a certain amount.

Downside I am finding is that I think the work when you want is a bit of a con. Basically if you want the parties then you have to be flexible with your customers. Also there are meetings and training sessions that are set. I find that these are not a convenient time for me, but seem to be for the other consultants (they are much older than me with adult children) and are of an evening. Oh, the meetings also cost $2.00, so it all adds up over time.

Others are right about finding the right product for your area. Where I am I am competing with Mary Kay (the rep steals my brochures), Avon, Body Shop at Home etc. Went to one facial only to find she had signed up with Mary Kay that morning. I signed up with Nutrimetics as I really like the product and want to get it for myself, I just did not think about what the market wanted around me. So it remains to be seen how I go. It is just a matter of keeping on going and taking 2 steps forward for every 1 step backwards.

Whilst it is great to get product cheaper, don't be caught up in buying heaps for yourself. I kind of needed to as I was desperate for makeup and skincare after years of neglect, but it has put me behind the 8 ball with regards to being profitable. I have given myself 12 months to be profitable and as of this week will be kick starting things again to start getting more business.