KNOW THE FACTS
After extensively researching the direct sales industry, I have produced a list of items to consider
when researching and determining which party plan or direct sales program is right for you.
The following are questions important to answer prior to joining any company
Linen World
Others1.) How much is the start up cost?
FREE _____2.) What is the value of the Kit: Merchandise / Forms & Supplies?
Over $250 _____(free to you!)
3.) What is the Monthly Web Site Charge?
FREE _____4.) How much are the following supplies:
Catalogs
FREE _____Order Forms
FREE _____Hostess Order Forms
FREE _____Invitations Post Cards
FREE _____5.) Is there an annual activation fee?
NO _____6.) Are you responsible to collect all monies?
NO _____7.) Does company direct ship to customers and hostesses
(with each order individually bagged, tagged & separated)
YES _____8.) What is the shipping rate to customers and hostesses
Flat $4.95 _____(any size order!)
9.) Are you responsible to deliver all merchandise?
NO _____10.) How much inventory do you need to be successful?
None _____(just your kit!)
11.) Are you responsible for returns & exchanges?
NO _____12.) Who does the Merchandise Line Appeal to (i.e. demographics)?
Everyone _____-Are the products affordable?
YES _____-Are the products luxuries or justifiable purchases?
Justifiable _____-Ease of Generating Bookings?
Very Easy _____13.) Do you have an #800 number to call company direct with questions?
YES _____14.) Does the company offer hostess specials during the year?
YES _____15.) Are you charged for any of the hostess specials?
NO _____16.) How much is the processing fee for individual orders?
Zero _____Linen World
Others17.) How much is the processing fee for shows?
Zero _____18.) Are you charged a percentage to process credit card payments?
NO _____19.) Are you responsible for State Sales Tax Collection & Remittance?
NO _____20.) Are you required to give away gifts to customers and hostesses?
NO _____21.) What is the average sales per customers?
$30 to $45+ _____22.) What is the average sales per show party?
$400 to $550 + _____23.) Does the company provide free promo mailings to hostesses?
YES _____24.) Required Attendance @ Weekly or Monthly Meetings
NO _____25.) Is Leadership (i.e. Management) Available to you?
YES _____26.) Does the company provide and mail out recruiting packages for free?
YES _____27.) Does the company provide a manager bonus?
YES _____28.) How long has the Company been in business?
35 years _____29.) Does the Company have many repeat Hostesses?
YES _____30.) How many Consultants are already in your region?
Open Areas _____(no saturation)
I hope that this list will provide you with the support to make a successful decision for your
future.
Please feel free to call me with any questions regarding you decision to join the staff of
Linen World. I look forward to talking with you and to find out your decision.
Michael Chavanne
President
www.linenworld.com
toll free @ 1-800-536-2457
Email:
mike@LinenWorld.com