Your Name: Diane Drayer
Name of company: Firestone Farms Down Home
Describe your business (3 to 5 lines): Firestone
Farms Down Home offers an upscale selection of gourmet food products
with a down-home feel that will take you back to the simpler times
and good tastes of yesteryear.
Firestone Farms Down Home Consultants present in-home tasting
parties where you can relax and sample the down-home flavors of our
easy-to-prepare gourmet products. Our online shopping system makes
reordering a snap! We are not required to carry inventory, however,
we do have the option to cash and carry.
How long have you been with this company (Month/Year)?
November 2003.
What is the startup investment? Two starter kit
options $30 & $95 plus shipping and handling.
Is there a company website provided? Yes, for a
small minimal fee of $9.95 per month, however your first month is
free.
What are the minimum monthly or quarterly sales, if any? There are
no minimum monthly sales. If you have built a team, you only need a
minimum of $400 quarterly to receive overrides.
What is your commission: Up to 35%.
What is your experience so far? Great company with
a 100 years experience in producing quality products. They are just
launching their direct sales division and very open to considering
Consultants suggestions and ideas.
What advertising has worked for you? Free advertising sources, such
as, Yahoo Groups, message boards and more. I do some paid
advertising with Safelists and sites that fit the demographics for
my product line and opportunity.
How much do you spend on advertising per month?
$30 to $50.
What suggestions do you have for new business startups?
Set time aside daily to promote your business. Be
consistent and persistent.
