Southern Living At Home

Name: Penny Baird

Email: bairdathome@sbcglobal.net
 
Name of company: Southern Living at HOME
 
Website: www.southernlivingathome.com/pennybaird

Business Description: Direct Sales Home Decor Division of the Southern Living Magazine

 
When did you start with this company? Summer 2003
 
What is the startup investment? 199+tax
 
Is there a company website provided? Consultant workstation is FREE and personal is optional 
Cost? $29.85 quarterly or $109.45 yearly.
 
What are the minimum monthly or quarterly sales, if any?
 No minimums or quotas to remain a consultant, only if you wish to receive royalties off of your team, in which case it is only $500 in sales for the consultant.
  
What is your commission on your own sales? 
25% plus 2-9% on your team
 
What is your experience so far? Wonderful, I wish I had started sooner!!  I have been able to buy a pool with my SLAH money, which our 5 year, Katie, enjoys so much!!
 
What advertising has worked for you? web
 
How much do you spend on advertising per month? $15
 
What suggestions do you have for new business startups?  Establish a "why"?  Why do you want to be in this business and keep it in front of you at all times.