Article : Become a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant

Steps

1. Find a Mary Kay beauty consultant in your area. To do this go to http://www.marykay.com .
2. Type in your area code to find the consultant nearest to you.
3. Find out more about the business by calling the consultant in your area. She will answer any questions that you may have about selling Mary Kay.
4. Order a starter kit. The cost of the kit is approximately $100.00 but it is worth it if you are looking to make some really quick money.
5. Listen to all CD's located in your kit. They will help you with any selling issues that you may have.
6. If you change your mind, you can return your unused starter kit. http://www.pinktruth.com/2006/08/29/you-can-return-your-mary-kay-starter-kit
7. If you've purchased inventory, you can return that to the company as well. http://www.pinktruth.com/returning-inventory/

Tips

• Always have a positive attitude, no matter what. If you do not have a positive attitude, nobody will want to do business with you.
• Always smile; everyone loves a great smile.
• "Dress for success". If you're not dressed well in a business-like manner, then your customers will not take you seriously.
• Utilize your "upline". Your manager(s) should offer you support and some fair amount of time to help build your business.
• Remember you are in sales - whether it's a Cadillac or lipstick, the customer is king!
• Get to know Mary Kay first!

Warnings

• Do not expect your business to take off right away; it takes hard work and determination but if you have the right attitude you can make this work.
• The Mary Kay company will encourage you to buy inventory with your first purchase, which must be at least $200 wholesale ($400 retail). If you want to purchase less than that initially, you will need to pay full price.
• The "Starter Kit" offered presently only has a few catalogs. You will likely need to purchase additional catalogs from Mary Kay initially and as your business grows.
• The cost of supplies can be prohibitive. To be safe, allow at least $200 in the first few months alone to cover JUST Mary Kay supplies (catalogs, eye-liner which is not included in kit, postcards, product samples, other brochures)

Things You'll Need

• To be eligible to sell, you must be 18 years of age.
• $100 for a starter kit
• Business apparel. Women, expect to wear skirts or dresses to all meetings you attend. Pants are frowned on upon.
• Interview the Mary Kay Consultant/Manager who is recruiting you. Find out what kind of support-system you will have ahead of time.

Sources and Citations

• http://www.marykay.com
• http://www.marykayintouch.com

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