Do you want to work from home but don't want to start your own business? By working for a direct-selling or multilevel marketing company, you can earn money and set your own hours while selling to the customers of your choice, like family members and neighbors. Find out if working with this company is right for you, or take a look at all the other companies we list.
Name: Joielle, based in Boca Raton, Fla.
What it does: Joielle exclusively sells fine jewelry. The Joielle collection consists of fine jewelry pieces handcrafted by worldwide designers in sterling silver and 14k gold with gemstones and genuine pearls. Each piece is handmade, comes with a Lifetime Quality Guarantee and contains rhodium, which prevents tarnishing. Prices range from $15 to $250.
How long it's been around: Joielle, owned and run by Miguel Posternak and his two brothers, Martin and Daniel, launched officially in September 2001. It was the direct result of their vision of a business that would create high-quality, fashionable, affordable fine jewelry to be distributed exclusively through Independent Jewelry Consultants at home demonstrations. Joielle is an addition to Sixtar, one of the largest manufacturing companies of fine jewelry in North America, which was founded in 1949 by the Posternak family.
How it works: As a jewelry consultant you pay $120 (excluding taxes and delivery charges) to receive a Business Kit. This kit gives you access to your Consultant Website, includes samples and descriptions of the company's products, and provides materials for hosting home shows. You can start your business as soon as you receive your kit, which ships within 24 hours of your order. You then determine your own hours and you earn commission, ranging from 20 percent to 40 percent, based on the amount of sales you make and the number of people you recruit.
By recruiting other people to become jewelry consultants, you can form a sales team and earn 2.5 to 20 percent on group bonuses and rewards. You can also host shows without being a consultant and earn free and discounted products based on the amount of sales at the show and the number of new shows booked by your guests. The company offers training and support services, including a comprehensive training manual, access to a Consultant Website, weekly conference calls and occasional workshops. In addition, the Sales Department is available for questions or concerns.
What you would do: You make money by showing and selling jewelry to the friends and family attending your home shows. The shows can take place in your home or another host's home. A great way to give back to your community and earn money at the same time is to plan fund-raisers for organizations, charities or schools. The group receives 25 percent commission on sales, while you earn 10 percent.
Cost to you: You buy a Business Kit that costs $120 and includes samples of the company's products, sales supplies and training materials.
Where in the world you can sell: In the United States and Mexico.
The next step: On the Web, visit Joielle.com where you'll find information about the company and its products. Click on the "Careers" link to read details about how to become a jewelry consultant and how to contact the company and its consultants. You can also call the company directly at 866-994-7370 and they will put you in touch with a local Joielle Consultant who will answer your questions and help you launch your business.
