Starting a work-at-home business is the dream of many Americans. Mary Kay Inc. has been around since 1963, and was started by one woman who was determined to create a successful cosmetics company.
Mary Kay Ash was not only a successful businesswoman, but she has created generations of successors. Women historically have such success due to the 50 percent commission earned from sales of Mary Kay make-up and skin-care products. According to MaryKay.com, this is the highest income-earning percentages in the industry.
Become a Mary Kay consultant. If you know anyone in the Mary Kay business, you can sign up through her. She will be your mentor in the business and help you along the way.
Visit the Mary Kay website to sign up if you do not know anyone in the business. You will be placed with the nearest Independent Beauty Consultant, working under her to build your business.
Starter kits are usually $100 and include product samples and business tools to help you sell. You can sometimes find promotional offers for a $50 starter kit.
Host a Mary Kay Beauty Party. Invite family, friends, co-workers and neighbors. Your first party will be hosted by the Independent Beauty Consultant you work under. She will show you how to host an exciting and successful event.
Sell online via your personal Mary Kay website. You get a personal website for the first 6 months free. After 6 months, a minimal fee is required to keep the website active.
Network. Initiate conversations while in line for coffee, at your child's school or at a playground. Look your best when approaching potential customers or business partners; appearances do matter in this line of work.
Order Mary Kay business cards and Mary Kay catalogs called "The Look." Keep such items in your purse or tote to hand out the the women you approach.
