Usborne Books

Description: Usborne Books & More is a division of Educational Development Corporation (EDC), a well-established company that has twice been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of The 200 Best Small Companies in America  and three times by Fortune Magazine as one of America's 100 Fastest Growing Small Companies, and has been in existence for over 20 years. from 

Products: baby books, children books, educational books and materials, educational games and toys, encyclopedias

Founded: 1989

Consultant name - Independent Consultant

Start up cost: $69 - $129

- $69 for New Consultant Mini Kit, value is over $175.

- $129 for New Consultant Kit, value of $375.

Commission:

- personal sales

17-30% depending on your show sales and position in the company

Home shows - 25% commission (min. $85 in retail sales) 
Direct sales - $25 - $84 = 15% commission, $85 and more = 30% commission 
Book Fairs - $200 - $499 = 20% commission, $500 and more = 17% commission 
Website sales - 25% commission 

- downline 
4% Recruiting Bonus, 
3-5% Sales Bonus,
up to 11% Supervisor override checks

Ways to sell: Person-to-person, home parties, direct sales, book fairs, and website sales, fundraisers. When you register as an Educational Consultant, can sell to schools and libraries.

Requirements: No minimum sales requirements but to stay active you would have to have one retail sale every 3 months (example - one $4.99 book purchased from your website every 3 months)

Website provided: Yes
Website cost: Free for 6 months, then $50 for one year.

Catalogs: Yes, cost is $10 for 10 Usborne Books catalogs

Hostess rewards: Free and discounted books for hosting a home party.

Countries: United States