You are interested in working and getting that extra dollar home every month, however, your skill-set has been made redundant by technological advancement. Or, because you still have kids at home.

There are numerous reasons why you can’t devote time between 9-5 and we understand that, therefore, we have direct marketing or multilevel marketing (MLM). This allows you to make money within your circle of friends, church, and neighbors.

There are many companies that work with direct selling and MLM model and they are present in various fields from cooking to vacation booking; you just need to find your calling. Here are some companies that will help to find your calling.

Pampered Chef

Yes, celebrity cooking show is a long way to go but you can host your own cooking show with the help of Pampered Chef. They sell cooking and kitchen basics but in a way where you make money while hanging out with your gals.

There are two starting kits – New Consultant Kit for $155 and a Mini kit for $80. You stand to make around 20 to 25 percent by sales during the show. You will earn additional 1% on sale made by you and your team, in addition to this once you pass $15000 mark your commission is raised to 2% of the sales made.

Heritage Makers

If you are good at telling stories through pictures, then Heritage Makers will help you in making money from same. You would hold virtual or home workshops wherein visitors would buy professionally bound cards, storybooks, photo gifts, digital scrapbooks, and canvases.

There is also Studio Demo, where participants are trained on using Home Makers online software and opt for Club HM. Club HM is the publishing club of the company that operates on the points system; each point is equal to $1.

Club HM membership starts from $30 that gives 40 points, next is $50 for 70 points and last is $100 for 120 points. Heritage Maker products can be bought by using these points. The membership plan starts from $50 known as The Consultant Signup Kit that includes starting guide, training DVD, order forms, brochures, catalogs and an 8×8 sample storybook to name a few items.

Apart from these consultants can buy a $100 Business Builder Kit. Individual commission is between 10 to 30 percent and between 20 to 30 percent on the sale by the representatives recruited by you and 1 to 5 percent on representatives recruited by your team.

Silpada Designs

If jewelry is your thing then you have sterling silver belts, watches and other jewelry by Silpada Designs. A starter kit will cost you $199 that will give your own business cards and website, a belt and ring pointer. Apart from these you also receive one piece of necklace, earrings, and bracelet for displaying at your house shows.

Training opportunity is available one-on-one basis with a sales coach. A bonus scheme allows new recruits to earn up to $3000 in free jewelry based on their sales and recruitment activity in first 100 days. As far as the commission is concerned 30 percent commission is earned by direct selling and 4 to 16 percent on team sales.

Jordan Essentials

If you are a spa enthusiast and love to look fab always, Jordan Essentials is a great way to earn while you fulfill your desires. Jordan Essentials deal in mineral-based spa and makeup products. Startup cost is as low as $89 for a Basic Kit; a Deluxe Kit would cost $125 and a Deluxe Plus is at $150.

Contents of the kit vary as per pricing increases, however, things included are a training DVD, catalogs, order forms, and a free website to promote your business for first three months. Consultants receive 25 to 35 percent on their sales and 5 to 8 percent on team sales. Jordan Essentials offers a cash bonus of $50 to $100 for recruiting new members in the team.

Stella & Dot

If you think jewelry styling is more your cup of tea then Stella & Dot will help you make money with your hobby. Stella & Dot specialize in making boutique styled trinkets. You start with an initial investment of $199 that gives you access to merchandise worth $350 to display at home parties.

Training material includes company and product info, party planner, look-books that are available in regular and mini-me sizes, invitation cards. You make money at a rate of 30 percent of the sales made by you and 4 to 8 percent by your team sales.

Essential Bodywear

Comfortable bras are a boon to women and they make all the difference in how a cloth fits. In fact, research has proven that a right size bra also helps to prevent various ailments. Essential Bodywear has sizes ranging from 32A to 44H allowing a perfect fit for women of all sizes and ages. A Bra Fit Kit priced at $699 ($419 when on sale) will get you 48 sample bra sizes with training DVD, invitation and order forms with supplementary business supplies. New consultants can sign up for a 30-day Medallion Club that gives you a chance of winning free merchandise up to $900.

Essential Bodywear is different from others as it allows for return of unopened Bra Fit Kit. Direct Sales earn a 25 to 37 percent commission and team sales add another 4 to 9 percent in commission.

Shure Pets

Dog lovers now have access to all-natural health and beauty supplements thanks to Shure Pets. Shure Pets offers a wide assortment of natural products that include shampoos, dog treats, vitamins and toys. As a new consultant, you have an option to buy either the Sample Kit at $99 that has 10 products under the aforementioned category or go for Full-Size Kit at $149 that has 20 sample products.

Consultants have a chance to promote themselves by adding $50 for personalized website by Shure Pets. Payment is pegged between 25 to 27 percent for direct sales and 3 to 5 percent for team sales. Fast Start Program helps new consultants to earn additional 10 percent based on the sales made in first 90 days.

Conclusion

These businesses have made few things very clear –

one, there are many options to select from for starting a home-based business;

second, investment is relatively cheap and you get support from the company to set up your business;

third, return on investment is completely dependent upon the sales made by you and the consultant’s network you build.

It’s never too late to start something of your own and earn big. Choose the best-suited option and run a successful home-based business.