Questions about becoming a Norwex Consultant

Here are the most frequently asked questions about becoming a Norwex Consultant - things like how much commission you can earn, how much your start-up cost will be, etcetera.

START-UP INFORMATION I don't live in Canada - Can I still sign up? Yes! If you live in any of the following places, you can become a Norwex Consultant! Canada United States Wales Australia The sign-up forms are on this website. Click here to see them.  Just print them, complete them and fax them to the Norwex  office listed on the form for your location! Can my sponsor live in a different country from me? Yes! Any Norwex Consultant in any country can sponsor you. The sign up forms for all countries are available here. How should I decide who to sign up with? The consultant who signs you up is responsible for helping you. Look for someone you feel comfortable with, who knows Norwex's products and procedures, and who can clearly and fully answer your questions. Even if you don't think you'll ever sell Norwex to others and are just joining to get a discount on your own purchases, the day may come when you want more than that. At that point, you'll want to be part of a bigger team of ambitious people who can help you achieve success.   Does the physical location of my sponsor matter? Yes and no. It's nice to sign up with someone knowledgeable and motivated who lives where you do. But with the communication technology available today, it makes more sense to sign up with someone knowledgeable who can help you achieve success, even if that person lives elsewhere. Because Norwex is such a new company, many locations in Canada and the US, most locations in the UK , and of course all locations in Australia, currently have no representation by a Norwex consultant. Many people who choose to join Norwex find a sponsor online.   How much does it cost to become a Norwex consultant and what do I get in my start-up kit? Norwex Starter Kit for Canada - $59.95 Norwex Products 2 Enviro Cloths 1 Window Cloth 1 Car Cloth 1 Dusting Mitt 1 Spray Bottle Norwex Business Supplies 1 Consultant Training Manual 10 Catalogues 10 Price Lists 10 Customer Order Forms 10 Sales Summary Forms 10 Glossy Flyers 1 Norwex Tote Bag 1 Car Care Flyer 1 Hostess Order Form 1 Hostess Planner 1 Product Manual 1 Norwex DVD Norwex Starter Kit for United States - FREE* *There is no initial cost for the Norwex USA start-up kit, with the agreement that the new consultant will sell $2,000.00 worth of product within the first 3 months. If not, the consultant will be billed $200.00 for the kit. Norwex Products 1 Enviro Cloth 12 x 12 in 1 Enviro Cloth 24 x 12 in 1 Window Cloth 1 Mop Handle 1 Large Mop Base 1 Large Wet Mop Pad 1 Large Dry Mop Pad 1 Package of Spirinettes 1 Spray Bottle Norwex Business Supplies 1 Consultant Training Manual 10 Catalogs 10 Price Lists 50 Customer Order Forms 10 Sales Summary Forms 10 Glossy Flyers 1 Norwex Tote Bag 10 Hostess Order Forms 10 Hostess Planners 1  Product Manual 1 Norwex DVD     Can I just buy the products for my own use and not sell them to others? Yes! Just remember that in order to remain active, you need to purchase a retail total of $250 in any 6 month period of time. But watch out! Norwex is pretty interesting stuff and once people find out you're a consultant, they will want to buy it from you!   Besides the great discount on Norwex products, are there any other benefits to becoming a consultant? Yes! 1. New consultants are entitled to purchase any one item at half price (go for the mop!). 2. A new consultant sells $2,500.00 within 90 days gets a $200.00 Norwex shopping spree! The person who helped them to sign up receives a $300 shopping spree! You can keep that product for your own use or sell it at a 100% profit 3. When you act as your own hostess (for orders of $325 or more), you get the current Norwex hostess gifts for free! 4. As you begin to develop your own Norwex team of active, qualified consultants, you earn commission on your team sales each month.   What products should I have in my Norwex kit and how much will it cost me? Your starter kit will come with a few products in it, but if you plan to do home shows, you'll need a few more things. I recommend that you purchase the following in addition to what comes in your starter kit: Sanira System 49.99 Ultra Power Laundry Detergent 24.99 Dryer Balls 19.99 Antibac Dusting Mitt 14.25 Spirinettes 4.99 Spirisponge 4.99 Dishwashing Liquid 6.99 Carpet Stain Buster 26.99 Silver Care Toothbrush 16.99 OPTIONAL EXTRA - A large mop ($118.99) or small mop (94.99) , which new consultants can order at half-price. Retail Cost:  $170.17 Your Cost: $102.10 (plus tax and shipping) With half-price small mop: approx. 150 With half-price large mop: approx. $161 You can continue to add to your kit with the profit you earn, but if you plan to do home parties, this is what you should try to keep in your kit right off the bat because they're extremely popular and they sell well. Should I keep inventory on hand? It's true that people really like it when they can buy something at a home party and take it with them that night. So if you want to keep inventory, you will sell it. But you most certainly don't have to keep inventory. When you do a home party, it suffices to bring your well-stocked kit along so that people can see the products firsthand.  If you don't keep inventory, your customers will simply order from the Norwex catalogue. NORWEX SIGN-UP FORMS Click here to see Norwex sign-up forms.   CONSULTANT TRAINING How do I learn about the products and develop my product knowledge? The best way to learn about Norwex products is to try them! But of course, when you sign up as a consultant, you get a comprehensive training manual in your Norwex start-up kit. It gives a clear description of each product. In addition, we offer product information documents on our team support website. Last but certainly not least, Norwex offers an in-depth product information manual for purchase (approximately $55), and also employs a technical advisor who is at your disposal to answer any product-related questions you or your customers have.   How do you communicate with the consultants on your team? My main form of communication with my team members is through our team's password-protected Norwex team support site where my consultants can access training and product information documents, printable resources, etc. www.Norwex101.com. Once you sign up under me or someone on my team, you will be able to register for this training site. To keep my consultants from being overwhelmed by an inundation of emails from me, I try to just send out one monthly team information newsletter by email, and to phone each consultant from time to time.  However, I am available to you by email and telephone at any time and I encourage you to contact me when you need help or want to chat!   PROFIT MARGIN & PRODUCT DISCOUNT What is the profit on Norwex products? When you sell Norwex products, you earn 40% on home party sales and 40% on direct sales. Here's how it works: Home Party Sales An order of $325 or more qualifies as a home party order. If you've sold $325 or more at a Norwex home party, then you earn 40% on total sales, and your hostess earns the current Norwex hostess package. If you've reached $325 or higher by simply combining a few smaller orders but haven't had a home party, then you get to act as your own hostess, and you earn not only your 40% but also the current hostess package! You can keep the products for yourself or to give as gifts, or you can sell them for a 100% profit! NOTE: If I receive a single order of $325 or more, I give my customer the current Norwex hostess benefits. Direct Sales An order of less than $325 is considered to be a direct sales order, and you earn 40% on all direct sales orders. However, you do not receive the hostess benefits.   How do I receive my commission on my Norwex sales? Cash or Cheque - Immediate Profit When a customer pays you by cash or cheque, you already have your profit. This is because when you make that customer's order, Norwex will charge you the discounted amount for the products. In the meantime, your customer has already given you the full retail amount for the products. Example: Nancy orders a Rainbow Pack for $59.50 and gives you a cheque for that amount. When you order Nancy's Rainbow Pack from Norwex, you will be charged only 60% of the $59.50, leaving you with a 40% profit. Credit Card - Commission Cheque from Norwex When a customer pays you by credit card, Norwex will add your profit on that sale to your monthly commission cheque. Example: Nancy orders a Rainbow Pack for $59.50 and pays that amount by credit card.  When you order Nancy's Rainbow Pack from Norwex, Norwex will charge Nancy's credit card for the full $59.50 while your actual cost to purchase the product from Norwex is only 60% of that. This leaves you with a 40% profit, which Norwex will mail to you in the form of a cheque,  along with any other commisison you have earned that month.   CONSULTANT REQUIREMENTS What are the monthly sales requirements? You must sell $250 retail in product (or purchase for your own use or for gifts) in any 6 month period. Because you get a 40% discount on your purchases, this amounts to $150.00 every 6 months, or a monthly amount of  $25.   What terms & conditions must I agree to in order to become a Norwex consultant? Norwex is very easy to get along with, but as a consultant you are expected to know and follow the rules. You will be given the full Norwex Terms & Conditions document prior to signing up, and you should read it thoroughly, but In a nutshell, Norwex consultants agree to... purchase the sales kit and sustain a minimum of $250.00 (retail) in personal sales over any six month period in order to remain active. represent Norwex Enviro Products ethically and in accordance with Norwex's policies. participate in training if you sell Norwex products to others. be responsible to correctly submit and pay for your Norwex orders. keep your own  tax records as an independent contractor. make no false or misleading statements concerning Norwex Enviro Products or its products. seek prior approval from Norwex Enviro Products if you create media, develop materials or place any advertisements of any kind for use in training, soliciting, or attracting customers and/or representatives.    MARKETING MY NORWEX BUSINESS Where can I sell Norwex? Norwex consultants have a great deal of freedom to decide where and how to sell their products. Not only can you sell Norwex at home parties, but you can also... do trade shows and exhibits sell at flea markets, farmers' markets, etc conduct online sales through an ecommerce website etc.  Note: You cannot sell Norwex on auction sites such as eBay. Can I sell Norwex on eBay or other auction sites? No. As with almost all other direct sales companies, this is strictly prohibited by Norwex.   Does Norwex offer its consultants a website? Currently, no. But this is about to change. Very soon Norwex consultants who want to have a Norwex ecommerce website will be able to purchase one from Norwex for a reasonable monthly fee (approx. $10-$15). In the meantime, you are welcome to make your own Norwex website or have one created for yourself.   Can I make my own Norwex website? Yes, you can. Norwex reserves the right to approve the content of your website, but they're very easy to get along with.   Can I advertise my Norwex business? Yes, with the proviso that you get approval from Norwex for any media you've created. Norwex is pretty easy going about this, but they like to have a look at what you're doing.   Can I blog about my Norwex business and/or the products? Yes. This is a great way to give your Norwex business widespread exposure.