Hey there Sea Changers… Recently I have been looking into the world of Multi Level Marketing (a.k.a Network Marketing) to see if there are some online business opportunities there. And whilst I have been focused on the more traditional areas of this industry such as Essential Oils, Supplements and CBD Products, I have also noticed an increase in Home Product and Care MLM Companies as well. So, in order to make things a little easier for those of you interested in checking this out, I have created an outline below of the Home Care MLM companies that I have found in my travels.

Now, before we start, there are a lot of programs out there who promote these types products so I could have listed a lot more here. What I have tried to do however is list those that actively promote home care type products as their main stock range. This includes Home Cleaning, Home Wares or anything else that is related to the care of, or furnishing the home. Let’s check them out below:

Multi-level marketing (MLM) programs are the traditional mainstay of the ‘party plan’ world of products such as Tupperware, Mary Kay and Amway etc. and, of course within the beauty/cosmetics, supplements and essential oils markets. These programs have become more popular in recent times – mainly due to the fact that much of the sales and marketing is now being managed online – with companies in other niches are starting to get in on the action.

The ‘multi level’ aspects of MLM come from its hierarchical nature in which you make commissions based not only on those that you sell to, but also the sales of those whom you ‘sign’ into membership arrangements as well.

In short, the process works as follows:

1. You join the program, either via referral from another person (known as your up line) or directly through their website.
2. You promote the products of the company via parties, workshops or online.
3. As you make sales, you offer incentives to your customers to sign up as a member of the program (there are different names for this but they all mean the same thing).
4. That new member is then placed ‘underneath’ you in a hierarchical arrangement (known as your down line).
5. You, and a number of levels of your up line, then gain extra commissions for everything they sell as well.
6. If they manage to refer their customers into memberships, they also become a member of your down line allowing you to make up line commissions as well.

The number of levels of your up and down lines will vary depending on the program you have joined. Commission rates will also change as your down line grows or contracts and many will also offer other incentives such as total company sales percentages and/or access to membership prizes as your own business grows.

How do they calculate commissions?

When it comes to the earning of money via MLM, most programs manage their downline commissions and rankings via the calculation of Personal Volume (PV) points (there are different definitions of this such as Commission, Business or Group Volume but they all mean the same thing). Most MLM programs manage it this way in that commissions are paid on the points assigned to a product rather than the entire sales total. For example, if a product retails for $100 and has a 50PV rating (these generally vary from product to product and on retail of wholesale prices) then the commission is calculated on the $50 purchase only. So if a commission rate for a product is 20% then it will generate a $10 payment to the sponsor (i.e. 20% of the $50 commissionable amount).

PV calculations can range from 1 point per $1 up to 1 per $1.50 or even $2. Obviously the closer to the dollar mark the calculation the better. In addition, most programs assign minimum PV sales per month – either personally or via customer sales – in order to qualify for commissions. Payments and rankings are then also calculated based on the total PV of the member, and their downline.

Ok, let’s have a look (in no particular order)…

Enjo

Enjo was founded in Austria in 1990 by Johannes Engl who has built a company based on the belief that “Cleaning has nothing at all to do with Chemistry“. Enjo now provides its innovative Enjotex Fibre range of cleaning products to over 26 Countries worldwide. The company is based in Austria.

Enjo sell a large range of ‘just add water’ cleaning cloths and products based on its Enjotex Fibre technology aimed at protecting the environment and personal health. Their range of cleaning equipment is available in all shapes and sizes and is sold based on area of use including:

• Bathroom
• Floor
• Kitchen
• Living
• Outdoor
• Window

Prices are in the mid range with basic cloths starting at $39 up to around $800 for their largest bundle. Program members can sell via hosted parties, one-on-one demonstrations or under an online/virtual model.

The Enjo MLM program calls their members ENJOprenuers however as far as the rest of the program goes, I have been unable to locate any information in regards to the compensation plan either via the Enjo website or within the sales pages of actual ENJOprenuers. That said, Enjo is a legitimate and real company who have provided products and a popular MLM program with over 2000 members worldwide for over 20 years (my Mum’s friend used to talk about how much money she made from it). The lack of information however does make it difficult for new members to determine whether it is worth joining or not.

Base Commission rate: The best numbers I have seen is 25 – 30% – based on monthly sales figures

Down line commission rates: Not Located – however their site does comment that ENJOprenuers can make up to 41% total commission – so if their top commission range for retail sales is 30% then we can assume that there is around 11% to play with here.

Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions: Not Located

Payment terms: Not Located

Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.

Purchase requirements to join:

To become and ENJOprenuer, new enrollees must purchase a starter kit worth $AUD 699 (this would be adjusted worldwide dependent on purchase currency).

I have not seen any record of ongoing purchase requirements.

Read more about the Enjo MLM program here

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Norwex

Norwex was founded in 1994 when founder Bjørn Nicolaisen was introduced to a “miraculous cloth that could effectively clean a very dirty windshield using microfiber and water”. From that point forward he has focused on chemical free cleaning with environmentally sound processes in every part of Norwex operations. The company has expanded operations into a number of countries around the globe with a mission to “Improve quality of life by radically reducing chemicals in our homes”.

What started out as single “little red cloth” has grown into a nice array of products across a number of lines including chemical free, environmentally sustainable cleaning fluids and personal care. Their category lists are as follows:

Microfiber

• Cleaning
• Sheets
• Floor
• Body Towels

Household

• Bath
• Laundry
• Kitchen
• Odor Control

Personal Care

• Body
• Face

Family

• Sports
• Pets
• Kids
• Car

The Norwex MLM program calls their members ‘Independent Sales Consultants’ who are part of what appears to be a fairly straight forward and standard program with base commissions and a few bonuses thrown in for good measure. Their compensation plan, whilst not readily available on their website (that I could see), was found via a simple online search so let’s check out the basics below…

Base Commission rate: 35% on all products sold.

Down line commission rates: 0.5 – 5% to five levels (first level down is 3% for personal recruits – Team Coordinator Rank and higher)

Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions:

To qualify for commissions, Consultants must be ‘Active’ via the generation of $250 or more worth of sales within a rolling

three-month calendar cycle.

Payment terms: Monthly

Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.

Purchase requirements to join: Yes

New Consultants are required to purchase a Starter Kit for $9.99.

There is mention of a ‘Party Starter Kit’ which is $200 (unless $2000 in retail sales is generated in within the first 90 days of program enrollment).

Marketing materials provided: Business Starter kits, Training, Back Office.

Read more about the Norwex MLM program here

Tupperware

Tupperware was founded way back in 1946 when a man by the name of Earl Tupper created his first unbreakable, airtight plastic containers. The problem was that due to their innovative design, customers had no idea how to use them without demonstration – and the party plan model was born…

So what started as a means to allow these products to be demonstrated, was expanded by a lady called Brownie Wise into “expanded opportunities for women to earn an income, drive their careers and increase their confidence through building success on their own terms”. Today, what was known then as the “Tupperware Effect” has grown to a Tupperware Brands sales force of over 2.9 million members worldwide.

What started out as a small range of air tight plastic storage containers has grown into a multitude of products and sub-brands that to be honest, is way too much to start even trying to list here. So to make things a little easier, I have listed the categories as per the website as follows:

• Kitchen Tools
• Cookware & Bakeware
• Serveware
• Food Storage
• Kids & Toys
• On the Go

This list I know really doesn’t do them justice but just assume that if there is something needed for the kitchen (apart from appliances obviously) then this site probably has it…

The Tupperware MLM program calls their members ‘Representatives’ (Some countries call them Consultants as well) who are part of what appears to be an extremely simple and perhaps ‘old school’ program – at least that is from what I can tell. The problem I have here is that I have been unable to locate a compensation plan either on the website or via an online search. The information I have provided below therefore is taken from the sites and pages of Tupperware Representatives which is not what I normally like to do, but it will have to do in this case. Of course if you of you reading this post should happen to have a copy please comment below in the post or email me here.

Anyway, here are the basics as I have found them on these other pages:

Base Commission rate: 25% on all products sold.

Down line commission rates: 4 – 12% – Manager level rank and above

Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions

To qualify for commissions, Representatives must generate $600 in sales in a 6-month period – i.e. status is lost of the total sales generated in the last 6 months does not reach $600.

Payment terms: Instantly and Monthly

Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.

Purchase requirements to join: Yes

New Representatives are required to purchase one of two Business Kits:

• Business Kit – USD$109 – products and two canvas totes, 10 catalogs, 20 brochures, 50 order forms, 3 months paid of a Pro level my.tupperware plan, a branded planner, set of five Host folders, Getting Started Guide and handy Confident Start flyer.
• Business Basics Kit – USD $60 – canvas tote with products for on-the-go demos, 10 catalogs, 20 brochures, 50 order forms, and 3 months paid of a Pro level my.tupperware plan.

Marketing materials provided: As per the business kits, digital and social tools for marketing.

Read more about the Tupperware MLM program here

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Melaleuca

Melaleuca was founded by Frank L. VanderSloot in Idaho Falls, Idaho in September 1985. Since then, it has grown to a USD $2 Billion dollar a year enterprise servicing 19 countries worldwide. With a mission “to enhance the lives of those we touch by helping people reach their goals”, Melaleuca has evolved into what appears at first glance to be a stereotypical network marketing company in every aspect of it sales operations.  On the non-sales side however, Melaleuca also prides itself on its green, environmentally friendly operations allowing members to utilise and sell non-toxic products that allow clean living without the dangers of harsh, caustic chemicals.

Melaleuca is definitely one of the larger MLM companies I have seen with an offering of over 400 products that it claims are “superior in a very clear and relevant way”. As mentioned above, they have every major MLM niche covered with a catalogue of home care products including:

Household

• Cleaning and Laundry
  • Household Cleaners
  • Dishwashing
  • Laundry
• Home Fragrances
  • Plug in Scented Oils
  • Wax Melts / Warmers
  • Soy Candles
  • Air Fresheners
  • Fabric Fresheners

The rest of their product range includes:

Nutrition

• Vitamins and Supplements
  • Multivitamins
  • Specialty Supplements
  • Peak Performance Packs
• Food And Weight Management
  • Weight Management
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Fiber
  • Healthy Snacking
  • Beverages
  • Gum & Mints
  • Sports Nutrition

Medicine

• Dry Skin Therapy
• Cold, Flu, & Allergy
• Pain & Fever Relief
• First Aid
• Sun Care
• Acne Treatment

Beauty

• Skin Care
• Color Cosmetics
• Hair Care
• Fragrance
• StyleSetters: Seasonal Colors

Pet Care

• Treats
• Jerky

Bath and Body

• Scent of the Season
• Bath & Shower
• Body & Skin Care
• Hair Care
• Facial Care
• Hand Soaps & Sanitizers
• Dental Care
• Kid’s

Essential Oils

• Single Oils
• Oil Blends
• Carrier Oils
• Accessories

The Melaleuca MLM program calls their members ‘Marketing Executives’ who are part of what at first look appears a quite complicated program focused on ‘leadership points’ and recruitment. It does however contain most of the common retail and downline commission structures and a good number of bonus options relative to many MLM programs as well. It takes a bit of searching to find it but their compensation plan is available on their website so here are the basics as I have found them…

Base Commission rate: 7% to 20% (dependent upon number of ‘active’ customers maintained)

Down line commission rates: 7% to 7 generations (dependent upon rank)

Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions

To qualify for downline commissions, a Marketing Executive is required to generate revenue of at least 29 Product Points per month. This can be made up of both personal and customer purchases.

Payment terms: Monthly.

Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.

Purchase requirements to join: No

Starter packs are available at time of enrollment however these are not mandatory. Options include:

Home Conversion Pack – 44 products, an assortment of spray bottles and accessories, helpful business-building and product literature, as well as valuable coupons worth hundreds of dollars. – USD $299 (140 Pts)

Value Pack – 29 products, an assortment of spray bottles and accessories, helpful business-building and product literature, as well as valuable coupons worth hundreds of dollars. – USD $199 (100pts)

Note: pack costs are not available on the website (unless you are a member) so the pricing and points allocations above are those that I have found on other pages belonging to an actual Melaleuca Marketing Executive.

Marketing materials provided: As per starter kit above.

Read more about the Melaleuca MLM program here

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Vorwerk

Vorwerk & Co. was founded in Wuppertal in 1883 by the Mittelsten Scheid family which over those past 137 years has now grown to become a “broadly diversified, international corporate group”. Vorwerk stands for continuity, change and personal contact. The company is still based in Wuppertal, Germany.

Vorwerk’s signature product is the Thermomix – currently selling at the TM6 Model. However, they also sell a large range of home cooking and cleaning products including:

• Thermomix
  • Thermomix® TM6™
  • Cook-Keys
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spare Parts
  • Varoma lids etc.

• Hestan Cue Set – Smart Cooking System
• Kitchen Essentials
  • Thermomix® Cookie Stamp
  • Gourmet Lunchbox Collection
  • Meater+Smart Grilling Collection
  • Sous Vide Chef Set
  • Thermomix® Dough Mat
  • Assorted Stoneware
  • Degrenne Salam Teapot
  • Thermomix® Baguette Pan
  • Thermomix® Cake Holder
  • Thermomix® Bread Loaf Bag
  • Julienne Peeler
  • Pudding Mold
  • Thermomix® Custard Molds
  • Thermomix® Bundt Cake Mold
  • Thermomix® Silicon Bags
  • Bread Knife
• Neato D8 Robot Vacuum
• Recipes and Cookbooks
• Merchandise

Note: I have also seen evidence of products such as:

• Vorwerk Carpets
• Kobold Vacuum Cleaners
• Jafra Cosmetics
• Lux Asia Pacific water purifiers and air filters
• Vorwerk Carpets

However these do not appear on official websites that I have found.

The Vorwerk MLM program calls their members Consultants however as far as the rest of the program goes, I have been unable to locate any information in regards to the compensation plan either via the Vorwerk website or within the sales pages of actual Consultants. That said, Vorwerk is a legitimate and real company who have provided products and a popular MLM program for over 100 years. The lack of information however does make it difficult for new members to determine whether it is worth joining or not.

Base Commission rate: The best numbers I have seen is $220 per Thermomix unit sold (this rises based on the number sold)

Down line commission rates: Not Located

Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions: Not Located

Payment terms: Not Located

Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.

Purchase requirements to join:

To become and Consultant, new enrollees must purchase a Thermomix kit worth $USD2000 to allow for demonstrations to be undertaken – There are payment plans for this.

I have not seen any record of ongoing purchase requirements (unless you count food etc. for your demonstrations).

Marketing materials provided: A personal online store, online demonstration tools & apps, marketing materials, extensive training.

Read more about the Vorwerk MLM program here

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Amway

The Amway MLM program calls their members ‘Independent Business Owners’ (IBOs) who are part of a somewhat traditional, if not a little confusing, compensation plan. Here are the basics as I have found them…

Base Commission rate: Up to 30%

Down line commission rates: 3 – 21% based on total sales of downline

Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions

To qualify for downline commissions, IBOs are required to meet monthly PV targets of at least 100 per month to earn the base 3% commissions. This can be made of personal or customer sales.

Payment terms: Monthly.

Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.

Purchase requirements to join: Yes

From what I can see in the FAQ section, there looks to be a joining fee of around USD$100 that “covers the cost of resources Amway provides to help our Independent Business Owners effectively run their businesses” including ongoing education, training, product marketing materials, customer service and mobile business management tools.

Marketing materials provided: As per starter kit above.

Read more about the Amway MLM Program Here

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5LINX

5LINX was founded in 2001 by Craig Jerabek, Jeb Tyler, and Jason Guck. The company is run under the belief that “building a successful business revolves around you and your customers” via the ability to offer a number of products and services to assist others within their daily lives

5LINX is based in New York, NY in the United States.

5LINX offers a massive array of products across a number of niches. These include:

Personal Products

• Chroma Credit – Personal credit management
• ID Guard – Identity theft insurance
• Montavida – Infused Tea and Coffee
• Platinum+ – Online discount app
• Residential Energy Program – Energy Broker services
• Safescore – Credit monitoring service
• TeeVee – Online streaming service

Business Products

• Commercial Energy Program – Energy Broker services
• Text Alertz – Business promotion tool

The 5LINX MLM program calls their members ‘Independent Marketing Representatives’ who are part of what appears to be a simple program with a common retail and downline commission structure and a good number of bonus options included. Their compensation plan is available via a simple web search so here are the basics as I have found them…

Base Commission rate: 10% to 20%

Down line commission rates: 5 – 50% dependent upon rank

Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions

To qualify for downline commissions, IMRs are required to meet Personal Customer Point targets of at least 8 per month. This can be made of personal or customer sales. Base 10% sales commissions however can be earned without the need to meet or maintain sales targets.

For some other bonuses, IMRs are required to subscribe to selected 5LINX products.

Payment terms: Monthly.

Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.

Purchase requirements to join: Not that I could find

Marketing materials provided: Not stated.

Read more about the 5LINX MLM Program Here

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Pampered Chef

Pampered Chef was founded in 1980 after Doris Christopher held her first cooking party . With a mission to “provide cooking tools that give people more confidence in the kitchen, recipes that help families enjoy mealtimes together, and a business opportunity that makes the everyday better for our consultants”, Pampered Chef has grown to an international community of more than 65,000 consultants.

Pampered Chef is based in Addison, IL in the United States.

Pampered Chef works within the home products market focusing on the kitchen.  Their products cover the entire length and breadth of the most important part of the house including:

Cookware

• Baking Dishes
• Baking Pans
• Cast Iron 
• Cookie & Sheet Pans
• Dutch Ovens 
• Grill 
• Grill Pans & Griddles
• Microwave
• Nonstick
• Oven 
• Rockcrok 
• Sauce Pans & Pots
• Sets
• Skillets & Fry Pans
• Stainless Nonstick 
• Stoneware
• Stovetop 
•  

Small Appliances

• Air Fryer
• Blenders 
• Cooking Blender
• Cordless
• Grilling
• Ice Cream Maker
• Pressure Cooker 

Pantry

• Enrichables 
• Mixes
• Sauces & Oils
• Seasonings 

Kitchen Tools

• Baking Accessories
• Cooking Accessories 
• Cutlery
• Food Prep
• Kitchen Tools 
• Mixing & Measuring
• Sets
• Specialty Cutting Tools 
• Storage
• Utensils 

Entertainment

• Barware
• Kids
• Outdoor
• Serveware 

The Pampered Chef MLM program calls their members ‘Consultants’ who are part of what appears to be a simple program with a common retail and downline commission structure and a good number of bonus options included. Their compensation plan is available on their website so here are the basics as I have found them…

Base Commission rate: 20% to 27%

Down line commission rates: 0.5 – 4% to 3 levels (level 1 down line is 1% – rank Senior Consultant and above)

Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions

To qualify for downline commissions, Consultants are required make sales of at least $200 or more in commissionable sales in a calendar month. This can be made of personal or customer sales. Base 20% sales commissions however can be earned without the need to meet or maintain sales targets.

Payment terms: Monthly.

Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.

Purchase requirements to join: Yes

New consultants are required to purchase a ‘launch bundle’ ranging in cost from $50 to $250.

Ongoing  purchases are not mandatory however the documentation does highlight the fact that most products are sold via the traditional party plan model meaning some further demonstration stock may be required.  Sales can however also be made via the Consultant’s personal website.

Marketing materials provided: Launch bundles also include

• Personal website
• Training
• Access to our exclusive virtual party site

Read more about the Pampered Chef MLM Program Here

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ACN

ACN was founded back in 1993 by four entrepreneurs in Greg Provenzano, Robert Stevanovski, Tony Cupisz and Mike Cupisz who decided the only way to have a company that they wanted to work in was to start their own. Since then, they have grown from ” a provider of long distance service in one country to one that offers a full suite of residential and long distance services that customers use every day across 26 countries”. ACN is based in Concord, North Carolina in the United States

ACN work within the home and business services industry offering a range of products including:

Home

• Identity Theft Protection
• Gas and Electricity
• High Speed Internet
• Television
• Security and Automation
• Wireless

Business

• Identity Theft Protection
• Gas and Electricity
• Payment Processing
• Security and Automation

Services appear to be a mixture of in-house products and third party offerings by companies such as AT&T and Spectrum TV – these vary from country to country.

The ACN MLM program calls their members ‘Independent Business Owners (IBOs)’ who are part of what appears to be a simple program with a common retail and downline commission structure with some bonus options included. There is however the added bonus of recurring commissions for some products purchased by referred customers. Their compensation plan is available on their website so here are the basics as I have found them…

Base Commission rate: 3% to 20% – many recurring

Down line commission rates: 0.5 – 4% to 5 levels

Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions

To qualify for downline commissions, IBO’s are required to maintain a status of “Customer Qualified IBO” via meeting a monthly target of 7 customer points. Personal Commissions however can be earned on all sales.

Payment terms: Monthly.

Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.

Purchase requirements to join: Yes

The fine print mentions out-of-pocket expenses for IBOs such as a joining and renewal fee however I was unable to find any clarification over the cost of these.

Marketing materials provided: Personalised website and training.

Read more about the ACN MLM Program Here

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Talk Fusion

With the need to send a video within an email and being told it couldn’t be done, Talk Fusion was founded in 2004 by Bob Reina with the invention of technology that could. Since then, it has grown to include a number of online communications solutions with a mantra “dedicated to changing lives by marketing our products person-to-person in over 140 countries.” Talk Fusion is based in Tampa, FL in the United States.

alk Fusion’s range of products cover a number of online communications aspects and needs including:

• Video Email
• Video Newsletters
• Live Meetings
• Video Chat
• Sign-up Forms

All products are developed utilising WebRTC (Real-Time Communications) technology allowing users to communicate directly through the web browser. Pricing is as follows:

The Talk Fusion MLM program calls their members ‘Associates’ who are part of what appears to be a simple program with a common retail and downline commission structure and a number of bonus options included. Their compensation plan is available via a simple online search so here are the basics as I have found them…

Base Commission rate: 10%

Down line commission rates: 2.5 – 10% to 10 levels (level 1 down line is 10% – rank Gold and above)

Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions

To qualify for downline commissions, Associates are required to meet monthly SV targets of at least 500 per month. Base 10% sales commissions however can be earned without the need to meet or maintain sales targets.

Payment terms: Instantly and Monthly.

Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.

Purchase requirements to join:

From what I can tell, the purchase of a product package is not mandatory but highly recommended – which makes sense in that if you generally need to know how a product works to sell it.

Marketing materials provided: Not Stated

Read more about the Talk Fusion MLM Program Here

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Stampin Up!

Founded in 1988, Stampin Up! call themselves a paper craft company with a drive to “make a positive difference in people’s lives”. In 2016, a new CEO was appointed (the daughter of one of the founders, Shelli Gardner) who has grown the company to where it is today – “an inclusive, global community made up of independent demonstrators and their customers”. Stampin Up! is based in Riverton, UT in the United States with offices in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Austria and Japan.

Stampin Up! work within the paper crafts segment of the Arts and Crafts niche with a good range of products including:

• Cut and Emboss machines
• Stamp blocks
• Inks and colouring
• Stamps and stamp sets
• Paper, cards and envelopes
• Adhesives
• Die-Cutting
• Embellishments and Ribbon
• Embossing kits
• Logo merchandise
• Punches
• Scrapbooking products
• Tools and Storage

The Stampin Up! MLM program calls their members ‘Demonstrators’ who are part of a program that appears driven by the old party plan model rather than online sales processes. On first look, the common retail and downline commission structure looks to be quite straight forward however without a number of the general bonus options included in many other MLM programs. I couldn’t find their compensation plan directly on their website however it did appear on a simple online search so here are the basics as I have found them…

Base Commission rate: 20% to 25% dependent upon rank

Down line commission rates: 3 – 6.5% to 3 levels (level 1 down line is 3%)

Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions

To qualify for downline commissions, Demonstrators are required to meet personal sales targets of at least 300 CSV per calendar quarter. This can be made of personal or customer sales. Base 20% sales commissions however can be earned without the need to meet or maintain sales targets.

Note: New Demonstrators are not required hit the 300 CSV target in their first Quarter – as long as they can reach it over the course of their first 2 Quarters combined.

Payment terms: Monthly.

Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.

Purchase requirements to join: Yes

New Demonstrators are required to purchase a Starter kit at a cost of $99 which includes $125 worth of products and business supplies needed to get started. Ongoing purchases are not mandatory however it is assumed that further samples for use within hosted parties or pop up events will be required.

Marketing materials provided: As per starter kit.

Read more about the Stampin Up! MLM Program Here

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Scentsy

Looking to “fill your life with fragrance“, Scentsy was founded by Heidi and Orville Thompson in May 2004 and has, in their own words, “Grown into an international business opportunity with a culture that feels like family”. Their products are sold entirely via their ‘family’ of independent consultants who work with hosts to share products in the home, coffee shops or via online social media events.

Scentsy is based in Idaho in the U.S. with consultants in many countries around the world.

Scentsy sells a massive range of fragrance inspired products which is too large to list here. Here are the highlights based on the following categories:

Warmers and Wax

• Wax Bars
• Warmers

Diffusers and Oils

• Traditional Diffusers
• Fan Diffusers
• Essential Oils
• Diffuser Pods

Scent Products

• Car Bars
• Room Sprays
• Scent packs and circles
• Fragrance Flowers

Laundry and Clean

• Dryer Disks
• Laundry Liquid
• Home Cleaners and Concentrates
• Dish Soap

Body

• Cream
• Wash
• Hand Cream and Soap
• Lotion
• Bath Soak

Kids

• Scented Soft Toys

Pets/Dog

• Shampoo
• Detangler
• Deodoriser

There are also special and themed collections such as Mother’s day and Valentine’s Day as well as kids interests such as Marvel and Disney. And finally, as an added commission earning option, Scentsy offers a subscription service allowing for monthly ‘Scentsy Box’ purchases.

The Scentsy MLM program calls their members ‘Independent Scentsy Consultants’ who are part of what appears to be an extremely simple and perhaps ‘old school’ program with a basic retail and downline commission structure. Their Compensation Plan is freely available on their website so here are the basics as I have found them…

Base Commission rate: 20% (25% once 1000 PRV in sales is reached)

Down line commission rates: 2 – 9% to 9 levels (first level 1 down line is 4%)

Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions

Consultants must reach rank of Lead Consultant with total sales of 1000 PRV to qualify for down line commissions.

To remain active, Consultants must also generate sales resulting in 200 points or more in PRV in at least one month within any consecutive four-month period. These sales can comprise customer or personal sales.

Payment terms: Monthly.

Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.

Purchase requirements to join: Yes

Consultants are required to purchase a starter kit at time of enrollment. The initial outlay for this is $99 and includes products based on the choice of the consultant such as Laundry, Scents, Diffusers etc.

I have seen mention of consultant requirements to set up displays for hostesses as part of the party plan model of the program. I could not however find any purchase requirements so I am making the assumption that this will fit within personal purchase requirements for Consultants (happy to be corrected in comments below of course).

Marketing materials provided: Personalised website and training.

Read more about the Scentsy MLM Program Here

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Tastefully Simple

Tastefully Simple was founded in 1995 by Jill Blashack Strahan with a belief that “people are in search of crazy delicious food that’s insanely easy to prepare”.  In that time they have grown from a small business packing products on a pool table to a fully functional facility employing over 75 team members. Tastefully Simple is based in Minnesota in the United States.

Tastefully Simple offers a large range of home and kitchen products and staples including:

• Breads & Soups
• Breakfast & Brunch
• Desserts & Baking
• Dips & Appetizers
• Dressings & Oils
• Drinks & Beverages
• Kitchenware & More
• Product Assortments
• Sauces
• Seasonings
• Snacks
• Totes & Coolers

All of the above can be sold as individual products or as part of a meal kit.

The Tastefully Simple MLM program calls their members ‘Consultants’ who are part of what appears to be a simple program with a common retail and downline commission structure and a good number of bonus options included. I did find their compensation plan on their website (you will need to hunt for it but it is there) so here are the basics as I have found them…

Base Commission rate: 15% – 40% based on total sales tiers.

Down line commission rates: 1 – 7% to 3 levels (level 1 down line is 3% – rank Copper and above)

Minimum monthly spend to qualify for commissions

To qualify for downline commissions, Consultants are required to meet monthly sales targets of at least $100 to earn 15% commissions. This can be made of personal or customer sales that are sold predominately via the party plan model. Sales less than $100 do however earn a 10% credit on the consultant’s account.

Payment terms: Monthly.

Application required?: Yes, Application form on website.

Purchase requirements to join: Yes – New Distributors are required to purchase a Starter kit.

Marketing materials provided: As per starter kit.

Read more about the Tastefully Simple MLM Program Here

The sites above have hopefully provided you with a good cross section in regards to what is available within the world of home care based MLM programs. That does not mean that you cannot find others that better suit what it is that you are trying to do within this space. Luckily for us, there is a simple way to find these programs online.

All you need to do is enter “niche type MLM” into your search engine (substituting ‘niche type‘ for whatever product it is that you are choosing to sell).

Note: you will have to trawl through a lot of reviews – good and bad – to find them. This is not a market as common as some others as well so some further searching may be required:

In most cases, you will need to apply for the program before you are allowed to promote their products – This is generally not as regimented as many affiliate marketing programs however if asked for more information don’t take this step lightly or you may be rejected. On top of the basic information, MLM programs may want to know:

• Why you want to join
• How you plan to promote their products.

Most platforms however will provide you with a good amount of promotional materials such as text links, ad banners, posters, guides, e-books and so on. Many even provide a personalised website within which to manage your sales.

So… There are some of the best Home Care MLM programs to furnish this year. I hope it has been helpful for you as you commence your own online multi level marketing business and as usual, please do not hesitate to comment below if you have any questions, need some advice or have any experiences to share. Oh, and especially comment if you have any experience with these, or any other programs as well.

Until next time

Have fun

Paul

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