Work From Home - Boost Your Income

Lots of people are looking for ways to earn that extra bit of money, resulting in many searches on the Internetand a great deal of research going into it also to avoid a possible scam. I like many others have also sat and scoured the Internet for more hours than I care to remember, however I have found quite a lot of information out in regards to Party Planning and Direct Selling. This hub is designed to list the different companies that I have found, the costs of start up (if any) and details of how to become a self employed representative.

It is important to remember that as a representative/agent you will be working on a commission only basis, the rates of commission earned vary from company to company, however I will state commission rates where I can. Working in this field is also not a get rich scheme, it will require time and dedication on your part to build up a customer base, however with that effort put in, you will find that you are able to make enough money to put towards the bills, or to save for a rainy day. The amount that you make depends entirely upon how much you decide to put into your business.

Barefoot Books publish wonderful books for children, if you love books then this could be an opportunity for you. Selling books either online, within your local community, holding book parties, or even having a book stall at schools local to you. There is no end of ways that you can advertise the books and make sales with friends, family and the local community. There is NO start up fee to begin as a Barefoot Book consultant, you can join for free, however if you do decide later on to purchase a kit then you can do so. This gives you the chance to test the water before you make a commitment with your money. The rate of commission that you earn is up to 40%

For more information on barefoot books www.barefootbooks.com

Usborne Books is one of the largest independent children's book publishers within the UK, they offer a unique way to earn extra money selling children's books to friends, family, local community, book fairs and so on. They have a range of almost 2000 products, so this ensures that there is always something for someone, and really helps to boost your sales with the amount of different products that they have. To join Usborne Books there is a start up fee, however I can speak from experience that it is well worth the money, For around £34 you purchase a start up kit that is over £120 worth of stock, which you can show to others or sell if you choose. You also get all of your order forms, brochures and advertising details included with the start up fee. The rate of commission that you earn with Usborne is 24%.

To find out more about Usborne Books www.usbornebooks.com/athome

Cards from Africa is a wonderful and unique business opportunity. They supply the largest range of fair trade cards throughout the UK, and cards cater for all occasions. All cards are hand made, and the company quotes that it takes an average 30 minutes to create each individual card, what I particularly like about this company is that the company makes a huge difference in the lives of African Orphans. So not only are you helping yourself with this venture, you are also helping people who are less fortunate than ourselves. There is a start up fee with this company, and it stands at £75. The costs will provide you with 30 handmade cards that you can use to show others or that you can sell directly on to people, it also provides you with 50 brochures, a DVD, business start up bag, point of sale signs, paper bags and much more, so you do get a fair amount of kit for the price. The rate of commission ranges between 25%-35%

To find out more www.cardsfromafrica.co.uk

I am in the process of gathering further information on other home work opportunities, and will post them on another hub as soon as I have all the relevant information to give you an informed choice.

I hope that this hub is beneficial, and look out for the following hub with more work from home opportunities.