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I am currently considering whether to start a party/direct selling opportunity, and these three have made the short list. Does anyone have any experience of working for any of these companies, as they all look like quite good options - I know I'll hardly have time for just the one of them, however am finding it quite hard to make a decision!
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Not directly with them but with another cosmetics company.

Only thing I would say is that the likes of Jamie gives you little potential for reorders. Those items tend to be one off purchases. More chance of repeat custom with the other two imo.

Only speaking as a punter, I've had a stall next to Jamie at home a few times and their stuff is very expensive. If I wasn't happy as I am with Wikaniko I'd be looking at Neals Yard. Whichever you choose, make sure you know what your financial commitments are and how you get paid before signing up to anything. Bear in mind the only financial rewards you will get are a result of your own hard work

Thanks for the tips. Funnily enough, I looked a Wikaniko, perhaps I might investigate again. I take the point about Jamie at home, and thought that it would be good to go with a well known brand name, one of the reasons that I was put off Wikaniko. One of the things I like about these plans, is that you can fit it around your commitments, and as you say, it's all about the effort that you put in. For Wikaniko, do you just sell form a catalogue, or do you do 'parties'. By the sounds, you have to invest in the products, rather then ordering direct form the supplier on an order by order basis?
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I've messaged you sarahpip. With Wikaniko there is not necessarily a need to purchase any products unless you get orders from customers - although most of us buy goods for our own use (otherwise how can you recommend products to other people?) Wikaniko is a fairly new company (only just over 3 years) but we do sell established brands as well as our own range of goods. There are different ways of working the business, catalogues, stall events, home parties, online, the nice thing is you can choose what suits you

Hi there. I just saw this and I am a Jamie at Home consultant. I only started in November but I love it. As for the products being exoensive, the majority are below £25. Some are more expensive but that because they are fair trade or are designed to last a lifetime.

Moischambers I get what you are saying about repeat custom but actually a lot of people host a party each time a new catalogue comes out as there are always new products.

Personally what I liked about Jamie at Home when I was trying to choose which company to go with was that you can do as little or as much as you choose and I like what Jamie stands for, something which helps sell his products. Feel free to PM me if you want more info.

Good luck with your choice! x

Hi Sarah. I do Phoenix Trading selling cards, giftwrap and stationery. I do this alongside a part-time admin job and love it. Started in a very small way and gradually building it up. Love that it can go at my own pace, but the success I have had with this has motivated me to do more and also massively increased my confidence.