The first microfiber was manufactured in Sweden
in 1994. Norwex started in the home business in 1995 in Norway and opened to
the Canadian and USA markets in 1999.
2. ARE PARTIES REQUIRED OR CAN THE CUSTOMER ORDER
DIRECTLY FROM THE COMPANY AND WE STILL GET PAID OUR REGULAR COMMISSION?
As a consultant the best way to get the product
in front of the client is through a party. A client can order directly from
each consultant but not directly from our head office.
3.DOES THE COMPANY REQUIRE
YOU TO HAVE AN INVENTORY?
No, there is no requirement to have an on-hand
inventory. Each consultant can decide to keep product on hand at their
discretion.
4. DOES THE COMPANY HAVE A 100% GUARANTEE ON THE
PRODUCTS AND THE KITS?
The same guarantee applies to the product in
your kit as to the product that you sell. Warranties are as follows: 2 years on
microfiber products, 60 days on consumable products, 5 years on the magnet ball
and 1 year on the dryer balls
5.HOW MUCH IS THE KIT AND
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
The Canadian kit is $39.95 and comes with all
of the
following products:
2 Antibac Enviro Cloths
1 Norwex Tote Bag
1 Car Cloth
1 Antibac Window Cloth
1 Enviro Towel
1 Spray Bottle
Enough paperwork to get you started for your first party
The American kit is FREE if you do $2,000 in
sales
over your first 3 months.
The kit includes:
2 Small Antibac Enviro Cloths
1 Large Antibac Enviro Cloth
1 Window Cloth
1 Mop Starter Package (includes Wet Mop, Dry Mop, Large Mop
Base, 1 Mop Handle)
1 package of Spirinetts
1 Spray Bottle
1 Tote Bag
Enough paperwork to get you started for your first party
6.ARE THERE KIT OPTIONS?
SUCH AS SIZES OF KITS TO CHOOSE FROM?
No, there is just one kit.
7.IS THERE A MINIMUM SALES
QUOTA TO BE MET TO STAY ACTIVE?
Yes, you will need to sell $250 in a 6 months
period to remain active. Once you start building a team, you would need to sell
$250 every month to continue to collect your commission check.
8.WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF
INCENTIVES FOR DEDICATED, CONSISTENT CONSULTANTS?
Monthly product awards from Head Office
Go For The Goal (yearly incentives for consultants from Head Office)
Each manager may also, at their discretion, offer incentives
9.ARE THERE ANY NEW
CONSULTANT INCENTIVES TO BOOST START A BUSINESS?
(Canada) - Yes, if a new consultant sells $2500
in the first 3 months, they will receive a $200 shopping spree from the
company. (USA) – You will get the kit for free.
10.ARE THERE ANY NEW
CONSULTANT INCENTIVES TO BOOST START A BUSINESS?
Each consultant pays themselves the discount
amount shown when you order. As all orders are charged to the consultant\’s on
file credit card, the amount you are paid is the difference of what you owe for
the product you order and what the clients have paid for the product. If there
are more credit charges from clients to apply against the party, Head Office
will send a check or direct deposit the amount into the account you have provided
them.
11.WHAT IS THE EARNING
POTENTIAL AS A CONSULTANT OR HIGHER.... WHAT ARE THE LEVELS AND THE COMPENSATION POINTS?
We earn 35% commission (also called discount)
on ALL products sold (regardless of monthly or yearly sales volumes). See the
Success Builder for more info on the Norwex management levels.
12.ARE THERE MEETINGS,
SEMINARS, TRAINING SESSIONS, CONVENTIONS AND SUCH THAT ONE CAN ATTEND?
Yes, there are meetings help by head office on
a regular basis in the bigger centers. Head Office also organizes an annual
conference in August in a major centre in Canada.
13.WHAT TYPES OF TRAINING IS
AVAILABLE TO NEW CONSULTANTS?
I offer a full training program that includes
literature about all of our products as well as one on one training for anyone
that is interested in it. I will also come along to help you out with your
first party if you wish. You may also contact me through email with any
questions you may have.
14.DOES NORWEX OFFER
CONSULTANT WEBSITES?
Norwex is in the process of implementing FREE
consultant based websites with a back office area. They have currently
purchased a multi-million dollar system that they will be training and
implementing in the next few months. They are hoping to have this launched by
May.
15.WHAT IS THE AVERAGE TIME
SPENT PER SHOW?
The maximum time is 3 hours. This includes host
coaching calls made before the show, show time, minimal paperwork, and customer
service. As you become more experienced, this time will also decrease!
16.WHAT IS THE HOSTESS
PROGRAM AND WHO PAYS FOR THE HOSTESS BENEFITS?
Norwex
provides a completely company funded
hostess program.
The
hostess program is referred to as a 4-Star program meaning that there are 4
ways in which the hostess can earn free product. The 4 stars are as follows:
A.For each booking the hostess has from her party, she can choose
between an optic cloth and a window cloth
B.When a hostess has a minimum of 5 buying guests she earns a free
envirocloth. The higher the number of buying guests the more
products she can earn. (Other levels are 8, 10, 13 and 15)
C.A shopping spree is earned for between 8 and 12% of sales at the
party. The hostess can pick whatever products from the catalogue
that she wants.
D.Head Office puts hostess packages together for different sales
levels beginning at $325 (other levels are $500, $750 and $1000)
17.HOW EASY IS IT TO GET
STARTED?
Simply pick up the phone and call me or email
me and within 10 business days from when Head Office receives our contract you
should have your kit in-hand.
18.HOW MUCH ARE SUPPLIES
LIKE INVOICES, CATALOGS AND INVITES?
Invoices are $9.50 for a bundle of 100
Catalogues are $.55 each
Recruiting Flyers are $12.50 for a bundle of 25
Invitation Postcards are $4.00 for a bundle of 100
Hostess Planners are $8.50 for a bundle of 25
19.IS THERE AN ANNUAL
RENEWAL FEE?
There are no additional fees as long as you
remain
active.
20.ARE THERE ANY ADVERTISING
RESTRICTIONS?
As a consultant you are not allowed to sell the
Norwex products on a site such as E-Bay. Otherwise, there are no restrictions
on advertising; however, advertisements need to be approved by Head Office
prior to posting. Ask your manager to help you with this.
21.WHO TAKES CARE OF THE
SALES TAX?
As a consultant you remit the sales tax to head
office and is remitted by Head Office on your behalf for your sales.
