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.
