Avon

Avon is a cosmetics company for woman, by woman. While they boast about being a potential full time job, with an average order of 25 dollars at a 40% earning level, they are supplemental at best unless you choose to pursue the leadership side of the game. However, Avon only charges 10 dollars to become a representative, a steal compared to most pyramid sales companies that require you to purchase products ahead of time. If you are like me, you feel guilty spending hundreds of dollars on make up and clothes when you know there are bills to be paid. Avon gives you the opportunity to purchase your own products at a 40% discount, savings that far outweigh the 10 dollar start up fee. Supplemental income is also nothing to scoff at. I sell Avon to my friends and family and I average about 200 dollars a week in profit. I have a girls' night out party with all my friends once a month and they come and bring their friends and we all buy our makeup, skincare and gifts together. I usually buy 2 bottles of wine and have everyone bring their favorite meat or cheese and I relax and make money at the same time. They jot down what they want, cut me a check and I order it online every two weeks. You can have them pick it up or you can bring it to them. Avon is a great way to make friends and money. Kids are invited, just set them up with a movie and some coloring books and crayons in the bedroom and you have two hours of lucrative fun!


Initial financial investment: $10 dollars

Average weekly hours invested: as little or as many as you want. I spend about 4 hours a week handing out brochures and collecting orders (i collect my orders via text message). One mass text and you're done!

Earning potential: limitless, but about 150-200 dollars every two weeks is easily doable with a small child.