Selling Pampered Chef: Convincing a Reluctant Spouse

[Amy In Ohio]

I have someone who is very interested in selling PC... however her husband is not. I think that the main problem is, is that she tried Avon (I think) about 10years ago and it screwed up their income tax return. So, what can I do to help change his mind???

 

[BethCooks4U]

Ask if you and your director can meet with the two of them so that their concerns can be answered and they can make a fully informed decision.

 

[DebbieSAChef]

Help with kit!!Help with the kit as much as you can. Sponsoring a kit for a new consultant will show her husband how serious you are about their new money making business.
If you can't afford to pay for the entire kit, give her a discount.

Do something like this:
If she qualifies in her first month you will refund her for half the kit, all of the kit, 1/3 of the kit price. Whatever works for you.

Help her get shows already lined up so she can get qualified. Include her husband in all these training sessions with her.

Debbie

 

[Amy In Ohio]

Does it mess with your taxes too much though?? I can't tell by ours because DH started his own adventure last year too and we had some stuff that we did to make us have to pay in lots...

 

[Veevahchef]

I am from Canada, so i don't know if it works the same in the U.S.
But you would think that because you have so many deductable expenses, it shouldn;t make a difference, or could even work in your favor.
I work full time outside of the home and I always used to pay a lot of taxes. Now, since I started doing P.C. I haven't paid tax in a few years. It always seems to work out. I do have an awesome accountant though.

 

[apamperedone]

Where are you in Ohio?

 

[Amy In Ohio]

I'm in Anna (which I am sure you have never heard of) So, it's north of Dayton and south of Lima right on I-75...

 

[beepampered]

It can be a pain to keep up with all the tax stuff. I would try to get deeper to the husband's real concern. It could be that you help organize a system to track the stuff or show them how Pampered Partner has a way to track expenses or get some websites/books to have him review. I mean, if the taxes are REALLY his only objection, then I think you could get around that. But some people just come up with any excuse possible and she'll have to decide if it's worth his un-support. My limited experience with Pampered Chef shows that having an at-home business is a GREAT way to REDUCE your taxable income because there are so many new deductions. Good luck.

 

[cmdtrgd]

The really hard part with Avon is that you have to carry an inventory...and then there is the catalog misery that comes out every 2-4 weeks. Inventory can really mess up your taxes - especially if you are not good at keeping track, or even just procrastinate. I love PC!

 

[Evelynt]

I never realized that owning a home based business would be so beneficial in regards to taxes. We have a great tax man. There are so many things that can be deducted that he knows about. It helps to keep good records too.
It has helped get our daughter more grant money for college.