If you love dips and spices, consider marketing them for a specialty company.
If you love dips and spices and want to start a business of your own, there are relatively inexpensive business options you could start today. Makers of gourmet dips and spices look for individual marketers for their products in exchange for a sales commission. Some companies focus on direct consumer sales through gourmet food parties or direct individual sales. The commissions received can be direct commissions or multilevel marketing commissions received by building your own team of marketing representatives.
Instructions
Choosing a Company
1. Scan the Internet for a list of gourmet food companies.
Find a list of gourmet food companies that produce and distribute dips and spices. Conducting an Internet search for gourmet food companies can provide a number of leads. The Direct Selling Association can help narrow your search to businesses that are specifically looking for marketing representatives (follow the link to the DSA website under References, select "Food/Gourmet Items" from the menu and click on "Search").
2. Some companies use a business model called multilevel marketing to sell products.
Decide what business model you would like to have. Do you want a direct selling role with a commission paid only on your sales, or would you like to start a team of salespeople through a multilevel structure?
3. Make sure the company you choose has quality products.
Determine the company for which you would like to become a marketer. Consider the company reputation, quality of products, delivery and customer service as well as sales commission. There are also varying startup costs, but most provide initial product and a startup kit for less than $200, with some being less than $50.
4. Gourmet food parties are a fun way to make money.
Determine your target market. If you choose to have gourmet parties, start listing friends and family who would have a party. You can also make lists of boutique markets and specialty stores with whom you might partner.
Getting Started
5. Start by booking parties with your family.
Once you have chosen a company, don't wait to get your starter kit. Tell everyone you know about your new business. If you choose a gourmet food party sales structure, have a party of your own and invite all your family and friends. This is a great way to book future parties from the start.
6. Social networking websites can bring exposure to your dips and spices business.
Create social networking sites for yourself and your new business. Let everyone with whom you are connected know about your new dips and spices venture.
7. Show your enthusiasm for your new business in a networking group.
Join a business networking group. This is a great way to get the word out about your product and showcase your knowledge and passion with others.
8. Partnering with other businesses can increase sales for everyone.
Contact small businesses from your marketing plan to set up gourmet food events. The businesses can highlight their foods and other products, and you can highlight your dips and spices.
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