On
this page I have included the most common question people ask me when
thinking about becoming an Usborne Organiser, there is a lot of detail
so if you wish to discuss in instead please call me. Or if your prefer a
hard copy I will happily put a pack in the post to you.......
As an Usborne Organiser, what will my job entail?
You
will effectively be running your own Usborne book selling business which
can be in the homes of local families, at playgroups, offices and,
ultimately, through schools and other organisations. You decide
how much time to give to your Usborne business, when, and how much you
want to earn.
How much will I earn?
You
will start earning 24% commission immediately, and you could earn 26%
from day one. But, importantly, there are opportunities for much
bigger earnings, with commission on personal sales rising to 31%.
Many of our top organisers can, and do, earn four-figure cheques in a
month on their own and their division’s sales, once they have built
their business up.
Do I have to buy stock?
No,
there is no stock outlay or risk. You pass customer order and
payment on to us and we deliver their stock to you. The only outlay you
have to make is the starter kit and then you are receiving a bundle of
hugely discounted books to sell or display. Some people do stock up on
books and there you can make more commission by doing so but it’s
entirely up to you!
Do I have to pay
for customer orders up front? How do I receive my
commission?
In the majority of cases, your customers should pay
for their books when they order, you deduct and keep
your basic commission from this and send the payment
with the order. The only exception to this is
when schools order from you directly, in those cases
they may prefer to be invoiced with the delivery and
Usborne do provide an invoicing service for this.
Any additional commission over and above the basic
rate (which is 24% on party orders, 20% on school
orders) is paid at the end of each month by cheque
from the office.
How do I give benefits to my host?
Usborne books
allow a 10% book value benefit to be paid to the
host of an event, and 20% if 2 future bookings are
made. Also, the school book fair scheme offers
higher benefits depending on sales value (up to 40%
discount and 60% free book allowance). These are not
taken from your earnings, they are extras covered by
Usborne.
How will customers see the Usborne Products?
Firstly, our full colour catalogue displays our complete product range
in themes. Each item is shown with clear photographs and detailed
descriptions for customer ordering. We also have leaflets with
many special offers, which are ideal to use in a variety of ways.
Secondly, you will have a starter kit of key titles backing up these
catalogue spreads to show to your customers. The starter kit is
normally £38 and contains approximately 16 titles retailing at £80+ It
also includes catalogues, a training handbook, a wide range of
full-colour stationery – in fact, everything you need to start
immediately. This is the only outlay you need to make.
Whilst an incredible opportunity by any standards, you are still
entitled to a full money-back refund if you change your mind within 14
days of joining.
In
your first 12 weeks you will also be offered (through ‘runaway success’
incentive) the opportunity to win free books, a kit refund, £200 cash
bonus (on top of your commission earned along the
way) and entry to our prestigious ‘Executive Club’.
Why should I Sell Usborne Books?
Well, the last
thing parents will compromise on their children,
especially not something that is not only fun but of
educational value. So, children’s books are the
products to be selling – everyone’s buying lots more
books and parental support is high. Secondly,
award – winning Usborne books are simply the best.
Ask any teacher what they think of our books and
just watch the children choose, given a choice of
many publishers’ books. If you already know
Usborne, you won’t need convincing! Thirdly,
Usborne has an unrivalled reputation for integrity,
exceptional service and teamwork, gained from 30 years in
direct selling, and over 35 years in publishing. Finally, it’s
great fun! We hold lots of events, training and incentives.
When can I Start?
Start now, by making a list of potential contacts. Then contact me,
I am the top UK mentor and can offer free training and support to help you get started and be
successful.
Is this Pyramid Selling?
Definitely not! Pyramid selling is
illegal. By becoming an Usborne Organiser:
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You make your
money by earning commission on the books you sell.
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You do not pay
any money to your recruiter – the only investment you have to make
is paid direct to Usborne Books at Home.
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You are selling a tangible
product in a direct selling capacity.
Usborne are full members of the
Direct Selling
Association
Am I under pressure to sell a minimum amount each month?
Absolutely not. Usborne request that you place at least one order (of
£100 min) in your first 12 weeks. (Don’t panic – this is quite easily
achieved at your starter party!). This is to stop people buying the kit
just for the cheap books and keeps the cost of the starter kit low for
those of us actually interested in the business. From then the only
specific requirement is, for administrative reasons, to submit sales
worth £100 in the autumn season (September to December) which is the
busiest time of year (note that this does not apply until the following
year if you join during during the autumn season). Organisers who do not
reach this level are deemed to have resigned. Other than that, you
can work as little (or as much!) as you are happy to.
Am
I under pressure to recruit new Organisers?
There is no requirement to recruit anyone. Obviously your business
will become more successful if you do recruit, but many people have been
Organisers for several years and have no wish to recruit anyone.
Recruiting a team may not be as difficult and time consuming as you
initially perceive. I would encourage you to have an open mind about
sharing the Usborne business, although of course this is always your
business your way...
Why join this
division with you?
I am
a Divisional Leader with Usborne and currently the TOP UK MENTOR
and head of the fastest growing Usborne Division. So I
am well practised in helping people set
up all different types of Usborne business and take a keen and involved
role in helping Usborne HQ develop their service to organisers. Usborne
is my "career" so I am always around to help you out with no other jobs
distracting me. My previous background in marketing world also lends
to what I can offer as your mentor.
Not only do I offer you direct support but also the facility to consult
with the rest of your Usborne family on
our AWARD
WINNING mylittleyellowduck private forum. Where there is chat, pictures
and more importantly training material and sales aids to download.
