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Mimzy  

SMC - been selling their stuff on and off since I was a teenager...

My mom bought into SMC when I was in High School - that was back in the 70's. I sold wood roses, long stem and pins on Feb 14 and Sweetheart day. Sold Mother's day items, Father's day items, gifts of all kinds. From oriental gifts, to crystal, jewelry and consumables, in HS I was the one with the connections. Made out fairly well doing it too. Saved up enough funds to get myself a silver moped to help out in my other business endevors.

In the 80's my mom turned her membership over to me so that I could try to make a business out of it. Though I'd already done fairly well doing it on my own already. The best part of selling to other students was the fact all I had to do was show up with a catalog, the item samples and the orders flew in. Overhead was zilch and I had plenty of help bringing in the boxes to pass out orders. Cash up front was always the rule. As an adult, things got more complicated.

I did fairly well, I had a small thrift shop that I stocked with some items, but mostly I had donated things. But the SMC stuff did bring people in when I put stuff in the window display area. But overhead was high and I really wasn't into pushing sales.
I eventually sold the business to a friend who'd been helping me. She got her own SMC membership and took over the business. She was a sales person...and a good one.

Later in the 90's I got in with a tech pal that helped me to get a system hooked up online. My first online business. I had other people who wanted their own business send me $10 for the business kit. (I had to pay the cost for the kit and the shipping from that.)
They would be free to sell the products any way they wanted. They were distributors - getting near my cost for the products.
They could in turn hire party hostesses who would get a cut of the profits made by the distributors.

Me, I would get emails telling me what to order and after making sure that everything was filled out right - I'd have them deposit the funds into my bank branch. (lucky they were nationwide) After confirming the deposit, I would order the items, pay with my credit card and have it shipped to them. They would get the orders to their hostesses or clients on their own.

That worked out for a while and then I sold the whole thing to my tech pal who'd gotten a membership with SMC so he could take over. He was another sales person who was good at the job.

But then after a big move, I didn't do too much more with the whole SMC thing. I kept my membership, but didn't do much with it.

I noticed in early 2000 that eBay was flooded with SMC products and that most were taking a loss on sales. So I decided against joining them and just used the catalogs to allow friends and family to purchase at cost to help extend their limited funds.

Few pals even ordered flea market items from me so that they could start up or add to their business marketing stock. I got a little profit off of the sales, but not much.

I guess I'm not much of a sales person, I love finding bargains and buying wholesale whenever I can. But I've never been one to want to hard sell or pitch to people.

Some told me that I didn't charge enough for my websites, which is why I didn't make it through the economic storm that hit. I often wondered how other designers got thousands for jobs, while I got a lot less and did more work.

I was thinking of putting up a website to offer the SMC products to those that wanted to buy them. To make a membership site that charged only a few dollars to have access to all the items. I figured that some people would be able to make a business out of it.

Of course the only reason for the membership fee would be to pay for the hosting. I can't seem to find a way to set up a database on my free hosting acct. - my provider expects me to pay up front first.

So I'm going to mull it over, see if I can find anyone that can help me with setting it up while I see if anyone would be interested in the idea.

I'm already trying to get up funds up for my daughter's hosting, the food/recipe site that I'll be setting up for her needs a database too. So I need to be sure that that will be paid, so I'm trying to set that up as a membership site too.

Well, that's all I've got for now. If anyone is interested in the sort of product that SMC has then click on this link.

http://viewecatalog.siteforshop.com/catalog_select.asp

If anyone is interested in getting anything let me know. I'm able to check availability, cost and unit packaging. I can also work through paypal or alertpay. SMC does dropshipping so that's not a problem.

If anyone knows of some freelance work online let me know, still need to cover as many possible opportunities as possible to keep afloat.

Don't ever put your hopes on the eggs in just one basket. Make sure you have as many baskets as you can filling with eggs...lol you never know when one might stop being productive. Take care and good luck

Hope this is of some use to anyone that might find it useful.
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elideneed  

Fund Raising Opportunity

I would like information about worthy, nonprofit organizations that need information, assistance, and products for fund raising.

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kglenn  

About kglenn

Founded in 2002, Rodan + Fields Dermatologists ® is a skincare company committed to connecting people with the products, the knowledge, the resources and the opportunities to change skin and to change lives.

Katie Rodan, M.D. and Kathy Fields, M.D., Founders

Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields founded Rodan + Fields Dermatologists in 2002 to help people treat everyday skin concerns. Rodan + Fields quickly became a leading dermatologist brand in top-tier department stores, such as Nieman Marcus, Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, and Sephora. While in Nordstrom department stores, the line was a top selling clinical skin care line for 2 years in a row.
To broaden their reach and achieve their vision of bringing dermatologist-based skin treatments to everyone, Rodan + Fields became the first prestige skincare line to exit the department store and enter the direct selling market in 2008.

Prior to beginning Rodan + Fields Dermatologists, Drs. Rodan and Fields created ProActiv Solution, the best selling acne treatment system in America. Both are Stanford-trained professors of Dermatology and maintain private practices in Northern California.

In their on-going medical practices, Doctors Rodan and Fields see that there are so many more common skincare needs beyond acne. And outside of their practices, they can see that most people never access a dermatologist for some of the most common skin conditions of all. This compelled the doctors to address the continuing need to help people get real care for a range of skincare needs through their regimen-based approach to skincare.

The Rodan + Fields business opportunity boasts a brand report card unlike any other. Inherent in the Rodan + Fields direct selling brand is the reputation of two of the most highly regarded leaders in the world of skincare. Their track record among their dermatology peers, as skincare product developers, and as opinion leaders in the beauty press are all part of the assets that work to support Rodan + Fields Consultants as they set forth to introduce others to the benefits of the products, the product-support programs, and the potential lifestyle benefits of the business opportunity.

“I feel so fortunate to be a dermatologist and have the opportunity to help people treat and overcome skin concerns that often negatively impact self-esteem. Through my medical practice and the products I create, I empower people with the knowledge and the tools necessary to achieve skin health and beauty.”
-Katie Rodan, MD

Dr. Rodan is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Stanford University School of Medicine and is a cosmetic dermatologist in private practice in Oakland, California. She is the co-creator of Proactiv Solution and the co-founder of Rodan+Fields Dermatologists.

In keeping with her mission to educate on common dermatologic problems, Dr. Rodan is frequently quoted in national publications including, Vogue, Health, Self, Cosmo, Ladies Home Journal, Glamour, InStyle and O Magazine. Her professional accomplishments have been profiled through articles in People, Harper’s Bazaar, Allure, More, and Oakland Magazine, where she was the cover story for the 2008 “Best Doctors” issue. She has been a featured guest on The View, The Montel Williams Show, Later Today, and Bay Area local news programs. Dr. Rodan shares her knowledge and experience as both a dermatologist and an entrepreneur through speaking engagements at national trade meetings, universities, corporations, and women’s organizations.

Dr. Rodan and Dr. Fields are the authors of the book “UNBLEMISHED,” where they refute some of the most common misunderstandings about acne and present a groundbreaking guide to using over-the-counter medications to banish breakouts forever. Dr. Rodan contributed a chapter entitled “How to Zap a Zit” in the book, “The Experts Guide to Doing Things Faster.” She has also co-authored articles in peer reviewed publications, such as, The Archives of Dermatology, The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, and The Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.

Dr. Rodan is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the Board of Directors for the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery. She is also a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for Nanopacific Holdings.
Together, Dr. Rodan and Dr. Fields received the coveted Cosmetic Executive Women’s Award in 2003 for “Changing the direction of the industry” with their creation of Proactiv® Solution.

"My professional goal is to educate others on the many common, yet complex skin conditions in dermatology today. I strive to create value in the cosmetics industry by giving people access to problem/solution treatment products that not only work, but are luxurious feeling too."
-Kathy Fields, MD

Dr. Fields is a Stanford-trained, board-certified dermatologist who has been in private practice in San Francisco since 1987. In her own medical and surgical dermatology practice, Dr. Fields devotes her time to both cosmetic dermatology as well as treating disorders of the skin, hair and nails. Dr. Fields is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at UCSF, a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, and a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

As an authority on cutting edge, dermatological treatment solutions, Dr. Fields was recently named one of America’s Top Dermatologists, one of America’s Top Physicians, and one of the Best Doctors in the Bay Area in California. She is a member of the Annenberg Circle of Dermatology Leadership and has been written up in Who's Who in the American Women and American Business. Dr. Fields has lectured nationally to fellow dermatologists, other doctors, and the public on acne, Botox injections, liposuction and aging skin, as well as cancer and breakthrough dermatology.

Dr. Fields and Dr. Rodan co-authored “UNBLEMISHED,” where they refute some of the most common misunderstandings about acne and present a groundbreaking guide using only over-the-counter medications to banish breakouts forever. Together, Dr. Fields and Dr. Rodan also received the coveted Cosmetic Executive Women’s Award in 2003 for “Changing the direction of the industry” with their creation of Proactiv® Solution.

Dr. Fields is frequently featured in national beauty and women’s magazines such as Allure, SELF, Glamour, and MORE. She has appeared on The Tyra Banks Show, The View, and Later Today.

As dermatologists, we believe that everyone has the right to a healthy, clear complexion. Throughout our careers, we have seen how skin problems from acne, discolorations, and sensitivity can erode self-confidence and prevent people from feeling confident and reaching their potential. We created Rodan + Fields Dermatologists to provide everyone with medically based skincare solutions to address their everyday skin concerns. Our regimens include cutting edge science and elegant skincare that are clinically proven to transform skin. While a proven success in up-scale department stores, we elected to transform Rodan + Fields Dermatologists into a direct selling opportunity. We recognize that the best way to get our message heard and our skincare regimens on as many faces as possible is to create a sales force of people who have experienced success with our products and want to share their success with others.

As entrepreneurs who created Proactiv® Solution, we know how business and financial success can dramatically improve lifestyle and introduce a sense of freedom into one’s life. As the only dermatologists brand in the direct selling industry, we are providing an opportunity for you, as a consultant, to create a rewarding business of your own. We give you the products, the credibility, the tools, and the business support to get started and grow your enterprise.
So join us in our life-long mission. Through Rodan + Fields Dermatologists, you can change your skin and change your life while helping others to do the same. When your family and friends see your radiant complexion, growing confidence and enthusiasm for your business, you will inspire others to follow in your footsteps. It is people just like you who are taking the lead and experiencing success as Rodan + Fields expands across the United States. Don’t miss the ride, come and grow with us

For more information, please contact:

Keri Glenn
R+ F Independent Consultant
Licensed Medical Esthetician
www.kglenn.myrandf.com
kglenn.rodan.fields@gmail.com or
klg_71@yahoo.com

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tbelcher  

About tbelcher

I am looking for Grants, Loan opportunities, etc for business'. I am always looking for ways to help people and looking for people that have an excess of their own products or services that I can hook up with those that need them. 

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