A Guide to Working from Home: Independent Wine Consultant with WineShop At Home.
Do you have a passion for Pinot Noir, and know a Chardonnay from Chablis? Then you can start a home-based business as an independent wine consultant. Isn't there some simple, inexpensive home business I can start that doesn't involve the Internet or a home computer? And the answer is Yes.
AT A GLANCE |
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Expected Hourly Income | $2,000/Month |
Start-Up Costs | High, Moderate, Low only $99 to join |
Start Up Degree of Difficulty | Easy, no experience necesarry |
Potential Problems | Poor Sales |
Getting Started
Being an independent Wine Consultant with WineShop at Home is a relatively new home based business but it is enjoying a surge in popularity as is wine itself. The idea is a simple one and is a twist, or shall we say a pop of the cork, on the old standby home business the Tupperware or other kitchen product party.
The independent consultant holds a party in their home, or at the home of another where guests are invited to enjoy and taste wines in the comfort of their own home in a nice social event. Consumers still find the idea of going to a wine tasting intimidating, and often buy a wine based only on the look of a label. Wine merchants especially in supermarkets are often less then helpful in answering consumerís questions about wine, these wine parties are filling a growing consumer need, and are fun.
Start-up costs
You can actually get started with a home-based business as an independent Wine Consultant representing WineShop At Home for as little as $99. This will give you a "Starter Kit" with all you need including corkscrew, and training. You should also have a basic home office set up to handle running your business and booking your appointments. As in any Home Based Business if you have left work to pursue being an Independent Wine Consultant Full Time, and do not have access to health benefits through a spouse, you need to include the cost of health benefits in your monthly budget.
Hours and Income
The average wine tasting party is about 2 hours. The rest of your time you do need to spend running your business as a full time business. Keep in mind that the wine parties are basically social events and as such you will likely be working nights and weekend. But this may be perfect your schedule. Of course you will be independent and that is the key, so you can take other time off, spend other time with your family or take vacations whenever you want to. In addition to the commissions you make on wine sales, WineShop at Home will often have other bonuses and incentives like trips to fabulous wine countries! Most representatives will earn at least $100.00 on every event , plus residual income form repeat orders etc. Also there is money to be a made signing up other representatives like yourself.
Potential Problems
There really are not any foreseeable Pitfalls or problems with hosting wine parties as an Independent Wine Rep. Since there is little or no outlay of initial cash, it's hard to lose money. The only real problem will be hosting parties where people just do not buy, or not being able to book enough parties to make what you want.
Other Resources
Information for Starting an Independent Wine Rep Business with WineShop at Home
www.wineshopathome.com/normaserrano
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