The Idea:
Sell products through in-home parties.
How it Works:
Many companies offer programs to let you make cash commissions off selling their products to your friends and neighbors. You've heard of the major brands and products- Avon, Mary Kay, Tupperware, etc.- and those are good places to start if you like their products and can confidently sell their brands. But you might do better selling something you personally find interesting. There are a variety of home-party sales companies, including ones offering candles, food products, gift items, and even lingerie! If this kind of selling appeals to you, do some research to find a company you'd like to promote. After hosting a few parties of your own, ask your friends and customers to help you host parties for their friends to increase your sales base. Follow up with new customers to develop regular clients and you can easily develop a full time income from these types of sales.
How Much Can You Make:
Basic part-time sales of these kinds of products don't usually bring in a significant income, but they do offer a small amount of extra cash. Once your client list has grown, you could develop this into a full-time business bringing in over $100,000 a year. Most programs also offer advancement to sales director levels, in which you recruit others to become salespeople and earn a portion of their sales as well as your own.