Usborne Books

jet77

Hi,

I've just searched and can't find a thread for Usborne Books selling advice/tips Are there any experienced sellers out there who are finding this beneficial?

I've had a look on their website, but without getting the welcome pack it doesn't seem you can get much info (unless my tired brain deceives me :rolleyes:)

Is the welcome pack enough to start you off properly? How much time do you need to devote or is it entirely up to you? Do you get commission per book sale? Is there a minimum order amount? What's there returns policy?

That's all the questions that spring to mind.... for now anyway :rotfl:

Thanks xx

dti2k

I am just on their website now but cannot see anything at all about any information pack??

dti2k

Its OK, just found a different website: usbornebooksathome.co.uk :j

geordie_joe

dti2k wrote: »

I am just on their website now but cannot see anything at all about any information pack??

I think it's a welcome pack.

emweaver

Hi,

Im interested in this.

To those that already do it, how does it work? Is it door to door sales?

Peter_Pan

Hi

I have looked into this a while ago, i was told you can go door to door but usually you sell through friends and relatives, and open mornings, home parties etc.
The only thing putting me off was there seems to be lots of people already doing it, in fact everyone i spoke to said they already buy from someone.

emweaver

I dont know anyone that does it round here but then none of my friends have children so wont need books and only my 2 sisters would probably buy some but not enough to keep me going.

lou11_2

Hi,

Welcome packs or information packs are something us organisers have put together to recruit others and are not available on the website so if anyone is interested then contact me and i can e-mail you one.

Don't be put off that others are already doing it in your area where i am there are lots of us and some of us have become good friends and pass events on we can't do.

I don't sell by going door to door not sure if that would work i go to toddler groups, coffee mornings, fairs, schools, leisure centres, book parties etc and set up my books and take orders. There are loads of places to go you just have to be creative sometimes.

I don't have alot of freinds with children and even if i did it like you say wouldn't be enough. I just keep an eye out in the paper for events and toddler groups.

There is no right or wrong way to do it really, when you join you get your starter kit and this has some sample books in which you take to events to show people then you take orders and deliver it. And that is it! I have now got boxes and boxes of books!! None of which i have paid for as the company runs an incentive in your first 3 months to help you build your kit!

Hope this all makes sense.

Any questions i am more than happy to help.

Lou

joeyjimbles

Hi
I have to agree with Lou - I've only been doing Usborne since last Easter and I've found it really simple to get started.

I did it cos I'd moved to a new city, kids at school and I wanted to get out and meet people. Mostly I sell to other mums at 'parties' but also playgroups, brownies and I find I get a few orders from just handing the catalogues out for people to look at.

I haven't found any downsides yet. The accounts side of things is relatively simple particularly if you can do everything online which really helps. I've also found it really helpful to get to know organisers near to me in case I have questions or on the odd occasion that I need some help with something - everyone has been really friendly.

Noname29

can you tell me, do you get paid for introducing people ?

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