Straight from a business developer: why Avon isn't the same as owning business but better.

Why I sell Avon and know it is the best fit for me.

1. I DON'T PAY RETAIL RENT, Worker's Comp, Employee Benefits and Insurance. 
2. I can deduct part of my mortgage because I use part of my house only for Avon.
3. I DON'T HAVE TO CREATE THE CATALOG OR PAY THE MODELS, PHOTOGRAPHER, MAKE-UP ARTISTS, OR FIND AND PAY FOR SET LOCATIONS. 
4. I don't have to do parties.
5. I DON'T HAVE TO PAY UP FRONT.
6. I DON"T have to carry any Inventory. I choose to carry best sellers, but I CHOOSE to,not have to.
7. Shipping is always the same no matter how many boxes come to my door.
8. I CAN MAKE UP TO 50% COMMISSION AND SO CAN ANYONE ELSE. THAT'S 50 NOT 40.
9. If something doesn't sell I'm not stuck with it, Avon is. Occasionally you will find old jewelry or shoes at closeout stores. That's because Avon took a risk (a risk I didn't have to take myself) and it didn't go well. ALL business do that just look at the recent TJ Maxx/ROSS/Marshall's tv ad.
10. ALL OF THE TRAINING IS FREE, GOT THAT FREE!
11. Avon has been in the direct selling business for over 120 years and even if I wanted to go start my own business from the ground up I'd want to spend more time with Avon learning the ropes.