Being a consultant is easy. The first thing you need to do is love scrapbooking. The second is like making new friends while working and doing something you love.

Begin by finding the company the best suits you. Here are a couple of the leading Scrapbook companies in direct sales.

Company Web-site Commissions
Close to My Heart www.marcylarsen.myctmh.com 22%-34%
$150.00 to enrollOnline store available

Stampin up!www.stampinup.com20%
$199.00-249.00 to enroll No online store

Creative Memories www.creativememories.com Not posted
$195.00 to enrollOnline store available

Each company provides helpful hints on getting started and ways to make the best of your new business. Each company gives you the opportunity to grow your team and earn even more commissions than what is listed above.

Benefits
1. CommissionsCommissions are always important. Most start out with a base commission and as your personal sales go up, so do your commissions. The leading company in commission is Close to My Heart.

2. Consultant kitsMake sure that the company you chose gives you the most for your money. Not only in products to get started but in business materials as well. You will need marketing materials, order forms, and catalog to hand out to customers.

3. Online shoppingThis feature is one of the most important these days. The internet world is growing more and more each day and so are Direct Marketing businesses thanks to the internet. The internet can help you reach people form cost to coast as well as out of the country to grow you business.

4. DiscountsDiscounts are important for your growth as well. You will be able to grow and make money with your business if you are given a discount on supplies and product. You will be able to show your customers more and get the opportunity to up sale your customers.

5. Building a teamAll of these Direct Sale companies give you the chance to grow your team. By growing your team, you also grow your commissions.

While all of these benefits are important, the most important benefit is the one of success. You can work your own hours and work from home as much or as little as you would like. This opportunity is perfect for a stay at home mom looking for a little extra income but still being able to be with her children. Plus, it gives you the chance of making new friends and build relationships. All of the companies above are great and there are even more out there. Just take time to find the right fit for you. In doing this, you will make a successful home business for yourself.