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Demonstrator Opportunity FAQ's

1) What is the profit margin from each order/party? 

We begin earning 10% commission from each order (party, individual, etc.). If monthly sales reach $100+, we receive 25% commission from each order, including those of the first $100 for that month. We also have volume incentives (up to 13%), leadership bonuses (up to additional 6%) and downline commissions (up to 6.5%). These are described in detail in the Business Opportunity documents.

2) Is there a minimum dollar amount or number of parties that need to be held to stay active?

Demonstrators need to maintain a minimum of $600 in sales each year to stay active. You have one full year from the date you join UL to meet this sales amount. As your title changes, the minimum you need to maintain that title does go up. Associate Demonstrators minimum monthly sales amount is $100. The minimums really are easy to get. The max amount you'd have to maintain in sales is $400 per month, which starts at the Director level.

3) Are there any startup requirements other than getting a startup kit and maybe having an Open House or having a friend have one for me?

(e.g. sales requirements within a certain number of days; Open House line-up of first shows, etc)The only requirement is to maintain your sales minimum mentioned above. There is an UpStart Program, but it is not required. Info regarding that is attached in a separate file. Basically in your first 60 days with UL, you can reach certain goals to earn additional bonuses. I highly recommend working towards these goals to get your business off to a great start! For example, summit $500 in 30 days get $100 product credit!!

4) Does the company process all payments for you (credit cards, checks from customers) or is that processed through you and checks made payable to you?

You do process cash and check payments yourself, so checks need to be made out to you. Credit card orders are processed by UL, so you do not incur credit card fees.

5) How are orders processed and shipped/distributed?

All of our orders are custom made as they are ordered (so there's no warehousing - this makes the product fresher, better). Once an order is submitted, they'll get it processed and shipped in the order in which it was received. You can have an order shipped directly to a customer (individual or Open House orders), directly to your hostess (if it's an Open House order), or, in any situation, directly to you.

6) How often and in what form do you get paid?

All Commissions are paid once a week and are direct deposited to your bank account. You collect monies from customers/hostesses and then pay the company directly (via credit card or E-check) upon ordering.

7) How long, on average, does it take to receive an order after it has been submitted?

Processing generally takes about 5 business days and then an additional 2 days for shipping. (The 2-day shipping is on all Open House orders. Individual orders are shipped ground and shipping depends on how far the customer is from our distribution center in Utah. The demonstrator site has a map that shows shipping times to various parts of the US so you can realistically tell your customers what to expect). It's a good idea to let your hostesses and customers know that it will take 7-10 business days for them to receive an order.

8) How long does an average "Open House" or party last?

I typically keep my Open Houses open for five days. Usually, a few people still want to get orders in or the hostess has talked to more people that want to order, so it can take up to a week. I just tell my hostesses to let her guests know that the order has been delayed in getting submitted or I'll just send out an email to let them know. The actual "in-home" time spent on an Open House should average 2 hours, including set up and clean up.

9) Is there any training on how to do an Open House?

UL offers audio trainings and training documents on the internal UL website. Occasionally team or area meetings are held. Also, as always, I'll be there to explain how everything works and, if proximity allows.

10) How much in inventory should I hold?

None! It's not necessary to store any inventory items. The only thing I recommend is to create display items to take to parties with you. Keep them current and not too many. It's just a good way to communicate to your customers that our lettering can be used for so much more than just on the walls of their homes. A picture album is a good idea, too. Our team shares photos online so that can exchange all kinds of pictures to help other demonstrators see what someone else has come up with and get business ideas. If you choose to give your Hostess an expression as a "Thank You" gift, you might want to keep a few of these in stock for her to choose which one looks best with her decor.

11) I'm ready to sign up now! How do I get started?

It's simple: Go to my Uppercase Living Home Page at http://joycecortes.uppercaseliving.net Click on the "Join Us" tab at the top-right of the page Follow the simple online enrollment instructions and you'll be on your way to building the rewarding career you've been searching for!