I don't live in Canada - Can I still sign up?
Yes! If you live in any of the following places, you can become a Norwex Consultant!
- Canada
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
The sign-up forms are on this website.
Just print them, complete them and fax them to the Norwex office listed on the form for your location!
Can my sponsor live in a different country from me?
Yes. You can be sponsored by any Norwex consultant in any country where Norwex operates!
How should I decide who to sign up with?
The consultant who signs you up is responsible for helping you. Look for someone you feel comfortable with, who knows Norwex's products and procedures, and who can clearly and fully answer your questions. Even if you don't think you'll ever sell Norwex to others and are just joining to get a discount on your own purchases, the day may come when you want more than that. At that point, you'll want to be part of a team of ambitious people who can help you achieve success.
Does the physical location of my sponsor matter?
Yes and no. It's nice to sign up with someone knowledgeable and motivated who lives where you do. But with the communication technology available today, it makes more sense to sign up with someone knowledgeable who can help you achieve success, even if that person lives elsewhere.
Because Norwex is such a new company, many locations in Canada and the US, most locations in the UK , and of course all locations in Australia, currently have no representation by a Norwex consultant. Many people who choose to join Norwex find a sponsor online.
How much does it cost to become a Norwex consultant and what do I get in my start-up kit?
Norwex Starter Kit for United States - FREE*
*There is no initial cost for the Norwex USA start-up kit, with the agreement that the new consultant will sell $2,000.00 worth of product within the first 3 months. If not, the consultant will be billed $200.00 for the kit.
Norwex Products
- 1 Enviro Cloth 12 x 12 in
- 1 Enviro Cloth 24 x 12 in
- 1 Window Cloth
- 1 Mop Handle
- 1 Large Mop Base
- 1 Large Wet Mop Pad
- 1 Large Dry Mop Pad
- 1 Package of Spirinettes
- 1 Spray Bottle
Norwex Business Supplies
- 1 Consultant Training Manual
- 10 Catalogs
- 10 Price Lists
- 50 Customer Order Forms
- 10 Sales Summary Forms
- 10 Glossy Flyers
- 1 Norwex Tote Bag
- 10 Hostess Order Forms
- 10 Hostess Planners
Norwex Starter Kit for Canada - $39.95
Norwex Products
- 2 Enviro Cloths
- 1 Window Cloth
- 1 Car Cloth
- 1 Dusting Mitt
- 1 Spray Bottle
Norwex Business Supplies
- 1 Consultant Training Manual
- 10 Catalogues
- 10 Price Lists
- 10 Customer Order Forms
- 10 Sales Summary Forms
- 10 Glossy Flyers
- 1 Norwex Tote Bag
- 1 Car Care Flyer
- 1 Hostess Order Form
- 1 Hostess Planner
Can I just buy the products for my own use and not sell them to others?
Yes! Just remember that in order to remain active, you need to purchase a retail total of $250 in any 6 month period of time. But watch out! Norwex is pretty interesting stuff and once people find out you're a consultant, they will want to buy it from you!
Besides the great discount on Norwex products, are there any other benefits to becoming a consultant?
Yes!
1. New "active" Canadian consultants are entitled to purchase any one item at half price (go for the mop!).
2. In Canada, a new consultant who sells $2,500.00 within 90 days gets a $200.00 Norwex shopping spree! The person who helped them to sign up receives a $300 shopping spree! You can keep that product for your own use or sell it at a 100% profit. In the United States, a new consultant who sells $2,000.00 within 90 days gets their start-up kit for free, which is a $200 value.
3. When you act as your own hostess (for orders of $325 or more with 1 booking), you get the current Norwex hostess gifts for free!
4. As you begin to develop your own Norwex team of active, qualified consultants, you earn commission on your team sales each month.
NOTE: "Active" means that you have ordered your first $250 retail ($180 with your discount) in products.
What products should I have in my Norwex kit and how much will it cost me?
Your starter kit will come with a few products in it, but if you plan to do home shows, you'll need a few more things. I recommend that you purchase the following in addition to what comes in your starter kit:
- Sanira System 45.99
- Ultra Power Laundry Detergent 22.99
- Dryer Balls 18.99
- Antibac Dusting Mitt 13.99
- Spirinettes 4.50
- Spirisponge 4.50
- Dishwashing Liquid 5.99
- Carpet Stain Buster 26.99
- Silver Care Toothbrush 10.99
Retail Cost: $154.93 Your Cost: $92.96 (plus tax and shipping)
- OPTIONAL EXTRA - A large mop ($118.99) or small mop (94.99) , which new consultants can order at half-price.
- With half-price small mop: TOTAL COST FOR ALL PRODUCTS approx. $145
- With half-price large mop: TOTAL COST FOR ALL PRODUCTS approx. $160
You can continue to add to your kit with the initial profits you earn, but if you plan to do home parties, this is what you should try to keep in your kit right off the bat because they're extremely popular and they sell well.
Should I keep inventory on hand?
It's true that people really like it when they can buy something at a home party and take it with them that night. So if you want to keep inventory, you will sell it. But you most certainly don't have to keep inventory. When you do a home party, it suffices to bring your well-stocked kit along so that people can see the products firsthand. If you don't keep inventory, your customers will simply order from the Norwex catalogue.
Is Norwex a pyramid scheme?
No. Norwex is a direct sales company like Tupperware, Avon, Mary Kay, etc. and sells legitimate retail products to consumers. Here is how to tell whether any opportunity is a legitimate multi-level marketing opportunity rather than a pyramid scheme.
- Product and Price
Does the company offer a high quality product for which there is a strong demand in the real world marketplace? Is the product fairly priced and priced competitively with similar products? Can the product be demonstrated, and does it stand out when you show it to friends? Is the product proprietary to the company, and available only through its distributors? (Have you ever noticed that you can't buy Avon products in stores or Shaklee vitamins at pharmacies?) Is it backed up with a customer satisfaction guarantee? Is post-sales service or customer assistance available? Do the people who participate in the program buy the product enthusiastically based on its own merits, even if they don't participate in the compensation program?
- Second, No Investment Requirement
Can you participate in the company's program without having to make any investment other than purchasing a sales kit or demonstration materials sold at company cost?
- Third, Look at Purchase and Inventory Requirements
Can you become a distributor or sales representative without having to fulfill a minimum up-front purchase or inventory requirement? (When you are pitched to put thousands of dollars of inventory at the very beginning, run fast in the opposite direction.) Does the company's compensation plan discourage inventory loading? Garages and backrooms filled with product serve no useful purpose to anyone.
- Fourth, Look at the Sales Commissions Sources
Are sales commissions paid only on actual products or services sold through distributors in the network to the end-user or ultimate consumer? (This means that products don't end up in basements and closets. They are used, because they have genuine value.) Does the compensation plan avoid paying commissions or bonuses for the mere act of sponsoring or recruiting? (If it pays headhunting fees, it is illegal.)
- Fifth, Check the Buy-Back Policy
Will the company buy back inventory and sales kit materials from distributors who cancel their participation in the program, as long as these items are in resalable condition? (This policy is required in states that have adopted multilevel distribution statutes.)
- Sixth and Very Important, Look for Retail Sales
Is there an emphasis on actual retail sales to end-consumers? Can the company demonstrate efforts to market products to the ultimate consumer? Do the company's distributors have ongoing retailing requirements to qualify for commissions? What is a "retail sale?" The industry and many MLM statutes include both sales to nonparticipants and purchases in reasonable amounts for personal use by distributors. Some regulatory groups, including the FTC, have historically rejected personal use as a legitimate retail sale. Stay tuned as this debate continues. The legislative trend is definitely supportive of the industry position.
- Seventh, Expect an Active and not Passive Role for Distributors
Are distributors in the company required to actively participate in the development and management of their networks? (Many of the MLM statutes require that distributors perform bona fide, supervisory, distributing, selling, or soliciting functions in moving product to the ultimate consumer.)
- Eighth, Watch Out for Earnings Misrepresentations
Do the company's literature and training materials scrupulously avoid claims of income potential that is promises of specific income levels other than demonstrations of verifiable income levels within its program? (The Federal Trade Commission, attorneys general, and postal inspectors all have their eyes on the matter of earnings representations. The acceptable approach emerging is that there should be no earnings representations unless they are based on a verifiable track record of the average earnings of distributors. For instance, a company should have statistics to show the percentage of active distributors and the average earnings of active distributors.)
- Finally, Look for Good Training
Does the company offer its independent distributors solid training opportunities in sales and recruitment? Are different levels of training offered to match the increasing levels of experience and responsibilities of distributors?
Source: http://www.mlmlegal.com/pyramid.html - Jeffrey A Babner
United States Norwex Consultant Sign-Up Forms
Ready to sign up? Here are the forms you'll need. Just print them off, complete them and fax them to Norwex. Links open in a new window.
1. US Consultant Agreement (complete, sign and fax to Norwex)
2. US Starter Kit Agreement (complete, sign and fax to Norwex)
3. Norwex Consultant Terms & Conditions (print off, read & keep)
4. Canadian & US Commission Structure explained .doc (print off, read & keep)
Canadian Norwex Consultant Sign-Up Forms
Ready to sign up? Here are the forms you'll need. Just print them off, complete them and fax them to Norwex. Links open in a new window.
1. Canadian Consultant Agreement (complete, sign and fax to Norwex)
2. Canadian Starter Kit Agreement (complete, sign and fax to Norwex)
3. Norwex Consultant Terms & Conditions (print off, read & keep)
4. Canadian & US Commission Structure explained .doc (print off, read & keep)
United Kingdom Norwex Consultant Sign-Up Forms
Ready to sign up? Here are the forms you'll need. Just print them off, complete them and fax them to Norwex. Links open in a new window.
1. UK Sales Contract, Terms & Conditions .doc (complete and fax first page)
2. UK Business Opportunity Brochure PDF 1.26MB (for you to read and keep)
Australia Norwex Consultant Sign-Up Forms
Ready to sign up? Here are the forms you'll need. Just print them off, complete them and fax them to Norwex. Links open in a new window.
1. AU Sales Contract, Terms & Conditions PDF 2.12 MB (complete and fax back to Norwex AU)
2. AU Starter Kit Options PDF 123 KB (2 kit options to choose from)
How do I learn about the products and develop my product knowledge?
The best way to learn about Norwex products is to try them! But of course, when you sign up as a consultant, you get a comprehensive training manual in your Norwex start-up kit. It gives a clear description of each product. Last but certainly not least, Norwex offers an in-depth product information manual for purchase (approximately $55), and also employs a technical advisor who is at your disposal to answer any product-related questions you or your customers have.
What is the profit on Norwex products?
For Nowex Party sales you earn 35% profit on all your sales. However, for individual sales, you will earn 40% profit!
How do I receive my commission on my Norwex sales?
Cash or Cheque - Immediate Profit
When a customer pays you by cash or cheque, you already have your profit. This is because when you make that customer's order, Norwex will charge you the discounted amount for the products. In the meantime, your customer has already given you the full retail amount for the products.
Example: Nancy orders a Rainbow Pack for $57.99 and gives you a cheque for that amount. When you order Nancy's Rainbow Pack from Norwex, you will be charged only 60% of the $57.99, leaving you with a 40% profit.
Credit Card - Commission Cheque from Norwex (soon to be paid by DIRECT DEPOSIT)
When a customer pays you by credit card, Norwex will add your profit on that sale to your monthly commission cheque.
What are the monthly sales requirements?
There are no monthly sales requirements. If you want to be able to continue to receive a consultant discount, however, you must remain "active" - this means selling $250 retail in product (or purchasing for your own use or for gifts) in any 6 month period. Because you get a 35%-40% discount on your purchases, this amounts to $150.00 - $162.50 every 6 months, or a monthly amount of $25 - $27.
Note that in order to be considered an "active" consultant in the first place, you must have ordered your first $250 in products.
What terms & conditions must I agree to in order to become a Norwex consultant?
Norwex is very easy to get along with, but as a consultant you are expected to know and follow the rules. You will be given the full Norwex Terms & Conditions document prior to signing up, and you should read it thoroughly, but In a nutshell, Norwex consultants agree to...
- purchase the sales kit and sustain a minimum of $250.00 (retail) in personal sales over any six month period in order to remain active.
- represent Norwex Enviro Products ethically and in accordance with Norwex's policies.
- participate in training if you sell Norwex products to others.
- be responsible to correctly submit and pay for your Norwex orders.
- keep your own tax records as an independent contractor.
- make no false or misleading statements concerning Norwex Enviro Products or its products.
- seek prior approval from Norwex Enviro Products if you create media, develop materials or place any advertisements of any kind for use in training, soliciting, or attracting customers and/or representatives.
Are there any other requirements for Norwex consultants?
Just one. Once a week, you must email or phone your sponsor to report how many home parties you have coming up for the following week (even if the number is zero). Your sponsor reports this information to Norwex, and that's how Norwex decides how much stock to carry. This function will become automated as soon as Norwex rolls out their consultant websites, but for now, that's how it's done.
Where can I sell Norwex?
Norwex consultants have a great deal of freedom to decide where and how to sell their products. Not only can you sell Norwex at home parties, but you can also...
- do trade shows and exhibits
- sell at flea markets, farmers' markets, etc
- conduct online sales through an ecommerce website etc.
Note: You CANNOT sell Norwex on auction sites such as eBay.
Can I sell Norwex on eBay or other auction sites?
No. As with almost all other direct sales companies, this is strictly prohibited by Norwex.
Does Norwex offer its consultants a website?
No, Norwex does not provide it's consultants with a website, however, you are welcome to make your own Norwex Website or have one created for yourself!
Can I make my own Norwex website?
Yes, you can. Please read above for some helpful information. Norwex reserves the right to approve the content of your website, but they're very easy to get along with.
Can I advertise my Norwex business?
Yes, with the provision that you get approval from Norwex for any media you've created. Norwex is pretty easy going about this, but they like to have a look at what you're doing.
Can I blog about my Norwex business and/or the products?
Yes! This is a great way to give your Norwex business widespread exposure.
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