Work from Home Candle Business

From LoveToKnow Candles

A work from home candle business can be a great way to indulge your passion for richly scented candles while earning extra money to help with everyday household expenses.

Selling candles can be a great source of extra cash!

Starting a Work from Home Candle Business

Although candles are widely available in discount stores and specialty gift shops, there are still many people who prefer the personalized services of a direct sales consultant who markets candles through home parties. Since over 70 percent of all households use candles on a regular basis and candles are a consumable product that customers need to purchase regularly, a work from home candle business can be a profitable endeavor.

Some of the many direct sales companies specializing in candles, candle holders, fragrance oils, air fresheners, and related home décor include:

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Direct Sales Plan

A work from home candle business, like any other direct sales opportunity, requires careful research. Here are some factors to consider when choosing which candle company best fits your needs:

  • Are you going to be comfortable hosting parties to sell products? A party plan is definitely not the right business choice for someone who is painfully shy. To be successful with a work from home candle business, you need to be a friendly and outgoing person who is comfortable meeting new people on a regular basis.
  • How much money can you afford to spend on your business? Some companies have a very small sign up fee and require no inventory, while others while need a much larger initial investment.
  • What is your income goal? Are you trying to earn extra money to save for a vacation or will your family need this income simply to make ends meet?
  • How much time will you have to devote to your business? If possible, speak with several different candle representatives before making your decision and ask them how much time they devote to sales and marketing each week.
  • Will you be expected to help recruit new consultants in order to boost your earnings? Many party plan companies base their earning structure on a consultant's ability to sign up people to work beneath her.
  • What products do you love? Selling candles will be much easier if you've selected a company with products that match your personal taste.
  • Who will be your competition? Ideally, you want to pick a company that will give you a unique niche for your business. Even if you love Gold Canyon Candles, choosing to become a PartyLite candle representative might be a better option if there are already four or five Gold Canyon consultants in your community.
  • Does the company place restrictions on your business activities? Many people who decide to earn money through direct sales end up working with two or three different companies. However, some candle sales companies do forbid you from working with anyone who they consider to be a potential competitor.

Tax Implications

As a direct sales consultant with a work from home candle business, you'll be considered an independent contractor by the IRS. This means you will need to keep track of your income and expenses, then pay self-employment tax on your earnings. For this reason, it's a good idea to speak with your accountant about how a direct sales opportunity will affect your tax liability.

Additional Information

To learn more about how you can earn money through home parties and direct sales, LoveToKnow Candles suggests visiting the following helpful resources:

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