Business Description:
Quality natural products and integrity since 1868! Gourmet specialty foods, tried and true heritage medicinals, dietary supplements, indulgent botanical personal care products, earth-friendly cleaning products and our home based income opportunity.
How long have you been with this company?
I joined Watkins over 6 years ago, before I started my business I was a loyal customer for many years.
What are the sales quotas?
There are no sales quotas or ordering requirements with Watkins.
How do I start with this company?
To become a Watkins associate you need to complete an International Agreement and purchase your Starter Kit. You can join by phone, mail or online.
You have four kits to choose from; the "Good Tastings" Kit for $99.00 US/ $125.00 CDN if you plan to do home parties, the Essential Business Starter Kit for $169.00 US/ $219.00 CDN, the Expanded Business Starter Kit for $286.00 US/$369.00 CDN if you plan to market online or the Business Introduction Package for $59.95 US/ $69.95 CDN.
What are the shipping times?
It takes one to two business days to process your order and approximately five to seven business days for shipping. Depending on how close to Winona, MN or Winnipeg, MB you live, your order may arrive sooner.
Does the company dropship?
Yes, your customers can order directly from Watkins by phone, mail or online and their order is shipped conveniently right to their door.
What is the commission structure?
Associates earn 25% to 39% of the retail purchases made by customers. Associates also save between 25% to 39% on their personal purchases. Associates may be eligible to earn additional bonus income between 3.5% to 14% based on their personal sales and the sales of the other Associates in his/her organization.
How am I paid?
Commission and bonus checks/cheques are sent once a month to qualifying Associates. This includes commissions from your personal website sales, direct customers and party sales, plus any bonuses that were achieved. Associate can also earn Reward Points, which can be redeemed for valuable merchandise or travel with our Performance Rewards Program.
Are "company websites" available?
All Associates benefit from the features of the corporate web site including access to online shopping, online recipes, real-time reports, business news, training materials and more.
Associates may choose the e-Associate Web package, with a template for a personal Web site, there is a monthly maintenance/web hosting fee of $19.95 US/$29.95 Canada for this option.
Can I design my own website? Yes.
Where can I sell?
You can sell Watkins products to consumers anywhere in Canada and the United States. Sell Watkins products locally by catalog sharing, through home parties, or at trade shows, fairs and events or nation wide online.
Does this company offer fundraisers?
Yes, you can offer nonprofit organizations a free personalized e-commerce web site.
Are training tools available?
The Watkins "System For Success" Training Guide and other materials in your Start-up Kit is a comprehensive, easy to follow training system. No previous experience, training, or credentials is necessary. In aditional when you join our team you to can take advantage of the additional training and support we offer, you choose what you want and need.
Am I required to hold home parties?
No, you choose the marketing method that fits you best. You can market Watkins products by catalog sharing, one-on-one, online, through home parties, or at trade shows, fairs and events etc.
More Information:
Thank you in advance for taking the time to look at Watkins and request more information. I look forward to meeting you.
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