FAQ: About the Opportunity

Thirty-One

Opportunity FAQs

I have prepared some Thirty-One opportunity FAQs to answer many of the specific questions that have been asked. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any additional ones.



Q: How much does it cost to join?
A: ONLY $99!!




Q: What comes in the $99 Kit?
A: Business supplies and the St. Andrews Utility Collection ($250+ retail):

-Key Fob
-Wristlet Wallet
-Zipper Pouch
-Fold-and-Go Organizer
-Thermal Tote
-Large Utility Tote
-About Town Blanket
-Picnic Thermal Tote
-Littles Carry-All Caddy
-Mini Organizer
-All-In-One Organizer
-Square Utility Tote

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Q: Can I choose my own embroidery?
A: YES! You can choose your own embroidery on selected items.



Q: What else do I get in my kit?
A: You’ll also receive Catalogs, Order Forms, Invitations and more!



Q: Can I get a bigger kit if I am really motivated?
A: Yes - it is called the Qualification Kit.



Q: How do I get the Qualification Kit?
A: When new consultants *qualify in their first 60 days, they can invest in an additional kit to grow their business even more!



Q: What comes in the Qualification Kit?
A: The Qualification Kit includes the Onyx Medallion Collection ($300+ retail):

-Skirt Purse
-Fitted Purse Skirt
-Organizing Shoulder Bag
-Medium Purse
-City Weekender Tote
-Hard Case Wallet
-Pull-Apart Cosmetic Bag
-Key Fob

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Q: What commission do you earn?
A: All Consultants earn a 25% commission/discount from day one of joining; everyone has the potential to earn more if they choose to build a team.



Q: Do you have a quick start program for consultants?
A: YES! Thirty-One has a 90-day Start Swell program for all new Consultants which gives everyone the opportunity to earn free products and business credits in their first 90 days of business, including their personal business website FREE for an additional 12 months, plus the opportunity to earn a $200 bonus! View our Start Swell program here.



Q: What commission do you earn on your downline if you build a team?
A: See our Career Path.




Q: Does the company provide a website for the Consultants; if so, how much does it cost?
A: Yes. The website and newsletter are FREE your first 90 days in business; after your first 90 days, the website is $9.95/mo. and the newsletter is $2.95/mo. These are both optional. If you do not want to continue with either, you contact Home Office to let them know.



Q: Do you keep your earnings upfront?
A: Consultants submit the entire amount to the company. The company issues commission checks twice each month, on or around the 10th and 25th of each month. You can also opt for direct deposit at no additional charge.



Q: Are there any monthly quotas?
A: There are no monthly minimum quotas. An "active" Consultant is a Consultant who submits commissionable product sales of at least $200 in a three (3) consecutive month period. The $200 can be from personal purchases, retail orders, party orders, fundraiser orders, etc. and this does not have to be one individual $200 order. It can be a combination of the above.



Q: Does the company pay for the Hostess program/specials?
A: Yes, Thirty-One pays for these and we have a new Customer and Hostess special each month. Hostess items are not commissionable.



Q: Is there any kind of training for the Consultants?
A: Yes! Thirty-One provides all Consultants with a Consultant-only website where you will find special announcements, updates, etc., as well as many tools and training documents, recorded calls, video trainings, etc.

I also have a Yahoo group for my 31dreams team, as well as team meetings, Start Swell calls, business opportunity calls and more!



Q: How many Thirty-One Consultants are there?
A: Thirty-One is WIDE OPEN! Here is our National Map of Thirty-One Consultants. You’ll see that our market is NOT saturated!!



Q: How much do business supplies cost?
A: This is subject to change, but these prices are current as of July 2010:

- Fall/Winter – 50/$30 or 100/$50
- Order Forms – 100 pack/$8
- Embroidery Swatch Set - $15
- Party Invitations (240 - 120 of each style) $9

There are several more items Consultants can purchase, but this will give you a general idea.



Q: What are the shipping costs?
A: Shipping Party Order to *Hostess or Consultant = 8% of total

Direct-ship to customer = 8% of total + $4.00

Consultant shipping charges for supplies/orders = 8% of total + $4.00

*Hostess receives FREE shipping on her order when her party total is $500 or greater



Q: Does the company allow Consultants to sell cash & carry items?
A: Yes this is allowed. In fact, Thirty-One Consultants can submit a form to the company and if the cost of the tradeshow is under $150.00, the Consultant will receive a $25 gift certificate; if the cost of the show is over $150, the Consultant will receive a $50 gift certificate. These gift certificates can be used for catalogs only.



Q: Do Consultants ever get to purchase products at a bigger discount than 25%?
A: Consultants are given a 40% discount during special times of the year on specific products. The 25% discount can be taken in addition to monthly sale prices and specials.



Q: Does the company offer other incentives such as trips, cash bonus, cars, etc?
A: Yes! We were able to earn a trip to Riviera Maya in 2010. (Watch for details on the next consultant incentive trip.) The company also offers everyone the opportunity to earn your way to our National Conference in the summer. Thirty-One does offer various challenges at their discretion in some months. These challenges usually include earning free products and/or new products recently added to the line. There are $1000, $3000 and $7500 CASH BONUSES for Directors and above as they promote more Directors! These bonuses are continuous. There is no limit as to how many of these you can earn!