****Trademark of Signature HomeStyles
Signature HomeStyles
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Founding Story
Signature Homestyles is located in Glendale Heights, IL. Madolyn (www.mlmlegal.com) Johnson founded this company in 1971. She began the company with $1,500 from her teacher’s retirement fund and a $600 loan from a neighbor. Today, Madolyn’s daughter, Cari Christopher, continues her mother’s legacy.
The company provides a brief historical company timelines as shown:
Impact on the Industry
Signature Homestyles is a member of the Direct Selling Association and the Direct Selling Women’s Association. In 2008, Cari Christopher received the Corporate Ambassador of the Year Award from the Direct Selling Association. The company has been receiving rewards from various organization for over ten years.
Discussion of Products
Signature Homestyles sells decorating and organizing essentials that include over 400 items. Some of the items include pillows, baskets, home accessories, throws, and art.
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Discussion of Opportunity
Consultants can start with the company by purchasing a business kit, which includes the following:
- Seagrass Ladder Stand, Honey
- Bubble Glass Display Hurricane
- Sedona Scroll Candle Vase Set
- HomeGlow® Ball Candle, Garden Rain
- Mixed Berry Ball Fillers
- Imperial Runner
- Soft Touch Trunner®, Olive
- Photo Frame Insert, Black
- Classic Tapered Basket, Toffee
- The Wall Wizard® Frame, Walnut Finish
- “Home” Decorative Plate
- The Wall Wizard® Ultimate Scroll Frame
- Signs from the Heart
- Embellished Scroll Insert, Small
- Storage Basket, Caramel
- Divided Caddy, Chocolate Scroll
- Spray of Flowers, Burgundy (1)
- Rustic Leaf Swag (1)
- Toffee Cube w/Straps, Espresso Outer/Toffee Inner Starter Set
The company offers the following information on compensation:
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1. How Are Signature HomeStyles Representatives Paid?
We have a base commission of 25% on all types of sales (Show sales, one-on-one sales, and Internet). We pay commission on Guest orders (including Guest bonuses) and the amount of the Host order not including her FREE products, half-priced items, or Host Bonus. We pay commissions via direct deposit once a week on all orders that shipped the previous week. A monthly bonus of up to 5% is earned on total monthly sales – with $2,000 in monthly sales a 2% bonus is earned, with $3,000– a 3% bonus is earned, with $4,000 – a 4% bonus is earned and with $5,000 – a 5% bonus is earned. In addition, Representatives earn $20 in product certificates for each $1,000 sold in a month up to $100 in product certificates for $5,000 in monthly sales. Upon sponsoring a new Representative, you will be promoted to Senior Representative and will be eligible to be paid overrides of 2-3% (based on the number of Shows that you hold in a month) on the sales of all Representatives that you personally sponsor.
2. How Are Signature HomeStyles Leaders Paid?
Our first level of leadership is a Team Leader. At this level the requirements are 3 Personal Recruits with Shows, $5,000 Group Sales (Team Sales + Personal Sales of the Leader), and personal activity of 4 Shows and/or Start-Ups with Shows (typically Grand Openings for new Representatives). Team Leaders earn overrides of 4-5% (based on the personal activity of the Leader). We have 5 additional levels of Leadership that are based on the number of Leaders on the Team.
Discussion of Distributor Base and Sales Volume in U.S.
The company operates within the United States and Canada. Signature (www.mlmlegal.com) Homestyles has thousands of sales representatives. Today, the company is a multi-million dollar business.
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