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Sunday, November 16, 2014

About Joining Paparazzi Accessories and Jewelry

About Joining Paparazzi...

When you have a product that everyone loves and everyone can afford, then everyone benefits. Making real money becomes very real.

If you love fun fashion, why not sell it yourself? It’s easy and affordable – simply invite people over to experience trendy accessories that sell themselves. You determine the who, where, and when. You set up the product and a party atmosphere. When you sell, you keep the 45% profit and it's yours to do whatever you want with it - reinvest in more inventory, pay a bill, treat yourself to dinner. It's all up to you.

Best of all, there’s no pressure. No gimmicks. No sales presentations or party games (unless you want to). Becoming a Paparazzi Independent Consultant is straightforward and simple:

 •Buy your inventory up front
 •Earn immediate cash with a 45% profit
 •No catalogs or customer orders to mess with
 •Sell where and when you want
 •Get additional compensation when others become Consultants - up to 10% of what your team purchases
 •Have parties to fund a vacation, or for serious income
 •No long-term commitment
 •Have fun showing and selling products women love

It works because it’s fun and affordable for both you and your potential customers. Paparazzi has a look for everyone, and at $5 a piece, who can resist?

"We are trained to expect outrageous prices at jewelry parties - Paparazzi is re-training all of us."

Why Choose Paparazzi Accessories?
 Paparazzi is a great way to start a small business from your own home, or a great product line to add to a store you already own.  By becoming an Independent Consultant you can be your own boss, set your own hours, and most important, be excited about your product.  The sky is the limit for those who are prepared and ready to take their business to the next level and this is true for any business.  Nothing is more exciting than having dozens of women flock over your items and be in complete AWE about the price.

When you work at something you love, it just doesn't feel like a job. I've worked in the corporate world for many, many years and used to dread getting up and going to work just to see what kind of issues were awaiting me. I don't do that anymore. I love "working" on Paparazzi. If you have little ones at home, you get to work around them more when you are the boss.

Paparazzi Accessories has a very rewarding compensation plan. You earn 45% on every item you sell. Also, by creating a down line you will earn commissions up to 10% on your team, plus bonuses and various promos (trips, convention, double rewards, etc.) as you build your team just doing what you love.


What is Paparazzi Accessories?
Paparazzi is a Direct Sales and Party Plan Company, which specializes in affordable, fashionable accessories. We sell earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, hair clips and head bands… all for $5.00 each! We also have a Starlet Shimmer line for the Little Diva’s for $1.00 each!

Two sisters opened Paparazzi in December 2010 in Utah. Their goal and mission is to bring self-confidence, empowerment and independence to women and families all over the world. They seek to fulfill this mission through the following avenues:

First, they seek to offer women an affordable option to be fashionable and feel great.

Second, they offer a real home-based business opportunity – independent of “recruiting” friends and neighbors. Independent Consultants of Paparazzi are able to carry inventory, host home parties, basket parties, invite associates, have fun, and sell their inventory directly to the customer. Consultants are able to sell as much and as often as they would like.

Third, they offer future independence through the Paparazzi Compensation Plan by Consultants training others to be successful. This gives each Consultant the ability to build a long-term residual income, giving them a potential for real independence.

What do Hostesses Earn?
Earn FREE jewelry and/or hair accessories for hosting a Basket party, Online party, Home party, or Open House:

The company offers 10% in retail sales for hostesses and we are compensated 2 free pieces for every 20 we buy for our cash and carry inventory.

Along with the 10% I will give my hostesses these as well.
* 1 free item for hosting (with $50+ plus tax in sales)
* 1 free item for each party booked (given when their party is held)
* 1-3 free items if you refer someone and they become a consultant. 1 for $99 kit, 2 for $299 and 3 for $499
* Hostess Program: When a hostess has several parties a year, she gets a little more from me than my one night partiers*

Can I see a catalog or order online as a customer?
Although we do not have catalogs, we have just launch our Replicated Site Shopping Cart! All customer have the option to purchase online through her consultant’s free site or a hostess’s online party now! All orders are subject to $5.95 shipping and local state tax. Each consultant orders their own inventory and Paparazzi is always changing their products to keep up with the fashion and trend, so there are no catalogs available. There is always NEW inventory! Our customers buy what we have in stock in home parties and cash and carry events.

What is the jewelry made from?
Paparazzi uses a blend of metals to make all our jewelry. The products are primarily made of iron, but do include other trace minerals. Those trace minerals are made up of a metallic alloy or either zinc, steel, aluminum, or copper.

Is there any nickel or lead in the jewelry?
No. All of our pieces are completely nickel and lead free. However, they are not classified as being hypo-allergenic.

Do I Have to Purchase My Display or Marketing Items from Paparazzi?
Absolutely not! As an Independent Consultant, you are allowed to use the Independent Consultant logo as you wish. You can make your own business cards, banners, posters, flyers, etc.  You can also make your own displays or purchase them from wherever you want. It's completely up to you. -- You cannot, however, alter the logo in any way.

As a Consultant, can I charge more than $1 or $5 plus tax for the products?
No. When you purchase jewelry from Paparazzi, you will be charged sales tax on the retail price of $1 or $5, even though you are purchasing it for a wholesale price. Paparazzi takes care of reporting/filing all the sales tax so you don’t have to. We recoup that extra charge if you want to add tax on each item. You are responsible for filing income taxes for the income you make on the jewelry. Consultants either sell their items for $1 or $5 flat or for $1 or $5 plus tax. It’s up to you which option you’d like to sell your items for. According to Paparazzi Policies and Procedures, we cannot advertise our items using the Paparazzi logo for more than $5 unless it says plus tax (same thing for the $1 items). We are also not allowed to sell our items for less than $1 or $5.

What About Sales Tax?
You will be charged sales tax on the retail value of each piece you order. Paparazzi is required to do this. This is intended to ensure that each state tax agency is made whole on any potential sales from the transactions of that wholesale product. The sales tax is charged at the local level of the place where the order is shipped. Paparazzi collects these taxes at the time of wholesale inventory purchase and remits it to the state on behalf of the Retail Sale that the Consultant may now have.

This also allows the Paparazzi Consultant the option of charging their local taxes on their Customer transactions and recuperate that cost, or absorbing it into their business structure; while at the same time not bringing any uncovered sales tax liability on Paparazzi or the Consultant.

What is the Guarantee?
As far as when you are selling to your customers through the website, their request for return must be made within 10 business days of receipt to be eligible for a full refund. To initiate a return, the customer must contact Paparazzi Support at (855) 697-2727 to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Upon approval, a shipping label will be provided to the customer.
All returns need to have the RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the package and must be shipped to:
Paparazzi Accessories
Attn: Returns
39 S. Main Street
Hurricane, UT 84737

When you receive your inventory shipment from Paparazzi, you have three (3) days to look it over and notify them if anything is broken and not repairable.
Most items are repairable, simply by squeezing shut a jump ring (these are the small, circular rings used in most jewelry making processes). 

Does Paparazzi Withhold Taxes?
No. You are solely responsible for reporting the income you make from your Paparazzi business. You will receive a 1099 or similar form from Paparazzi at the end of the year to assist you with your tax filing.

* * * Make sure to keep track of ALL your expenses: mileage, food, postage, office supplies, etc. Even the cost of the inventory you purchase! These are important costs of doing business and as a consultant, you will own your own business. Be sure to take advantage of all the tax deductions you are legally allowed! * * *

Do I Need A Vendors License?
These laws vary by municipality. Your local municipality may or may not require it, so it is a good idea to check with your local government.
However, when you are signing up for and event, you will sign up under your name and Paparazzi Accessories as the company.  As a consultant, you are permitted to use Paparazzi's Tax ID number to register for any events. To get the Tax ID number for your state, ask your sponsor or call Paparazzi's corporate office to get the number specific to your state.

As a Consultant, how much money can I make?
Consultants order all jewelry and accessories for $2.75/per adult item, which you sell for $5.00 each. The Starlet Shimmer items are in sets of 10 for $5.00, which you sell for $1.00 each. You earn a 45% PROFIT off each piece of jewelry and hair accessory you sell. You can also earn commissions from your team members and their down line; 5% commission is earned from each consultant until you have 3 active, then you will start earning 10% commission for every jewelry order they place with Paparazzi. If they sign up consultants too, you earn 5% of their orders as well. As you advance in rank you are eligible for even more commissions. Read the “Commission Plan” for more details.

Here is an idea of what you can make in COMMISSIONS ALONE each month, not including the 45% profit:

Director: $100 – $300
Premier Director: $300 – $1,000
Executive Director- estimated at $1000-2000
Producer: $1,000 – $3,000
Premier Producer – estimated $2-3000
Executive Producer: $3,500 – $7,000
Fashionista: $5,000 – $13,000
A-Lister: $13,000 – $19,000
Maven A-Lister: $19,000 – $30,000
Jet-Setter: $25,000 – $40,000

Maintaining Active Consultant Status:
Order at least 200 PV (100 pieces) of inventory within the previous 12 consecutive calendar months.
You do NOT have to order every month. However, to be eligible for commissions from your down line, you must purchase at least 50 PV (25 pieces or 5 packs) per month, but it’s not required. (5 pieces)  = $68.75 (25 pieces) If, for some reason, you couldn’t order a particular month you won’t lose your team members, unless it’s been over a year.


How much does it cost to become a Paparazzi Accessories Consultant?
Paparazzi has completely done an overhaul on their Starter Kits now offering 3 new options! And in each of these Kits you will receive marketing materials, the hottest new accessories, and displays that will make you $5 bling look like a million bucks!!!

$99 Starter Kit: Includes 35 pieces of jewelry (no hair accessories), marketing tools, and a necklace bust display. Retail value of $175
$299 Starter Kit: Includes 120 pieces of jewelry, marketing tools, a necklace bust display, and a ring display. Retail value of $600
$499 Starter Kit: Includes 200 pieces of jewelry, marketing tools, a full set of jewelry displays (necklace bust, ring display, bracelet display, and earring display), and a FREE TICKET TO CONVENTION! Retail value of $1100. (Best Kit Ever!)

Can I Choose the Items I get in my Starter Kit?
No, not at this time. Each Starter Kit contains a vast array of specially selected items. You'll get many, many different styles in order to give you a variety of items for your customer to choose from, and for you to become familiar with the different styles.

How Much is Shipping?
When you order your inventory from Paparazzi, you will have a flat rate shipping fee of just $5.95 on orders that are less than $100 (before taxes). No per item fees, no weight-based shipping - just a flat $5.95. AND If you order $100 or more is FREE SHIPPING!  
  
When Will I Receive My Shipment from Paparazzi?
This all depends on where you are located in the US. Packages are sent via UPS or USPS.  On the East side of Ohio, it seems to take 5 business days to receive shipments. The closer you are to the headquarters in Utah, the less the transit time will be and vice versa.

How do I sign up?

Go to the website of the person who you been talking to http://www.paparazziaccessories.com/drea and click on “Business Opportunities”, then “Sign up now” at the top, or scroll to the bottom and click on “Learn How to Become a Consultant”. Keep in mind that any option you choose is a good one! After you join, you will immediately have your own ID # and have access to your back office.

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Paparazzi Accessories Overview!

 
Paparazzi Accessories is a new direct sales company (like Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay) that makes being fashionable affordable.  Our product is $5 accessories.   We provide women with cute and trendy necklace/earring sets, bracelets, earrings, headbands, clips and rings.  The starlet shimmer line is earrings, bracelets and rings for younger females (little girls, tweens, teens, college age and some adults will wear them.)  It is the same quality as found in Claire’s Boutique, but less expensive.  As an Independent Consultant, you have the opportunity to build a profitable business through selling the product and building a team. 





There are 3 main reasons why starting a Paparazzi business is such a great idea.

1.  The product is $5 jewelry!   Women love $5 jewelry and they CAN afford it too!  Nowhere sells these accessories for less.  Even Walmart is more expensive.
2.  The company is NEW.   That means there are very few, if any, consultants in your area.   There is no competition for the same product.  You will be in demand when people know that you sell $5 accessories.  Not only can you do many parties and events, you can also build a team and be a leader.  Building a team is very profitable.
3.  The commission is 45%.  For each piece of jewelry you sell at $5, you make $2.25.  That adds up very quickly.   Additionally, when you have people join your team, you make between 5-10% off what they purchase from the Paparazzi website.  When they have people join, you can earn a little from their purchases too.   Once again, this adds up quickly.

There are MANY ways you can sell Paparazzi.
  1. Home parties.   At home open houses, people expect to buy and they come ready to shop.  They bring their wallets.   Some will bring their daughters and sometimes, a friend.  In my experience, an average party is between $200-250.   From the months of October through December, an average party is more like $250-350+
  2. Office Visit.   Working women LOVE Paparazzi.  Most of them have a little bit of extra money and they need to look professional for their jobs.  Paparazzi is a great way to add some professionalism for an inexpensive price.  Take a basket or small display into a business/office where women work.  Sell it on their lunch hour or leave it in the break room for a few days.  You will be happy you did. 
  3. Basket Parties.  Have people you trust take a basket/box of accessories to work, family reunions or other places to show their friends, family and co-workers.  When they sell the jewelry, they get free jewelry and you get money.
  4.       Fundraisers.  Raise the price to $6 and donate $2 for each piece sold to whatever cause you are assisting.   High school sports teams, music clubs, women’s shelters, cancer victims, dance teams, someone’s medical bills, non-profits or whatever else needs funds.   Either set up at an event or give “baskets” to the people involved in the fundraiser and have them do the work.  Either way, they benefit and you benefit.
    5.   Fairs, Events, Boutiques, Flea Markets, Trade Days, Garage Sales, Consignment Sales, etc.   You can set up at an event and sell to all the people there.  Usually there is a booth fee.  This is a great place to make contacts, book parties, grow a team and sell jewelry.
    6.   Retail Businesses.  Paparazzi allows retail businesses to carry and sell their product and with a 45% commission, many will.  You can either consign (have them sell it for you – usually giving them some of your commission) or you can have them join as a consultant/distributor.  You get commissions when they order product for their stores or sign people up as consultants.  Bridal stores, gas stations, salons, beauty schools, gift shops, amusement parks, clothing stores and more.   There are many types of business that will carry Paparazzi.
    7.   Set Up in your Home!   Some consultants always have a display of Paparazzi set up in their homes.  People will come and shop when you are home. You can also set up outside and sell to people passing by.   The yard sign from Paparazzi is a great way to draw attention to you selling from your home.
    8.   TRADE!   Several times, I have traded my Paparazzi for services and products of others.   Haircuts, garage sale items, food, other direct sales products.   Many women (and men) are willing to trade their product or service for Paparazzi.
    9.   Grow a team – When you tell people about Paparazzi and they want to make money selling Paparazzi, they can join your team and you get a little bit of commission from them.   5-10%
    10. Facebook Parties Facebook Parties are SO Easy. You just set up an event on Facebook as a LIVE Party and you post pictures of your inventory, People comment "SOLD" under the picture they want, at the end you just close the party and send them and Invoice. EASY!! The MOST I made have been $790+


     



How can I grow a team and what are the benefits?


Right now, there are many women (and men) looking to earn money.   Either they are looking for a job or just need a little bit extra money to make ends meet.   When you are doing parties, talking with people at events or just know people who fall into the “need money” or “I like sales” category, tell them about Paparazzi.   Refer them to my blog.   Share this information and the newsletter with them.   When they decide to join, they will join your team.  You will get to be a leader and help them succeed.   When they join with a kit, you will get $30 and a little bit of commission (5-10%) from whatever they buy from the website.   The money adds up.  When your team members start talking to people and they join, you start getting more commission.   Growing a team can be very profitable.


How Does Paparazzi work?

Paparazzi is all cash and carry.  It is a great impulse buy.  Because it only cost $5, most people don’t have to plan to purchase and save and budget.  They just grab what they want and go!   There is no catalog.  No follow up.  No delivery. 



 In order for you to have a Paparazzi business, you must buy the product at wholesale ($2.75 per piece) and then you resell it for $5.   The profit is $2.25 per piece.  When you sell 50 pieces at a party, you make over $100 in two hours.  NICE!!!



You order what you know your customers will like and they come buy it from you in any of the above stated ways.   After you sell from your home, other people’s homes, businesses, events, schools, or office buildings the items you have, you order more and start the process all over again.   It is buying and reselling at it’s finest.



Paparazzi is ALWAYS rotating the jewelry.  New items come up on the website weekly.   There is never a guarantee that you are going to be able to get any item for more than a week or two.   Customers who become “addicted” to Paparazzi want to know what is new and want to come to your house when you get a new order in.   Some women are willing to host more than one party a year because they to see the Spring line and Fall line (and everything in between)!

How do I get started?

The best way to get started is to buy a starter kit.  They have 3 available.  I HIGHLY recommend buying a kit.   It will help you to be the successful from the very beginning.  The following is the cost of the kits and what comes in them.


Affordable Starter Kit 
$99 - Retail Value $175

The Preview Pack was created with the newest Paparazzi team member in mind. The Paparazzi Stylists have strategically selected a variety of colors and styles of bracelets, rings, necklaces, and earrings that are sure to appeal to your very first customers.Only available for initial purchases of new Consultants and providing the basics to become a Paparazzi superstar, the Preview Pack contains:
  • 35 pieces of inventory hand-selected to offer your customers a broad variety of the finest Paparazzi fashions in every color.
  • Style Snapshot
  • Stylist Tip Card
  • Necklace Bust
  • 50 Pink Sales Bags
  • Paparazzi Business Success Plan
  • 25 Display Hooks
  • Complete Jewelry Tool Kit
  • 25 Party Invitations
  • Vinyl Window Decal
  • 25 Receipts
  • 5 Consultant Enrollment Forms
  • 10 Thank You Cards
  • 10 Frequent Buyer Loyalty Cards
  • 5 Compensation Plan brochures
Small Home Party Kit
$299 -- Retail Value $299
here's the break down for the new starter kits
$299 The Small Home Party Kit was created with the newest Paparazzi team member in mind. The Paparazzi Stylists have strategically selected a variety of colors and styles of bracelets, rings, necklaces, and earrings that are sure to appeal to your very first customers.Only available for initial purchases of new Consultants and providing the basics to become a Paparazzi superstar, the Small Home Party Starter Kit contains:

  • 120 pieces of inventory hand-selected to offer your customers a broad variety of the finest Paparazzi fashions in every color.
  • 3 Style Snapshots
  • 3 Stylist Tip Cards
  • Necklace Bust
  • Ring Display
  • 50 Pink Sales Bags
  • Paparazzi Business Success Plan
  • 75 Display Hooks
  • Complete Jewelry Tool Kit
  • 50 Party Invitations
  • Vinyl Window Decal
  • 25 Receipts
  • 5 Consultant Enrollment Forms
  • 10 Thank You Cards
  • 10 Frequent Buyer Loyalty Cards
  • 5 Compensation Plan brochures
BEST Starter Kit -- Large Party Kit
$499 -- Retail Value $1100


The Large Home Party Kit was created with the newest Paparazzi team member in mind. The Paparazzi Stylists have strategically selected a variety of colors and styles of bracelets, rings, necklaces, and earrings that are sure to appeal to your very first customers.Only available for initial purchases of new Consultants and providing the basics to become a Paparazzi superstar, the Large Home Party Starter Kit contains:
  • 120 pieces of inventory hand-selected to offer your customers a broad variety of the finest Paparazzi fashions in every color.
  • 5 Style Snapshots
  • 5 Stylist Tip Cards
  • Necklace Bust
  • Ring Display
  • Earring Display
  • Bracelet Display
  • 100 Pink Sales Bags
  • Paparazzi Business Success Plan
  • 100 Display Hooks
  • Complete Jewelry Tool Kit
  • 50 Party Invitations
  • Vinyl Window Decal
  • 25 Receipts
  • 5 Consultant Enrollment Forms
  • 10 Thank You Cards
  • 10 Frequent Buyer Loyalty Cards
  • 10 Compensation Plan brochures
  • FREE Convention Ticket 



I recommend either the $299 or $499 kit to get started unless you have a large event planned.   My best recommendation is the $499 kit.  You can do 2 to 3 parties without reordering.  You can see what sells well in your area.  Your party will be awesome and you will book more parties because women are confident that you can provide their friends and family with a good variety of jewelry.


 I recommend for any kit, you purchase at least one set of earrings, rings, and bracelets of the Starlet Shimmer items (younger girl items) and a yard sign.   These will NOT come in a starter kit and they will sell and assist you in being successful.    You kit will come with more necklaces than anything.   I also recommend getting more regular earrings if you buy the $299 kit.  You will probably only get 5 pairs of earrings.


In order to make money with Paparazzi, you have to buy product so that I why I HIGHLY suggest, buying a kit. 





How Do I Order more Product?



After your starter kit, you can order anything you want to order from the Paparazzi website.   You will have about 800-900 items to choose from.  

Everything comes in sets of 5.  So you may choose five black necklaces that are all a little different style.  You can choose five silver headbands that are all a different style.  Or five red bracelets of different styles.   And so on.   Each group of five costs $13.75.  When you sell them for $5 each, you have $25.  The difference is your 45% profit which you keep.

Order as much or as little as you need.   There is not mandatory amount you have to purchase every month from the site.

How much do I have to order to maintain consultant status?

Because Paparazzi is run by mothers, they understand that there are some months you need to take a break and shouldn’t lose your business because you are pregnant or helping with sick kids, etc.   In order to keep your consultant status, you only have to order 100 pieces in an entire year (12 months.)   That is the same as buying the smallest starter kit. 

If you want to retain the title of “Active Consultant,” you have to order 25 pieces in the month you want to be active.   In order to receive a commission check from your team, you need to purchase 25 pieces in the month you want your check.   Twenty-five pieces is about $72.  If you want to show up in the consultant finder on the Paparazzi website, you have to be Active.   I have had several team members be contacted from that site in the 3 weeks that it has been available who have either booked parties from it or had a person join their team.

How much is shipping?

Shipping rocks.  If you order over $400 worth of product at one time, shipping is FREE.  If you order under $400, the cost is only $10.  It is not really worth it to order 1-3 sets at a time because the shipping will still cost $10.  Plan ahead and save money.

How long does it take me to get my product?

Paparazzi will package your product in 24-72 hours.   Usually, your order is packaged in the first 24 hours, but sometimes (if the company gets slammed with orders) it may take a day longer.

After it is packaged, it is delivered by UPS to your door.  However long it takes for UPS to get it from Southern Utah to your doorstep is how long it takes.   Most places in the USA will get a package within a week.   Plan ahead.

How does taxes work?

When you purchase product, you are charged tax on everything costing $5 because that is what you are selling it for.  Then Paparazzi sends the collected tax to the state it was shipped to. The govt. requires Paparazzi to do it this way.   When you charge tax to your customers, you just keep the money collected and reimburse yourself for the tax you have already paid when you ordered.  You never will have to send in or report SALES tax to the state where you live.  At some events, you may be given a paper to record what you sold.   Just send in the paper saying that you are with Paparazzi with the tax ID from the company (call in and ask for the state ID).

If you choose not to charge tax, you will not be earning a 45% commission because you paid the tax that your supposed to pass onto your customers. 

You will need to report your income tax at the end of the year.   Keep track of what you buy, sell and any expenses for your business.   You can get some awesome tax deductions because of Paparazzi.  Phone, internet, car miles, part of your home and utilities can all be deductions.   Keep track from the very beginning!!!  And talk to a CPA when it comes time for taxes.  They can help you get back more than the fee they charged and they will help you stay in the guidelines.   





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Andrea Hutcheson
Producer, Leader, Recruiter
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