Provide a brief description of the company and why you chose this company Longaberger prides itself in being a family oriented company that believes in their products, their consultants and their country.  I chose this company for many reasons, however I enjoy the relationships that I develop with my customers and their families. 

Provide a brief description of the products  Longaberger provides Hand Woven Baskets, Pottery, Wrought Iron, Candles and other essentials that makes a house a home.     

What is the most popular product?    Medium Market Basket – Retail Price $72.00 and our Tea Basket – Retail $32.00

What is your favorite thing about your company?  You are in business for yourself BUT not by yourself

What is the cost to start this business? Are there any additional expenses? You can choose 3 different options for $49.00 + $10.00 s/h (over $100.00 value) for the Easy Start Kit – $169.00 + $15.00 s/h (over $350.00 value) for the Business Basic Kit – $399.00 + $30.00 s/h (over $800.00 value) for the Buisness Builder Kit.  The there is a $35.00 yearly renewal fee.

What comes in the start up kit?  The Easy Start Kit includes a Medium Market Basket (one of our most popular baskets) and the paperwork you need to get started for $49.00 – Our Business Basics Kit includes our most popular producsts and starting materials for $169.00 and is available on a six-month credit card payment plan – Our Business Builder Kit offers more products to get a new Home Conustlant off and running for $399.00 and is available on a six-month credit card payment plan.

How much is the commission on personal sales and downline?  Personal Sales is 25% and then you get additional % depending on the size of your team

What is the minimum sales requirements to stay active? Is it monthly, quarterly, etc?  You must sell $1,000.00 per year. 

When do new catalogs come out and how often?  We have Monthly Flyers – and a new Catalog (Wish List) is released twice a year – Spring/Summer Catalog and Fall /Winter Catalog

What are some of the additional benefits/rewards consultants can earn?  Sales Achiever Rewards, Recruiting Rewards, Points for Merchandise sold (Dream Points), Products, Literature (flyers & catalogs),Trips, Jewelry

Longaberger basket, you are sharing in the Longaberger story and family tradition. The Company’s mission statement — “To Stimulate A Better Quality Of Life” — reflects Longaberger’s commitment to the company’s founding philosophy that people are the key to our success. We are a family-owned company with a family-friendly environment.