Avon sells its products through multi-level marketing. The company produces cosmetics, skincare, perfumes, jewelry, clothing, and toys. Avon products are currently sold in over 140 countries. Although the majority of Avon products are designed and intended for women, Avon also offers products for men as well as children. Those product lines, such as aftershaves, shampoos, and products intended for use by adolescents, continue to expand.

Corporate Citizenship has been a part of Avon since the company’s inception. One of Avon Founder David H. McConnell’s guiding principles was: “To meet fully the obligations of corporate citizenship by contributing to the well-being of society and the environment in which it functions.” Central to Avon’s corporate citizenship is the mission to improve the lives of women globally. Since the Avon Foundation was created, more than $500 million worldwide has been donated to address breast cancer, domestic violence and emergency relief for women and families. Avon is the largest single corporate supporter in breast cancer awareness and research.

Founded in 2011, Chloe + Isabel is a direct sales company offering jewelry at home parties and online. Chloe + Isabel jewelry is hand-crafted, nickel-free and hypoallergenic. The company’s jewelry styles range from traditional and timeless to trendy.

Chloe + Isabel parties are called Trunk Shows. Hostesses of Trunk Shows receive one piece of jewelry at 50% off and 20% of their show sales in free jewelry with a minimum of 6 orders.

Jillian Chase is a direct selling company that specializes in personalized crystal available only through its Independent Consultants at home parties, other venues, or via their personalized website.

Jillian Chase’s products include wine glasses and accessories, barware, beer glasses and mugs, coffee mugs, serving pieces, and items for the home and office. Hostesses of Jillian Chase parties receive rewards such as credit toward purchases and half-off items, depending on the total sales at their party.

Madison Handbags, founded in 2005, is a direct-selling, home party company offering custom-made handbags and accessories, hand-sewn to order at the company’s production facility in Troy, NY.

Madison Handbags are sold at home parties where guests choose the style and fabric of their bags. The bags are handcrafted to guests’ specific orders and shipped within 6 to 8 weeks. Hostesses of Madison Handbags parties receive 10% of sales in merchandise credit, with no minimum totals to qualify, as well as booking credits, Hostess Specials and free shipping.

Company Goals

Madison Handbags’ mission is “To provide opportunities for women – professionally, financially, and socially.”

Steeped Tea is a direct sales company offering loose leaf tea and accessories at home parties. Steeped Tea was created after its founder had some delicious tea while on vacation and began sharing loose leaf tea with friends and family when she returned home.

Steeped Tea offers almost 100 different blends of loose leaf teas and related accessories. Hostesses of Steeped Tea parties receive merchandise credit based on their party’s sales and can also qualify for half price items and free gifts.

Xplocial, which launched in June 2012, is a multilevel marketing company that offers a system to create a customized Facebook business page.

Xplocial’s product is an automated, turn-key system that allows users to created a customized Facebook page and use Facebook, mobile and texting tools to help build relationships, capture prospects and increase sales.