Tupperware Review - Is It More Than Wild Parties?

Most people have had some experience with using Tupperware, or at least tried eating food that has been stored in Tupperware. The name has become synonymous with plastic food storage containers.

This Tupperware review however looks at the home business opportunity rather than the product itself.

History

Tupperware was developed by Earl Tupper in 1946 and the idea of Tupperware 'parties' as a direct marketing method was also introduced. In the 50's sales of Tupperware took off and in 1960 Tupperware parties spread to Europe.

Today Tupperware has roughly 1.9 million consultants and is sold in almost 100 countries.

Most Tupperware is still sold through the party system but an increasing amount is sold online and in retail stores.

The Business Opportunity

To begin with you have to buy a Business Kit sales pack for $79.99 or an Executive Business Kit for $119.99. You also have to reach a personal retail sales level to remain active.

A consultant gets a 25% commission for sales although that changes depending on sales volume and consultants recruited.

Tupperware uses a traditional stair-step breakaway method of compensation for its consultants, similar to what Amway uses.

Tupperware - Review of Advantages

Well Known Product
Opportunity to sell online as well as offline
Well established company
Proven Compensation Plan

Tupperware - Review of Disadvantages

Big emphasis on selling to 'warm' network
Sales from 'parties' is declining
Requirement to reach certain level of personal sales to remain active
Being an MLM business failure rates are very high

Overall, becoming a Tupperware consultant is a perfectly legitimate way of earning income, however it is not easy.

It seems clear that the method of making sales is moving online more and more, so if you want to succeed as a consultant you will need to get good training around MLM internet marketing methods.

As you will be basically up against 1.9 million other consultants it is very important to gain basic internet marketing skills so you can beat the competition.

I cannot advise you on whether or not becoming a Tupperware consultant would suit you. When choosing a small business opportunity it is important to choose something that suits your personality, preferably selling a product you believe in.

Understand however, if you choose Tupperware or some other MLM or internet marketing company, you will not have money raining from the sky in a few weeks.

You are setting up a new business and it is important to be realistic and approach what you are doing with the right mindset and plenty of support.

For more tips on setting up a small business online, and a huge amount of information and training about internet marketing, visit Paul at his blog or his website http://biztrainonline.com.