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When people buy Avon Jewellery little do they realise that the company was founded in 1888 by a door to door bookseller.

This bookseller used to give away rose oil perfume to encourage women to buy his books.

It wasn’t long before he discovered that the perfume was more popular than his books.

So the California Perfume Company was founded selling five floral fragrances together with other essentials. All items were sold with an unconditional money back guarantee.

The first representative, Mrs P.F.E. Albee of Winchester, New Hampshire, was hired in 1886 to help develop the early sales technique that has become the foundation of this global business. Mrs Albee sold products and recruited other women as agents.

Over the next 10 years the company grew and a brochure was introduced.

The California Perfume Company was incorporated on January 28, 1916 by David H. McConnell and Alexander D. Henderson in Suffern, New York. By 1918, five million units were sold in North America, and by 1928, sales reached $2 million.

During a visit to England, McConnell was struck by the beauty of the countryside surrounding Stratford-on-Avon, and introduced a product line called Avon comprising a toothbrush, talcum powder, and vanity set.

In 1939, the company’s name was changed to Avon Products Inc. The company was taken public in 1946. By 1954, sales reached $55 million, and the "Ding – Dong Avon Calling" advertising campaign introduced.


Avon today is the world's leading direct seller of an extensive range of products including make-up, skincare, fragrance, jewellery, lingerie, personal care, accessories and gifts.

Although the company has always been more directed toward female customers, Avon's line of male products continues to expand, and its children's products (such as shampoos and toys) have also proved successful.

They reach women in over 120 countries through over 5.8 million independent sales Representatives.

Avon's fastest growing markets today are in China and Russia.

It's evolving product lines include make-up, bath and skin lotions, anti-ageing cream, perfumes, as well as jewelery and clothing.

Avon Cosmetics UK sells more lipstick, nail enamel, eye-make-up, fragrance and skincare than any other brand, according to independent market researchers TNS. One in three women in the UK is a customer.

There are several ways to purchase Avon products.

Avon uses both door-to-door sales people and catalogs to advertise its products.

In some markets, the products are sold primarily in retail stores.

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The easiest way is to visit the online shop where you can find all the beauty and lifestyle products. Here you can order when you and order if you want. No need to wait for a representative to call. No need to feel obligated to place an order. You are in total control.

Or you could find a local representative or agent by asking around among your friends and family.

Arrange a visit and get hold of a brochure and order form.

Select your products and fill out your order form and give it to your representative.

Wait for the product to be delivered.

Then repeat the process.

You also may be interested in being an Avon representative.

You can choose your own hours.

Its fun, flexible and free to try.

It is basically showing the brochure to friends, family and neighbors.

With unlimited earnings you choose how much you do and how much you earn.

It’s up to you.

The benefits of Avon.

Work from home – No Boss, no fixed hours.

Flexibility – being in control of your work hours to make them fit around your circumstances.

Be your own Boss – and make your own choices. No more being told what to do. Set your own time, pace and work schedule.

Brand Association – working for yourself under the umbrella of AVON gives you credibility and stability with your own AVON business.


If you are interested in Avon please fill in the box on the contact page.

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