↓ WHY CAN'T I BUY USBORNE BOOKS IN A STORE?
Though some stores do sell a small collection of Usborne Books, truly
understanding the value of these books is best achieved by people who truly believe in them. Instead of housing their books on shelves for customers to blindly peruse, Usborne chooses to put money in the pockets of consultants who can communicate their worth and help families choose the best books for their children.
↓ WHAT IF MY KIDS AREN't "Little"?
UBAM has titles for children from infancy to early high school.
↓ ARE THERE MONTHLY MINIMUMS FOR CONSULTANTS?
No, no, no. There are no requirements for sales amounts, orders, or recruiting with Usborne. You can truly run this business however it feels right for you. There is no pressure to meet quotas which means you can share these books with genuine excitement and a clear conscience.
↓ WHAT IF I'M NOT "SALESY"?
That's a great thing, I’m not either! We don't want sales people. We want people who are passionate about literacy, language, and high-quality books. If you believe in the product, it will show.
↓ HOW DO I MAKE MONEY?
Every sale through your consultant link (e-commerce page) earns commission, even if you purchase books for yourself (consider this your discount). Consultants earn 25% commission on all web sales from the moment they join. If/when you promote to a leadership position, your commission will increase by 8.5%.
↓ HOW DO I MAKE SALES?
There are SO MANY WAYS that consultants make sales. One of the coolest things about UBAM is that no one consultant runs their business the same as another. If a customer orders a book from your ecommerce website then you’ve made a sale! You can host virtual book bashes or in person-events. You can curate custom book
boxes for customers. You can host school book fairs (ESR certification required). You can host booths to showcase books at family and child focused events. You can share your favorite books on social media. The possibilities are endless.
↓ WHAT IS A “PARTY”?
A party Is an opportunity for others to learn about literacy, Usborne Books & More, and titles great for the kids they love. Parties can take place virtually or in-person and are very laid-back. Through sales connected to a party, hosts are eligible to earn free books. This is our fun way of getting the word out about unique, interactive, high-quality children’s books that are not available in big-box stores and thanking folks who join us in doing so.
↓ HOW DO I EARN FREE BOOKS?
Usborne Books & More does offer rewards for sales. These can either be earned by you or a host who hosts a book bash under you (in which case you earn a commission on those sales and the host would earn the free book rewards earned from those sales).
↓ WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE OR LIKE FACEBOOK?
Facebook isn’t the end-all-be-all but it is a very helpful platform and tool — specifically because many other people have their networks on Facebook. I did not have an active Facebook account when I started, but now use Facebook as a business tool (similar to how I use email) and host parties using the platform. I primarily “show up” on Instagram, but find Facebook a lot easier for hosting
intimate parties.
↓ WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE CHILDREN OF MY OWN?
We welcome you with open arms! There are many advantages to being a
consultant, not just as a parent. There are several women on my team who don’t have children of their own. You don’t have to be a parent to love these books!
↓ WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?
The amount of time you put in directly connects to your goals. I put about 10 hoursa week into my business and it’s all completely flexible. I work during naps, one evening a week and whenever I can as needed. An average party is about 2-2.5 hours of work all together so depending on how many parties you choose to have, your workload will vary.
↓ DO I GET A KIT WHEN I JOIN?
Yes, there are two kits you can choose from. The $25 kit includes 6 pre-selected books and a $15 book credit, so basically it’s like joining for $10! This kit also includes your website, training, tech support, and business aids. Check out our new consultant kit options here!
↓ WHO IS ELIGABLE TO BE A CONSULTANT?
Anyone who is a US resident can be an Usborne Books & More consultant. If you’re in Canada, contact my friend @EviesLearningLibrary on Instagram.
↓ HOW DO I EARN A FREE TRIP?
Every year UBAM offers an incentive trip that every consultant can earn and the destination is always new (UBAM has taken their trip earners to Alaska, Scotland, Punta Cana, Hawaii, Disneyworld …). The trip earning window is an 8 month time frame. There are a lot of ways to earn trip points but the basics are that 1 point is earned for every 1 dollar sold and the same for recruits who join your team during the trip-earning window. They will also earn trip points so you can both earn together!
Most successful Usborne Books & More consultants don’t have a large social media following. There are many, many ways to run your business. I encourage you to share however feels most authentic to you!
↓ HOW DO TAXES WORK?
The same way they do in any other place of employment. Usborne Books & More will submit your earnings to the IRS and you will be responsible for filing your taxes (it’s a pretty painless process) at the end of the year. Taxes are not withheld from your weekly commission check.
Yes you absolutely can and I would love to help you figure it out if that’s your goal!
↓ HOW DO I SIGN UP?
I’m so honored that you would want to join my team and work with me. To join, simply click here and choose your kit! The kit is just for you – to give you a range of the books UBAM offers. It makes no difference for your business which kit you choose, it’s totally up to you!
