Putting things straight!

I just wanted to clear a few things up! Now, like most people going in to something new, I like to do my research. Whilst looking about I found a few bad reviews about Arbonne, particularly the business aspect!

A lot of people were saying things like

• "You HAVE to pay £1,500 to sign up and buy all the products" 
• "You have the pester your friends and family to sign up to become consultants" 
•  "You have to spend money each month on Arbonne products in order to qualify for commission"
• "Arbonne is a pyramid scheme and a scam"

After reading all the stories I was totally shocked and it is such a shame, as I can honestly say this has not been my experience at all. It seems more likely that they have been unfortunate to come in to contact with an Independent Consultant who was not entirely aware of the code of ethics and the terms and conditions set out by Arbonne.

First of all, my sister is an Arbonne Independent Consultant and has been since Feb, and not once did she pester me to sign up! When I did decide to sign up I was advised -not told- to get the RSVP (Right Start Value Pack) which has an SRP (Suggested Retail Price) of £257, this is a set containing some of Arbonne's flagship products, the RE9 range. 

The RE 9 Advanced range

Calm range - this is my favourite as I have sensitive skin!

This is everything I got in my RSVP - Remember the RE 9 set is worth £257!

I have to say, I love, love, love this stuff - It feels like velvet and is just gorgeous!!

Look at all that lovely stuff - So as I said, the RE 9 is worth £257, but as you can clearly see, I got a lot more than just one set of products! Did I spend £1,500 on it all? Heck no!! I spent £210 - including delivery! So, being pestered by family - erm NOPE! Having to spend £1.500? Hahaha NOPE! 

As I only parted with £210 to get set up I am aware that the money I earn in the beginning, I will more than likely re-invest so I can increase the products I physically have to show people, and also use personally! But there are some great incentives, my sister was just given £400 worth of Arbonne vouchers to spend, that was on top of her commission! 

This brings me on the to other things people were saying, "You have to spend money each month to qualify for commission!" and "Arbonne is a pyramid scheme". Now, this might get a bit confusing, but stay with  me, and we will get through this! 

When you sign up with Arbonne, all the products are given points called QV (Qualifying Volume) and there is also something called PQV which is Personal Qualifying Volume. When anyone purchases anything with your ID, you will earn QV (as well as a % in commission), so the more people (clients) who buy, the more QV you will accumulate, if you sign up a consultant, you will also get their QV as well! But that does not mean you can you sign up a load of consultants, sit back and relax on top of a pyramid while they work... Oh no! You also have to work,  you have to make sure you get at least 150 PQV a month... now this does not mean you have to personally spend money to achieve this, but it is your direct clients, who order using your number!  

As for the pyramid... as you become more established, working hard, earning money and QV, you will move up, however if you do not put the effort in, you will not move anywhere and you could find that the consultants you signed up (your downline) are now over taking you! Oh and another teeny, tiny, minor point to make... pyramid schemes are illegal in the UK and Arbonne is also registered with the DSA (Direct Selling Association)

Since joining, I have done a lot of reading, talking, training and been given so much support and advice from my upline. hopefully if you are reading this and debating on whether to join or not, just remember everywhere and everyone gets bad reviews, does not mean it is a scam. Google reviews for well known brands and see what you find :)

Please keep in mind that this is my own personal journey and my own personal experience, not a set of rules to be followed ;)