The New Consultant Kit has what you need to start your business right, including a huge supply of Close To My Heart products, all for only $99. Whether you love creativity, community, business, or all three, you are welcome here! Join us and discover all the wonderful rewards of being a Close To My Heart Independent Consultant.
- Low quarterly minimums
- 22% base commission on personal sales
- Comprehensive training opportunities
- Ongoing incentives
- Check below for frequently asked questions about becoming a consultant.
Welcome to the Rising Hearts team!
Prospective Consultant FAQs
How much does it cost to get started?
The current new
consultant kit costs just $99 (plus tax and shipping) and includes an abundance
of business and creative products worth a bit more than $300. The application
process is simple and you can find it on my website at www.Lindataylor.ctmh.com
by clicking on the "What We Do" tab on the home page.
What is my commission?
Your base commission
on your personal sales is 22%. Additional commissions can be earned and are
based on your monthly personal sales level. If you build a team of consultants,
you are also eligible to earn commissions based on the sales generated by your
team.
Is there a minimum sales requirement?
Yes…the minimum
sales requirement is just $300 in retail sales per calendar quarter
(Jan.-March, Apr.-June, etc.) Note
that as a new consultant, you are responsible for the minimum sales quota
beginning with your first FULL quarter. For example, if you become a consultant
in March, the minimum is waived for the Jan.-March quarter, but you will be
required to meet the minimum during the April-June calendar quarter.
What happens if I don’t meet my
minimum sales quota?
Consultants who do
not meet the $300 minimum sales quota become former consultants and leave the
company.
What if I am looking to work
part-time as a consultant?
There are CTMH consultants working at many
different levels. You may want to have a workshop or two each month, do parties
on a weekly basis, work forty hours a week, or anything in between. You can
easily maintain your sales requirements to get the full 22% base commission and
still build your business to meet your own goals.
What business tools are available from Close to My
Heart?
When you become a
consultant with CTMH, you are automatically eligible for an Online Business
Address (OBA) at no additional charge. This presence on the web is the place
for customers to order product and/or apply to become a consultant. This OBA is
available to all levels of consultants.
In addition, if you choose
to participate, a newsletter will be sent by corporate to your customers on
your behalf each month. The newsletter is minimally customizable by you and,
again, is available at no charge.
What business training is available?
From Close to My Heart:
Close to My Heart has some of the most
comprehensive training tools available! As a new consultant, you will receive
the weekly Start with Heart newsletter for the first 13 weeks. This email publication
gives you suggested activities and step-by-step instructions to accomplish
those goals.
In addition, CTMH has an extensive selection of
online classes in business, creative, leadership, and personal development
categories. You will enjoy being able to take these short classes to help you
grow your business.
On the consultant side of the CTMH website, you
will find updates, flyers, images, projects, and much more that is available
for you to use. There is also a bulletin board community on the website on
which you can share business and creative ideas.
From Me:
I am always an email or phone call away to help
answer your questions, give you tips and ideas, and coach you if desired. Each
week, you will receive my Fabulous Friday email with a weekly business and/or
creative idea along with other team information. Monthly newsletters keep you
informed of team activities. The Rising Hearts team also has a team Facebook
page on which you can share business and creative tips. We hold periodic team
meetings plus an annual Stamp Camp and a team retreat!
Events:
Close to My Heart hosts an annual convention along
with periodic regional events. All events feature the latest information and
ideas along with business and creative training.
What if I live a distance from you?
I am always a phone call or email away and you will
receive newsletters as mentioned above. In addition, our annual day-long
training day, or Stamp Camp, is currently held in three different locations-NY,
PA, and VA. I am also frequently working at crops in the PA/NJ area and can
plan meetings accordingly.
Is there creative training available?
Absolutely! My
meetings and events always feature creative projects and the CTMH online
training includes a variety of creative classes. One of the bulletin boards on
the consultant website is reserved for artwork ideas and another features patterns
and templates shared by fellow consultants.
What kind of incentives does CTMH
offer?
Straight
to the Top:
As a new consultant, you can take advantage of the Straight
to the Top opportunity. If you reach $1200 in commissionable sales (sales are
denoted as retail sales) in your first three months as a Consultant, your
Consultant Kit (minus shipping & handling) will be refunded to you and
given to you on your commissions.
Constant
Campaigns:
Each month, Close to My Heart offers a campaign that
may focus on sales, recruiting, or perhaps a special offer for your customers
or hostesses. Each campaign is designed to help you grow your business in one
of these areas.
Stamp
of the Month:
The Stamp of the Month campaign has long been a
popular and ongoing sales tool for every consultant. Each month CTMH has an
exclusive stamp set that can be purchased outright or can be purchased for just
$5.00 when a customer places a qualifying $50 order.
Cruise/Trip
Opportunity:
If you are a business builder then you may want to
jump in and set your sights on earning a cruise/trip with Close to My Heart. It
is truly an experience to be able to say that you earned a vacation for doing
what you love with CTMH!
