Have you ever thought of going into business selling makeup? Many people do it through Avon and Mary Kay cosmetics. But those are established companies that will only give you a commission on your sales. Now there is nothing wrong with selling a big company’s product and making a commission. Actually, you have minimal risk since you don’t have to worry about inventory and cost of sales. But if you have ever been in business or went to business school, you know the saying, “the higher the risk, the higher the reward.” But how many of us go into a business venture willing to take the big risks only to find ourselves a mile deep in debt because our risk was too high. Yes, for every actor that makes it on the big screen, there are 100,000 other actors who tried and failed.
I am by no means trying to discourage you from starting your own makeup business if that is what you want to do. However, there are risks involved that most of us never realize until it is too late. But instead of the headaches involved in manufacturing, warehousing, marketing and then distributing makeup (for example), have you ever thought of being a makeup tips consultant? Given that most women already have their own style of makeup, maybe all they need is for someone to tell them how to apply it based on their wardrobe, the season, or the situation.
Most people don’t realize that there is a huge market for providing makeup tips to women of all ages and backgrounds. If you can familiarize yourself with all the types of makeup as well as the manufacturers, you may be able to provide a valuable service to a lot of people. And if you don’t think the makeup industry is alive and well, just take a look at the women in your office, workplace, school, or shopping center. You will find that a huge majority of them are wearing makeup. And just maybe a few of them need tips on how to wear it.