Anniversaries this BIG Don't happen!
Who in America doesn't know about Avon? Hasn't seen it referred to in magazines, newspapers, movies and cartoons! There is a reason for that. Bluntly it's because it's an amazing company that has been a backbone for the women of America for generations. 130 years this company has given women (and men) the chance to make the money they need, when they need it. From a time when few house wives made their own money minus selling eggs and butter through horrible depressions, wars, world wars! No woman was turned down for this opportunity, race and religion never mattered and still doesn't.
Now, Avon as a company doesn't just have great products, which in turn makes it easier for a lady to sell them. No, they support their women with scholarships and higher education courses and training. Avon partners with companies getting it's team members great discounts on everyday things such as phone services. As well as being a leader in giving retirement saving programs, life and health insurance options as well as various other insurances to direct sales representatives. The support from this company is amazing compared to many out there and long gone.
It's not just it's team members that this corporation supports. Funding raised by various Avon Foundation programs goes out to Domestic Violence victims, Breast Cancer victims, and natural disaster survivors. Avon reps. do their own fundraisers and support groups, people and teams of their own accord with help from Avon by way of special discounts. We know our community is where our people are and we will do what it takes to build a strong community bond.
Long gone are the days of door to door sales though I have heard a few reps still do this. Part of the success of Avon has been it's ability to grow and change with the times. 130 years ago our Avon Ladies would never have dreamt of estores and blogs none to mind phone apps and cyber sales. Not to say we've lost all our historical charm.
Colorful brochures can still be perused, samples tested and yes, yes we still have those darling little lipstick samples! I in fact love the delight of women of all ages when they see those little samples. Their eyes light up and 99% of the time a childhood memory becomes a story told to me with much love and reverence of times long forgotten. I love these stories. I hear all sorts of stories from my customers, but that is another post.
Through the generations Avon has grown from a small town perfume company to a multi continental corporation with sales on all continents minus Antarctica. If penguins want Avon we'll be there next!
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