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A Guide to Working from Home: Independent Wine Consultant

The home computing revolution and the advent of the Internet has made the dream of “Working from Home” a very real and lucrative possibility for millions of Americans. And this does not only apply to those who have found they can now "Telecommute" in their chosen professions. But what if you’ve looked at all of the Home-based Businesses that involve using the Internet – and you think to yourself that isn't for me. Isn’t there some simple, inexpensive home business I can start that doesn’t involve the Internet or a home computer? And the answer is Yes. Do you love wine? Do you have a passion for Pinot, and know a Chardonnay from Chablis? Then you can start a home-based business as an independent wine consultant.

Getting Started

Being an independent Wine Consultant is a relatively new home based business but it is enjoying a surge in popularity as is wine itself. The idea is a simple one and is a twist, or shall we say a pop of the cork, on the old standby home business the Tupperware or other kitchen product party. The independent consultant holds a party in their home, or at the home of another where guests are invited to enjoy and taste wines in the comfort of their own home in a nice social event. Consumers still fin the idea of going to a wine tasting intimidating, and often buy a wine based only on the look of a label. Wine merchants especially in supermarkets are often less then helpful in answering consumer’s questions about wine, these wine parties are filling a growing consumer need, and are fun.

Start-up costs

You can actually get started with a home-based business as an independent Wine Consultant representing a vineyard for as little as 50.00. This will give you a “Starter Kit" with all you need including corkscrew, Crystal glasses and training.  You should also have a basic home office set up to handle running your business and booking your appointments. The vineyard you are representing will help you with advertising and marketing ideas. As in any Home Based Business – if you have left work to pursue being an Independent Wine Consultant Full Time, and do not have access to health benefits through a spouse, you need to include the cost of health benefits in your monthly budget. More information on Insurance for the Self-Employed can be found at www.insurancebudget.com or http://www.nase.org/

Hours and Income

The average wine tasting party is about 2 hours. The rest of your time you do need to spend running your business as a fall time business. Keep in mind that the wine parties are basically social events and as such you will likely be working nights and weakens. But this may be perfect your schedule. Of course you will be independent and that is the key, so you can take other time off, spend other time with your family or take vacations whenever you want to. In addition to the commissions you make on wind sales, the vineyard you represent will often have other bonuses and incentives like trips to fabulous wine countries! Most representatives will earn at least 100.00 on every event the host, plus residual income form repeat orders etc.  Also there is money to be a made signing up other representatives like yourself.

Potential Problems

There really are not any foreseeable Pitfalls or problems with hosting wine parties as an Independent Wine Rep. Since there is little or no outlay of initial cash, it’s hard to lose money. The only real problem will be hosting parties where people just do not buy, or not being able to book enough parties to make what you want – but your parent Vineyard Company will be able to help you with these issues. 

Other Resources

Information for Starting an Independent Wine Rep Business

http://www.myttv.com

http://www.swillparty.com/club.html

Conclusion

Being an Independent Wine Rep can be a fun, sociable, exciting, and profitable home based business.