“Get” Barefoot Books Review

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History

Barefoot Books is a 20 year-old direct sales/MLM company. As this story goes, this company was started by two mothers, Nancy Traversy and Tessa Strickland who lived in London, and wanted their children to have books to feed the imagination. Their desire was to create a line of activity books and paper books that would also instill a respect for diversity and a love for our planet.

You can trust that every Barefoot Book is:

• Made with the finest recycled paper, including the board and the activity books.
• Able to hold the interest of your “favorite” child
• Imaginative and Creative
• Exclusive to Barefoot Books

Barefoot Books is now an international business. The books are award winning and are known for stories that explore human nature, other cultures, and our planet. Imaginative and make-believe stories are used to ignite and nourish the creative spark in everyone. This can strengthen family connections around the globe.

Barefoot  Books Products: 

Barefoot Books also maintain their products have the highest safety and quality standards beyond the nationally published governmental standards. Barefoot Books have their own unique stories and pictures. Parents can rest assured the stories are quality and will lead the child’s imagination and creativity to new levels.

Barefoot Books supports a common, internationally-recognized social accountability standard to cover working conditions, health and safety issues, remuneration, working hours and the prohibition of the use of child and forced labor. It’s called the CARE Process, is the standard used by the global toy industry and is managed by their industry body, the International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI). All of our printing partners carry ICTI CARE certification.

Currently:

There is a complete community of writers, artists and storytellers, musicians, and others who are committed to timeless stories and accompanying art that captivates children and allows them to become happy engaged members of a ‘global society’.

Barefoot Books Business Goals and Mission

Barefoot Books: Core Values:

• Imagine – We offer books that are an authentic alternative to the commercialization of childhood. We encourage children to make time for make-believe, let their imaginations run wild and free, while never forgetting that childhood is a time for fun.
• Explore – We help children explore other cultures, our planet, and themselves, providing them with ways to follow their imaginations on extraordinary journeys, both inner and outer.
• Create – We believe that books with beautiful art and meaningful stories respect the innate wisdom of children and have the power to nourish the creative spark in everyone.
• Connect – We are committed to using story to create deep and lasting connections—whether it’s a child and parent connecting over a book; a child connecting to the universal wisdom of other cultures; or a broad network of people connecting through shared values and the desire to help children become happy, engaged members of a global community.
• Give Back – We support organizations that share our goals of global understanding, empowering children through art and story, and protecting and preserving the earth for future generations.

Quote from the website: “Imagine. Explore. Create. Connect. Give Back.”

Direct Selling Association:  DSA (Direct Selling Association)
The direct selling industry has its own trade organization for upholding professional standards and best practices. Barefoot Books has no information at this time on the website that it is an active member of the Direct Selling Association.

Going Green: Barefoot Books wants to protect the world’s remaining ancient forests and ensure that the forestry and paper manufacturing is ethical and legal. They continue to work with their suppliers to improve the environmental credentials of their products. Barefoot Books also uses vegetable-based ink with their printers.

Community Involvement: Barefoot Books has a program for interns. Application is required and acceptance is necessary for those wanting to be writers or artists.

Best Feature: Barefoot Books has a community of writers, artists, storytellers, musicians, and others.

Business Opportunity: If you’re interested in learning more about Barefoot Books opportunity, visit the website. You can also contact one of the Barefoot Books Ambassadors. Anyone who loves the “in-home show” party plan method of marketing will enjoy this MLM. There are other alternatives to party planning, cooking and presenting to make an extra income. CLICK HERE for more information.

Barefoot Books  Company Review

Causes:  There are many books which have stories linked to the protection of the planet and it’s resources.

Company Management: Not available on the website at this time.

Chairman: Not available on the website at this time.

Products & Services: Barefoot Books allows you to sign up online and they send you a starter kit for $139 with free shipping at this writing. The kit contains 19 books and 4 CDs. Then you are instructed to create your “branded” website that is hosted by Barefoot Books. Start marketing your home-based business through one-one contacts through parties, local school events, community gatherings or farmer’s markets. Additionally you can drive people to your website through e-shops, blogs, e-mail, text, and graphic links.

Barefoot books and products can be earned by the consultant and by those who host an event either in their home or as a fundraiser. Sponsoring new team members and sponsored events are how the consultant builds her team. E-fairs and Book Fairs provide the same profit margin.

A Barefoot Books Ambassador, shares the books and gifts with their family friends and neighbors, working from home, utilizing the schedule that is best. The books can be featured in a number of venues including websites, blogs and social media. The more team members you sponsor and mentor through their rewards plan, the greater the income that can be earned.

Cost Comparison: Barefoot Books on sale average anywhere from $3 – $8. Others with CD’s can cost well over $20 per book.

Compensation Plan: The Barefoot Books Compensation Plan is currently under review and soon will be updated. Currently it outlines how commissions can be earned with the very first order. A bonus plan is in place. Ultimately, the more parties you hold and products you sell, the greater the profits. The Barefoot Books direct sales business will thrive for those who love this product line and the home show concept. For others who choose not to bring a product into their sales setting, invite guests repeatedly, and find others who want to do the same; this may not be the best way to realize wealth and riches. CLICK HERE for an alternative.

Barefoot Books Consultant Payout

% of Payout: 20 – 40% of profit of retail sales and additional profit points.

Summary: Barefoot Books offers a vast product line of educational books and materials. As far as an MLM/ Direct Selling Company, this company has the typical earmarks of a party based business. You are responsible to purchase and carry the products, to home parties. This then requires set-up a presentation and delivery. Most who are interested in making a great deal of money have deserted the party model for a variety of good reasons. If you are considering Barefoot Books for wealth, health and prosperity, please consider other alternatives to MLM or Direct Selling first. CLICK HERE.

By: Genean (Genie Craff) Craig  Visit the Genie Craff blog.