People who look for home based business opportunities tend to look for new or trendy products to start their businesses. If you are searching for the right product for a home based business, don’t overlook some of the old but tried-and-true companies whose reputations for quality products and successful marketing programs are outstanding.

In 1946 Earl Silas Tupper developed his now famous line of airtight preparation, serving and storage items for the kitchen and home. In many countries these products come with a lifetime guarantee. Of all of the hundreds, perhaps thousands of direct marketing business opportunities, Tupperware Products Company provides a solid, reliable track record, in a simple, affordable home based business.

Mr. Tupper was one of the first direct marketers. The products are sold through independent distributors on a variation of the party plan where the hostess and consultant make money. Tupperware is marketed around the world in more than one hundred countries. The company has a long record of success using this distribution model using a variation of the party plan.

Tupperware has a variety of specialties within their marketing organization. This allows people to the flexibility to select the type of marketing and promotion that they want to do. Internet lovers can specialize in selling the product via websites. Those that love to recruit new reps can go into the Royalty Program. Someone that wants to just get a discount on the products can join as “Membership Only.” There are Fund Raiser Specialists who work with churches and schools to hold fund raising events. Book Order people take order and can do parties. Demonstration Specialists can work a variety of markets.

The cost to get involved with Tupperware is reasonable with an Executive Business Kit offered at $130. It includes what you need to start doing parties. There is even a smaller Quick Start Kit for those on a tight budget.

The Tupperware commission plan is generous at up to 35% of sales. Reps receive free training and support. You can earn royalties on new people that you recruit and there are other benefits and incentives such as free products, trips, cars and jewelry for meeting sales goals.

Direct marketing experts say to look at the reliability and reputation of the company you are considering. This company allows you to take charge of your life and your potential earnings-they want you to achieve the success you are looking for.

The one reservation that I have about Tupperware is the fact that it lasts a long time so how do you get repeat sales? I would be tempted to have a nice consumable product to promote alongside my Tupperware. For instance, how about Xocai Healthy Chocolate? It’s a chocolate health food that everyone loves…and they reorder it.