The direct sales company employs 6.2 million people worldwide and its cosmetics branch accounts for 72 per cent of net sales.
Davis quickly established herself by becoming a sales leader within a week. She even recruited her partner to work in her team as a representative. Six years on, they have built up one of the largest teams in the UK, earning £9.3 million for the business.
When starting with Avon, representatives pay a £15 fee, which is deducted from their first two orders. For every £100 of product ordered, they receive a 20 per cent discount off the brochure selling price, rising to 25 per cent for orders more than £40. Employees generate their earnings from this discount.