How to sell avon effectively?

I have a number of questions. I've signed up to sell avon because I just recently lost my job. I know it costs ten dollars to register. But how much is the percentage of money you get to keep? I heard it was 40%. I tried to look it up on the avon site but couldn't find it. And does anyone have tips on how to build up my clientele? Cuz everyone knows the more customers you have, the more sales you will make. I plan on posting up fliers at businesses and in my neighborhood. Is it illegal to put fliers in people's mailboxes? I think it is. What if I put the flier down beside the flag so it might not fly away with the wind? Any other suggestions?