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Hello and Good Afternoon, Laura:

First you sould fnd yourself a good CPA to advise you. That being said, here is my take on your situation.
First, If I am not mistaken you do not truly take posession of the Avon products, you only take orders and then deliver the item when they are shipped through you for the customer. You could have a small sample of some items in inventory. These items rotate through the inventory as you use and replace them; the first cost would be an investment adn the ongoing costs would be expenses.
For other deductible expenses there are you vehicle expenses, either actual expense or mileage rate, however you must keep detailed records of the use of the vehicle such gas & oil, repaierd, maintenance, insurance and so forth. If you obtain a copy of Form 1040 Schedule C, you will find a fairly complete itemization of the various other expense items you may consider.
Good Luck in your endeavor.