Flexible Hours, Extra Cash Drive Entrepreneurs
Brenda Thiel’s daughter loves it when Avon boxes arrive at their Neenah home. “My daughter loves to help me put the orders together, stamp the books and bag them,” said Thiel, 26, of Neenah, who has been an Avon consultant for a little more than a year.
Thiel said one of the reasons she became an Avon consultant was to have flexible hours and earn extra income.”I love the fact that I can do a home-based business instead of getting another job,” said Thiel, who is also a part-time support specialist.
“I really have no option right now with a school-aged child and rising day care expenses except to do a home-based business on the side.
Working from home, having flexible hours and earning extra income are just some reasons many women get involved in direct-selling businesses they can operate from home such as Avon, Pampered Chef, Creative Memories, Mary Kay and Lia Sophia Jewelry.
The start-up cost for home businesses varies with each company. But it often includes supplies, products and training. As the women grow their business, they can earn free products or other incentives, like bonus checks, cruise trips or a car allowance.
“Little to no business experience is needed in these kind of home businesses,” said Sue Broeren.
Running a home business requires a lot of juggling, said Christine Cowell. To maintain a balance, Cowell sets limits, like holding one or two workshops a month and scheduling family activities first.
“As far as balancing with my full-time job, all the work is done in the evening for this business or on the weekends; when I have the time,” she said.
Photo by Patrick Ferron.
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