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Network Marketing
In January 2020, a fellow hairdresser asked me why I was involved in Network Marketing. They pointed out that being a hairdresser should keep me busy enough.
For me, it wasn’t about staying busy; it was about having another source of income, something to fall back on.
As we age, our current jobs may not be suitable for us. The physical demands of lugging tools and leaning over clients’ baths to rinse their hair can seem daunting if I were to continue my career into my early 70s.
One day, a colleague asked me, “Do you do this through choice or more for the money? Because if it’s the money, you can increase your prices and do fewer clients.”
It was an interesting comment that I thought about carefully before answering.
I’ve been in hairdressing for over 32 years. It’s my passion. I enjoy meeting people, making them look and feel lovely, providing a service, and paying my bills, like any job.
I don’t increase my prices to work fewer hours. My clients know I work more hours than I should, but I love what I do. It’s so important to enjoy the work we do. We spend most of our lives at work, so why not do something you want?
I increase my prices yearly due to product price increases and fluctuations in fuel costs (we know how much that can vary!). I also keep up to date with my skills. Being a member of the FHA (Federation of Hairdressers and Beauty Therapists), it’s necessary to keep skills updated and learn trends. Above all, it’s beneficial for the clients, so I charge for this.
When I first began network marketing, it was more of a hobby that fit with my hairdressing career. However, I soon saw its potential and wanted to create another business. The idea of providing another excellent service and product to my existing client base seemed like the perfect solution and something I was looking forward to working on.
Over the years, this hobby has evolved into another business. I’ve built up a fantastic online community of friends who regularly purchase from me, and we support one another in each of our ventures. Supporting others is crucial whether you work in an office, a shop, or within a community, so working online is no different. It’s all about collaboration and helping each other succeed.
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While working online may not offer the same level of personal interaction as face-to-face interactions, building meaningful relationships with customers over time is still possible, even if you never meet them in person. The key to successful online business relationships is consistent and genuine communication.
By providing excellent customer service, addressing their needs and concerns promptly, and offering valuable content or products, you can foster trust and loyalty among your online customers. Building a solid online presence through social media and online communities can also help you connect with your customers and create a sense of community around your brand.
So, my response to my fellow hairdresser’s question about why I work with an online company alongside hairdressing was that I do network marketing through choice, and the money is only a small part of why I joined. We all work for the money, whatever job we do, but helping others is a big part of working online.
I fell in love with the company’s products and have met some fantastic friends, leaders, and mentors. I also wanted to help others make money and save on shopping.
When someone new joins my team, I feel happy and content and want to help them make the most of their journey with FM World.
There are no shortcuts in life. We all have our reasons for doing what we do and for our career choices. For me, helping others far outweighs the money we can potentially earn.
Perfume is a popular product for both men and women, and I loved the idea that I could save money on my purchases while helping others—a definite win-win situation.
Since Chanel first created perfume, we have been accustomed to paying a fortune for designer perfumes, and many still do.
I would love to hear from you if you want to earn extra income and enjoy wearing fragrances and cosmetics. Please feel free to email me or join my team!!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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Struggling To Pay Bills
Struggling to pay bills can create immense stress for millions, as life often revolves around money, no matter how we approach it. It’s the one thing that makes the world go round.
There will always be times when we struggle to pay the bills—a merry-go-round in what we call ‘life.’ Money is necessary for almost everything. Without it, bills remain unpaid, and we can’t afford to buy food, homes, or even take a holiday. The list is endless.
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Understanding the Value of Money: Lessons from Childhood to Parenting
As children, we never truly appreciated the need for money. It was never necessary to learn about its value and all it could bring.
Asking our parents for money—for sweets, new shoes, ballet classes, and the like—was the norm, but as youngsters, we never grasped where that money came from. We knew that for most things we desired as children, our parents’ response was either a straightforward ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ usually accompanied by the refrain, “We can’t afford that.”
The phrase “Money doesn’t grow on trees” was one our parents used. Indeed, it doesn’t. We now use this exact phrase with our kids when they request things.
The challenge nowadays is that it’s not just money for sweets at the local convenience store. It’s funding much larger items such as online games, new bikes, or the latest gadgets featured on the screen.
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The 2020 Pandemic: A Devastating Impact on Businesses and Employment
Fast-forward to 2020, when the largest pandemic since the swine flu in 2009-2010 hit us all. The sudden inability to work struck hard, whether we were self-employed or working for an employer. Businesses were closed, put on hold, or forced to shut temporarily, leading to the unfortunate permanent closure of some smaller establishments.
The pandemic significantly damaged businesses that had previously enjoyed great success over several years. The lockdowns affected every individual, regardless of their status or location. At the time, no one knew the full extent of the catastrophe.
Employees found themselves unemployed, and smaller businesses, some just starting before the pandemic, had no means of survival. It’s a common challenge for most companies to incur losses in their first two years of trading. If someone had set up their small business right at the pandemic’s beginning, surviving and continuing trading would have taken a miracle.
Both the young and old were impacted, leading many to seek alternative sources of income. As Christmas approached, the end of 2020 felt isolating. The pressures heightened as we tried to provide our children with as good a Christmas as we always had. Money was tight, and everyone had to reassess how they spent their wages.
Navigating Financial Challenges: The Rise of Alternative Income Streams During the Pandemic
Millions of people began exploring alternative options to stay afloat during the crisis. The internet, alongside TikTok, became everyone’s best friend, offering avenues to support ourselves and our families. It underscored the importance of not relying solely on one source of income.
Living costs have risen significantly over the years, with continuous everyday expenses. Despite the need to pay for essentials such as food and bills, everyone was in the same boat, questioning how it would be possible.
Working online has often been criticized for not being considered a proper job—one that couldn’t sustain a lifestyle of holidays or adequately cover bills. The pressures of everyday life take a toll on our mental and physical well-being, a reality that became even more apparent over the past 18 months as some struggled to see a way out of such a dark place.
Navigating Economic Challenges: Turning Passion for Perfume into a Source of Extra Income
Although I embarked on my perfume journey long before COVID, my business has provided a means for those needing extra money—gifts, home decor, outstanding bills, or a bit of luxury for a holiday. Perfume and aftershave are essentials for many women and men.
Even as we put the pandemic behind us, aware that it still lingers in the background, we fast forward to 2022. Just as we celebrate the resurgence of businesses, the return to socializing, and the revival of activities we once took for granted, we are struck by another blow—the price of fuel skyrockets, prompting us to explore alternative ways of travel to avoid frequent refuelling.
Weeks after grappling with the fuel crisis, we are hit again before fully recovering from the aftermath of the pandemic. The cost of living soars to unprecedented levels, plunging us into panic mode as we consider buying only the essentials for everyday living.
Energy bills reach the highest we have ever known, and the winter months, which would typically feel bleak, become even more challenging as we adjust to this new way of living.
Working with a company that offers unique fragrances for personal use and recommends them to friends, family, or colleagues provides an opportunity to supplement your income. Helping others save money on their purchases opens up even more possibilities.
If you are passionate about perfume, cosmetics, skincare, candles, etc., always have your phone at hand, and want to earn extra money for anything, it’s never too late to have a backup plan.
We’re all facing the same challenges of paying dramatically increased bills, and if we can assist one another in relieving that pressure, it will contribute to a better world.
We’re dedicated to helping others. So, if you’ve been searching online for easy ways to earn extra income or just a bit of money, I’d love to hear from you. No super skills are required for working online—training is provided. We all recommend products, films, and restaurants to our friends and family, but we usually don’t get paid. With FM World, you not only get paid for selling products but also have the opportunity to help those in similar positions.
The best part? You won’t even need to get dressed to work online! Join our fabulous community, start saving on purchases, and help others save and earn money.
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