The Direct Approach
Enjoying a coffee with your girlfriends, shopping and looking at exciting new product sounds like the perfect day out, but for thousands of Australian mums it’s work.
Only one in five Australian mothers report being a happy parent with the perfect balance, research by the Department of Family and Community Services reveals.
All mothers make slightly different choices, and have different experiences, but balance appears universally elusive.
There is a growing desire among women to work part-time, and while such flexibility would be ideal, it’s not easy for employers to cater to everyone’s needs.
Selling products from home is a great way to boost your bottom line without sacrificing what’s most important to you, your family.
Former Civil Litigation Solicitor, Bronwen Charleson from Geelong, Victoria, found her solution quite literally in a catalogue when she picked up a Phoenix Trading catalogue in April 2006.
Phoenix Trading is a greeting card, gift wrap and stationery company offering an easy, fun and accessible way to buy and sell quality cards. Started by three British women who wanted a home based business selling a product they loved, Phoenix Trading was established in 1995 and expanded to the Australian market in 2006.
“When Phoenix Trading entered my life in April 2006, I was a busy stay-at-home mum caring for my two children,” Bronwen says.
“I wasn’t looking for a new opportunity but when I saw the Phoenix Trading products and read the information about the very rewarding nature of the business, I signed up and eagerly awaited the arrival of my beautiful cards and products to see.”
Like 1600 other Phoenix traders, Bronwen now makes money having coffee with friends, family and clients, while talking about product she is genuinely passionate about.
“The best part is that I am able to achieve my new business goals without compromising my children,” she says.
Direct selling is an excellent opportunity to create a worthwhile enterprise with an established and respected company.
With so many brands and products on the market your direct selling options and rewards are endless. Many companies offer free merchandise based on sales numbers, employee discounts, and rewards for recruiting other members.
For Brisbane mum Vicky Lewis, the best thing about direct selling is working when it suits her.
“I am very passionate about being a stay-at-home-mum, and for me part-time work just wasn’t an option,” she says.
The mother-of-three joined Phoenix Trading in 2006.
“It was a fairly new concept at the time, so I wanted to get into it before anybody else,” she says.
“I don’t consider this job as work, as I get to go out, have a coffee with great people, and talk about a product that I’m very passionate about.”
An avid charity supporter, Phoenix Trading recently raised over $415,000 for the Australian Red Cross, and has donated regularly to Canteen since its inception in 2006. To join the worldwide team of Independent Phoenix Traders and discover just how easy it is to run your own business around your family and other commitments, contact your nearest trader at www.phoenixtrading.com.au
*Phoenix Trading is a member of the Direct Selling Association of Australia (DSAA) and Direct Selling Association of New Zealand (DSANZ). These associations were formed to promote the highest standards of trading practice and consumer protection. Phoenix pledges to abide by their codes of ethics as a condition of admission and continuing membership.
Bronwen - Geelong – VIC
When Phoenix Trading entered my life in April 2006, I was a busy stay-at-home mum caring for my two children, Tom & Amelia. Having taken a break from my career as a civil litigation solicitor, I wasn’t on the look-out for a new opportunity but when I saw the Phoenix Trading products and read the information about the very rewarding nature of the business, I signed up and eagerly awaited the arrival of my beautiful cards and products to sell!
Initially, I hoped the business would allow me to sell some lovely cards to family and friends and give me some extra income whilst working from home. I never imagined how much I would enjoy working as a Phoenix Trader or how much my business would grow in a relatively short period of time. I sell primarily at in home events but the product also allows me to attend markets and fetes and to support local fundraisers and charities.
The Phoenix Trading range is just delightful. I enjoy the confidence of selling a superior quality product which is excellent value. The company and its staff never fail to meet the high expectations I have always had for my work. The support from the company both in Australia and the United Kingdom means that I can confidently drive my business forward secure in the knowledge that it will continue to provide me with professional and prompt advice, support and encouragement.
What excites me most about Phoenix Trading and its arrival in Australia and New Zealand, is the enormous potential for growth. I am already enjoying the benefits of working with a motivated and enthusiastic team of Traders in Australia and Phoenix Trading provides a real opportunity to continue to grow my business in the future. The best part is that I am able to achieve all of these new business goals without compromising my number one priority which is my family.
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