Lynne Davies, The Body Shop At Home
“Like many new mums considering returning to work after maternity leave I found it a heart-wrenching decision, torn between wanting to be a full-time mum and the career I?d spent years building.
I went back to my job as an HR training manager only to be made redundant a few months later. A blessing in disguise, as I desperately wanted to find a job that could fit in around me being a stay-at-home mum. It was just pure luck that I was introduced to The Body Shop At Home – a fun way to sell The Body Shop products by organising parties at people’s homes.
I had been in the process of setting up my own stationary business, but with The Body Shop At Home the risk factor was extremely low. The start up fee was? less than ?100 for the starter kit, and I got also receive free training on giving a facial,? applying make-up, as well as how to get party bookings.
Within three weeks from my initial enquiry I was ready for my first party. To begin with I did anything between 2- 4 parties a week.? My friends and family booked a party and they introduced me to their friends who also had a party for me.? This was the way I grew my business. Before I knew it I had a full diary for weeks in advance. I never have to ?hard-sell? as the products are fantastic and most people are already familiar with our ranges because they buy from our stores.
It?s a fun girls night out – friends, a glass of wine and shopping rolled into one in the comfort of your own home.
I don?t miss out spending time with Isobel in the day because I spend the day with her then I work in the evening (if I want to) when she?s asleep, although it?s such a? social job it never really feels like work.? The job is never boring, you never get stuck in an office and it?s a wonderful way to meet new people!”