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Businesses like Avon, Amway or Mary Kay report growth when the economy shrinks. More and more people are turning to direct selling as a means to supplement their income. The Direct Selling Association of American reported sales of $30.8 billion in 2007 by 15 million independent direct sellers. A spokeswoman said Friday that a recent survey showed an uptick in 2008, but official numbers are not yet available.
Monica Brown began pitching jewelry for Premier Designs when her husband lost his job last year.
“We needed money to feed our kids,” she said. As a Premier sales representative, she said, “I don’t have to worry about being fired or getting laid off.
“I have a show tonight, one tomorrow, three next weekend,” Brown said Friday.
Brown is booked for the rest of the month trying to help women accessorize with jewelry that runs about $31 a piece. In a recession, when a $1,000, 14-karat diamond ring is out of the question, Brown finds it is easier to get customers who will instead splurge on a $30 necklace.
“I really got into Premier for the financial reason,” she said, “but I love helping people.”
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Miss Masters on April 20th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
I was not familiar with this company, I checked out their website though and was impressed. The jewlery looks nice, the benefit program seems decent enough. Looks like a good opprotunity, Good Luck to Monica Brown in her sales. And come to think of it, I actually know someone that might be interested in promoting this line.
Cheers
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