Top Six Reasons Why Professional Women Are Ditching Corporate America for Network Marketing

It is not surprising that more women have left the corporate world in the past 10 years to start their own business. Women are looking for alternatives to the traditional corporate world, which can be stressful with demanding bosses and high-paying salaries, as well as viable income. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, there was a 44% increase in women-owned businesses between 1997 and 2007. This is a significant jump!

There are many options for professional women to quit their 9-5 jobs and start their own business. Many may be surprised to learn that the preferred model for business-savvy women is network marketing. As viable business options, network marketing and direct selling companies are becoming more popular. Network marketing companies are not the typical “door-to-door” or “home party” type of business model that many people believe they to be. Here are 6 reasons professional women are thriving in network marketing.

Life/Work Balance

Working in corporate life can lead to burnout, stress, and sacrifices. Network marketing gives you more control over your day, which in turn means more time for yourself and your family. Direct sales allows women to have it all, including flexibility and a high income. A corporate mom might miss many events because of last-minute meetings, traffic on her commute home or a work load that requires more time than 5pm. On the other hand, a mom who is involved in network marketing can attend her children’s events and build her business by using her smart phone, or simply networking with other parents at events.

Teamwork and Independence

Direct marketers are independent but not alone. As such, when you join your direct-sales company, you are part of a team that will provide support, motivation, and ongoing training as your business grows.

Monthly Overhead

Although the idea of opening a brick-and-mortar business might seem appealing, it can quickly become overwhelming. It will be necessary to rent or buy a place, maintain overhead, and keep stock inventory. Direct sales allows you to have a low monthly overhead and you don’t need to keep inventory. Many companies now have an e-commerce model. This business model reduces your monthly expenses and increases your ROI.

Incentives and Rewards

Would you be interested in a free car for helping to build a business? Many corporate jobs won’t reward you in the same way that network marketing companies do. Many network marketing companies offer a variety of incentives, including cash bonuses, jewelry, all expenses paid vacations and luxury cars. These are all very achievable goals.

No Glass Ceiling

Many corporate jobs have a limited earning potential, as I said earlier. Unfortunately, this is more true for women than it is for men. Direct sales is a different story. There is no ceiling on your earning potential and you can earn more than those who are higher up in the company.

Reward yourself for being you

Direct sales rewards those traits that are often disregarded in corporate America, such as authenticity, kindness and abundance. These traits can flourish and women in networking marketing often experience remarkable leaps in professional and personal growth as they gain a sense of achievement in their business.