I am writing a research paper entitled, "Small business entrepreneur women have very rewarding employment because they have more time to spend with their families and more time to pursue recreational activities." I am doing a case study on Mary Kay retailers. I have more specific questions if anyone would like to leave their email address, first hand opinions would make my paper fantastic! Thanks!
2006-10-17 17:34:14 · 7 answers · asked by emily 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Yes, they definitely have better lives because they are allowed to approach their employment in more non-traditional ways and don't have to worry about the glass ceiling. Depends on the business though. Being a small business owner, especially in retail, can be VERY stressful and you often end up putting in long hours. Every success is YOURS and every failure is YOURS. If it doesn't work out, it is a lot harder to bounce back from but overall can be a very rewarding experience.
2006-10-17 17:43:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, successful women entrepreneurs do NOT have more time to spend with their families and pursue recreational activities. Most women put in 10-15 hour days working their business. Then there is still housework........... I have been self employed for over 30 years, I don't have 'free' time. When I am not working, I am doing housework. As far as Mary Kay retailers, talk to the ones who are driving the new 'pink' cars. Ask them how many hours a day they spend working in order to receive the freebies. More than you realize. If you are talking about a successful part time sales as in Mary Kay, who is supplementing her husband's income, sure you can do that. But those women are looking at $500- 1000 a month---not including expenses. You need to do a little more research. Contact the home office of Mary Kay. You will get a whole new story on how many hours a successful salesperson puts in her job.
2016-05-21 22:39:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I strongly believe women entrepreneurs have rewarding lives. I am not with Mary Kay but I was at one time. I am now with a different company, so I don't know if this applies to your paper or not.
It's not just family and recreation time that are advantages, but the fact that women have wage parody in this industry. You are paid in direct proportion to your efforts, male or female.
I believe that it is a very respectful business, and find that people admire the female entrepreneurial spirit.
2006-10-18 11:16:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I owned a small consulting business for 3 years and then sold out to work full-time for one of my clients (a large full-scale agency). I can answer your questions about how rewarding it is to be a woman entrepreneur and about the culture shock that comes with re-entering the corporate environment. Needless to say, I am currently plotting my re-entry into entrepreneurship!
caroliselva@yahoo.com
2006-10-18 02:57:27 · answer #4 · answered by PhillyMami 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am with Mary Kay and know several people who are. It is an awesome rewarding career! Feel free to ask me anything, My email is mtravis2@marykay.com
2006-10-19 07:25:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Mary Kay consultant and I will be more than happy to answer any questions you have. I love my job and the freedom that it gives me to be with my family.
My e-mail address is myndirogers@marykay.com
Good Luck!!!
2006-10-18 03:01:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I owned my own business (or rather it owned me) for 20 years. It was very rewarding. I didn't make a lot of money but it was satisfying and rewarding in other ways.
You may email me at marti1owl@yahoo.com. I'll answer your questions from my experience.
2006-10-17 17:49:06 · answer #7 · answered by Marti1owl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋