Rogers, Arkansas. – July 30, 2010 – The most recent economic signs for this year bring some hopeful news, but also some large concerns. The U.S. unemployment rate is as high as it has been in 25 years, and there is continueanxiety about sizable job losses to come. The recession has been a source of severe pressure for many throughout the country.
According to the current Multi-Sponsor Surveys’ 2009 Economic Impact Market Segmentation Study, 49% of employed adults expressed worry about potential job loss, while 32% admitted to “significant” financial challenges.
But inspite numerous reports of havoc and despair created by the current economic climate, Greg Mack, a local small-business entrepreneur here in Rogers, reports a very unique experience during this hard time.
“If it weren’t for the extra income my health-and-wellness business generates, I think my family would probably be in a very different place,” says Mr. Mack, who conducts a Shaklee business out of his home.
“My business helps us not only continue to pay the monthly dues on time, but it also generates additional income which we save to have on hand for unexpected situations, or use when we want to do something special, like take a trip, buy a new car, or remodel the kitchen—things that would otherwise be outside of our budget.”
Greg Mack credits his home small business for helping to alleviate much of his family’s stress and says his business has soothed financial concerns while providing flexibility—qualities that can cushion a family from the changing tides of the overall economy. Most people who run a business from home work only part time, so there’s freedom to plan business activities around the busy schedule of a new family.
“When I began my business,” says Greg, “it was on a very part-time basis. Since I started, I’ve increased the amount of time I spend working with it. Using the Internet and communicating my business online makes my work much more efficient and flexible at the same time, making it possible for me to work on my business pretty much whenever I have downtime from my other duties. Plus, it was easy and cheap to get started, and there’s no need to make space in our home for any products since the company ships directly to my customers.”
Home businesses have drawn considerable interest from people who may be having a difficult time finding employment and from those looking for an money making opportunity that also resonates with their own beliefs—characteristics that most jobs probably do not offer.
“Because I promote products that help people to be healthier, that help our environment to be cleaner, and for homes to be safer, I feel very good about what I do. And because I also supply the chance for other people to do what I’m doing—to achieve independence in a way they may not have thought possible—there’s an incredible feeling of full satisfaction in knowing that I can help make a true difference for people looking for extra income right now.”
According to the 2009 Economic Impact Market Segmentation Study, 60% of adults are now attracted to running a home business in response to the economic downturn.
“To me, there’s a great sense of security knowing that my business is supported by a company that has a proven track record and more than 50 years of experience giving people the means to thrive, even during the most difficult economic times,” says Mr. Mack. “Shaklee has grown during each of the prior recessions since it was founded in 1956.”
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About Shaklee Corporation
Founded more than 50 years ago, Shaklee has been a leading supplier of premium-quality natural nutrition products, personal care products, and environmentally friendly home care products. In 2000, Shaklee became the first company in the world to be Climate Neutral™ certified to completely offset its CO2 emissions, resulting in a net-zero impact on the environment. Through Social Marketing™, Shaklee offers an economic opportunity to anyone regardless of background or experience, and has paid more than $4 billion in commissions to its independent distributors worldwide. With a robust product collection, including over 50 patents and patents pending, Shaklee has more than 750,000 Members and Distributors around the globe and operates in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, and China. For info about Shaklee, visit http://www.shaklee.com/.
