Other important reasons for joining doTERRA UK?
In addition to the great products. the great compensation plan and the great company there are other asset to becoming a doTERRA rep and starting a business from home.
No commuting to work
Many of us are taking about an hour a day commuting to and from our office or work place. However, one of the benefits of becoming a doTERRA oils consultant and working from home is that travelling to work involves no more than a few steps to the spare room. This leaves more time for you and your family as well as massive financial savings such as petrol and the need for a second car.
I began to understand the savings when I added up how much it was costing me to get to work and home again. Beyond the cost of having a second car, parking, the odd speeding ticket, snacks and lunch and even business clothes the amount I was earn seemed smaller than I original imagined.
Since, working from home, I have sold my car and purchased a bicycle for local runs while my wife still drives to work. This has cut out outgoings by a massive amount and reduced the pressure to make the same income as I did when I was working elsewhere.
Claim tax allowances for working at home as a doTERRA wellness advocate
As a business you can claim tax allowances. This means you can deduct a proportion of certain costs from your taxable profits and reduce your tax bill. The expenses claimed back against income tax in your tax return must be ‘wholly and exclusively’ for the purposes of the trade or business.
I personally found a local book-keeper who does everything for me. As I told her, "I have no knowledge of business tax" so I have paid someone who does and makes sure that I am doing it correctly. Also, when I was searching for a book-keeper I required that they accepted a fixed monthly payment to I could keep my outgoings as simple and calculated as possible.
Flexibility of Working Hours
I think this is for me the most selfish element reason for running a business from home. Apart from being able to work at night or first thing in the morning is a great for those entrepreneurs who maybe trying to work around children or other obligations. However, my main reason is those last minute trips or holidays. Its not only exiting, it is also so much cheaper than booking a holiday in advance.
In my case, I have a very global business and so speaking to a customer or a fellow reps may need a late night call. WhatsApp, Social media platforms and simple email allows you to interact with your customers and suppliers at any time of the day or night. You can more easily accommodate customers in different time zones and your family schedules.
Fortunately our children left home a few years ago perusing their own careers, but for those who still have young children at home, flexible working hours are important. If you have a ill child, the person working from home generally can move webinar time or online meeting to suit the situation. However it does take flexibility from both sides, for example when the working partner returns home they need to be willing to help the home worker by support the child care issue.
Understanding how to start a doTERRA business from home gives you the freedom and flexibility to grow your business at your own pace. It also saves money, which helps during the lean times of any business.
