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Real Experience. Genuine Support.
Meet Ady & Jackie
Your Local Business Mentors
Over the last 15 years, we have worked locally and nationally to help people transition to sustainable, flexible self-employment.
We know what works, and more importantly, we know what doesn't.
We built our systems because we believe no one should have to build a new business entirely on their own.
Jackie’s Story: Where it began
The Beginning (2009) "I first joined Avon in 2009 to help make up for the income we lost when Ady’s overtime was cut. I placed my very first order of £300, not knowing just how much that decision would change our lives."
Building Together (2011) "My team grew rapidly. By 2011, I had become an Advanced Sales Leader. Ady soon joined me, and together we discovered the joy of building something that not only supported our family but also empowered others."
![Jackie [Insert Last Name] with Dragons' Den entrepreneur Sarah Davies, celebrating female leadership and business success.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ea9500_66eaed009e464bb0a6383c4e07ae11af~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_289,h_385,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Jackie%20Sarah%20image.webp)
Jackie with Sarah Davies of Dragon's Den Fame
The Turning Point (2015) "In January 2015, I was laid off from my job. I faced a choice: find another role or invest in myself. I chose Avon. I used my redundancy pay—two months’ salary—to go all in. That decision gave me freedom, flexibility, and a future I could shape on my own terms."
The Transformation "Since then, our lives have transformed. We’ve enjoyed two foreign holidays every year for the past six years, and we pay for Christmas in advance to avoid debt. By 2018, my Avon earnings matched my old full-time job—without the early mornings, long commutes, or daily stress."
Where We Are Now "Now I work from home, enjoy weekly lunches with friends, and feel happier and more fulfilled. Looking ahead, our goal is to reach Executive Leader status, helping our team achieve their own dreams along the way."
Adys Story: From Corporate Burnout to "The Avon Man in a Hat"
Hello! I’m Ady Jones
You might know me as "The Avon Man in a Hat," but my journey here wasn't exactly planned.
Like many people, my wife Jackie and I initially turned to Avon as a side hustle when money got a little tight. We needed something flexible that worked around us.
Jackie took to it immediately, becoming a Sales Leader and quickly signing me up as a Rep... not that I had much choice in the matter!
A New Lease of Life
For 40 years, I worked for a national company, managing multi-million pound projects and working as a facilitator. It was a high-pressure environment, and eventually, it took its toll.
In November 2017, I suffered from clinical depression. By May 2018, I made the decision to leave the corporate world behind. It felt like a risk at the time, but looking back, it was the best decision I ever made.
A Fresh Start
Leaving the corporate world was a big step. Avon helped me get back to being myself. It got me out mingling with people again and removed all the heavy "baggage" and stress I used to carry. It wasn't just a new job; it was a way to decompress.
Ady Jones Leading a Social Media Workshop
Why I Stay
Today, I focus fully on our Avon business, and I have never been happier.
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No Pressure: The brand is so well-known, it practically sells itself.
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Total Flexibility: I work when I want. If family calls, work waits.
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A Lifestyle, Not a Job: I’ve swapped the boardroom for a business that lets me breathe.
How We Help You
Working in partnership with Avon UK, we guide you step-by-step through a completely modern setup.
We combine the reach of digital tools with the proven, highly profitable success of physical brochures, giving you total flexibility. Most importantly, we protect your margins.
We teach stock ordering discipline from day one, ensuring your business stays highly efficient and completely under your control.
Three Lessons That Guide Us
Through our journey, we’ve learned three things that we pass on to every new member of our team:
Believe in Yourself:
Trust in your abilities; you are capable of more than you think.
Be Consistent:
Small daily actions are the secret to achieving big goals.
Value Community:
Never underestimate the power of a strong, supportive team behind you.
This Is More Than Just My Story — It’s Our Story.
"Genuine mentorship has nothing to do with corporate titles. It is about doing the heavy lifting with you and proving the system works. We are here to guide you past that initial overwhelm, step-by-step." – Ady & Jackie
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