16/04/2026
Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to balance a thriving family life with a successful independent business?
We are thrilled to see Melanie Mitchell, an independent partner with Usborne Community Partnerships, featured in the i Newspaper's "How I manage my money" series.
Melanie shares an incredibly transparent look at how her direct selling income of around ยฃ2,500 a month allows her to contribute to 50 percent of her household expenses and fund family holidays.
Is it possible to "work to live, not live to work"? Melanie proves it is, highlighting the flexibility and uncapped earning potential of the direct selling sector. She even shares how she managed to save a house deposit through her business.
Read her full financial breakdown and discover the real world benefits of direct selling here:
Mel Mitchell wants to retire at 60 but admits she's not currently saving into a pension