Before Making JEROSSE a Side Business: Three Questions for Yourself and Four for the Team
People around you keep asking what you're drinking, so you start wondering whether to turn it into a side business. This article doesn't talk about money. It only sorts out what to think through before you decide: how much time you can spend each week, whether you can accept the price difference model described on the site, and whether the questions around you reflect steady demand. It also covers four things to ask the team first: whether there are sales requirements, whether you need to stock inventory, who will guide you, and whether you can leave.
Translated from the Traditional Chinese original.
The scenario in this article is adapted from common consultation situations. The names are pseudonyms and the dialogue is illustrative. The system and conditions follow the current content of the site's "Join FP" page. This article does not provide or promise any income figures.
The third time a coworker asked what she was drinking
Peishan works in administration in Taipei and has been using JEROSSE 婕樂纖 herself for over a year. This month, coworkers asked her what she was drinking for the third time, and two of them asked her to place orders for them. She started thinking: since she's already buying for people, why not just make it a side business?
She came to the Duoduo team, and her first question was about money. The team didn't give her any numbers. Instead, they asked her three things first.
Three things to look at in yourself
- How much time you can spend each week. Replying to messages, putting together preparation instructions, placing orders for friends, and answering friends' after-sales questions all count. Whether you can set aside a fixed number of hours each week or can only reply when you're free will change how you approach it.
- Whether you can accept this model. The business franchise system described on the site is simple: you work on the price difference, and there is no bonus system. The price difference means the gap between the cost price and the retail price. Make sure you're comfortable running things this way before thinking further.
- Whether the questions around you reflect steady demand. Someone asking "what are you drinking?" is very different from someone asking you to order for them every month. Look back over the past few months and count how many people actually asked you to buy for them, and how many times.
Peishan did the math: she could set aside about three to four hours a week, and two coworkers regularly asked her to order for them. The team suggested she start with personal use plus friends and family, switching the orders she was already placing to her own franchise account, do that for a while, and then decide whether to put in more.
Peishan: "I can only set aside three or four hours a week. Is that okay?"
Team: "Yes. Block out a few fixed evenings and handle messages and orders during that time. It's more consistent than replying whenever you're free."
Peishan: "Two coworkers ask me to order for them. Do I need to tell them I've joined first?"
Team: "No need to make an announcement. You're already ordering for them. You'll just be using your own franchise account to do it."
Peishan: "What if I want to make it a proper side business later?"
Team: "Then book a 1-on-1 video meeting, talk through your schedule and ideas, and decide whether to sign up."
Also ask the team these four things first
Before deciding which team to work with, these four things are worth asking clearly. Here are the answers stated on the "Join FP" page and in the FAQ:
- Are there sales requirements or penalties? The site says there are no penalties, and there is no penalty for missing sales targets either.
- Do I need to stock inventory first? You start with zero inventory. There's no need to stock up, and you order directly at cost price.
- Who guides me, and how do I learn? For the business franchise, you first book a 1-on-1 video meeting through LINE or IG. After signing, you join a newcomer training group with a 4-week introductory course and 1-on-1 support from a supervisor. After that there's systematic training (courses on product knowledge, social media management, and customer service), a ready-made content library (post templates, livestream scripts, and graphics), help setting up your IG, livestreaming, and personal positioning, and team partners working alongside you.
- Can I stop if it isn't working out? You can downgrade, and you can also leave. Leaving won't affect you.
Duoduo once wrote this on the "Join FP" page: "I won't promise you overnight riches, but I will help you build a business that can last 10 years." When you're discussing a side business, if the other person opens by telling you how much you can make in a month, that's the time to ask a few more questions.
The three most common sticking points
Worried about becoming the person who sells to friends. Sharing usually starts when someone asks, not when you go looking for people. Get to know what you use first, so when friends ask, you can explain the specs and how to prepare it clearly. That's the most basic preparation before you start sharing.
Worried about putting in time with nothing to show for it. Start with personal use plus friends and family for a while. See how much time you actually spend each week and how much demand there is around you, then decide whether to make it a proper side business. What you buy during this time is what you and your friends and family would use anyway.
Worried your family will think it's direct selling. "What Is JEROSSE? Is It Direct Selling?" lays out the difference between buying and joining as a franchisee. You can show it to your family directly.
Take the quiz first
The "Which Way of Participating Suits Me" quiz has four questions: who's using it, whether people around you ask, how much time you're willing to spend each week, and whether you want to work with a team. When you finish, it suggests whether to start with personal use only, personal use plus friends and family, a side business, or working with the team. If you'd rather just talk, you can reach the Duoduo team through LINE on the "Join FP" page.
FAQ
Q: Do I need to stock inventory before joining JEROSSE?
No. The "Join FP" page says you start with zero inventory. There's no need to stock up, and you order directly at cost price.
Q: Is there a penalty if I don't hit sales targets?
No. The site clearly states there are no penalties, and there is no penalty for missing sales targets either.
Q: What does FP's business franchise rely on?
The system described on the site is based on the price difference, meaning the gap between the cost price and the retail price. There is no bonus system. This article does not provide or promise any income figures.
Q: Can I stop if it isn't working out after joining?
You can downgrade, and you can also leave. Leaving won't affect you.
This article is for general information only and is not medical advice. Products mentioned are foods or cosmetics, not medicines, and have no medical effect. If you have a specific health condition, please consult a doctor or dietitian. Orders ship within Taiwan only.