A YOUNG but determined entrepreneur is making her mark in the business community.

Libby Reynolds from Weymouth launched her own Avon business on her 18th birthday.

Now nearly 20, Libby’s business is only going from strength to strength.

Libby’s mum and dad joined forces 15 years ago and began running their own Avon team and now have 2,500 representatives working for them.

Libby was always fascinated by her parent’s business with Avon and, for as long as she can remember, would always accompany her mum on visits to Avon customers.

When Libby turned 16 she began working for her mum as an admin assistant, helping her process her orders and arrange deliveries.

Captivated and motivated with the idea of running her own business, as soon as Libby turned 18, she joined Avon herself.

Libby has been working for Avon for two years and has reached the well-esteemed role of sales leader and is accountable for 130 representatives, with Avon being her main source of income.

Libby said: “I came eighth in the country last quarter for the leadership champions club which means I brought in 72 new people placing Avon orders within a 12-week period. I am looking to progress on to makeup in a more hands on environment now, which I can do easily now I have built My Avon up to a good residual income standard.

“It allows me to do my own thing and I get to meet some amazing people.

“I’ve been working close with area managers and my divisional manager to build a brand new meeting where we inspire local representatives and leaders as well as help them build their business to the next steps, which has been a fantastic turn out so far.

“My business has really thrived. On the social media side of things I have really found live streaming on Facebook a success where I can demonstrate the products and give real honest and unedited opinions and reviews on the cosmetics I sell.”

Statistics reveal that 60 per cent of women in the South West dream of starting their own business to improve their work and life balance but have never taken the leap into entrepreneurship because it seemed too complicated or they were too scared to make the jump.

In six months of launching her business, Libby was recognised at two national events. She hopes sharing her story will encourage other young adults in the area to follow their dreams and ambitions and show that a university degree isn’t a necessary requirement to lead successful business.