The potential to earn a very good living operating a business only part of the year is a genuine opportunity, as proven by the thousands of people who are currently doing it.

仅在一年中的部分时间里运作业务来赚取一个美好生活真的是个潜在的机会。 上千个正在这么做的人证明了这点。

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But,the opportunity to earn a living as an actress postponed her music plans.

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The stoves will be sold on consignment so women could be employed as selling agents, giving them a vital opportunity to earn a living while helping other women.

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