| Comment Number: | 522418-02269 |
| Received: | 6/15/2006 9:20:16 AM |
| Organization: | Xango |
| Commenter: | Christine Duff |
| State: | CA |
| Subject: | Business Opportunity Rule |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 437 |
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Comments:
To Whom It May Concern, I am opposed to Business Opportunity Rule R511993. I understand the FTC does not intend to hurt legitimate businesses, but its intention is to protect citizens from falling victim to fraudulent schemes. However, if Business Opportunity Rule R511993 is adopted, it would devastate my Direct Sales business, called Xango. I have been a Xango Distributor for 6 months. I was attracted to the business because of its legitmate and successful business model, as well as the authenicity of the product, Xango, itself. I have invested time, energy and money into developing this into a successful and lucrative business for myself. I have 2 children and am a stay at home mom. This Direct Sales business has allowed me to contribute income towards raising my children. The Business Opportuntiy Rule R511993 would require significant changes to the Xango business model and our sales methods. The "Seven Day Waiting Period" would create unnecessary delays with regards to product delivery and it would create an unfounded suspension of the business itself. This would inhibit people from establishing accounts and a home based business for themselves. "Requiring references" would stifle ones ability to get into the business in a timely matter. It would also cast an uncomfortable and suspicious nature while trying to secure new representatives in the business. I would ask that the Business Opportunity Rule R511993 would allow for exceptions with regards to the Direct Sales businesses such as Xango. Thank you Chris Duff