| Comment Number: | 522418-08245 |
| Received: | 7/12/2006 2:50:32 PM |
| Organization: | |
| Commenter: | Daniel Caldwell |
| State: | UT |
| Subject: | Business Opportunity Rule |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 437 |
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Comments:
Daniel Caldwell Utah July 12, 2006 To whom it may concern; I am writing in regards to the FTC’s proposed Business Opportunity Rule R511993. For the past 10 years I have been using the Herbalife products. I was able to lose 15 pounds incorporating the products into my diet. For the same amount of time I have also been a distributor. I started part time around my job. Within my first year I was able to replace my income and leave that job. By helping others with their health concerns, as well as the opportunity, I have been able to make a six figure income. All of this right from home around my wife and 7 kids. I can understand the concerns about companies that may be scams. However to lump all DSA companies in to this category (and proposed rule) would impede the growth not just of my business, but all small business families that are making part time or full time income in the Direst Selling Industry. Having been “scammed” prior to finding Herbalife, I certainly support the FTC’s goal of preventing consumer fraud. However the way Rule R511993 has been written I feel it would put an excessive burden on the small Direct Seller. Sincerely, Daniel Caldwell