| Comment Number: | 522418-08647 |
| Received: | 7/13/2006 8:24:16 AM |
| Organization: | PartyLite |
| Commenter: | Jackie Henderson |
| State: | GA |
| Subject: | Business Opportunity Rule |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 437 |
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Comments:
Dear Federal Trade Commission Member, I am writing to you regarding your proposed regulations for those of us in the direct selling business. I am a PartyLite Leader and have been working in this business for 6 years. In that time, I have been able to build an income that allows my military homeschooling family of eight to live comfortably, eat out when we want, buy multiple computers for our classroom, and most recently, pay cash for a fourteen passenger van. That is just the monetary benefits. I also found that I became a better wife, mother and teacher because of the time I spent in my professional capacity and the recognition I received for a job well done. Because my business is mine, I am also able to move it whenever my husband gets a new military assignment. In addition, I have brought many people into this business, who have also been able to use this opportunity to support themselves and their families. The regulations you are planning would make it incredibly difficult to introduce anyone to this opportunity. One of the best things about this business is that anyone can start this business and be earning money within a timeframe of two weeks. Most people join PartyLite wanting and often needing to earn money right away, and your proposal would make them wait even longer. In addition, I cannot see myself sharing private information about other PartyLite Consultants and I certainly not want my private information shared without my consent. Please reconsider your proposals to regulate legitimate, professional direct sellers like me. You will only end up impacting my income, my future and my family’s future. Respectfully Yours, Jackie Henderson