| Comment Number: | 522418-09155 |
| Received: | 7/14/2006 12:05:08 AM |
| Organization: | Xango |
| Commenter: | Marcia Howell |
| State: | ID |
| 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, Please do NOT pass the changes proposed by Business Opportunity Rule R511993. I started my small home business about two years ago. Originally I began direct sales marketing to afford the product myself, as it had been recommended by my Dr. for some health issues, and was helping my condition. The low start up fee of XanGo allowed me do this without financial hardship. Most of the people I introduce the product and business to are in the same catagory. A greater investment (the $500.00 rule) would have been very difficult for me and if passes, would deture many of my potential customers. Our family now has a greater income need, my husband has reached his income ceiling, and my own health issues make other job styles very difficult for me. This direct selling home business solves this problem. Plus, it allows me to continue being a stay at home mom. In addition, the business training seminars, motivational and personal development books and media have helped me, as well as other family members, learn better work ethics, better social skills and have vision and drive to continually excell and improve personally. When I am able to travel to promote my business, I usually have a time window of less than a week, because of shared child custody for my two minor children. The seven day waiting period would be lethal to this part of my business contact structure. It would also make record keeping very difficult and take up time that could be used much more productively. It would make a greater margin for error. Besides, when customers are introduced to a new product or opportunity, who wants to wait. It could make the customer feel like they were getting poor service and I could loose a lot of business. The references issue is equally troubling. Not only is it impractical for my business, I don't want my name and information, nor that of my daughters (or single friends) being given out to whomever. This is just scary! The earnings claims statement seems to punish the honest business owner. Anyone dishonest enough to run a scam will just lie about earnings anyway. I am glad the FTC is concerned with consumer protections issues. I am however, worried about the effects these proposed changes will have on my business, and the business of those I associate with. Several of my adult children and other family members would also be hurt. Please vote no. Thank you, Marcia Howell