| Comment Number: | 522418-03220 |
| Received: | 6/18/2006 11:39:33 AM |
| Organization: | PartyLite Gifts, Inc. |
| Commenter: | Mindy Stevenson |
| State: | OH |
| Subject: | Business Opportunity Rule |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 437 |
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Comments:
I am asking that you reconsider some of the requirements you are proposing to regulaate the direct sales industry. I am a PartyLite Consultant who has veen proud to be involved in this business for 8 years. I began my PartyLite business to stay home and raise my children without having to ship them off to daycare for someone else to raise. The income I earn has allowed me to do just that. Also, it has provided my family with a level of comfort in this time of instability. The proposals you are suggesting would make my business much more difficult and possibly impact my income. Specifically, in terms of the references requirement, I would never feel comfortable providing the personal information of other people in PartyLite, nor would I want my own personal information given out freely. I feel good about sharing PartyLite's very real business opportunity with others, and want to continue to easily introduce PartyLite with more people who could benefit as I have. The regulations you are proposing would hinder me from doing so - and would hinder others in starting their business in the timeframe they choose. Please know that I'm thankful that we have the FTC working to protect average consumers like me, but in this case, you will be working against me, impacting my income, my future and my family's future. Please reconsider the regulations you are porposing. Respectfully yours, Mindy Stevenson, Unit Leader - PartyLite