Comment Number: 522418-08556
Received: 7/12/2006 11:48:13 PM
Organization:
Commenter: Peg Williams
State: FL
Subject: Business Opportunity Rule
Title: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
CFR Citation: 16 CFR Part 437
Attachment: 522418-08556.pdf Download Adobe Reader

Comments:

Dear Federal Trade Commission Member: I am writing to ask that you reconsider some of the requirements you are proposing to regulate the direct sales industry. I am a PartyLite Consultant who has been proud to be involved in this business for 4 years. I began my PartyLite business to supplement my retirement and because of the integrity of the PartyLite Company. The income I earn has allowed me to visit my grandchildren in Virginia 3 times a year and my grandchild in Michigan twice a year. 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 contact 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 to more people who could benefit as I have. I have seen this business change people and I hold that the foundation of PartyLite is patterned after the premise that makes the United States of America so Great. PartyLite is a company that allows us to increase our skills in working with others. 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 and unterstand 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 proposing. Respectfully yours, Peg Williams Independent Consultant PartyLite Gifts