| Comment Number: | 522418-10249 |
| Received: | 7/16/2006 12:13:53 AM |
| Organization: | |
| Commenter: | Betsy Laughlin |
| State: | NC |
| Subject: | Business Opportunity Rule |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 437 |
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Comments:
TO: Federal Trade Commission To Whom It May Concern: I would like to thank you for the opportunity to send our thoughts and comments to you conerning the proposed rules and regulation that could and probably will affect our business in network marketing. I have been involved in the network marketing field for about 10 years off and on. The business of network marketing has allowed me and many honest, work at home business people to support our families in a just and honest way. While there may be dishonest or fraudulent business people out there I believe this requirement for earnings claim would hinder those of us who are being honest to make a decent living. I do however want to thank the FTC for their efforts in wanting to protect those of us who are legitimate business people. That being said, I believe the requirement for waiting seven days takes away from our efforts when dealing with new people. I have had the misfortune in the past of losing a great prospect to whom I had shown an opportunity to by having to tell them there was a waiting period of 3 days required by the company with whom I was associated. At best it made the opportunity look questionable to say the least. Another hinderance would be having to provide ten sales people who may or may not be close. Many of our sales associates or contacts are in other parts of the country. Having to give their personal information would concern these individuals regarding the theft of their identity. I am proud to say that the company with which I am associated is a very reputable and honorable company and prides itself on the honesty and integrity of their corporate members. I truly feel honored to be associated with such a company. They expect nothing less of me in the managing of my business and the opportunity that I offer to other individuals. Imposing the rules and regulations that have been proposed would only add to the dilemma of those of us who are trying hard to keep our network marketing business honest and worthwhile as a profitable business opportunity. While you are considering your decision, I would hope that you would keep in mind the negativity this would have on all the legitimate and trustworthy businesses that are only trying to earn an honest living. I appreciate your time an effort in reviewing my comments and thanks again in your efforts of wanting to protect us. Betsy Laughlin Thomasville, North Carolina