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		<title>Inspiranza Designs - A Review by Jodye Tarpley</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:39:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Provide a brief description of your company and the products?
Inspiranza Designs offers beautiful jewelry in styles from traditional to trendy in a fun and exciting home party setting.
Provide a brief company history including how long in business and how many consultants in how many countries.
Inspiranza designs opened their doors to accept their first consultant in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Provide a brief description of your company and the products?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Inspiranza Designs offers beautiful jewelry in styles from traditional to trendy in a fun and exciting home party setting.</p></blockquote>
<h3>Provide a brief company history including how long in business and how many consultants in how many countries.</h3>
<blockquote><p>Inspiranza designs opened their doors to accept their first consultant in January of 2006. There is nothing more disappointing than opening a catalog and falling in love with the beautiful jewelry only to discover that you cannot afford to make a purchase. We invite you to open our catalog and what you’ll find is that Inspiranza offers affordable jewelry in styles that appeal to women of all ages.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is the cost to start up? What comes in the startup kit?</h3>
<blockquote><p>$75.00 that price includes over $275 worth of jewelry AND all the business supplies you need to get started!</p>
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<h3>Are there any additional expenses (startup, yearly renewal, website, etc)?</h3>
<blockquote><p>NO</p></blockquote>
<h3>How much is the commission on personal sales and downline? How often are consultants paid?</h3>
<blockquote><p>You can grow your income as you expand your business! Simply by sharing the business opportunity with others, you qualify for commissions on the sales of Consultants that you sponsor. Your commission overrides begin with your very first consultant and grow as your team grows! The potential is unlimited!</p></blockquote>
<h3>What are some of the additional benefits/rewards consultants can earn?</h3>
<blockquote><p>We want to remove the stress of owning your own business and make it easy! We will provide you with host rewards at no cost to you, a fantastic training program to get you started and keep you on track, and the opportunity to earn free jewelry. We will even provide you with your own professionally designed web site! And that is just the beginning! In addition to earning an amazing income Inspiranza Designs has these and other great rewards for their Consultants. We strive to create an environment at Inspiranza Designs that allows you to achieve your business goals and at the same time reward you for your commitment. We care about YOU!</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite thing about your company?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Beautiful Jewelry at an affordable price!</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite product?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Lilly Necklace</p></blockquote>
<h3>Have a question? Want more information? Contact me!</h3>
<p class="note">Jodye Tarpley<br />
Independent Consultant<br />
Miami, TX<br />
jodye@jodyespassion.com<br />
806.217.2768<br />
<a href="http://www.myinspiranza.com/2258">www.myinspiranza.com/2258</a></p>
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		<title>Pure Romance - A Review by Kaety Morales</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:33:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Pure Romance]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Provide a brief description of your company and the products?
Pure Romance is proud to offer the best in bath, beauty, and bedroom accessories. We make it easy to shop discreetly for yourself, a significant other, a friend in need of some pampering, or bride-to-be preparing for her honeymoon. Shop the store, create your wish list, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Provide a brief description of your company and the products?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Pure Romance is proud to offer the best in bath, beauty, and bedroom accessories. We make it easy to shop discreetly for yourself, a significant other, a friend in need of some pampering, or bride-to-be preparing for her honeymoon. Shop the store, create your wish list, and be empowered! Must be at least 18 years old to enter our site.</p></blockquote>
<h3>Provide a brief company history including how long in business and how many consultants in how many countries.</h3>
<blockquote><p>When Pure Romance Founder and CEO Patty Brisben first decided to become a consultant selling bedroom accessories, she had never seen one before.. She took $5,000 out of the bank and enlisted the support of 55 Consultants to launch Slumber Parties from her home basement. The company experienced explosive growth over the next few years, and soon led the industry in relationship enhancement specialization. It also became a potent resource for women who wanted to take responsibility for their financial means, their sexuality, or both. Today, that company is called Pure Romance. She had no idea at the time that her decision would lead to a lifetime of helping women empower themselves, or to her running a multi-million-dollar corporation.</p>
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<h3>What is the cost to start up? What comes in the startup kit?</h3>
<blockquote><p>ONLY in JANUARY!! $79<br />
This kit includes a variety of our top-selling products. Selecting this special kit will help you establish your business for a low start-up cost. (valued at $200)</p>
<p>Bronze Kit<br />
Valued at over $330 - On Sale for<br />
$99</p>
<p>Silver Kit<br />
Valued at over $725 - On Sale for<br />
$199</p>
<p>Gold Kit<br />
Valued at over $1,600 - On Sale for<br />
$599</p>
<p>Platinum Kit<br />
Valued at over $3,800 - On Sale for<br />
$1,199</p></blockquote>
<h3>Are there any additional expenses (startup, yearly renewal, website, etc)?</h3>
<blockquote><p>There are no yearly renewal fees and with your startup you get your website.</p></blockquote>
<h3>How much is the commission on personal sales and downline? How often are consultants paid?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Your goals and how much time you are willing to dedicate to your business will be your guide for how much you earn in this business. As a new Consultant, you can expect to earn anywhere from $100 to $500 per party — and maybe more! Depending on the start kit you receive (anywhere from 35%-60%) The sooner you begin holding parties, the faster your income will grow and the more motivated you’ll be to continue building a solid, profitable business.</p>
<p>Plus, you can earn more as you grow a team! If you like being a part of someone else’s success, building a team is so rewarding! You can earn on your team’s sales, starting with the first person you sponsor. The more you help others succeed, the more you earn!</p></blockquote>
<h3>What are some of the additional benefits/rewards consultants can earn?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Wow, where do I start? This company is amazing about rewarding there consultants!!!!! They give away free products, bonus, and fantastic getaways.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite thing about your company?</h3>
<blockquote><p>The idea of paying it forward is a philosophy that lies close to the heart of every individual passionate about Pure Romance. From the employees who work at the Corporate Office to the thousands of Consultants who empower women every day in the field, Pure Romance believes in spreading education and furthering awareness of women’s sexual health issues. In addition to the charitable organizations to which we donate our time and money, Pure Romance works in conjunction with organizations that focus on everything from scientific research into women’s sexual health to the education of young women affected by breast cancer.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite product?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Dust Me Pink® kissable body powder introduces fun, playful, kissable flirtation to your lovemaking! Use the included sensual feather to dust each other with the kissable powder, and then take your time exploring each other’s bodies by kissing off the berry sweetness!</p></blockquote>
<h3>Have a question? Want more information? Contact me!</h3>
<p class="note">Kaety Morales<br />
Sales Consultant<br />
El Paso TX<br />
kmorales106@yahoo.com<br />
(954)292-0042<br />
<a href="http://pureromance.com/consultant-entry?cnsltID=78773">http://pureromance.com/consultant-entry?cnsltID=78773</a></p>
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		<title>Origami Owl - A Review by Leslie Rhoads</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:03:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Origami Owl]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Provide a brief description of your company and the products?
{Origami Owl} was founded by 14 year-old entrepreneur Isabella. Fueled by a goal to raise enough money to buy a car for her 16th birthday, she started Origami Owl with just $350 worth of babysitting money.
{Living Lockets} are an extension of you - because each and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Provide a brief description of your company and the products?<img class="alignright" src="http://www.homepartyreview.com/wp-content/uploads/7143/every locket tells a story.jpg" alt="" width="302" height="126" /></h3>
<blockquote><p>{Origami Owl} was founded by 14 year-old entrepreneur Isabella. Fueled by a goal to raise enough money to buy a car for her 16th birthday, she started Origami Owl with just $350 worth of babysitting money.</p>
<p>{Living Lockets} are an extension of you - because each and every one is custom designed to tell a story of your life + of what’s important to you. We believe there’s something truly special about a treasured piece of jewelry that tells your story in a way that only you can.</p>
<p>{How Living Lockets work}<br />
Step 1: Choose Charms that tell your story (Buy 4, Get 1 Free)<br />
Step 2: Select a Locket<br />
Step 3: Choose a Chain<br />
+<br />
Add a Hand Stamped Metal Plate<br />
Add a Dangle or two <img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.homepartyreview.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif" alt=";-)" /></p></blockquote>
<h3>Provide a brief company history including how long in business and how many consultants in how many countries.</h3>
<blockquote><p>Origami Owl’s story starts with a teenager and a dream. Our company was founded by 14 year-old Isabella in the fall of 2010. Fueled by a goal to raise enough money to buy a car for her 16th birthday, she started the business with $350 worth of babysitting money and a matched contribution from her parents. She sold her unique line of personalized jewelry at home parties and boutiques and quickly realized that this brand has an energy all its own. People absolutely love creating and wearing personalized jewelry that has meaning and is special to them.</p>
<p>Officially launching as a home party business on January 3rd, 2012, we are currently around 120 Independent Designers strong.</p>
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<h3>What is the cost to start up? What comes in the startup kit?</h3>
<blockquote><p>We have 4 kit options:</p>
<p>Business Basics Package - $199.00<br />
- Basic Business Supplies, 4 Lockets, 36 Charms, Additional Jewelry Supplies, 1 FREE Month of Personalized E-Commerce Website</p>
<p>10 Person Party Package - $399.00<br />
- Basic Business Supplies, 10 Lockets, 108 Charms, Additional Jewelry Supplies, 1 FREE Month of Personalized E-Commerce Website</p>
<p>20 Person Party Package - $799.00<br />
- Business Supplies, 20 Lockets, 180 Charms, Additional Jewelry Supplies, 1 FREE Month of Personalized E-Commerce Website</p>
<p>Business Blast Off Package - $2,599.00<br />
- Ample Business Supplies, 90 Lockets, 558 Charms, Additional Jewelry Supplies, 1 FREE Month of Personalized E-Commerce Website</p></blockquote>
<h3>Are there any additional expenses (startup, yearly renewal, website, etc)?</h3>
<blockquote><p>To start as an Independent Designer you are required to purchase a kit. You can choose any of the 4 kit options. Currently we do not have a yearly renewal fee. Our website is $9.95 a month after the first free month that comes as part of your starter kit.</p></blockquote>
<h3>How much is the commission on personal sales and downline? How often are consultants paid?</h3>
<blockquote><p>As an Independent Designer you make 50% on all charms and 30% on all other sales. You are paid for all party sales the night of the party and you are paid on all website orders commission once a week. All downline commissions are paid out once a month. Commissions paid on downline run from 9%-15% and run 5 levels deep.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What are some of the additional benefits/rewards consultants can earn?</h3>
<blockquote><p>We have a great Designer Rewards program that gets items added to it as the time goes. It is truly great to be rewarded by the company for doing something you LOVE.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite thing about your company?</h3>
<blockquote><p>The story about how the company. A young girl who is interested in purchasing a car takes the matter into her own hands and starts selling jewelry. It is a true inspiration and sends a great message, if you want someone be willing to work for it!</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite product?</h3>
<blockquote><p>My favorite thing is the Living Lockets. From the moment I saw the lockets in a picture, I was smitten. Now that I have seem them in person I am completely in LOVE! I just love how they are an extension of you and not another piece of jewelry that someone else designed. You design your own story in your locket.</p></blockquote>
<h3>Have a question? Want more information? Contact me!</h3>
<p class="note">Leslie Rhoads<br />
Origami Owl, Independent Designer<br />
Quakertown, PA<br />
owl.leslie@gmail.com<br />
267-702-0022<br />
<a href="http://leslie.origamiowl.com">http://leslie.origamiowl.com</a><br />
facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/owl.leslie">www.facebook.com/owl.leslie</a></p>
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		<title>Do You Bake? - A Review by Brenda Walker</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:01:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Do You Bake?]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Provide a brief description of your company and the products?
Do You Bake? offers reasonable food with no preservitives or msgs.   It has a low start up cost 49.99 plus 12.00 for shipping
Provide a brief company history including how long in business and how many consultants in how many countries.
I just signed up 2 weeks ago and there [...]]]></description>
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<blockquote><p>Do You Bake? offers reasonable food with no preservitives or msgs.   It has a low start up cost 49.99 plus 12.00 for shipping</p></blockquote>
<h3>Provide a brief company history including how long in business and how many consultants in how many countries.</h3>
<blockquote><p>I just signed up 2 weeks ago and there are only 1100 consultants through out canada and the US</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is the cost to start up? What comes in the startup kit?</h3>
<blockquote><p>49.00 plus 12.00 for shipping</p>
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<h3>Are there any additional expenses (startup, yearly renewal, website, etc)?</h3>
<blockquote><p>The first year of the website is free.  You have to maintain a 200.00 order every 3 months  which  is very easy to do.</p></blockquote>
<h3>How much is the commission on personal sales and downline? How often are consultants paid?</h3>
<blockquote><p>you earn 35% and a bit more on each recruit that stays active</p></blockquote>
<h3>What are some of the additional benefits/rewards consultants can earn?</h3>
<blockquote><p>You can win gifts and trips</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite thing about your company?</h3>
<blockquote><p>It is my business and easy to accomplish the goal of 200.00 every 3 months.  You can clear more than that in one party. </p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite product?</h3>
<blockquote><p>beer bread!!</p></blockquote>
<h3>Have a question? Want more information? Contact me!</h3>
<p class="note">Brenda Walker<br />
Massillon, Ohio<br />
330-844-9536<br />
<a href="http://doyoubake.com/bmww5974">http://doyoubake.com/bmww5974</a></p>
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		<title>Pink Zebra - A Review by Libby Kontranowski</title>
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		<comments>http://www.homepartyreview.com/pink-zebra-review-libby-kontranowski/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:03:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Pink Zebra]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Provide a brief description of your company and the products?
Pink Zebra Home is a brand new home fragrance company specializing in the patent-pending SPRINKLES, which come in 38 amazing scents. We also offer simmer pots, wicked candles, spa candles, reed diffusers, soaps, lotions, home accessories and customizable candles called Glimmer Candles.
Provide a brief company history [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><img class="alignright" src="http://www.homepartyreview.com/wp-content/uploads/7066/PZ_Logo_sm2.jpg" alt="" />Provide a brief description of your company and the products?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Pink Zebra Home is a brand new home fragrance company specializing in the patent-pending SPRINKLES, which come in 38 amazing scents. We also offer simmer pots, wicked candles, spa candles, reed diffusers, soaps, lotions, home accessories and customizable candles called Glimmer Candles.</p></blockquote>
<h3>Provide a brief company history including how long in business and how many consultants in how many countries.</h3>
<blockquote><p>Pink Zebra Home is the direct sales offshoot of an impressive and ranked US Candle factory, which produces the finest home fragrance products in the world. Pink Zebra Home launched in September 2011, and as of December 2011, has just over 200 consultants in 30 states. We are gaining momentum quickly, but are still very much GROUND FLOOR!</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is the cost to start up? What comes in the startup kit?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Two kit options are available. The $99 kit (as of Dec. 2011) offers a large Simmer Pot, 6 jars of Sprinkles, 2 small Flare Square candles, 1 large Flare Square candle, an Apothecary candle, a Glimmer Candle kit, a Reed Diffuser, 4 large lotion samples, samples of all 38 current scents, catalogs, recruiting literature, quick start brochures and gift bags. The $199 kit offers the same items, plus a to-die-for Pink Zebra purse and rolling bag. Currently, there is a sign-on special. Details available upon request.</p>
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<h3>Are there any additional expenses (startup, yearly renewal, website, etc)?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Website is free for the first 30 days, then $10 per month thereafter.</p></blockquote>
<h3>How much is the commission on personal sales and downline? How often are consultants paid?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Commission on personal sales begins at 25% and increases all the way up to 35%, depending upon how much you sell that month.</p>
<p>As for downline, you will be paid an astounding 7% on each person you personally sponsor. You will be paid ADDITIONALLY on your entire team, based upon group volume. As you progress through the career path, leadership bonuses are also given.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What are some of the additional benefits/rewards consultants can earn?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Pink Zebra Home rewards consultants from the beginning and throughout their career. PZ consultants have the opportunity to earn quick start bonuses of product and cash. We’ve also enjoyed cash rewards for sponsoring, an iPad incentive (still in effect) and soon-to-come incentive travel.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite thing about your company?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Where to begin? The fact that our Sprinkles are made in the USA from soy grown on a Kentucky farm is a HUGE selling point. The innovative products, the fun company vibe, the energy of the corporate and personal teams, the ground floor opportunity, the incredible packaging and marketing materials and, of course, the intoxicating scents…every aspect of PZ is amazing!</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite product?</h3>
<blockquote><p>SPRINKLES, without question! They are so versatile. You can melt them in a simmer pot, add them to an existing wicked candle to enhance/customize the scent, or create an entirely personalized candle using our Glimmer Candle kit. Scents can be mixed or matched and a little bit goes a long way. The price is great and they are so fun to experiment with!</p></blockquote>
<h3>Have a question? Want more information? Contact me!</h3>
<p class="note">Libby Kontranowski</p>
<p>Pink Zebra Home, Independent Consultant &amp; Sprinkle Enthusiast</p>
<p>liberty.kontranowski@gmail.com</p>
<p><a href="http://www.pinkzebrahome.com/zebrafever">http://www.pinkzebrahome.com/zebrafever</a></p>
<p>Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Pink-Zebra-Home-with-Lib-Independent-Consultant-Sprinkle-Enthusiast/265345356857214</p>
<p>Twitter: @ZebraFever</p>
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		<title>Initial Outfitters - A Review by Andrea Saddler</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:37:50 +0000</pubDate>
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I am an independent consultant for Initial Outfitters. We sell personalized jewelry, home decor, scarves, purses. The products are very affordable and budget friendly.
Provide a brief company history including how long in business and how many consultants in how many countries.

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<blockquote><p>I am an independent consultant for Initial Outfitters. We sell personalized jewelry, home decor, scarves, purses. The products are very affordable and budget friendly.</p>
<h3>Provide a brief company history including how long in business and how many consultants in how many countries.</h3>
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<blockquote><p>This is a new company and a ground floor opportunity.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is the cost to start up? What comes in the startup kit?</h3>
<blockquote><p>129.00 you get a kit with various pieces of jewelry and home decor items.</p>
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<h3>Are there any additional expenses (startup, yearly renewal, website, etc)?</h3>
<blockquote><p>89.00 yearly renewal fee.</p></blockquote>
<h3>How much is the commission on personal sales and downline? How often are consultants paid?</h3>
<blockquote><p>30% commission on all sales</p></blockquote>
<h3>What are some of the additional benefits/rewards consultants can earn?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Free items and incentive trips</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite thing about your company?</h3>
<blockquote><p>The personalization and quality of jewelry for the price.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite product?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Cashmere Scarf</p></blockquote>
<h3>Have a question? Want more information? Contact me!</h3>
<p class="note">Andrea Saddler, Independent Consultant Initial Outfitters<br />
Grethel, Kentucky<br />
asaddler2011@gmail.com<br />
(606)587-1436 or cell (606) 226-0731<br />
www.initialoutfitters.net/diva/<br />
www.directsalesdivamom.wordpress.com</p>
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		<title>Simply Said - A Review by Staci Wilson</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:52:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Provide a brief description of your company and the products?
Simply Said Designs - Vinyl Designs that allow people to “Decorate to THEIR Desire”. They can be used indoor/outdoor and come in over 30 colors. We also offer personalization and customization.
These designs come in many forms such as phrases, words, pictures, and more. They can be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Provide a brief description of your company and the products?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Simply Said Designs - Vinyl Designs that allow people to “Decorate to THEIR Desire”. They can be used indoor/outdoor and come in over 30 colors. We also offer personalization and customization.</p>
<p>These designs come in many forms such as phrases, words, pictures, and more. They can be placed on just about any hard flat surface such as walls, boards, plates, glasses, toyboxes, etc. leaving no adhesive residue upon removal!</p>
<p>Consultants have the opportunity to earn up to 30% commissions, free trips, and more. Why not sell a product that people love when they see it~!</p></blockquote>
<h3>Provide a brief company history including how long in business and how many consultants in how many countries.</h3>
<blockquote><p>Simply Said Designs started in the basement of Michelle Leuthold a few years ago and has developed into the perfect home-based business.</p>
<p>The business was started in Illinois and currently Simply Said has over 750 Independent Consultants with the goal to reach 1,000 by the end of the year. This opportunity is definitely a ground floor opportunity!</p>
<p>I am one of 7 consultants in the State of Kansas and see tons of potential!</p>
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<h3>What is the cost to start up? What comes in the startup kit?</h3>
<blockquote><p>They are three options with the start-up kits.</p>
<p>Basic Start-up Kit is $125</p>
<p>Premium Start-up Kit is $199</p>
<p>Add-on Kit if Premium Kit is purchased - $59.95</p></blockquote>
<h3>Are there any additional expenses (startup, yearly renewal, website, etc)?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Two months subscription to newsletter and website is FREE upon signup.</p>
<p>$14.95 per month after 1st two months</p></blockquote>
<h3>How much is the commission on personal sales and downline? How often are consultants paid?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Commission are 30% of Retail Value</p>
<p>25% is earned as direct commission and 5% commission goes into a Business Essentials account so that you can purchase additional supplies from that account.</p>
<p>Downline - can earn up to 7% depending upon level but no less than 2% which is based on Wholesale Value which is 70% of Retail Value</p></blockquote>
<h3>What are some of the additional benefits/rewards consultants can earn?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Free or reduced pricing on company cruise depending upon sales and sponsoring volume.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite thing about your company?</h3>
<blockquote><p>My favorite thing is the fact that the company offers personalization and customization. Therefore, I can get any design - in any color - and any font by using the Simply Said - Said My Way design tool.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite product?</h3>
<blockquote><p>The product is Vinyl Designs so I love them all but I think the vinyl designs for youth are awesome!</p></blockquote>
<h3>Have a question? Want more information? Contact me!</h3>
<p class="note">Staci Wilson<br />
Independent Consultant<br />
Lenexa, KS<br />
StacisSSDesigns@gmail.com<br />
913-481-6130<br />
<a href="http://www.StacisSSDesigns.com">www.StacisSSDesigns.com</a></p>
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		<title>Blessings Unlimited - A Review by Alice Klitz</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:49:06 +0000</pubDate>
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Blessings Unlimited is a 5 yr old company owned by Day Springs. They offer spiritual gifts and home decor, jewelry, cards, and more. Their products are beautiful and of great quality.
Provide a brief company history including how long in business and how many consultants in how [...]]]></description>
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<blockquote><p>Blessings Unlimited is a 5 yr old company owned by Day Springs. They offer spiritual gifts and home decor, jewelry, cards, and more. Their products are beautiful and of great quality.</p></blockquote>
<h3>Provide a brief company history including how long in business and how many consultants in how many countries.</h3>
<blockquote><p>There are less than 3000 Consultants in the US. US only.</p></blockquote>
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<h3>Are there any additional expenses (startup, yearly renewal, website, etc)?</h3>
<blockquote><p>$99 to join which give you a kit with over $400 in products to use as display. Is only $50 to renew in a year, or if over $1200 in sales a Year, then free. Websites are only $10 a month.</p></blockquote>
<h3>How much is the commission on personal sales and downline? How often are consultants paid?</h3>
<blockquote><p>25% of all sales, paid weekly. If have over $1200 in sales a month is 30%. More % if you move up to the next levels. Back of catalog shows at www.myblessingsunlimited.net/klitz</p>
<p>click host, view catalog</p></blockquote>
<h3>What are some of the additional benefits/rewards consultants can earn?</h3>
<blockquote><p>There are often extra give a ways they have or Consultants, trips, money to go to conference, etc. You also can purchase the hostess and guest rewards each month at a reduced cost.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite thing about your company?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Lenient! You can join and never have a party, and just want the discount personally. Low cost business supplies such as catalogs $.75 apiece. Shipping reasonable. $4.95 for orders $0-50. Very supportive, and growing. The people I have meet through these products though is the best part. Sharing the message they bring unites us and draws some of the most wonderful people to my life.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite product?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Blessed by the Grace of God wall decor page 29. Nativity only available this year and I love it. page 66.</p></blockquote>
<h3>Have a question? Want more information? Contact me!</h3>
<p class="note">Alice Klitz (Team Leader)<br />
2218 Hwy 275<br />
West Point, NE 68788<br />
402-380-3303<br />
<a href="http://www.myblessingsunlimited.net/klitz">www.myblessingsunlimited.net/klitz</a></p>
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		<title>Why Join a Home Party Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:32:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are thinking about becoming a home party consultant there are many benefits. The benefits include the type of income and possibilities, the freedom in your job, meeting new people, and having a lot of fun.
The income possibilities of being a home party consultant are unlimited. You can hold a party everyday if you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are thinking about becoming a home party consultant there are many benefits. The benefits include the type of income and possibilities, the freedom in your job, meeting new people, and having a lot of fun.</p>
<p>The income possibilities of being a home party consultant are unlimited. You can hold a party everyday if you want to. This could give you the opportunity to make hundreds of dollars a day. If you are looking for a supplemental income then you may only hold a party once a month or so. The potential of income is entirely up to you.</p>
<p>Freedom in your job is one of the biggest benefits of becoming a party consultant. You will travel around to different locations and go to parties. Your job is to hold parties. Not only is that fun but you have total freedom in your job. You are free to work when you want to and for how long you want to. You may schedule parties for entire day events or just for a couple of hours. You are in total control of your time and your schedule. Plus, you don&#8217;t answer to anyone at any given time. No one will tell you what to do but you.</p>
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<p>Meeting new people is a very big benefit of being a home party consultant. The great thing is that at each party you hold new people will come. As you land new and more hostesses, you will meet even more people. Not only will you build a network of customers and hostesses but you will also gain new friends in the long run. Long term friendships come out of relationships like this all of the time.</p>
<p>The best part about being a home party consultant is that you have a lot of fun in what you do. You get to sell a really cool product. You can choose the products you sell and if you don&#8217;t believe in them then you don&#8217;t have to sell them. You can have spa home parties, sell jewelry, clothing, lingerie, and so much more. You can design the party the way you want it to be. You are in charge and you are the boss. It may seem as if you have your own traveling store. However, the business is viewed, it is yours.</p>
<p>There are so many benefits of becoming a home party consultant. You get to hold parties for a living selling fun products that you choose. You can have a party selling different products each time you end up at the same person&#8217;s house. This will give returning customers a variety of products to choose from too. There is a lot of freedom in a job like this. Your income potential is unlimited and a very big benefit. You will appreciate the fact that you get to work when you want to also. You get to meet new friends and expand your network of customers and it is so easy to do. You don&#8217;t have to be an expert at sales when you are a home party consultant. You just have to have a good time.</p>
<p>For more home party consultant business ideas and tips on increasing sales, visit <a href="http://www.craft-selling-parties.com/home-party-business.html" target="_new">http://www.craft-selling-parties.com</a> for great advice on making money from home in your own home party business.<br />
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/2001410</div>
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		<title>Rendi - A Review by Kim Howes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:01:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Provide a brief description of your company and the products?
Rendi is all about thoughtful, personalized gifts and home décor. It allows you to take a product that is designed by a nationally-acclaimed artist and turn it into a meaningful and personal gift. Everything is made in the US using planet-friendly materials. Rendi donates a percentage [...]]]></description>
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<blockquote><p>Rendi is all about thoughtful, personalized gifts and home décor. It allows you to take a product that is designed by a nationally-acclaimed artist and turn it into a meaningful and personal gift. Everything is made in the US using planet-friendly materials. Rendi donates a percentage of sales to charity: water. Orders ship in 48 hours directly to customers. Unbelievable prices - only $19.95 to $39.95. Only $139 to join - no inventory.</p></blockquote>
<h3>Provide a brief company history including how long in business and how many consultants in how many countries.</h3>
<blockquote><p>Founded in Oct 2010 with just over 200 consultants nationwide - Rendi is truly a ground-floor opportunity. Rendi was started by Annie Danielson, who has 20+ years in the home decor business.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is the cost to start up? What comes in the startup kit?</h3>
<blockquote><p>For only $139 you receive everything you need to be successful. Step-by-step guides; a personalized web-site and free internet marketing for 3 months; a MasterCard where all of your commissions and bonuses will be deposited; home party supplies and tools, including activity forms, catalogs, order forms, a product sample, quote cards, artist bio cards, a free gift with purchase sample, cue cards to make your party a snap; invitations, business cards, website labels; hostess reward and stylist sponsor brochures; a binder to hold your resources; and a beautiful customized Rendi bag to carry it all.</p>
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<h3>Are there any additional expenses (startup, yearly renewal, website, etc)?</h3>
<blockquote><p>After the initial 3-months, the website is only $7.95/month and the internet marketing is only $4.95/month.</p></blockquote>
<h3>How much is the commission on personal sales and downline? How often are consultants paid?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Personal Sales commission is from 25-45%. You can earn up to 7% on the commissionable volume of the persons you sponsor directly, up to 5% on those they sponsor, and up to 3% on those they sponsor! As your business and team grows, you have an opportunity to earn up to another 3% on the commissionable volume of your entire personal group, regardless of how many levels of sponsorship there are in your group. An infinity bonus is just about unheard of this early in a party plan compensation plan. Now you’ve heard of it!</p></blockquote>
<h3>What are some of the additional benefits/rewards consultants can earn?</h3>
<blockquote><p>There are different incentives and promotions running at all times. Earning everything from free products to laptops to trips. The incentives are endless and amazing!</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite thing about your company?</h3>
<blockquote><p>That it provides women with opportunities to build successful businesses while helping people create personal, heartfelt frames and home decor for themselves and as gifts.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite product?</h3>
<blockquote><p>I love them all, but I would have to say that my favorite is the clip style frame — it is so versatile, it allows you to change the picture or add a picture to the frame so easily. No more giving a frame to a grandparent for every occasion and asking them to find a place for yet another one…now I can just give them a new picture to add to it.</p></blockquote>
<h3>Have a question? Want more information? Contact me!</h3>
<p class="note">Kim Howes,<br />
Independent Rendi Stylist,<br />
Monrovia, MD<br />
YouCreate.Kim@gmail.com<br />
240-460-4545<br />
<a href="http://www.KimH.RendiStyle.com">www.KimH.RendiStyle.com</a> ,<br />
Facebook - Rendi Style with Kim</p>
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		<title>2012 Success Checklist</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:50:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ready to get off to a successful start in the New Year? Read my tips, and I think you will be glad you did.
After my first January when my home party-plan business had a disappointing start, I have learned how to bridge the excitement of the holiday season with the launch of a successful New [...]]]></description>
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<p>Ready to get off to a successful start in the New Year? Read my tips, and I think you will be glad you did.</p>
<p>After my first January when my home party-plan business had a disappointing start, I have learned how to bridge the excitement of the holiday season with the launch of a successful New Year, so the momentum of the November and December is carried into a successful January and February. Over the years, I have refined these simple time-tested tips and January became a great launching pad for the success.</p>
<p><strong>1. So Goes January Goes The Year!</strong></p>
<p>It often is said, &#8220;So Goes January, Goes The Year!&#8221; Each New Year is filled with promise and a renewed hope that this year will be a defining year; this year we will make monumental changes to improve life for our families and ourselves. Select a motto and follow these tips to begin making your motto come true. For example:</p>
<p> </p>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Start Strong in the New Year!</li>
<li>It&#8217;s the Year To Invest in My Career!</li>
<li>Renew My Career This Year</li>
<li>Create your own&#8230;</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Start strong</strong> by challenging yourself to book<em> twice</em> as many parties in January and February as you want to hold each of the other months. Make your personal booking goal to BOOK TWELVE IN 2012 to launch the year. Fill your planner with parties before you return from your holiday break (or shortly after returning.)  Book extra and you will feel terrific. Determine and implement a few new consistent steps to improve your success in the new year.</div>
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<p><strong>2. Set Your 2012 Targets!</strong></p>
<p>Figure your sales target that you need/want to achieve monthly. Break your goal into how many parties it will take monthly by dividing your sales goal by your party average to get a number of parties you need to hold each month. <em>Build a cushion. </em>When you book extra you will feel that much more terrific!</p>
<p><strong>3. Get Ready For Success! </strong></p>
<p>Set up a planning day in the next two weeks. If possible, find a business buddy and work together. (I have an annual planning day sometime after Christmas and before mid-January.) For years, a business buddy and I would get ready for success on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. Our spouses would watch football, and munch on the typical game day food. Our children would play. We would dream, plan and prepare.</p>
<p><em>What can you do in advance to be ready for success?</em></p>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li>Make up your Hostess folders.</li>
<li>Label all collateral materials with your contact information.</li>
<li>Make your call list.</li>
<li>Prepare for a mailing.</li>
<li>Clean up your Kit!</li>
<li>Purge items that you no longer need in your office.</li>
<li>Organize your files. Set up your file folders for the year.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>4. Use Strategic Bonus Incentives</strong> </p>
<p>Reward those who help you launch your New Year. Make sure all of your previous Customers and Hostesses know what is offered to launch the year. Do not duplicate what your company offers! However you can fill in any gaps, at your expense.</p>
<p>You might offer a personal incentive for:</p>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Filling the soonest dates you want to work. </strong></li>
<li><strong>Pursuing repeat business. </strong>Call back past Customers and encourage them to gather friends and family. You bring your service to them. The guests will appreciate an event to look forward to after the holidays are over.</li>
<li><strong>Encourage multiple purchases.</strong> Suggest that your Customers stock up on items for upcoming gift-giving occasions. (Valentines Day, Easter, Birthdays)</li>
<li><strong>Retaining the biggest spenders from last year. </strong>Call back everyone who spent over the amount of your average customer order last year. Offer an incentive for placing another order before the 15Th of month.</li>
</ul>
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<p>Does the telephone ever get heavy? Do you experience call reluctance? To help you get in the right mind set as you dial the phone, you can <em>silently </em>sing, &#8220;Hey big spender, spend a little time with me&#8230;at a home party.&#8221; This is a fun way to imagine success and have your voice convey your fun, upbeat attitude.</p>
<p><strong>5. Have a System for Your Success.</strong></p>
<p>Develop a systematic approach to your business which when followed consistently produces consistent results. Follow these Five Alive Tips and you will be ready for this to be <em>your</em> year to make monumental changes and move your business forward.</p>
<p>You will also be glad when the old adage proves true for you. &#8220;So Goes January, Goes The Year!&#8221;</p>
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<p>About the author</p>
<p>Barb Girson, International Direct Selling Industry expert, trainer and coach, is a highly interactive, creative speaker and author offering professional skill development programs for workshops, leader retreats, annual conventions and teleconference training programs.</p>
<p>Barb helps companies and home-based entrepreneurs grow sales by sharing her systems for:</p>
<p>* Finding amazing new prospects<br />
* Building a booking buzz<br />
* Revving up recruiting results<br />
* STAR (TM)Team Building<br />
* Setting Smarter Goals and More</p>
<p>Active participants will build their confidence levels in areas critical to success, take consistent actions, celebrate their victories and increase profits. Her programs receive a 98% satisfaction rating and routinely have repeat attendees. Custom programs and Coaching 1:1 available.</p>
<p>For a free consultation contact Barb: 6148550446 or email Barb at <a href="mailto:girson@vmdirect.com#utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=feed">girson@vmdirect.com</a><br />
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		<title>Jamberry Nails - A Review by Tina Hunt</title>
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		<comments>http://www.homepartyreview.com/jamberry-nails-review-tina-hunt/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:54:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Provide a brief description of your company and the products?
Jamberry Nails is a Nail Sheild that comes in over 160 designs that are a breeze to apply. Joining Jamberry Nails gives you a fun and flexible way to earn extra income selling one of the hottest new products. They’re easy to sell when you are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Provide a brief description of your company and the products?<img class="alignright" src="http://www.homepartyreview.com/wp-content/uploads/6965/Jamberry Nails.jpg" alt="" width="207" height="208" /></h3>
<blockquote><p>Jamberry Nails is a Nail Sheild that comes in over 160 designs that are a breeze to apply. Joining Jamberry Nails gives you a fun and flexible way to earn extra income selling one of the hottest new products. They’re easy to sell when you are wearing them because they extremeley contagious. By simply enjoying your nail shields you’ll be doing your own marketing. You’ll find people naturally interested in purchasing the nail shields for themselves. What a great way to accessorize your fingers and toes!!!</p></blockquote>
<h3>Provide a brief company history including how long in business and how many consultants in how many countries.</h3>
<blockquote><p>Jamberry Nails began with a simple idea of helping women everywhere find a new way to express themselves. It grew into the easiest way to get noticed and complimented all day long. Becoming a direct selling party company was a natural step to share the success with others, and our Jamberry Consultants have continued that mission. The business started October of 2010 and has less then 200 reps at this time. They are in pre-launch status and will be launching nation wide in January 2012.</p>
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<h3>What is the cost to start up? What comes in the startup kit?</h3>
<blockquote><p>The kit cost (start up cost) is $99 and $15 for shipping.</p>
<p>State Up Kit:<br />
50 Catalogs<br />
50 Brochures<br />
100 order forms<br />
Rubber Cuticle Pusher<br />
100 Orange Sticks<br />
5 Crystal Files<br />
Hair dryer<br />
Consultant Guide<br />
3 Buffers<br />
3 Sets of Scissors<br />
50 Sample cards/Business Cards<br />
1 Sheet of Nails in the Kit<br />
Credit to order 3 sheets of nails of your choosing.<br />
3 months of use on your personal website.</p></blockquote>
<h3>Are there any additional expenses (startup, yearly renewal, website, etc)?</h3>
<blockquote><p>$10 month website fee.</p></blockquote>
<h3>How much is the commission on personal sales and downline? How often are consultants paid?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Your commission and your downline commission on sales is 30%.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What are some of the additional benefits/rewards consultants can earn?</h3>
<blockquote><p>You are paid 5 levels down. Based on your sales and your pay rank you can earn up to 5% of your own sales beside your 30% and earn up to 19% of your 1st levels sales.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite thing about your company?</h3>
<blockquote><p>I love Jamberry Nails designs and how long the last. They last for 2 weeks on your fingers and 4 weeks on your toes. There is over 160 designs at this time and the plan is to be adding more. They do not chip like nail polish and do not damage your nails.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite product?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Jamberry Nail Sheilds</p></blockquote>
<h3>Have a question? Want more information? Contact me!</h3>
<p class="note">Tina Hunt<br />
Independent Consultant<br />
Roscoe, IL<br />
tinasparties@charter.net<br />
(815) 543-2964<br />
<a href="http://www.tinas.jamberrrynails.com">www.tinas.jamberrrynails.com</a></p>
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		<title>Do You Bake? - A Review by Wendy Binkley</title>
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		<comments>http://www.homepartyreview.com/do-you-bake-review-wendy-binkley/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:15:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Provide a brief description of your company and the products?
We make an extensive line of simple yet delicious beer breads, scones, biscuits, brownies, seasonings and dip mixes, with new items being developed constantly. You can also keep your dogs happy with our all natural healthy dog treats that are so simple to make you’ll love [...]]]></description>
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<blockquote><p>We make an extensive line of simple yet delicious beer breads, scones, biscuits, brownies, seasonings and dip mixes, with new items being developed constantly. You can also keep your dogs happy with our all natural healthy dog treats that are so simple to make you’ll love making them all the time for a happy canine pal.</p></blockquote>
<h3>Provide a brief company history including how long in business and how many consultants in how many countries.</h3>
<blockquote><p>Do you bake? has been around for a little over a year. It is a great ground floor company. All of our products are U.S. grown and produced. We are based out of Pennsylvania and have a little over 400 consultants at this time between the U.S. and Canada. Some U.S. states and Canadian territories still have NO reps!</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is the cost to start up? What comes in the startup kit?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Our start up cost right now starts at $25.00 plus shipping for our small start up package up to $200.00 plus shipping for our largest kit.</p>
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<h3>Are there any additional expenses (startup, yearly renewal, website, etc)?</h3>
<blockquote><p>At this time the only cost that will be additional is after 1 year you will no longer have a free website. At this time the amount of website cost has not been determined.</p></blockquote>
<h3>How much is the commission on personal sales and downline? How often are consultants paid?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Consultants ear a base % of 20% and can go up to 35% on party sales. You are paid at each party when guest pay with cash or check. If your order is primarily credit card checks are issued once a month.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What are some of the additional benefits/rewards consultants can earn?</h3>
<blockquote><p>This is a ground floor business that is a huge benefit! We also have weekly items we can win just by having a party and hitting a set amount for that week. If you have a party its not a problem if you don’t it’s still not a problem lol sales come in left and right and you know you always have the next week. Also you only have to hit $200.00 every three months to stay active.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite thing about your company?</h3>
<blockquote><p>100% all natural!</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite product?</h3>
<blockquote><p>So far all of them I have not found one I don’t like lol. My Hubby’s would have to be the brownies.</p></blockquote>
<h3>Have a question? Want more information? Contact me!</h3>
<p class="note">Wendy Binkley<br />
Pleasant view tn<br />
wendy.binkley@doyoubake.com<br />
<a href="http://www.doyoubake.com/WendyBinkley">www.doyoubake.com/WendyBinkley</a><br />
615-426-9676</p>
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		<title>A New Perspective on Job Security</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 13:24:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[A few weeks ago on a group coaching call for my Direct Sales Virtual Academy, someone asked to be coached around quitting her full time job. Her main issue, she informed me, was that she needed the security that her job provided and that was keeping her from quitting and stepping into her direct sales [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A few weeks ago on a group coaching call for my <a href="http://julieannejones.com/dsva" target="_blank"><strong>Direct Sales Virtual Academy</strong></a>, someone asked to be coached around quitting her full time job. Her main issue, she informed me, was that she needed the security that her job provided and that was keeping her from quitting and stepping into her direct sales business full time.</p>
<p>Maybe you can relate. You believe in your direct sales business and you know you could make a go of it if you didn&#8217;t have to worry about going to work every day, but you can&#8217;t see giving up the steady, secure income and benefits of your &#8220;real&#8221; job. I completely understand and I&#8217;ve been where you are.</p>
<p>As I coached my client, however, we both discovered something fairly amazing. Job security, when you work for someone else, is a myth. Just ask the hundreds of thousands (maybe it&#8217;s millions, I didn&#8217;t actually Google it) of people who&#8217;ve been laid off from &#8220;secure&#8221; jobs since the recession started. I&#8217;m guessing they all believed in the safe and secure paychecks and benefits they counted on every month as well, until they were gone.</p>
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<p>I, on the other hand, was self-employed when the recession hit. I was making the bulk of my income as a live trainer, traveling and speaking for corporate events and field leaders. In 2008, I had about fifty live speaking engagements. The recession officially hit in September of that year and by December I looked at 2009 and had exactly zero live speaking engagements booked. I didn&#8217;t lay myself off. I wrote an e-book, started doing webinars and online courses, went on Facebook, started this blog, and learned a new way to get my information out to all of you. The point is, I had choices BECAUSE I was self employed and no one could lay me off. In a strange way, I had more job security than my friends with &#8220;real&#8221; jobs.</p>
<p>So the point is, that security you&#8217;re clinging to doesn&#8217;t really exist. Your job could be gone tomorrow, along with your choices. If you&#8217;re working your direct sales business full time, however, and your personal economy takes a nose dive, you do have choices. You can choose to do more parties, book some vendor shows, and put more energy into your business.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s the ultimate job security, if you ask me. And I wouldn&#8217;t trade that level of control for any job, no matter how much it paid or how &#8220;secure&#8221; it seemed on the surface.<br />
What do you think?</p>
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<hr /><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><em><span>Julie Anne Jones is a direct sales corporate consultant, coach, and trainer, and the CEO of Julie Anne Jones, Inc. She is known for her authentic and easy-to-use scripting and specializes in specific language and tools for success in direct sales. To learn more about Julie Anne and her products and services, and to read her weekly blog posts, visit her at </span><a href="http://julieannejones.com/"><span>www.julieannejones.com</span></a><span>.</span></em></strong></span></span></p>
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		<title>Simply Said - A Review by Debbie Tyner</title>
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		<comments>http://www.homepartyreview.com/simply-said-review-debbie-tyner/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:36:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Provide a brief description of your company and the products?
Simply Said began with a vision to share the power of language by offering inspiration, humor, comfort and encouragement through creative expression.
Simply Said has created a product that gives you the opportunity to use sayings and designs to bring the perfect atmosphere to your home or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Provide a brief description of your company and the products?<img class="alignright" src="http://www.homepartyreview.com/wp-content/uploads/6979/Starter_Kit_Photo.png" alt="" width="193" height="109" /></h3>
<blockquote><p>Simply Said began with a vision to share the power of language by offering inspiration, humor, comfort and encouragement through creative expression.</p>
<p>Simply Said has created a product that gives you the opportunity to use sayings and designs to bring the perfect atmosphere to your home or office. You select the size, design and font! We focus on customizing and catering to you! Express yourself with our high-quality vinyl that is so thin it looks like it has been painted on.Simply Said Designs are: Affordable, Easy, Mess Free!</p>
<p>Whether you want to make a statement in your home or business, or create the perfect personalized gift for that special someone, our Simply Said® designs will start your creativity and encourage you to convey what is unique and special to you and your family.</p></blockquote>
<h3>Provide a brief company history including how long in business and how many consultants in how many countries.</h3>
<blockquote><p>Simply Said recently celebrated it’s 3rd birthday! We have no shortage of opportunity in your market in the USA as we presently have JUST UNDER 800 consultants!! This is so exciting to me as I have watched the numbers more than double at my one year anniversary!</p>
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<h3>What is the cost to start up? What comes in the startup kit?</h3>
<blockquote><p>START YOUR OWN SIMPLY SAID® BUSINESS FOR AS LOW AS $125.00 TODAY.</p>
<p>Your new Consultant Kit includes everything you need to get started, including exclusive Simply Said® designs, product catalogs, training materials, business supplies, marketing materials and more.</p>
<p>Our $199 kit option has a retail value of over $500 combined! Email me today for a side by side kit contents comparison…</p></blockquote>
<h3>Are there any additional expenses (startup, yearly renewal, website, etc)?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Should you choose to have a replicated web-site (highly recommended) then once your free period has expired there is a combination fee for web-site and highly professional monthly newsletter to clients for a total of $14.95.</p></blockquote>
<h3>How much is the commission on personal sales and downline? How often are consultants paid?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Simply Said cares about your success. As<br />
a Simply Said Consultant you will enjoy:<br />
• Unbelievable earning potential.<br />
• 30% discounts on your own Simply Said designs.<br />
• A company-sponsored hostess program.<br />
• Training and tools to help you be the best you can be.<br />
• Personal mentoring to help you grow.<br />
• Shared marketing expenses to help you attract new clients.<br />
• Invitations to our Annual Convention.<br />
• The perfect balance of family and work.</p>
<p>Your 25% commissions come directly off the top of your party sales. Beside Instant commissions, there are downline commissions paid as well as group volume leadership bonuses at various levels… An awesome Compensation Plan!</p></blockquote>
<h3>What are some of the additional benefits/rewards consultants can earn?</h3>
<blockquote><p>I have been involved with many direct sales ventures in the past 20 years… BUT I have yet to see the programs in place with other companies in their infancy as Simply Said has in place. We have a Business Escentials plan where you can earn additional 5% of monthly sales to go towards catalogs, order forms, etc.</p>
<p>We have a Power Builder and Quick Start Program in place were you can rack up additional monetary benefits monthly based off of recruiting, sales etc. Email me today for a flyer containing details!</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite thing about your company?</h3>
<blockquote><p>We have true blue leadership… they are actively engaged in my success. They go above and beyond to help me grow my team. They are geniunely concerned about me as a person!</p>
<p>I feel that our products are on top! Our competitors have the same quality for more costs. We continue to grow each year and inspire others because we have an incredible family of independent Consultants running businesses built on the Simply Said Core Values: Authenticity, Abundance, Appreciation and Strong Work Ethic.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite product?</h3>
<blockquote><p>One of our wall designs that I receive great inspiration from in my business is Dream Big, Plan Well, Smile Often and Great things will Happen!! I have this huge design in my office to remind me daily just how success can come!</p></blockquote>
<h3>Have a question? Want more information? Contact me!</h3>
<p class="note">Contact:<br />
Debbie Tyner, Independent Founding Consultant<br />
bartcabi@gmail.com<br />
<a href="http://www.mysimplysaiddesigns.com/365">www.mysimplysaiddesigns.com/365</a><br />
580-471-7187</p>
<p>Find my business page on Facebook @:<br />
facebook.com/SimplyDebbieTyner</p>
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		<title>Party Gals - A Review by Estelle Ashley</title>
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		<comments>http://www.homepartyreview.com/party-gals-review-estelle-ashley/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:41:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy</dc:creator>
		
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Provide a brief description of your company and the products?
We offer in home, adult home romance parties to help put the spark back in your love life. We offer products from shave cream and body scrubs to massage oils, perfumes, fantasy, novelty &#38; furniture! We have it all!
Provide a brief company history including how long [...]]]></description>
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<h3>Provide a brief description of your company and the products?</h3>
<blockquote><p>We offer in home, adult home romance parties to help put the spark back in your love life. We offer products from shave cream and body scrubs to massage oils, perfumes, fantasy, novelty &amp; furniture! We have it all!</p></blockquote>
<h3>Provide a brief company history including how long in business and how many consultants in how many countries.</h3>
<blockquote><p>Party Gals has been synonymous with home parties for over 18 years and has transformed people’s lives in US, Canada, APO/FPO, Puerto Rico, Guam</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is the cost to start up? What comes in the startup kit?</h3>
<blockquote><p>$250 kit is worth over $1100 and comes with 15 Ultra Chic Toys, 24 Lotions &amp; Potions, 9 Fun Accessories, 14 Sensual Accessories, Party Gal Catalogs, Order Forms, Recruiting Presentation, Training DVD, Product Bags &amp; Invitation Postcards</p>
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<h3>Are there any additional expenses (startup, yearly renewal, website, etc)?</h3>
<blockquote><p>$14.95 per month website fee</p></blockquote>
<h3>How much is the commission on personal sales and downline? How often are consultants paid?</h3>
<blockquote><p>50% commission on sales - paid monthly<br />
40% commission o web sales - paid monthly<br />
5% commission on downline - paid monthly</p></blockquote>
<h3>What are some of the additional benefits/rewards consultants can earn?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Monthly sales bonuses, earn free trips, sales on already discounted stock.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite thing about your company?</h3>
<blockquote><p>The people you meet within the company are so willing to share and help you out whenever you can. We have many ways to connect with other party gals and get the support you need.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite product?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Entice Pheromone Oil</p></blockquote>
<h3>Have a question? Want more information? Contact me!</h3>
<p class="note">Estelle Ashley<br />
Elite Status<br />
Rochester/Syracuse NY<br />
estelle@partyals.biz<br />
585-402-9390<br />
<a href="http://www.NewYorkPartyGals.com">www.NewYorkPartyGals.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.Facebook.com/NewYorkPartyGals.com">www.Facebook.com/NewYorkPartyGals.com</a></p>
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		<title>K&amp;K Designs - A Review by Jennifer Wiemann</title>
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		<comments>http://www.homepartyreview.com/kk-designs-review-jennifer-wiemann/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:50:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy</dc:creator>
		
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K&#38;K Designs, founded in 2010 by two life-long friends, is a unique party plan vinyl wall art company specializing in personalization of gifts, home and children’s decor. Our mission is to create unique and quality home personalization at reasonable prices, while providing our Konsultants un-matched opportunities [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Provide a brief description of your company and the products?</h3>
<blockquote><p>K&amp;K Designs, founded in 2010 by two life-long friends, is a unique party plan vinyl wall art company specializing in personalization of gifts, home and children’s decor. Our mission is to create unique and quality home personalization at reasonable prices, while providing our Konsultants un-matched opportunities for financial independence and an unsurpassed work-life balance. We live and breathe by it.</p></blockquote>
<h3>Provide a brief company history including how long in business and how many consultants in how many countries.</h3>
<blockquote><p>We’ve been in business since 2010. We have 60+ Konsultants across the US!</p>
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<h3>What is the cost to start up? What comes in the startup kit?</h3>
<blockquote><p>$99.00 Start-me-up!<br />
4 - Kreative Klings<br />
3 - Kreative Kuts<br />
6” x 24” Kompanion Name Sign<br />
1 - Kreative Kids Shapes Set<br />
12” x 12” Framed Keepsake<br />
1 - Magnet Board<br />
1 - Action Figure Case<br />
1 - Large Reusable Tote Bag<br />
1 - Wine Bucket<br />
1 - Personalized Car Decal</p>
<p>$170.00 Splendid!<br />
4 - Kreative Klings<br />
3 - Kreative Kuts<br />
6” x 24” Kompanion Name Sign<br />
2 - Kreative Kids Shapes Sets<br />
12”x 16” Framed Keepsake<br />
1 - Magnet Board<br />
1 - Action Figure Case<br />
1 - Large Reusable Tote Bag<br />
1 - Cooler Tote<br />
1 - Wine Bucket<br />
1 - 15” Enamel Tray<br />
1 - Reusable Lunch Bag<br />
1 - Glass Server &amp; Spreader<br />
1 - Acrylic Serving Tray<br />
1 - Twill Tote<br />
1 - Personalized Car Decal</p></blockquote>
<h3>Are there any additional expenses (startup, yearly renewal, website, etc)?</h3>
<blockquote><p>The only additional expenses are the purchase of additional catalogs (at $1 each!). There are also ways to earn FREE business supplies!</p></blockquote>
<h3>How much is the commission on personal sales and downline? How often are consultants paid?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Consultants are paid 25% of their sales as soon as the transaction occurs! Depending on your title, you will receive up to 20% of your downline sales.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What are some of the additional benefits/rewards consultants can earn?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Join my team before Jan. 1 and receive 50% off all personal orders for your first 3 months!</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite thing about your company?</h3>
<blockquote><p>My most favorite thing about the company is that the products truly do sell themselves! Parties are so easy to book because it’s just such a cool concept! We have amazing hostess rewards too so that helps! How many other companys reward their hostesses before a sale is even made? When you book a party with K&amp;K Designs you get gifts just for opening up your home! And you get them AT THAT PARTY! And then more when you wrap up the party! Who doesn’t love that?</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite product?</h3>
<blockquote><p>I love the custom wall klings! It is so fun to see what designs my customers come up with!</p></blockquote>
<h3>Have a question? Want more information? Contact me!</h3>
<p class="note">Jennifer Wiemann<br />
Key Konsultant<br />
Centreville, VA<br />
jenniferwiemann@k-kdesigns.com<br />
703-815-3463<br />
www.k-kdesigns.com<br />
www.facebook.com/kkdesignsbyjennifer</p>
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		<title>Make it a Direct Selling Holiday</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:46:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A great article by Jennifer Fong on supporting your local economy by supporting direct sellers this holiday season.  You need to shop, they need to sell.  Sounds like a perfect match.
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&#8220;It’s November! We’re entering into the biggest season of the year for most direct sellers. Now is the time to be booking as many parties [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A great article by Jennifer Fong on supporting your local economy by supporting direct sellers this holiday season.  You need to shop, they need to sell.  Sounds like a perfect match.</p>
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<p>&#8220;It’s November! We’re entering into the biggest season of the year for most direct sellers. Now is the time to be booking as many parties as possible, helping your customers make gift lists, and contacting former customers for gift orders.</p>
<p>But what about your own gift list?</p>
<p>While you’ll naturally do a lot of gifting from your own product line, there may be other types of gifts that you need. Where are you planning on buying those?</p>
<p>A few weeks ago, Jay Rudman, the CEO of Paperly (a direct selling company), suggested that one of the best ways direct sellers can support our economy is to shop from each other. What a great idea! Imagine a direct selling only holiday! It’s a great way to share with the ones that you love all the great things that our industry has to offer (which adds to the legitimacy of your career choice.) It’s also a way to support local business owners instead of giving all your cash to big box stores.</p>
<p>Here are just some of the amazing things you can purchase through direct sellers:</p>
<ul>
<li>Housewares</li>
<li>Cookware</li>
<li>Meat</li>
<li>Chocolate</li>
<li>Ready-to-Prepare Meals</li>
<li>Clothing</li>
<li>Electronics</li>
<li>Candles (with or without wicks!)</li>
<li>Bras</li>
<li>Romance Products</li>
<li>Cards</li>
<li>Crafting and Scrapbooking Products</li>
<li>Handbags</li>
<li>Organizers</li>
<li>Health and Wellness Products</li>
<li>Cosmetics and Skin Care</li>
<li>Jewelry</li>
</ul>
<p>…and much, much more. I think you can find something for everyone on your list just by looking at what our industry has to offer. And even better, by hosting a party and supporting another direct seller, you can check items off your own list for free!</p>
<p>So will you join me? Will you make this holiday season a direct selling only gift giving occasion?</p>
<p>Let’s support one another and make this a direct selling holiday season. We’ll fix this economy one direct seller at a time.&#8221;</p>
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<p>Jennifer Fong is a corporate consultant and speaker who teaches direct selling companies and individual direct sellers how to use social media effectively as a business building tool. She is also the author of the Direct Sales and Social Media blog, <a href="http://www.jenfongspeaks.com,">www.jenfongspeaks.com,</a> which is read by thousands of people in direct sales from around the world.  The article above is from thi<a href="http://www.jenfongspeaks.com/support-your-local-economy-make-it-a-direct-selling-only-holiday/">s link</a>. </p>
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		<title>Thirty One Gifts - A Review by Jillian Stroderd</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:49:08 +0000</pubDate>
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Whether you’re looking for style, organization, the perfect giftable item — or a little bit of everything — you’ve come to the right place! Explore our trendy and affordable purses, totes, and accessories.
Our products are both stylish and functional—from beautiful handbags and purses to handy storage [...]]]></description>
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<blockquote><p>Whether you’re looking for style, organization, the perfect giftable item — or a little bit of everything — you’ve come to the right place! Explore our trendy and affordable purses, totes, and accessories.<br />
Our products are both stylish and functional—from beautiful handbags and purses to handy storage totes, baskets, stationery and more, there is something for everyone.<br />
And most of our products can be personalized to make your own unique statement.</p></blockquote>
<h3>Provide a brief company history including how long in business and how many consultants in how many countries.</h3>
<blockquote><p>Thirty-One is an Ohio based company which began in the home of Cindy &amp; Scott Monroe in 2003. Today the company has grown in to 3 distribution facilities and now has around 50,000-60,000 consultants. Thirty-One Gifts is one of America’s fastest-growing direct sales companies.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is the cost to start up? What comes in the startup kit?</h3>
<blockquote><p>To become a consultant the start up kit is $99 plus tax and shipping. In the start up kit you will find 13 of our most popular products and enough business supplies to last your first 4-6 parties!</p>
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<h3>Are there any additional expenses (startup, yearly renewal, website, etc)?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Your website is free for your first 3 months as a consultant, there is an optional fee of $9.95 a month there after. No annual fees, or hidden costs.</p></blockquote>
<h3>How much is the commission on personal sales and downline? How often are consultants paid?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Consultants are paid on their own personal volume, as well as those in their downline. Commission on personal sales and dowline sales vary between each level a consultant can promote to, and begins with 25% on personal sales and moves up as the consultant promotes to a higher level.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What are some of the additional benefits/rewards consultants can earn?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Thirty-One Gifts is a very rewarding company. It’s part of their mission and motto to Celebrate, Encourage and Rewards their consultants, hostesses and customers! From gift cards and free products to trips there is normally an incentive every few months!</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite thing about your company?</h3>
<blockquote><p>It is a Christian based company so they are morally strong in their support to customers and their consultants alike! It’s about more than a purse!</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite product?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Organizing Utility Tote by far! It’s perfect for everyday uses like a diaper bag, mobile office and crafting supplies! It’s awesome!!</p></blockquote>
<h3>Have a question? Want more information? Contact me!</h3>
<p class="note">Jillian Stroderd<br />
Senior Consultant<br />
Berea, KY<br />
Jillians31@live.com<br />
859-868-8742<br />
<a href="http://www.MyThirtyOne.com/Jillians31">Www.MyThirtyOne.com/Jillians31</a></p>
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		<title>Scentsy - A Review by Kendra Staley</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:34:03 +0000</pubDate>
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A Simple System - Unique Scentsy warmers use a 25-watt bulb to melt the wax slowly, maximizing the fragrance time of the Scentsy Bar or Scentsy Brick. With no flame, soot or wick, the Scentsy system is a safe way to enjoy more than 80 Scentsy [...]]]></description>
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<blockquote><p>A Simple System - Unique Scentsy warmers use a 25-watt bulb to melt the wax slowly, maximizing the fragrance time of the Scentsy Bar or Scentsy Brick. With no flame, soot or wick, the Scentsy system is a safe way to enjoy more than 80 Scentsy fragrances.</p></blockquote>
<h3>Provide a brief company history including how long in business and how many consultants in how many countries.</h3>
<blockquote><p>Scentsy is available in the United States, Ireland, Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam, UK, and Germany. There are more then 100,000 independent sales representatives within the company. Entrepreneurs Heidi and Orville Thompson encountered the small company at a home show in early 2004 and brought sample products home. They were intrigued by how fragrance brings powerful emotions and memories to the surface—without the safety risks of a burning candle. They purchased the tiny company and moved Scentsy to Meridian, Idaho, where the company’s first home office was a 40-foot ocean shipping container on a small sheep farm.</p>
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<h3>What is the cost to start up? What comes in the startup kit?</h3>
<blockquote><p>The starter kit costs $99 in the US, plus tax and shipping. Which includes Scentsy Party Fragrance Testers, Demonstration Products and Business Supplies.</p></blockquote>
<h3>Are there any additional expenses (startup, yearly renewal, website, etc)?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Every Scentsy Consultant gets a free website for 3 full months ($10/month after that), a free online Workstation to organize and run their business, no inventory to manage, no credit card fees, and free shipping on orders over $150 (discounted shipping outside the contiguous U.S.). You have the option to have a “Warmer of the month” or “Scent of the month” kit sent to you so you can build up inventory if you so choose. But again, not required.</p></blockquote>
<h3>How much is the commission on personal sales and downline? How often are consultants paid?</h3>
<blockquote><p>The amount you can earn depends completely on how much time and energy you want to invest. Consultants make 20%–30% commission on their own sales as well as additional bonuses on the sales of other Consultants they sponsor. Some of our Consultants opt to sell just enough for a little extra pocket money, while our Superstar Directors can make six-figure incomes per year.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What are some of the additional benefits/rewards consultants can earn?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Incentive trips!!! All expense paid. The 2012 incentive trip is to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic!</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite thing about your company?</h3>
<blockquote><p>I love that these products are of high quality. The warmers are made by artisans with a lifetime guarantee. The scents are so addicting. All the products are safe, non-toxic. Customer service is amazing. And did I mention safe?!?! If I forget to turn something off I dont have to panic and if my pets knock a warmer over I dont have to worry about an open flame or anyone getting burned.</p></blockquote>
<h3>What is your favorite product?</h3>
<blockquote><p>I love the scent circles for my car, the scent paks for my dresser draws but of course the warmers! I have one in every room and I change them out every holiday to include the holiday warmers!</p></blockquote>
<h3>Have a question? Want more information? Contact me!</h3>
<p class="note">Kendra Staley<br />
Independent Scentsy Consultant<br />
Saint Petersburg, Florida</p>
<p><a href="http://www.kstaley.scentsy.us">www.kstaley.scentsy.us</a>  </p>
<p>727-266-9283 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              727-266-9283      end_of_the_skype_highlighting</p>
<p>KStaley79@gmail.com</p>
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