| During this time of unparalleled domestic economic | | | | is her own boss setting her own schedule, yet she |
| uncertainty individuals are searching for lucrative | | | | has the complete support of the Company to help |
| secondary incomes if not multiple streams of income | | | | her succeed. |
| in order to stave off creditors, adjustable rate | | | | Petlane is a direct sales company focused on the $43 |
| mortgages, unprecedented white color lay-offs, | | | | billion pet industry. Petlane is the creation of |
| declining investment portfolios, the increased cost of | | | | legendary Lane Nemeth who founded Discovery |
| education, inflation and the list marches tragically on, | | | | Toys in 1978 growing Discovery Toys into a $100 |
| ad infinitum... Wall Street has been beaten to the mat | | | | million revenue generating giant by 1997. In 2004 |
| and we are now for the first time in American | | | | Lane Nemeth launched Petlane having recognized the |
| History left with only two true Investment Banking | | | | tremendous direct sales opportunities in the |
| Firms: The venerable Goldman Sachs and Morgan | | | | unsaturated pet products direct sales industry. There |
| Stanley. To add to the Wall Street woes, Japanese | | | | is virtually no competition in the pet industry with |
| financial Goliath Mitsubishi UFJ is looking to take a | | | | regards to direct sales, making Petlane one of the |
| 20% stake in Morgan Stanley while China remains the | | | | rising stars on the horizon. |
| largest holder of U.S. Treasuries. | | | | Petlane boasts hundreds of highly successful Pet |
| What does all this mean to you? It means you need | | | | Advisors across the U.S. who receive Company |
| to look out for yourself, protect your financial future | | | | training, support and marketing materials with multiple |
| and investigate opportunities for primary or | | | | ways of earning income insuring their success. Petlane |
| secondary income. One of the most remarkable | | | | is devoted to improving the lives of pets and the |
| financial opportunities in modern day America is in | | | | people they love. Since 62% of U.S. households own |
| direct sales because you have the opportunity to | | | | pets, Petlane offers an unparalleled business |
| earn an unlimited income dependent on your level of | | | | opportunity in a relatively untapped market. |
| dedication to your own enterprise and | | | | In the two decades since Lane Nemeth founded |
| entrepreneurship, be your own boss and direct the | | | | Discovery Toys, she has received broad recognition |
| winds of your own "financial sails." | | | | for her accomplishments, including an award from the |
| There are hundreds of direct sales opportunities, but | | | | National Association of Business Owners. Twice |
| like anything else, not all are created equal. Be weary | | | | recognized by Working Woman as one of their "Top |
| of direct sales opportunities that are illegitimate as | | | | 50 Business Women," she has been profiled in major |
| they will only cause you frustration as you spin your | | | | media, including Time, Working Woman, The Today |
| wheels attempting to make a business for yourself | | | | Show and The Early Show. Under Nemeth's guidance |
| while true opportunity simply does not exist. | | | | Pet Advisors across the country are able to achieve |
| However, there are some exceptionally lucrative | | | | financial freedom providing family income |
| opportunities in direct sales that will afford you the | | | | enhancement opportunities for those who wish to be |
| lifestyle you deserve, give you financial freedom and | | | | self employed. |
| security even in the worst economies. | | | | Tupperware Brands Corporation has experienced a |
| Let's look at the most lucrative and historically | | | | reemergence in popularity the past few years after |
| successful direct sales opportunities in America so | | | | slumping sales in the 90's. Tupperware pioneered the |
| that you can make an informed decision based on | | | | direct marketing strategy made famous by its |
| past performance, real business opportunity and the | | | | representatives hosting Tupperware parties. |
| potential to realize your financial goals. The most | | | | Tupperware was developed in 1946 by Earl Silas |
| important thing you can do for yourself is look at | | | | Tupper. Tupper created plastic containers used in |
| your financial obligations and set realistic goals to | | | | households to contain food and keep it airtight. The |
| meet them. A financial plan is the foundation for | | | | formerly patented "burping seal" is a famous aspect |
| anyone's financial success, proper preparation for | | | | of Tupperware distinguishing itself from its |
| your financial future is your responsibility, nobody but | | | | competitors. |
| you can forge your success! | | | | Tupperware is still sold primarily through the party, |
| One of the most respected and prolific direct sales | | | | offering host rewards. A Tupperware party is run by |
| opportunities is Mary Kay Inc. Mary Kay Inc. is one of | | | | a Tupperware consultant for a host who invites |
| the largest direct sales skin care and cosmetic | | | | friends, neighbors and acquaintances into their home |
| companies in the world. Mary Kay boasts more than | | | | to view Tupperware product offerings. Tupperware |
| 1.7 million Independent Beauty Consultants worldwide. | | | | hosts are rewarded with complimentary products |
| In 2006, sales crested $2.25 BILLION at the | | | | based upon their level of sales derived from their |
| wholesale level. More than 200 Independent National | | | | party. Tupperware has over 1.9 million consultants and |
| Sales Directors in the U.S. have earned more than $1 | | | | is sold in nearly 100 countries. However, the decision |
| million in gross commissions. Mary Kay Inc. is a | | | | made by Tupperware, to sell to retail outlets like |
| legitimate opportunity to not only build a lucrative | | | | Target has alienated the sales force to a certain |
| direct sales business its legitimacy is as solid as they | | | | degree. |
| come. Mary Kay is one of only 20 company profiles in | | | | When considering becoming a part of a direct sales |
| the 1996 book, Forbes Greatest Business Stories of | | | | team, the most important thing to consider is |
| All Time. Mary Kay Ash, the founder, is the only | | | | whether or not there is a real and substantial income |
| woman to be included. Mary Kay Ash has been | | | | opportunity. There are many direct marketing |
| designated as one of the greatest business leaders | | | | "schemes" that promise unlimited income but do not |
| by PBS, Wharton School of Business, Baylor | | | | have a viable product that will ensure return on |
| University and was elected to the Business Hall of | | | | investment of time and money. Proceed with caution |
| Fame by Fortune in 1996. | | | | when doing your research and seek out direct sales |
| With flexible hours and the opportunity for an | | | | companies that have either proven leadership or a |
| unlimited earning potential, a Mary Kay business is the | | | | track record that illustrates growth. The direct sales |
| ideal career choice for women worldwide. Mary Kay | | | | industry is an excellent opportunity for you to hedge |
| focuses on the needs of modern women, no matter | | | | your financial future against the ups and downs of an |
| their background and provides extensive ongoing | | | | untamed market and achieve substantial financial |
| Company support, educational materials and | | | | stability. I wish you luck, success and the ability to |
| recognition. A Mary Kay Independent Beauty | | | | achieve your financial dreams. Your best days are |
| Consultant OWNS her own independent business and | | | | before you, I wish you the best of luck! |