International Law

Direct Selling and Tough Economy

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Here is an ill thought out story, about the viability of direct selling in a tough economy.

"As businesses shut down and workers are laid off, a certain type of selling is making a comeback.

Across the country, direct sales companies are seeing a jump in independent workers.

That's a good thing according to an Eau Claire woman who has been selling products on her own for years.

"This is my fun job, you can do it as much or as little as you like," says Jenni Cesafsky.

She has a part time job at a local flower shop but for the last six years she has also been selling food products through Tastefully Simple online and at parties.

"The money from the parties is wonderful. 

It's a great source of income if you're looking for something extra.  It's perfect," says Cesafsky.

She also says direct sales aren't what it used to be, people are out there selling a lot more than makeup and Tupperware and they're doing it in many different ways."

Uh, so you don't have customers because of the economy and the over priced nature of the products - yet selling the opportunity to sell this opportunity works?

Thanks, for that.

Full post as published by Misleading Advertising Law on May 05, 2009 (boomark / email).