Multi-level marketing (MLM), or network marketing, is a sales system where goods and services are sold through a multi-level structure. These goods and services are sold through a group of representatives who receive commissions on their own sales as well as the sales of those they recruit into the organization. Numerous MLM companies are currently in operation, with some more successful and well-known than others.

Avon, Inc., originally called California Perfume Company, was established in New York in 1886 by David H. McConnell. By 1906, Avon had 10,000 representatives selling 117 different articles throughout the United States. A mere eight years later, the company went international by opening their first office in Canada. Today Avon is a global powerhouse employing over 42,000 employees worldwide. This number does not include the five million independent Avon represe]ntatives located in more than 100 different countries. Their brand focuses on the beauty industry with items like fragrances, make-up, and skin care products. Avon is dedicated to offering business opportunities to women who want to create their own businesses and develop financial independence. People interested in joining the Avon family can apply online through their website to receive instructions and further information.


Pampered Chef has been providing families with kitchen products since 1980. Headquartered in Addison, Illinois, the company has a sales force of 60,000 independent consultants worldwide. Pampered Chef sells over 300 different types of kitchen products and their test kitchens develop more than 400 recipes each year. Independent consultants primarily make their sales through in-home cooking demonstrations. It is estimated that one million of these demonstrations are hosted in the U.S. each year. The organization offers eight different career levels for sales staff to progress through, starting at the consultant level a new consultant kit directly through the company’s website.

Mary Kay Ash founded Mary Kay, Inc. in 1963 under the name Beauty by Mary Kay. The company was created with a focus on faith, family, and career opportunities that would empower women everywhere. Mary Kay’s products include skin care, makeup, body & sun, and fragrances. Mary Kay has nearly two million independent beauty consultants worldwide helping the company earn $2.6 billion in wholesale sales annually. Opportunities with Mary Kay are posted in the Employment section of their website.

Ardyss International is a new company that has hit the US by storm. This company specializes in women’s and men’s reshaping garments. They also market nutritional and personal care products. There number one product is the Ardyss body Magic. This garment helps women lose 2-3 sizes in minutes. The product is just one of 18 reshaping garments and Body Shapers.

If you are interested in becoming a distributor or purchasing these products please call Tracy Powell at 888-949-7771 ext 3 or visit online at www.getbodymagiconline.com

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