Next in the Linea Pelle Collection are some geniune leather women’s belts. They sell fall belts, hip belts, vintage, versatile and celebrity belts. Then is the men’s belts section. You can find studded, specials, press and pyramid studded belts as well as belt buckles. This store also sells various accessories such as keychain lights, buckles and leather cuffs.

The Linea Pelle Collection also have a whats new section. Here you will find many different items and almost each item starts at $100.00, just a couple items are under $100.00. You’ll find stuff like hip Belts, Strand Cuffs, Double Wrap Bracelets and Folding Totes. Next is their more excited Celebrity Fashion section. Here you can click on any celebrity photo to view the products they offer in their store and that they sport all around town.

Finally they have a sales and special section which includes a little bit of everything we just mentioned. This website is pretty fancy and very well organized like you would expect an online Fashion Store to look like. Most of the products in the Linea Pelle Collection are run by flash and not static images.

Now as far as the Affiliate Program is concerned, it’s not really an MLM, but technically it is. When 2 people purchase from the store you get $25.00 but this is a one time payment. This company runs their Affiliate Program from Commission Junction and Share A Sale, although they didn’t specify how much they pay per sale.

A program like this wouldn’t normally be reviewed by us, but for some reason we saw this company being promoted as a Network Marketing Opportunity and we already started the review so we figured why not finish it? I do say it could make a great Direct Marketing Opportunity if the Commission Junction EPC (Estimated Cost Per Click) is high, say over 50 cents.

If you have a love for fashion this could be a good niche for you to break into and the Linea Pelle store might be something you should consider promoting. Their price per product is very high so you’d get paid pretty decently per sale if they pay over 7%. Sometimes if you push a lot of extra sales volume the company owner can manually bump up your sales commissions, in some cases up to 15% so check it out.

If you ever become a Party Consultant for Lemongrass Spa Products, you will end up hosting your own Lemongrass Party. Every hostess ends up receiving ten percent of all of their party sales in free merchandise. This allows the hostess to continue to offer free samples to more visitors. Lots of people all over the country own their own spas. And if they don’t they can still become customers. Think about all the gyms that own their own spas and who could become potential distributors as well.

Once you decide to become a Lemongrass Spa Products Consultant, they start you off with a Consultant Starter Kit which will carry most of their highly popular products. This package is $159.00 currently which is about 1/2 of the retail price not including shipping and tax. They also give you a full Consultant Manual which shows you how to start your own Spa Party and also instructs you on specific selling techniques. They also give you a training DVD and business plan that is custom tailored to meet your personal goals.

Lemongrass Spa Products offers a unique line of products for the Spa Industry which start with a line of Custom Spa Soap products made out of ingredients such as Olive and Almond Oil as well as Shea Butter and Botanicals which includes plenty of fragrance blends. The company also offers their own line of Bath Products and Skin Lotions. If you want you can also grab some of their Foot Care Products, Baby Care Products and even unique room sprays.

The company does offers its Independent Consultants a way to send their prospects to their website and have it setup in such a way where you’ll receive credit as the Independent Consultant. This is one of those types of business that could work great for someone if they like throwing home parties and visiting companies and personally presenting products to them. If this is you, or think it could be you, you might consider looking into this program some more. We feel this is definitely a great way to make money from home if this sales model fits your persona.

Lemongrass Spa Products just like any other MLM Opportunity is about staying with it and working the program. There are no magic pills. The company appears to be honest and focuses more on the products than the MLM Compensation Plan associated with it. They do have an online contact form where you can request more information if you need to. I think if I were to join this business tomorrow I’d try to find someone already successful and get the “feel” of exactly what they were doing in addition to the training the company offers.

The Longaberger Company now has tens of thousands working as consultants for this company that others believed would never come to life. They are now creating a dream for themselves by either doing sales as a part-time consultant or making it a full time career.

The baskets began back in 1919, when J.W. Longaberger (Dave’s father) began working with the Dresden Basket Factory. He was a full time apprentice and learned the art of the fine craft of basket bottoms. Then later he learned how to weave in a style that was precise, tight and the basis of their baskets today.

The Longaberger are famous and renowned for their baskets that are all handcrafted. They also have a complete line of Pottery, colorful fabrics accessories, wrought iron pieces, liners and protectors for their baskets. They also carry a beautiful collection So Rachel line of jewelry, purses and accessories.

The Longaberger product is a direct sales network-marketing plan that has representatives who go into homes and have a Basket Party. There are hosts that will have these parties for the consultant, and invite their friends and family. There the consultant is able to make sales of their products and earn on the retail end of things. She will then be able to book more shows through either the guests there or through referrals.

The opportunity that being a consultant brings you free Longaberger baskets and other products. You will be able to build your own collection. You will be able to get 25% discount on the handcrafted baskets and other products. They have a Home Show Experience where you can get 25% and earn commissions. You get 50% off samples for one month; enjoy the Collectors Club membership at half price and the opportunity to develop a career with income and travel opportunities. The membership is valuable if you want to be able to purchase their specialty items. There are many products that are for the members only.

The cost to get started is $49, and if you want to have everything you need to start your business, you will need the Business Basics Kit for $159. You also have the chance to buy the Business Builder Kit, which is a complete inventory of their products, according to your tastes for $399.

Longaberger works a bit differently than most network marketing companies. You sign up through their website. They have a consultant contact you in your area and help you to get started. They will help you get your business off the ground by training you to hold the basket shows. You will want to learn about each line and their unique qualities so you will be a qualified representative of these baskets along with their history.

If you are thinking you may want to sell this product, then it would be best to talk to the company or find a local consultant. Go over the marketing plan and find out exactly what the earning potentials are. Find out if a consultant is required to purchase supplies or product on a monthly basis. There are many questions that I am sure you will have.

Longaberger is a specialty item and will not be for everyone. It is more of a luxury item than a bargain basket just to store things in. You will want to take these things into consideration as you make your decision.

You are searching for your dream, as so many are. The success rate in network marketing is not in the favor of the consultant. The failure rate is 90%, which are not the best odds. Just go into the network marketing industry with your eyes open and your purse closed until you know what you really want to do. Good luck on your search.

Livinity is company that sells a great deal of relaxation-oriented products, like spa lotions and skin care products, but it doesn’t stop there. Livinity also promotes better living through substances like fish oil and produces a large lineup of great products that foster dietary health in the form of supplements. There are a number of different ways to get involved when it comes Livinity, so take a look to see what it can do for you.

Livinity states flat out that most people get involved in Livinity as customers and remain that way, so this might be a good place for you start as well. When you are getting started when it comes to any sort of direct or network marketing, you should try to make sure that the products you sell are ones that you really believe in; this company seems to do a great deal of its recruiting through its customer base, which is always a good sign.

At the second level of involvement with this company, you will need to invest 49 dollars in a membership that needs to be renewed every 12 months for 25 dollars. For this relatively small investment, you will receive a small marketing kit, a personalized web space referring to the Livinity opportunity and some guidance when it comes to getting started. The Career Builder kit, which goes for 399 dollars, offers a full version.

When you are thinking of getting started with Livinity, you will be surprised by the amount of support that is offered. There is a good deal of support and even better, this is a company that offers a full training course, something that many other MLM business opportunities forget. You’ll also find that there is a great deal of interest in cash rewards and residuals, and due to the fact that this company is a relatively new one, you may find that getting in on the ground floor will help decrease the nervousness of getting involved with a younger company.

Like any other direct marketing avenue, Livinity is one that does require a certain amount of salesmanship. Remember that you do need to put some work into it, but your level of commitment can be decided by the other opportunities and issues that are going on with your life. While this might be an excellent full time opportunity, make sure that it is the right one for you!

The Product

The Little Guy Network offers a wide variety of products that are helpful to any person, regardless of their interest and likes. The products are digital products that range from internet marketing software programs to personal development eBooks. These products have been designed to help others achieve the success they have been looking for and provide valuable tools to help them get started.

The Little Guy Network boasts a product line that is worth more than eight billion dollars. These products include items such as:

• Audio Creator
• Install Wizard Pro
• Internet Marketing Video Training Vault
• The Complete Blog & Ping Tutorial
• 345 Read to Go Adsense Websites
• AdTracking Pro
• Affiliate Split-Pay Manager
• Building A Blog Empire For Profit E-Book
• Ghostwriters From The Inside Out E-Book

And so many other different programs and eBooks.

The Opportunity

The Little Guy Network income opportunity offers a compensation plan that lets you earn a income in many different ways. For example, just for signing up other members to the same program, you will earn $150 for each person. From the very first sale your sign ups get, you will earn an additional $150. If you become a direct sponsor of any person, you will earn compensation of $25 for each sale.

Essentially The Little Guy Network is based on recruiting and sales. The more members you sign up, the more opportunities you have to earn a profit.

Initially, you can join for $35, which basically pays for your sales training kit. However, when you get ready to start selling a minimum of $500 purchase for your startup jewelry display is recommended. Unlike other businesses of this type, you do not place orders for what your customer’s buy. They buy directly from your startup supply.

Little Black Dress features a fashion jewelry collection that is designed by Robert McCannel, president and designer. He has been designing jewelry for over 20 years. It has been available through department stores, jewelry stores, and boutiques, not to mention QVC in Europe and the Shopping Channel in Canada.

The jewelry that is designed and manufactured for Little Black Dress is only available from this company. Their claim to selling unique items that cannot be purchased elsewhere is what makes clients want to buy from them. Exclusive but affordable is the Little Black Dress’ motto.

Consultants make 50 percent of the sales price on every piece of Little Black Dress jewelry they sell. Not only do they make a commission of 50 percent but they can also earn free jewelry or purchase items for half price. Wearing the jewelry is a great way to sell it . People will ask you where you got something you’re wearing and you’ve probably made a sale.

Hosting parties for your jewelry business and building up clientele are the basic ways to generate your income. By recruiting other sales consultants, you may be paid a commission from the company based on a new Little Black Dress consultant’s personal sales. The more consultants you recruit, the more money you can make.

According to figures from the Direct Selling Association, 55 percent of people in the United States buy products from direct sales. 25 billion in sales in the U.S. and 82 billion worldwide have been attributed to direct sales. Studies conclude that 45 percent of Americans polled prefer to purchase items using this method.

Many people start out with a business such as Little Black Dress on a part-time basis. They want to see if they can actually generate an income and how much they can actually make working for themselves. Some have actually quit their 9 to 5 to do this full time. Setting up a good clientele is the key to making enough money to count on this for a full time income. Hosting parties and word of mouth is another way with good results.

Make sure you check out any work-for-yourself business before committing. While a lot of these companies are excellent income generators, you have to work at it and have the desire to be in this type of business.

For customers, Linen World has a complete full color catalog online. They sell kitchen utensils, dishes for entertaining, bed sets, quilts, Egyptian cotton sheets, towels, bathing utensils, children’s plush toys, candles, clocks and other unique decorative items. The catalog is easy to navigate, and shows every page. Prices are pretty similar to normal retail for similar items.

For potential representatives, they include a lot of information about their business opportunity. New sales representatives can get started for free… their sales kit is paid for from the commissions from their first party. Each consecutive party is provided with free catalogs, order forms, invitations and more.

Linen World seems to offer its sales reps a lot of support, including the opportunity to have their own webpage for free with its own shopping cart. To get started, potential representatives merely download the application and send it in. If the first party is not completed, or the representative changes her mind, all she needs to do is send the hostess kit back within the first thirty days.

Incentives and rewards are available… from cruises to computer systems to gift cards or merchandise. All a rep needs to do is a set number of parties per year to earn them.

Linen World representatives have no minimum orders, and are paid their commissions twice a month. They have a flat fee for shipping, so no matter how much is ordered at a party, the shipping fee is a low $4.95. The sales reps do not need to maintain any inventory.

As in most direct sales organizations, representatives can recruit a sales force that becomes their team. They then become the sales manager, and receive a fee for every party that the members of their team complete. The more parties the manager does herself, the more commission she earns from her team’s parties.

I could not find any reviews from consultants online, nor could I find any comments about the company, either good or bad. Either the representatives are so happy that they don’t need to post reviews or comments to generate interest, or there is no interest. It really can’t be concluded with the lack of information I found.

From their website, it seems that Linen World is very fair to their representatives, and bends over backward to support them. They do not soak their sales teams for supplies, or expect them to foot the bill.

You can get the link and a banner through most merchant services online such as CommissionJunction.com. And you are thinking, why do I want to have a Lillian Vernon link on my website? To answer that question I will tell you what this company’s website offers.

They are one of the leading catalogs that specialize in unique gifts, items for gardening, household decor, kitchen tools and supplies as well as décor, holiday and children’s products.

The Lillian Vernon Company has been around for over 56 years. The company has also offered a household name for as many years as I can remember. It was always fun to browse through it and see things that you can’t really find anywhere else. That cool blanket with your name on it, or the bookshelf made out of your name. They have some amazing gift ideas and they aren’t very expensive.

To review the affiliate benefits:

1. Household name brand
2. Over 6,000 products to sell
3. Up to 8% in referral fees
4. VIP commissions
5. 30 day return policy
6. Quarterly sales incentives
7. Monthly newsletters with coupons and promotions

The referral fee is paid to you every time someone clicks on the link from your website, they are directed to the Lillian Vernon website. If they make a purchase, you earn a referral fee. As the sales volume increases, so do your referral fees percentages.

The Lillian Vernon company is very proud of their most recent achievement of reaching rank #66 of the top 100 Retail Websites.

The company carries three catalog titles:

1. Lillian Vernon

Personalized gifts of almost anything you can imagine. You can have you own beautiful thermos jug with your name engraved on it for under $10.00. There are gifts for “him”, for “her”, for the “teacher”, for “pets”, how about “grandparents”, and can’t forget the “kids”.

2. Lilly’s Kids

These are items including, but not limited to bedding and décor, bath time, school and backpacks, newborn and infant, and Lilly’s toy box.

3. The Big Sale Catalog

This part of the site, or catalog, has sales up to 85%.

The company is located in Virginia Beach VA on 62 acres. Their facility there takes up the space of about 18 football fields. They shipped more than 3.3 million packages in the year 2006. Since 1951, there have been more than 130 million orders shipped out. They have over 3,000 employees and they work all year round.

The company’s trademark was offering personalized gifts, with one of the largest personalization departments in America. They offer 14 different kinds of personalization, all at a reasonable cost.

So, the question now is, do you have a website that would be able to draw Lillian Vernon customers that would be interested in these products? If so, this would be a great affiliate opportunity to add to your current portfolio.

Lightyear Alliance, the direct sales portion of Lightyear Network Solutions, was launched in 2003. It is the parent’s company fastest growing division and quickly becoming one of the largest providers of digital phone and broadband internet to residential, small office and home office customers. The company believes in philanthropy and is affiliated with USA Harvest, an organization dedicated to feeding the hungry across the United States. The leadership team has numerous total years in the phone and Internet industry and includes a representative who is working on expanding the company to reach Spanish speaking citizens. The company has also been featured in a variety of articles from magazines such as USA Today, the Economist, and Red Herring, all of which can be found in their news room section.

Lightyear Alliance offers consumers digital broadband phone services and broadband internet. They offer local and long distance packages as well as various options such as 3-way calling, call waiting, call forwarding and other commonly found services. They also offer wireless service from major U.S. carriers and unlimited calling to the United States and Canada. Cost for the services they offer? With the exception of the digital phone service (the cost of which is actually found under products and services on the opportunities page), everything else is unknown. The website requests that the customer contact them for more information.

Lightyear Alliance sells their products via independent sales representatives. These representatives are paid on a weekly basis on the items they direct sell and are given a program called MyLightYear, an internet marketing tool, to use for their business. More information on the Lightyear Alliance sales representative opportunities can be found by clicking a link on the home page of the website. This is a pyramid scheme sales venture and of course, the more people a representative has working under them, the more they will make in both commissions and bonuses. The .PDF presentation found on the page goes into more details. There is a demo of the MyLightYear system also available from the opportunities page for the prospective salesperson to view. There is no information available on what type of training is given to the sales representative.

Review of the Lightyear Alliance website leaves an interesting question for any prospective customer or sales representative: are the services they offer comparable to services that can be purchased elsewhere? Without a good deal of cost comparison, it is hard to tell whether or not this business is truly worth getting into. There is no information about what a sales representative has to pay in order to get started. The services the company offers may or may not be worth switching to. Doing the homework and actually speaking to someone who is involved as a representative and as a customer would be the best course of action before signing up to promote these products.

The Lifewave company offers an income opportunity that promises its distributors can earn money in four ways. They can sell the products directly, sell the products through the website, and earn fast start bonuses by bringing in new members and by building a network of other Distributors. Basically what you will do is buy the product at wholesale price, mark it up whatever retail price you want.

Obviously the best way to earn more money with Lifewave is to build a down line and to refer new members. A member can enroll at three different levels. For every member you enroll who becomes a gold member you get one hundred dollars. For every member you enroll who becomes a silver member, you get fifty dollars. For every member you enroll who becomes a bronze member, you get fifteen dollars. The better way, supposedly, is building your down line. In most income opportunities, this really would be the best way to earn an income. With this company though, your down line is binary.

A binary down line is a down line that is divided into two parts. As you add Distributors to your down line, you put them on your first or your second team. Your commissions as the head of the down line are an average of the commissions earned by both teams. This looks like it could end up earning you twice as much, but really it earns you half as much. Say your first team earns one hundred dollars. The second team earns no dollars. Your commission, then, will be based on fifty dollars of sales.

It looks like, in order to be paid, you and your down line must reach certain minimum goals each month. We couldn’t figure out if the amount made each month carries over, or if you have to start from scratch every month.

Unfortunately you can’t sign up directly from the Lifewave website. You need to be referred by another distributor. We couldn’t find a link that would locate a distributor for us to contact, so we aren’t able to tell you how much it costs to get started.

The opportunity Lifewave looks fairly straightforward. It isn’t clear how often you get paid or if you even get paid if monthly minimums aren’t met. Whether or not you join is up to you. It doesn’t look like a company designed to rip off its distributors, so join at your own risk.