Arbonne International
Arbonne was created in 1975 in Switzerland by a man named Petter Mørck (and him team of biologists and herbalists) who wanted to create an effective skin care line of beauty products.
Arbonne crossed the sea to the United States in 1980 where it has grown into a huge company.
The Arbonne product lines include anti-aging skin care, baby skin care, men’s skin care, beauty and cosmetics, weight loss, vitamins and various other items.
August 8th, 2006 at 11:14 pm
Arbonne and the FTC. Are you a criminal?
I just want to start out by saying I get a little heated with the Arbonne thing. I realize this is a pro-Arbonne site and don’t want to start attacks on this blog. I for one am anti-Arbonne only because of my experience with several MLM businesses including Arbonne. I myself did not join Arbonne but rather my wife did. Both my sister in-laws have made great success with the product. Unfortunately like most high level Arbonne rep’s they broke Arbonne policy and FTC laws to get there. Arbonne has made it difficult to get to the top if you follow laws and policy. I should not place just Arbonne by itself on this plate but rather most MLM businesses. I would hope that in the ethics of MLM, people would point possible new consultants to the FTC web site and have them research what is a legitimate MLM and what is not before they sign anyone. Then they are on their own if they choose to sign and conduct a MLM biz after that. Please educate yourself first before entering into a MLM. The fines and jail time that can be imposed is not worth trying to make big profits quick. The Federal Trade Commission is coming down hard on Direct Selling and Multi Level Marketing due to the overwhelming consumer financial loss in these programs. A proposed new bill is out there that may crush these kinds of businesses by turning potential consultants away due to the legal risk involved with MLM and direct sales. As an independent consultant you have the responsibility by law to conduct your business ethically like any other private business owner. You have the responsibility to educate yourself in these laws. The FTC shows no mercy for those who did not know FTC law when they break them. The FTC truly lives by the saying “ignorance is no excuse for the lawâ€. You must also research your local state laws as well. Illinois is pretty tough on MLM’s that may cross certain lines. The penalties are stiff. Unfortunately most people that join these types of businesses are good people looking for a better way in life. Those same people have also been charged with a crime by federal and local law. When you are a criminal people forget that you were a good down to earth church going citizen. One mistake you make in a MLM business that causes a criminal record will hinder future job prospects. Please educate future business partners with laws and ethics before introducing them to the business. You can find FTC laws by this link.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/invest/mlm.htm
August 13th, 2006 at 3:54 pm
This blog isn’t encouraging people to sign up with Arbonne as a consultant.
However, the products that are being reviewed here are the issue. And, we happen to like many of the products from this company.
Of course, we definitely advise anyone and everyone to do their research before signing up for any Business Opportunity and do check with the BBB and the FTC.
Thank you for sharing your opinion and your experience.
Melissa