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Top 151. Avon Products Inc.$10.7 billion : ( 8.5 M)Country: United StatesYear : 125 YearsAvon is the world’s leading direct seller of beauty and related products. Avon product lines include such recognizable brand names as Avon Color, Anew, Skin So Soft, Advance Techniques Hair Care and Avon Wellness.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $10.7 billionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Single level and Multi-levelProducts: Beauty products, fashion jewelry and apparelMarkets: More than 100Distributors: 5.8 millionEmployees: 42,000Headquarters: New York City, N.Y.Year Founded: 1886 Stock Symbol: AVP—NYSE

2. Amway Corp$8.2 billion ( 157 M)Country: United StatesYear : 52 Years Amway’s well-known brands—including Artistry cosmetics and skincare products, and Nutrilite nutritional products—lead an extensive product line that independent business owners offer through an e-commerce portal.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $8.2 billionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Health/fitness/wellness, home technology, home care, nutritional supplements and personal careMarkets: 80Distributors: 3 million

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Employees: 14,000Headquarters: Ada, Mich.Year Founded: 1959

3. Vorwerk & Co KG (includes JAFRA Cosmetics)$3.4 billion ( 26.5M)Country: GermanyYear : 128 Years

Since 1930, family-owned Vorwerk’s core business has focused on the direct selling channel. Products include household appliances as well as high-quality cosmetics. Vorwerk & Co. KG is a global group that includes JAFRA Cosmetics, who reported sales volume of $602 million in 2008.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $3.4 billionMarketing Style: Party plan and person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Cosmetics and home appliancesMarkets: 61Distributors: 530,000Employees: 23,000Headquarters: Wuppertal, GermanyYear Founded: 1883

4. Mary Kay Inc.$2.6 billion ( 54.1M)Country: United StatesYear : 48 Years

Mary Kay Inc. is one of the largest direct sellers of skincare products and color cosmetics in the world. Iconic Mary Kay Ash came out of retirement to create a company that offers financial independence, advancement and personal fulfillment to women.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $2.6 billionMarketing Style: Party plan and person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-level and single levelProducts: Skincare products and color cosmeticsMarkets: More than 35

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Distributors: 2 millionEmployees: 5,000Headquarters: Dallas, TexasYear Founded: 1963

5. Herbalife Ltd.$2.4 billion ( 77.4M)Country: United StatesYear : 31 Years

Herbalife sells nutritional supplements and weight-management and personal-care products. Its extensive product line is developed by a team of scientists, physicians and nutrition experts, including Nobel Laureate in Medicine Louis Ignarro, Ph.D.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $2.4 billionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Nutritional supplements, and health/fitness, wellness, personal-care, skincare and weight-management productsMarkets: 70Distributors: 1.9 millionEmployees: 3,644Headquarters: Los Angeles, Calif.Year Founded: 1980Stock Symbol: HLF—NYSE

6. Primerica Financial Services Inc.$2.2 billion ( 64.7M)Country: United StatesYear : 34 Years

The largest financial services marketing organization in North America, Primerica provides financial products and services, including term life insurance, mutual funds, variable annuities, loans, long-term care insurance and legal services to 6 million clients.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $2.2 billionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-level

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Products: Financial servicesMarkets: 5Distributors: 100,000 (licensed)Employees: 2,000Headquarters: Duluth, Ga.Year Founded: 1977Stock Symbol: C—NYSE

7. Tupperware Brands Corp.$2.2 billion ( 33.8M)Country: United StatesYear : 65 Years

Tupperware Brands Corporation is a global direct seller of storage and serving solutions for the kitchen and home. Brands include Armand Dupree, Avroy Shlain, BeautiControl, Fuller, NaturCare, Nutrimetics, Nuvo, Swissgarde, and, of course, Tupperware.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $2.2 billionMarketing Style: Party plan and person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Storage and serving products; beauty and personal-care productsMarkets: 100Distributors: 2 millionEmployees: 14,000Headquarters: Orlando, Fla.Year Founded: 1946Stock Symbol: TUP—NYSE

8. Natura Cosmeticos SA$1.9 billion ( 46.3M)Country: BrazilYear : 41 Years

Natura has manufacturing and distribution units in São Paulo and Minas Geris in Brazil. It also has operations in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Mexico, France, Venezuela and Colombia.

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Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $1.9 billionMarketing Style: Person-to-person, retailCompensation Plan: Not availableProducts: Cosmetics, personal-care products and fragrancesMarkets: 8Distributors: 700,000Employees: 5,700Headquarters: São Paulo, BrazilYear Founded: 1969Stock Symbol: NATU3.SA—SAO PAULO

9. Oriflame Kosmetiek B.V.$1.9 billion ( 43.1M)Country: SwedenYear : 44 Years

Fast-growing Oriflame is already the market leader in more than half of the countries where it operates. Though it has no U.S. presence, it operates in Mexico and Central America, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $1.9 billionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Beauty productsMarkets: 61Distributors: 2.8 millionEmployees: 7,500Headquarters: Stockholm, SwedenYear Founded: 1967Stock Symbol: ODI-SDB.ST—STOCKHOLM

10. Forever Living Products$1.7 billion ( 51.5M)Country: United StatesYear : 33 Years

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Forever Living is the world’s largest grower, manufacturer and distributor of aloe vera. It offers a complete line of aloe vera drinks, skincare products and cosmetics, as well as a full line of nutritional supplements and products from beehives.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $1.7 billionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Nutrition and skincare products, cosmetics and weight-loss productsMarkets: 137Distributors: 9.3 millionHeadquarters: Scottsdale, Ariz.Year Founded: 1978

11. Nu Skin Enterprises Inc.$1.2 billion ( 44.4M)Country: United StatesYear : 27 Years

Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. is a global direct selling company operating in 48 international markets throughout the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. It sells more than 200 products under three distinct brands: Nu Skin, Pharmanex and Big Planet.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $1.2 billionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Personal-care, nutritional and technology productsMarkets: 48Distributors: More than 750,000Employees: 1,200Headquarters: Provo, UtahYear Founded: 1984Stock Symbol: NUS—NYSE

12. Pola$1.1 billion ( 13.4M)Country: JapanYear : 82 Years

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Pola is Japan’s fourth largest cosmetics company and the country’s leading direct seller. Pola sells cosmetics, skincare, personal-care and nutritional products in department stores, Pola retail stores, through mail order and door-to-door.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: 1.1 billionMarketing Style: Person-to-PersonCompensation Plan: Single-levelProducts: Cosmetics and skincare products, nutritional products, fashion and jewelryMarkets: 16Employees: 1,049Distributors: 100,000Headquarters: Tokyo, JapanYear Founded: 1929

13. Melaleuca Inc.$887 million ( 34.1M)Country: United StatesYear : 26 Years

Melaleuca Inc. sells more than 350 products, including personal-care items, cosmetics, household cleaning supplies and vitamins to consumers through a network of sales representatives, catalogs and its Web sites.Wolesale Corporate Revenue: $887 millionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Single-levelProducts: Personal-care products, cosmetics, household cleaning supplies and vitaminsMarkets: 18Distributors: Not availableEmployees: 2,400Headquarters: Idaho Falls, IdahoYear Founded: 1985

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14. MonaVie LLC$854.9 million ( 142.3M)Country: United StatesYear : 6 YearsMonaVie’s nutritional beverages with corresponding gel formulations feature a blend of açai berry and other nutrient-dense fruits. The company’s philanthropic aim is to improve the lives of people living in poverty in the slums of Brazil.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $854.9 millionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Nutritional supplements/functional beveragesMarkets: 10 countries, plus U.S. territories ( Now 19 Countries, Thailand NEW!!)Distributors: Not availableEmployees: Not availableHeadquarters: South Jordan, UtahYear Founded: 2005

15. Ignite Inc.$825 million ( 117M)Country: United StatesYear : 7 Years

With the advent of energy deregulation, customers now have greater options in choosing an energy provider. Founded in 2004, Ignite customers are provided electricity and gas by its parent company, Stream Energy.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $825 millionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Electricity and natural gasMarkets: Texas and Georgia (United States)Distributors: Approximately 160,000 applicationsEmployees: 269

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Headquarters: Dallas, TexasYear Founded: 2004

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16. Belcorp/L’Bel Paris*More than $750 millionCountry: Peru

L’Bel Paris is present in 14 countries with more than 500,000 independent beauty consultants and 18 specialty stores in Latin-American shopping centers.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: More than $750 millionMarketing Style: Person-to-person and party planCompensation Plan: Single-levelProducts: Cosmetics and skincare productsMarkets: 14Distributors: More than 500,000Headquarters: Lima, PeruYear Founded: 1949

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17. Omnilife Manufactura, S.A. de C.V.*$750 millionCountry: Mexico

Founded by Jorge Vegara Madrigal, Omnilife Manufactura, S.A. de C.V. is owned by ultimate parent company Grupo Omnilife, S.A. de C.V. The company has independent consultants in 21 markets in South America, North America and Asia.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $750 millionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Nutritional supplements, weight-management and beauty products, beverages, cosmetics and fragrancesMarkets: 23Distributors: 4.5 millionEmployees: 400Headquarters: Zapopan, MexicoYear Founded: 1992

18. Partylite (Blyth)$650 millionCountry: United States

Acquired in 1990 by parent company Blyth Inc., Partylite began as a single line of bayberry candles. Since then, the company has expanded into home fragrances and accents. In some markets, consultants also offer Two Sisters Gourmet foods.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $650 millionMarketing Style: Party planCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Candles, home accents, personal-care products and foodMarkets: 12Distributors: More than 42,000Employees: 1,300Headquarters: Plymouth, Mass.Year Founded: 1973Stock Symbol: BTH—NYSE

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19. Noevir Co. Ltd.$586.7 millionCountry: Japan

The Noevir Group consists of 13 companies, headed by Noevir Co. Ltd. in Japan. With five domestic—and eight international—subsidiaries, Noevir is developing a global business. The Noevir Group distributes its portfolio of brands through a variety of channels, including direct sales, retail and B2B.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $586.7 millionMarketing Style: Person-to-person, retail and B2BCompensation Plan: Not availableProducts: Cosmetics and nutritional supplementsMarkets: 8Distributors: Not availableEmployees: 1,085Headquarters: Tokyo, JapanYear Founded: 1964

20. ACNMore than $500 millionCountry: United States

Products include digital phone service with video phone, local and long distance, Internet, wireless, satellite TV and home security.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: More than $500 millionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Telecommunications services and products (including video phones), satellite TV and home security systemsMarkets: 20Distributors: Not availableEmployees: 1,100Headquarters: Concord, N.C.Year Founded: 1993

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$500 millionCountry: United States

Founded in 1956, Shaklee manufactures its products and distributes them through its Web site and more than 750,000 representatives in North America and Asia. The company is known for its green products and social responsibility efforts.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $500 millionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Air filters/air filtration systems, cosmetics, green household cleaners, nutritional supplements, water treatment systems, and personal-care, skincare and weight-management productsMarkets: 7Distributors: 750,000Employees: 500Headquarters: Pleasanton, Calif.Year Founded: 1956

22. Pre-Paid Legal Services Inc.$464.5 millionCountry: United States

Pre-Paid Legal Services Inc. has provided a Life Events Legal Plan for more than three decades. The company boasts more than 1.5 million members.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $464.5 millionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Legal consultation servicesMarkets: United States and four Canadian provinces (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Ontario)Distributors: 425,000Employees: 813Headquarters: Ada, Okla.Year Founded: 1972Stock Symbol: PPD—NYSE

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23. Charle Corporation Ltd.$463.6 millionCountry: Japan

Charle Corporation Ltd. is a Japan-based company, principally engaged in the wholesale of women’s undergarments. The company sells its products through distributors via home parties, specialty stores and agent stores.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $463.6 millionMarketing Style: Party plan, door-to-door sales and retailCompensation Plan: Not availableProducts: Lingerie and cosmeticsMarkets: JapanDistributors: Not availableEmployees: 367Headquarters: Hyogo, JapanYear Founded: 1993

24. Arbonne International Inc.*$450 millionCountry: United States

Founded in 1980, Arbonne develops and distributes Swiss-formulated skincare products. Arbonne has grown to include a full line of personal-care products. Arbonne markets its products in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $450 millionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Aromatherapy, cosmetics, nutritional supplements and skincare productsMarkets: 4Distributors: 1.1 millionEmployees: 200Headquarters: Irvine, Calif.Year Founded: 1980

25. Tahitian Noni International Inc.$450 million

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Country: United States

Tahitian Noni International makes and markets juices, skincare and hair-care products, and nutritional supplements from Tahiti’s noni fruit. In 2008 the company reached a sales milestone of more than $4 billion in cumulative sales.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $450 millionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Nutritional supplements, juices, and skincare and hair-care productsMarkets: 30Distributors: 500,000 Employees: 1,164Headquarters: Provo, UtahYear Founded: 1996

26. USANA Health Sciences$429 millionCountry: United States

Founded by Myron Wentz, Ph.D., a pioneer in cell-culture technology, USANA Health Sciences’ products provide cell-level nutrition, fiber and antioxidant protection for bodies.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $429 millionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Nutritional supplements, personal-care, energy and weight-management productsMarkets: 14Distributors: 198,000Employees: 971Headquarters: Salt Lake CityYear Founded: 1992Stock Symbol: USNA—NASDAQ

27. Nature’s Sunshine*$381.3 millionCountry: United States

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When Nature’s Sunshine began almost 35 years ago, it offered encapsulated herbs to customers. Today, the company’s product line includes a large selection of products.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $381.3 millionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Nutritional supplements, cookware, and personal-care, weight-management, aromatherapy, water-purification and cleaning productsMarkets: 30Distributors: 600,000Employees: 1,183Headquarters: Provo, UtahYear Founded: 1972Stock Symbol: NATR.OB—OTC BB

28. Expert Alliance Co. Ltd.$360.2 millionCountry: Japan

Expert Alliance is a leading mutual aid association in Japan. The company provides both road services and mutual life aid services such as MediAid, CureAid, LifeAid, etc. Expert Alliance is currently in the process of acquiring a license as a life insurance company.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $360.2 millionMarketing Style: Not availableCompensation Plan: Not availableProducts: Mutual aid services/road serviceMarkets: Not availableDistributors: 112,000Employees: Not availableHeadquarters: Tokyo, JapanYear Founded: 1996

29. Mannatech$332.7 millionCountry: United States

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Many of Mannatech’s products include Ambrotose, a patented blend of monosaccharides made from natural sources that promotes cell-to-cell communication.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $332.7 millionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Dietary supplements, weight and fitness products, and skincare solutionsMarkets: 12Distributors: More than 500,000Employees: 540Headquarters: Coppell, TexasYear Founded: 1994Stock Symbol: MTEX—NASDAQ

30. Naturally Plus Co. Ltd.$330 millionCountry: Japan

Naturally Plus brands include SUPER LUTEIN and IZUMIO. Based in Tokyo, the company plans to transform Naturally Plus Japan into Naturally Plus Worldwide, with worldwide expansion as its goal.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $330 millionMarketing Style: Membership direct selling systemCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Nutritional supplements and personal-care productsMarkets: 4Distributors: 300,000Employees: 201Headquarters: Tokyo, JapanYear Founded: 1999

31. FORDAYS Co. Ltd.$320 millionCountry: Japan

Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $320 millionMarketing Style: Person-to-person

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Compensation Plan: Not availableProducts: Nutritional supplements and cosmeticsMarkets: JapanDistributors: 210,000Employees: 195Headquarters: Tokyo, JapanYear Founded: 1999

32. Telecom Plus*$301.2 millionCountry: United Kingdom

Operating as the Utility Warehouse Discount Club, Telecom Plus uses the collective power of its clients to negotiate deals with major suppliers. A customer attaches a “Smart Box” to the telephone wall socket, which reroutes calls through the cheapest supplier. Telecom Plus also offers gas and electricity services.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $301.2 millionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Local and long distance, Internet-phone, broadband and mobile services; also electricity and gas serviceMarkets: United KingdomDistributors: 27,000Employees: 297Headquarters: London, UKYear Founded: 1998Stock Symbol: TEP.L—LONDON

33. Aerus LLC (formerly Electrolux LLC)$300 millionCountry: United States

Aerus’ products are marketed through in-home demonstrations and more than 500 Aerus sales centers in North America. The company was formerly named Electrolux. Aerus is owned by investment firm Engles Urso Follmer, which acquired EcoQuest International in 2009.

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Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $300 millionMarketing Style: Not availableCompensation Plan: Single-level hybrid and multi-levelProducts: Vacuum cleaners, air purifiers, cleansers, allergy control products, nutritional supplements and electronic equipmentMarkets: 28Distributors: 5,000Employees: 300Headquarters: Dallas, TexasYear Founded: 1924

34. KOYO-SYA Corporation$290 millionCountry: Japan

Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $290 millionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Nutritional supplements, cosmetics and personal-care productsMarkets: JapanDistributors: 300,000Employees: 150Headquarters: Gife, JapanYear Founded: 1975

35. K.K.ASSURAN$289 millionCountry: Japan

Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $289 millionMarketing Style: Not availableCompensation Plan: Not availableProducts: Cosmetics and personal-care productsMarkets: JapanDistributors: 500,000Employees: 321

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Headquarters: Fukuoka, JapanYear Founded: 1994

36. Market America*$282 millionCountry: United States

Market America identifies market-driven products and distributes them to consumers via UnFranchise Owners. Online shoppers visit the company’s Web site to search for products from retailers, including Barnes & Noble, Gap, Nordstrom and Wal-Mart.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $282 millionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Personal-care, pet-care, auto-care and communications products, nutritional supplements, cosmetics and electronicsMarkets: 5Distributors: 180,000Employees: 500Headquarters: Greensboro, N.C.Year Founded: 1992

37. Tiens/Tianshi$275 millionCountry: China

In China, Tiens sells its products through some 100 branch offices and chain stores of affiliate Tianshi Engineering. Outside of China, it sells products through independent distributors in 110 countries and regions. Tiens operates through subsidiary Tianshi International and majority-owned Tiens Biotech Group USA IncWholesale Corporate Revenue: More than $275 million (based on Tiens Biotech Group USA Inc.)Marketing Style: Person-to-person and retail compensation plans: Uni-level and breakawayCompensation Plan: Uni-level and breakawayProducts: Wellness products and dietary supplements.Markets: 110 countries and regions

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Distributors: Not availableEmployees: 2,827Headquarters: Tianjin, ChinaYear Founded: 1995Stock Symbol: TBV—AMEX

38. LR Health & Beauty Systems GmbH$274.2 millionCountry: Germany

LR Health & Beauty Systems GmbH is the biggest German direct seller in the health and beauty sectors. Its “made in Germany” products are sold in 30 countries worldwide by a network off 300,000 independent partners.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $274.2 millionMarketing Style: Person-to-PersonCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Nutritional supplements and health and beauty productsMarkets: 30Employees: 500Distributors: 300,000Headquarters: Ahlen, GermanyYear Founded: 1985

39. ERINA Co. Inc.$250 millionCountry: Japan

Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $250 millionMarketing Style: Not availableCompensation Plan: Not availableProducts: Cosmetics and nutritional supplementsMarkets: JapanDistributors: 500,000Employees: Not availableHeadquarters: Tokyo, JapanYear Founded: 1970

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40. Isagenix International$245 millionCountry: United States

The rapid growth of Isagenix has earned the nutritional cleansing company a spot on Inc. magazine’s 2008 list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States. Isagenix was ranked No. 1,284—up 247 spots from 2007.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $245 millionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Nutritional cleansing products, and skincare and weight-management productsMarkets: 7 (U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan)Distributors: 200,000Employees: 300Headquarters: Chandler, Ariz.Year Founded: 2002

41. Diana Co. Ltd.$239 millionCountry: Japan

Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $239 millionMarketing Style: Not availableCompensation Plan: Not availableProducts: Lingerie and nutritional supplementsMarkets: JapanDistributors: 160,000Employees: 291Headquarters: Tokyo, JapanYear Founded: 1986

42. Nikken International Inc.

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$216 millionCountry: United States

Nikken International sells magnetic therapeutic pillows, sleep masks, support wraps, shoe inserts, cookware, air and water filtration systems, jewelry and blankets through its global distribution network. The company was founded by Isamu Masuda in 1975 and was acquired by Toshizo (Tom) Watanabe, Nikken Chairman, in 1999.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $216 millionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: 3 categories: lifestyle, consisting of organic-based nutrition and skin care; environmental, consisting of air and water technology; and rest and rejuvenation, which carries various magnetic products such as insoles, jewelry and sleep systemsMarkets: 36Distributors: 247,000Employees: 510Headquarters: Irvine, Calif.Year Founded: 1975

43. Team National (National Companies)$210 millionCountry: United States

Founded by Dick Loehr in 1997, Team National (formerly known as National Companies) provides membership savings on a variety of products and services in more than 20 industries, including factory-direct pricing on home furnishings and more.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $210 millionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Membership package that includes group buying services and savings, home furnishings, jewelry, nutritional supplements, weight-management products, skincare and automotive-care productsMarkets: United StatesDistributors & Customers: More than 170,000Employees: 42

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Headquarters: Davie, Fla.Year Founded: 1997

44. Stampin’ Up!$200 millionCountry: United States

Stampin’ Up! markets wood-mounted rubber stamps and accessories for use in scrapbooking, making greeting cards and decorating the home. The company has been expanding internationally.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $200 millionMarketing Style: Party planCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Scrapbooking accessoriesMarkets: 9Distributors: More than 40,000Employees: 483Headquarters: Riverton, UtahYear Founded: 1988

45. CUTCO/Vector Marketing*More than $197 millionCountry: United States

Wholesale Corporate Revenue: More than $197 millionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Cutlery, and house and kitchen waresMarkets: 4Distributors: Not availableEmployees: 800Headquarters: Olean, N.Y.Year Founded: 1949

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$197 millionCountry: United States

Ambit Energy is a residential energy provider in the United States. Ambit Energy currently provides residential electricity service in deregulated areas of Texas; electricity and natural gas service in New York markets; and natural gas service in Illinois.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $197 millionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Electricity and natural gasMarkets: Texas, New York and Illinois (United States)Distributors: More than 50,000Employees: 230Headquarters: Dallas, TexasYear Founded: 2006

47. Summit International$180.6 millionCountry: Japan

Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $180.6 millionMarketing Style: Not availableCompensation Plan: Not availableProducts: Cosmetics and nutritional supplementsMarkets: 5Distributors: Not availableEmployees: Not availableHeadquarters: Hokkaido, JapanYear Founded: 1985

48. YTB International (Your Travel Biz)$162.5 millionCountry: United States

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YTB is a travel company that sells travel, travel products and travel Web sites. In 2008, Travel Weekly named the top travel agencies in the United States for 2007 with YTB in the No. 26 position.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $162.5 millionMarketing Style: Person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Travel servicesMarkets: 6Distributors: 92,383Employees: 290Headquarters: Wood River, Ill.Year Founded: 2001Stock Symbol: YTBLA.OB—OTC BB

49. Jewels by Park Lane*$150 millionCountry: United States

Founded in Chicago in 1955 by Arthur and Shirley LeVin, Jewels by Park Lane is the leading direct sales jewelry party plan company. Park Lane offers jewelry that is backed by an unconditional guarantee.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $150 millionMarketing Style: Party plan and person-to-personCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: JewelryMarkets: Not availableDistributors: 350,000Employees: 200Headquarters: Schaumburg, Ill.Year Founded: 1955

50. Tastefully Simple Inc.$144 millionCountry: United States

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At Tastefully Simple taste-testing parties, guests sample products and receive serving suggestions, recipes and entertaining tips. Tastefully Simple offers more than 30 standard and 20 seasonal products.Wholesale Corporate Revenue: $144 millionMarketing Style: Party planCompensation Plan: Multi-levelProducts: Specialty food itemsMarkets: United StatesDistributors: 28,000Employees: 350Headquarters: Alexandria, Minn.Year Founded: 1995

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