| In my quest for the “perfect” home | | | | Support, training and resources are needed in any |
| business I found myself investigating the Mia Bella | | | | successful business opportunity. Some of the free |
| Candle Business offered by the Scent-Sations | | | | resources that the Mia Bella Candle Business offer are |
| company. There were a few factors that I had to | | | | one on one coaching, live and recorded training calls |
| examine before even considering this opportunity. I | | | | and unlimited training guides located in the large online |
| personally tried several "business opportunities" dishing | | | | library. A distributor has free access to examples of |
| out quite a bit of money in some cases and in the | | | | advertising through direct mail, flyers, word of mouth, |
| end many of these so-called opportunities turned into | | | | newspapers and the internet. The company offers |
| complete nightmares. So, I have paid my dues and | | | | step-by-step training on retail sales, fundraising, crafts |
| learned the qualifications that a true work at home | | | | and team building. There are also local, regional and |
| business opportunity must possess to be considered | | | | national seminars along with a nationwide organization |
| legitimate. | | | | of successful associates to contact with questions. |
| I asked myself these questions: Are the | | | | The Mia Bella Candle Business also offers marketing |
| Scent-Sations' management and financials solid? | | | | materials that can purchased through the |
| Would the company pay me? Is the product unique, | | | | company’s website, but these materials are not |
| consumable and affordable? Would I get the support | | | | required to be successful. |
| and training needed? Is the opportunity affordable | | | | Opportunity: |
| and profitable? | | | | The Mia Bella Candle Business offered by |
| After doing my due diligence, I found the following | | | | Scent-Sations has an affordable startup cost of only |
| information about the Mia Bella Candle Business: | | | | $39.95 plus shipping which allows a distributor to start |
| Company Stability: | | | | selling the products immediately. For this low startup |
| In 2002 a pair of network marketers joined forces | | | | cost a distributor receives (1) 16 oz. Orange and |
| with the manufacturers of Mia Bella candles to begin | | | | Sweet Chili Pepper Gourmet Candle, (6) Hot Apple |
| Scent-Sations’ successful venture. | | | | Pie Votives, (1) Bella Natural Soap Bar, (1) Foaming |
| The Scent-Sations management is comprised of | | | | Hand Wash and a company website with an online |
| Robert Scocozzo, CEO who was a successful | | | | retail store. To qualify as a distributor a person has to |
| franchisee and small business owner for over 15 | | | | be a Candle of the Month member. The new candle |
| years prior to his tenure in network marketing. With | | | | of the month is shipped to the distributor along with |
| 20 years as a full time network marketer, Mr. | | | | a Bella Bar. Being a Candle of the Month member |
| Scocozzo brought knowledge of business to | | | | allows a distributor to purchase products at |
| Scent-Sations, Inc. You can see Mr. Scocozzo | | | | wholesale. There is no obligation and the distributor |
| speaking about the the Scent-Sations company on | | | | can cancel at any time. |
| CNN Money. | | | | Candles are a $4 billion dollar industry and the industry |
| Charlie Umphred, VP has 20 years as a full time | | | | is still growing. Scented candles are burned in 80% or |
| network marketing professional. He was recognized | | | | more of the US households. Candles are highly |
| by an independent source as one of the top 25 | | | | consumable and are purchased over and over again |
| trainers in Network Marketing. Mr. Umphred’s | | | | by the same consumer making for great repeat |
| primary role is to manage the relationships with the | | | | sales. |
| company’s many distributors and typically | | | | The Mia Bella Candle Business’ profit margin is |
| answers emails and calls from distributors in less than | | | | excellent. The company offers 100% markup on its |
| 24 hours. | | | | products which is unheard of in most of direct sales |
| Carmen Milazzo, the developer of Mia Bella’s | | | | companies and in network marketing. |
| Natural Wax Candle has over a decade of experience | | | | A distributor has the opportunity and the choice to |
| running a candle manufacturing facility. Carmen and his | | | | earn an income through three different avenues. |
| wife Lynn oversee the manufacturing portion of the | | | | Retail: |
| company. | | | | Retailing the Mia Bella products can start from day |
| Scent-sations and Mia Bella Gourmet Candles began in | | | | one. The Mia Bella Candle Business prides itself on the |
| 2002 when Mr. Scocozzo organized a fundraiser selling | | | | simple “Smell and Sell” technique which simply |
| scented candles for his son's youth basketball team. | | | | means that by placing a candle under a prospects |
| When the Milazzos delivered the candles, Carmen | | | | nose the candle will be sold. Retailing comes in many |
| mentioned that he had developed a new version of | | | | forms such as door to door, home parties, retail |
| candles that are made with natural wax alternatives. | | | | stores, craft fairs, expos, gift baskets, employee |
| His candles produced no black soot and were toxin | | | | gifts, and even retailing in stores. What makes the |
| free unlike the paraffin candles that are on the | | | | Mia Bella Candle Business so different is that the |
| market. | | | | company doesn’t require its distributors to |
| Milazzo knew that Scocozzo had been a direct | | | | conduct home parties and there are no quotas to |
| marketer and asked for advice on how best to sell | | | | meet. |
| the new type of candles. Scocozzo was so excited | | | | Fundraising: |
| at the potential that he and Umphred, already | | | | With thousands of organizations looking to raise |
| business partners, signed Milazzo to an exclusive | | | | money for their particular cause, Scent-Sations |
| agreement that led to an equal three-way | | | | decided to use this to their advantage. Distributors |
| partnership. "I realized nobody was doing anything" | | | | are taught how to conduct fundraisers and have the |
| with non-paraffin candles, Scocozzo said. | | | | opportunity to earn $5-$6 per candle sold while |
| Not only is the management team top notch but the | | | | helping others raise money. |
| company’s financials are just as solid. | | | | Residual: |
| Scent-Sations, Inc. has been in business since 2002. | | | | By simply sharing the Mia Bella Candle Business |
| The company has experienced a 40% growth per | | | | opportunity with others, a distributor can earn a |
| year and finished its sixth year in business with over | | | | commission month after month on their sales and the |
| $17 million in sales. The company is debt-free, | | | | sales of people they help get started in this business. |
| financially sound, and has never missed paying out a | | | | There are many techniques distributors use to inform |
| single commission check. | | | | others about this opportunity, such as the internet |
| Scent-Sations, Inc. is accredited by the Better | | | | and through advertisements. Scent-Sations |
| Business Bureau and is approved as meeting the BBB | | | | doesn’t require any of their distributors to recruit |
| OnLine standards. The company also supports the | | | | others. Teambuilding is merely another avenue to |
| Make a Wish Foundation, The Children’s Miracle | | | | earn an income and another way for the company to |
| Network and the American Troops. | | | | advertise. Scent-Sations has recently added a car |
| Products: | | | | bonus ($300-$1000 monthly) to those that reach the |
| Scent-Sations flagship product is their Mia Bella | | | | Director’s level and beyond. |
| Gourmet Candle. Their unique candle is made with a | | | | Conclusion: |
| proprietary blend of earth-friendly natural waxes that | | | | Is the Mia Bella Candle Business offered by |
| are completely non-toxic and if spilled can be cleaned | | | | Scent-Sations a scam? It has been my experience |
| up with warm water. The wicks contain no lead or | | | | that the Mia Bella Candle Business is not a scam. From |
| zinc and are made of 100% cotton. The combination | | | | its solid business foundation, unique products and |
| of natural waxes and cotton wicks create a much | | | | excellent support system it qualifies as a great |
| healthier product that can even be enjoyed by | | | | opportunity for anyone looking to start an online or |
| people with allergies. Not only are the Mia Bella | | | | offline business. It’s unusual for a company to |
| candles healthier, but they are triple scented with | | | | offer such a low start up cost with so many |
| over 100 true to life fragrances. | | | | advantages, while not having any quotas to meet. |
| Scent-Sations is now a multi-product company -- | | | | Whether you are looking to say home with your |
| having recently introduced a line of bath and body | | | | children, make extra money to help pay the bills or to |
| products. The Bella Bar is a soap alternative made | | | | gain financial independence the Mia Bella Candle |
| with soy proteins and other natural ingredients. The | | | | Business offers an incredible opportunity. As with any |
| company also offers the Bella Balm and the Foaming | | | | work at home business opportunity, please do your |
| Hand Lotion. | | | | own research. |
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