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**Trademark of Close to My Heart
Close to My Heart
Copyright Jeffrey Babener www.mlmlegal.com
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Founding Story
Jeanette Lynton is the founder of Close to my Heart. She started her first direct selling, decorative stamp business in 1984. She eventually redirected her success to D.O.T.S. and in 1996 she introduced an exclusive line of scrapbooking products under the name “Close To My Heart”. In 2000, the stamping and scrapbooking lines were combined under the same name.
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Close to My Heart’s website states:
The company has grown tremendously, including an international expansion into Canada in 2003. Powered by thousands of successful sales Consultants and a broad customer base, Close To My Heart is committed to helping each and every individual express their own personal creativity while celebrating the special relationships in their lives.
New Product Innovations from Close To My Heart
| 1994 | 8 ½” x 11” Background & Texture papers |
1997 |
True 12” x 12” scrapbook (www.mlmlegal.com) products including My Legacy® Albums, B&T papers, and Memory Protectors®. |
1998 |
Reflections Scrapbook Program |
1998 |
Exclusive colors in matching papers, stamps pads, and markers |
1999 |
6” x 6” scrapbook albums |
2002 |
Originals Card Confidence Program |
2003 |
My Creations™ Scrapbooking Kits |
2004 |
My Acrylix® stamps |
2005 |
Patented Exclusive Inks™ stamp pads and markers; Cherish™ released |
Impact on the Industry
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Discussion of Products
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Close to My Heart sells stamps, scrapbooks, scrapbook idea books, and scrapbook supplies.
Discussion of Opportunity
Representatives can start with the Company by purchasing a start up kit.
Consultants also have the opportunity to accomplish the following:
· Unlimited Earning Potential
· Being Your Own Boss
· Flexible Hours
· An Unparalleled Line of Exclusive Products
· The Backing of an (www.mlmlegal.com) Established Company
· Leadership Development
· Travel Opportunities
· Recognition of Accomplishments
· Product Discounts
Discussion of Distributor Base and Sales Volume in U.S.
Close To My Heart operates within the United States and Canada.
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