The home party business in the United States is growing and growing! This type of home-based business draws busy moms and housewives as well as professional saleswomen who are tired of the daily grind on the normal business world. The Direct Selling Association estimates that total industry annual sales for the home party business were over $8.5 billion. This figure represents an increase by more than $2 billion from 1998 to 2003. These numbers are expected to soar in the next few years. With more and more women looking for a business to call their own, the home party business industry will continue to grow by leaps and bounds!

Operating a home party business is simple and easy to get into. Since the 1960s, when Tupperware and Stanley Products held a large chunk of the home party business, this form of home-based business remains popular. Most home parties follow a similar pattern. A hostess opens their home to an independent representative. She allows the representative to promote products that the guests can purchase and have delivered to them at a later date. The hostess receives free products just for hosting the party and the representative earns commissions on each sale.

There are unlimited choices as to companies that offer sales opportunities for those wishing to start a home party business. Home shopping parties of today offer plenty of fun and chitchat. That’s one reason they are rising in popularity. Another is the great variety of home party businesses that offer a wide selection of products to choose from.

Here’s a sample of home party businesses.

-Home & Garden Party is a home party business that featuring a variety of home decor items. Available for purchase is quality stoneware pottery, candles, beautiful floral products, and home decorating accessories.

-Shavonne Jewelry offers high quality jewelry products at below market prices. There are no significant fees to start selling as there are with many other party-plan companies.

-Girls Night Out For Fun is a home party business that specializes is lingerie and other fun items. Its “for ladies only” format is a great opportunity to talk with other women and shop for intimate apparel is a cozy atmosphere.