Stella and Dot

Overview: Stella & Dot is an 'MLM' based line of fabulous, boutique style jewelry sold at reasonable prices through in-home trunk shows. Over half of the line is less than $50.00. Stella & Dot is the modern day home-based career. You pay at least $199 (+$59 yearly) to sign-up to be an independent Stylist, with the potential to start earning income immediately. Think getting together with girlfriends and trying on jewelry and being able to make money while socializing. The line of jewelry has been recognized by Lucky Magazine, the New York Times and the Today Show. Hostesses typically receive $100-$300 in free jewelry and 1/2 price items. You can sign up to be a hostess on the website linked above or by e-mailing Maile Quick at [email protected].

Mission: A few years ago, Stella & Dot founder and mother of two, Jessica Herrin, had a vision to create a new kind of company that would help today's busy woman thrive. As a successful entrepreneur, who co-founded WeddingChannel.com (yes, you saw her on Oprah!), Jessica wanted to use her talents to help solve the modern woman's dilemma. To help women find a successful career they were passionate about and could balance with a bustling life and family.

Jessica's vision called for an entirely new concept than the traditional home-based business model- an opportunity that combined the best of direct sales with the ease of e-commerce and social networking to create an oh so doable business more flexible and lucrative, fun and stylish, than ever before. All built on a foundation of irresistible product and exceedingly personal service.

Products: Designed in New York and San Francisco by award winning trend-setters who also create jewelry sold in Neiman Marcus and Fred Segal.