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The Kirby Company
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Founding Story
The Kirby Company is located in Cleveland, Ohio. Jim Kirby is the Founder of the company. He was an inventor in his time. His first vacuum model was invented in 1906 and it employed water for dirt separation. He realized that the emptying of water was an inconvenience and he began pursuing better ideas. In 1907, he developed a (www.mlmlegal.com) vacuum that pushed dirty air into a cloth bad that filtered out the dirt.
He began improving his designs and began commercial production of his products after WWI. In 1925, he developed the Vacuette Electric with a removable floor nozzle and handle. This vacuum became a forerunner of today’s multi-attachment model and was the birth of what was to become the world famous convertibility feature of the modern Kirby home care system.
Over 200 products used today are a tribute to his success.The Kirby Company began direct selling in the 1920s. Its vacuums needed to be shown to customers directly, before customers made a purchase.
Impact on the Industry
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Discussion of Products
The Kirby Company sells vacuum (www.mlmlegal.com) cleaners, attachments and accessories.
The Kirby Company has perfected its products over the years with patented bag systems, like the HEPA 11 filter, the TechDrive Variable Assist, which has made vacuuming much easier and stronger more durable fans that have been created with the help of NASA.
Discussion of Opportunity
Representatives have the opportunity to achieve the following:
· Own Your Own Business
· No investment required
· Free sales training
· Earn cash, trips & cars
· College Scholarships available
· Enjoy financial independence
· Flexible hours
For more information about becoming a representative with this Company, one must fill out an online contact form or find a demonstrator in their area.
Discussion of Distributor Base and Sales Volume in U.S.
In 2011, Direct Selling News reported that Kirby Company achieved in excess of $100 million in global wholesale revenue.
The Kirby Company operates in the United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Iceland, (www.mlmlegal.com) Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Korea, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, and Puerto Rico. Today, the Company sells products in over 70 countries and has had millions of customers.Company website: http://www.kirby.com/
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Jeffrey A. Babener, principal attorney in the Portland, Oregon, law firm Babener & Associates, represents many of the leading direct selling companies in the United States and abroad.
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