The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing complete
electronic commerce ("E-Commerce") transactions and solutions for a marketing company's
products via the World Wide Web, including facilities for signing up new customers
and recruiting, training and supporting new Independent Business Owners through
an interactive online process. In another aspect, the present invention relates
to the combination of a marketing business with a membership buying opportunity
using both electronic commerce and face-to-face transactions. The present invention
is also directed to a system and method for combining a marketing business with
a membership buying opportunity, so that Independent Business Owners participating
in the marketing plan can introduce customers to a membership buying opportunity
and earn bonuses or commissions based on the purchases by those members, while
Members in the buying opportunity can consume products or, at their option, qualify
to become Independent Business Owners.