Amways

Amway is a multi-level marketing company founded in 1959 by Jay Van Andel and Rich DeVos in Ada, Michigan. Originally named American Way Association, it was later shortened to Amway. The company operates in over 100 countries and territories worldwide.

Amway's business model involves independent business owners who distribute products and recruit others to join the network. These business owners earn income from both product sales and commissions from the sales of their recruits. The company offers a range of products including nutrition supplements, beauty care, home care, and water treatment systems.

Amway has faced criticism and controversy over the years regarding its business practices. Some critics have alleged that the company operates as a pyramid scheme, although Amway has successfully defended its business model in court on multiple occasions. The company maintains that its distributors primarily earn income from retailing products to end consumers rather than from recruitment activities.

Despite controversies, Amway has remained one of the largest direct selling companies globally, with billions in annual sales and millions of independent business owners worldwide.