Economic Trends Tied To Stepped-Up Enforcement
By Daniel P. Martin - President, IFX International Inc.

The proliferation of business opportunity offerings over the years has presented itself as an asset and a liability in the eyes of most registration states. Whereas, increases in the number of companies complying with any given state's business opportunity registration statute generates additional filing fee revenues, enforcement expenditures must also be considered. Those states whose markets represent considerable potential for business opportunity Sellers are starting to recognize their own popularity. Notwithstanding the theory of supply and demand, many states have increased filing and other ancillary fees in direct response to the increased number of business opportunity offerings in their respective states. The end result has led many states to redefine the term "enforcement" as a means of generating additional fees from new filings and accrued penalties.