Saint James Lutheran School in Northrop held a fundraiser today, inviting several home based businesses to come and show their wares.With retailers struggling, these self-employed sellers are finding success.News 12's Erick Lind has more.While retailers prepare for the rush of customers on Black Friday, there is a group that is bringing the goods to the consumers.It's home based businesses and even with tough economic times, some sellers are finding success.PartyLite consultant Jamelle Swanson says, "It's amazing. The sales are there, and you keep thinking, 'Well are people not understanding that there is a crunch right now?' It's unbelievable. They're getting what they need. They're getting gifts, and it's been phenomenal. I mean, I haven't seen better business in quite a while."Some of the sellers are seeing lower numbers.Glenda Hugget sells Tupperware, and she says there are fewer customers buying frivolous items, but more for everyday use.Still the numbers are higher than many expected.Tupperware consultant Glenda Hugget says, "They aren't buying as much as they maybe did last year, but it's a lot better than we anticipated it would be, the way the country is."When it comes to sales, sometimes it's about helping out someone you know, but when it comes to the consumers, that added personal touch can make all the difference.Laurie Quinn says, "Well, I think they pay more attention to you, more as a person, more as a consumer. They'll come to your home. They'll help you look at your wardrobe, look at your wall, look at your room, see what you need. I just think it's more personable."It's that type of service that could keep these businesses going through these hard times.In Northrop, Erick Lind, News 12.10 to 20 percent of all of the sales from today's event went to Saint James Lutheran School.