There are no start-up costs to fund. No long-term I.T. commitment. No eliminating your current site. No outside control of your databases. No unsolicited messaging. Nothing that should make you think twice. ihiveLIVE earns money through local, regional and national companies paying to merchandise to network members who have indicated an interest in certain products or services. In turn, a proportionate percent of this commercial revenue is shared with your hive.