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How To Choose A Company That Will
Still Be Around At Payday!
Copyright 2005 Judy Thompson
It happens over and over again. It has happened for many years with
store-front businesses and mail-order opportunities. And it seems to be
even worse with internet companies.
What is it? The “here today and gone tomorrow” syndrome! Now you see
it … and doesn’t it look good? Now it’s gone … it flat disappeared, just
like magic! What happened?
Possibly our “instant-thinking society” is largely to blame, along with
a mixture of need and greed. We want fast foods, quick lubes, and instant
cash!
And when it comes to making money on the internet, we sure want to believe
the promises of instant success. Its easier to jump in with both feet and
think we will get rich with no recruiting and no work, than it is to do
our “homework” and dig into the facts about the offer. Hmmm….maybe some
of these “opportunities” actually resemble a lottery.
In reality, what all too often happens, is that the so-called “opportunity”
was hype and the company fails. As people begin to realize that they are
not making money, and, perhaps, the products are pretty much worthless,
they start dropping out. Its like a domino effect…the people on the bottom
quit, then the next group that is now on the bottom quit, and this continues
until so few people are left, that the company can’t stay in business.
If you happen to be an affiliate for that short-term company, you get burned!
What do you need to know to prevent this from happening to you?
You should start by finding out about the company that you hope will
pay you “nice bonus checks” some day. If the info is not in their literature,
ask questions.
I. How long has the company been in business? Well over 90% of new companies
will not survive even the first two years! You need to acknowledge the
fact that if you choose to join one of the “hot new ground floor” opportunities,
no matter how good a promoter you have been, if the company fails, you
fail, too! Here’s a warning sign to heed: if a promoter tells you that
you “need to get in early” or you will lose out, don’t even take a second
look!
II. Take a good look at the product line. Would you even consider purchasing
the products for yourself if you did not have a promise of making money?
Are the products good enough that you would be glad to see your friends
use them, even though your friends may have no interest in your business
opportunity? Personally, I sometimes order nutrition products from companies
simply because I want their products, but do not want to pursue their business
opportunity.
Are the products consumable? Will the purchaser be back to buy more
of the same products? Non-consumable products may be good products, but
will involve a lot more selling skills.
Is the timing right for the products? For example, people today are
looking for ways to feel better, look younger and lose weight, using good
nutrition products. Thus, a nutrition company that offers well-researched
products, products that can help people improve their lives, could be a
good choice.
III. Is the promoter of the opportunity telling you that you won’t have
to work to make money? While it certainly is possible for you to be one
of the lucky people who receive enough “spillover” to make a little money
in some programs, don’t you count on it! In most cases, you will have to
do some work to receive an income. After all, you are joining a business
opportunity. Expect to work it like a business.
Internet businesses, however, do generally enable you to work part-time
from the comfort of your own home, choose your own hours, and invest whatever
money you are comfortable with.
So, maybe you have found several opportunities that seem to meet our
“stable company” requirements as described in this article. The company
has good, consumable products and has been in business for a few years.
Additional points to consider before making your selection have to do
with the kind of help and support you will get. Does the company offer
training, business tools, and good leads to help you? Will your prospective
enroller be around to help you? Write or call this person who says that
he or she wants to be your sponsor, and ask some questions.
Choosing the best business opportunity is a decision you want to make
wisely. Once you choose the right business for yourself, you will continue
to have many offers from people who want you to join their “hot, new deal.”
Don’t join them. Take the time to learn everything you can about your new
company and its products before you even consider anything else! Jumping
around from opportunity to opportunity leads to failure. To succeed with
any business requires focus.
The more confidence you have that you chose the best business for yourself,
the better chance you will have for success!
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