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HOW_TO_CHOOSE_A_COMPANY_THAT_WILL_STILL_BE_AROUND_AT_PAYDAY
| 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!
About the author:
Judy Thompson is a former teacher and an experienced network
marketer. She promotes a nutrition company that has an automated
support system. For details, go to:
http://automaticbuilder.com/333015895/?source=sya205
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