Buyer Beware. With respect to online marketing and other Internet activities, it is perhaps that one piece of advice that nobody should have to do without. The internet today is unfortunately plagued by its share of misrepresented opportunities or online scams. When the buyer does not research an opportunity before the purchase they have already lost. Game over.
You can begin by researching each promise or claim being made. Even entering some of the phrases into a search engine will enable you to hook up with a forum where this particular claim may be discussed. The Better Business Bureau is a great place to check out companies when in doubt.
Next rely on your gut feeling. We were wired with this great gift listen to it. If something sounds too good to be true, it usually is! Despite what someone may try to tell you, there is no such thing as a business in a box or a magic key you can turn that will do all the work for you. Humans make mistakes that cost them money, but the human variable can not be removed from a successful business with the expectations that it will remain successful.
Last but certainly not least, let go of the mindset that getting something for nothing is a goal to be achieved. This showcases only that you suffer from gullibility.
Even though some of the scam artists are caught and prosecuted, the lions’ share of these make shift operations are never caught and losses are never recovered. It is completely up to the individual web user to apply the concept of Buyer Beware before proceeding with any online business venture. I spent many years supervising for the Illinois Department of Corrections and I was taught by the best what to watch out for. There is a con artist around every corner. Be prepared.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Financial Freedom Has No Boundaries
If you’re not interested in becoming rich, then stop reading. It works at seminars so I thought I would include it in this article. What a pitch. Living the good life always seems to be equated to making ridiculous amounts of money. With today’s internet marketing systems and online opportunities, where a person resides or what their past experience may be, everyone has an equal shot at getting their piece of the American pie.
If any of this sounds familiar then you have probably been researching the amazing opportunities available with network marketing and working from home. You must understand, even though you will be considered an independent distributor you will in essence still be working for someone else. However you will have complete control over how you run your business. You will be in charge of:
•Your Hours
•Office location
•Your income
•Final decisions
It doesn’t matter where you live, any person with access to the internet can learn to be a success with network marketing. What’s the trick, you need to find the right opportunity for you. Then do your research. Try to find the one that will help your financial dreams become a reality. Watch out for the opportunities that promise more than what you know they can deliver. Common sense is your best guide. Research the ones that are on top and see how they were able to secure that position.
With many internet marketing opportunities, people will still fail. Why? Because they are new to internet marketing and they start changing the business to fit their needs. Most companies have plans in place that have been tweaked and perfected over time. What this means is don’t change what works. Trying to change the way a successful company operates is the fastest way to fail. Don’t spend your time and money on improving what has already proven to be successful.
In order to be successful, stop looking for everything that is wrong with their method and concentrate on doing everything that is right. This doesn’t mean you can’t implement your own personal brand to your business. It is your business!
If any of this sounds familiar then you have probably been researching the amazing opportunities available with network marketing and working from home. You must understand, even though you will be considered an independent distributor you will in essence still be working for someone else. However you will have complete control over how you run your business. You will be in charge of:
•Your Hours
•Office location
•Your income
•Final decisions
It doesn’t matter where you live, any person with access to the internet can learn to be a success with network marketing. What’s the trick, you need to find the right opportunity for you. Then do your research. Try to find the one that will help your financial dreams become a reality. Watch out for the opportunities that promise more than what you know they can deliver. Common sense is your best guide. Research the ones that are on top and see how they were able to secure that position.
With many internet marketing opportunities, people will still fail. Why? Because they are new to internet marketing and they start changing the business to fit their needs. Most companies have plans in place that have been tweaked and perfected over time. What this means is don’t change what works. Trying to change the way a successful company operates is the fastest way to fail. Don’t spend your time and money on improving what has already proven to be successful.
In order to be successful, stop looking for everything that is wrong with their method and concentrate on doing everything that is right. This doesn’t mean you can’t implement your own personal brand to your business. It is your business!
Looking For the Perfect Home Based Business?
Finding the perfect home based business opportunity for you can be difficult to say the least. It consists of a lot of trial and errors and you may often feel like you may never find the perfect one but you will. Determination is what will make you successful. Here are a few steps that can be used to help find the one business you’ve been looking for.
First you need to have a general idea of what type of business that you want to be a part of. Do not join a business that asks you to do things that you are not comfortable doing.
If you are not interested in making cold-calls to prospects make sure this is not included with the business opportunity at hand. Get all information upfront before you join. If you can’t get your questions answered in the beginning you will not get them answered later.
Then you will need to decide your schedule or hours you are willing to work. You should know upfront that working from home may be very time consuming at times. You will not make a decent income if you do not give a considerable amount of time to get your business thriving; however, after the initial start up you will learn how to manage your time more productively. Time management is the key to any businesses success.
Next you will need to gain knowledge of the products you will be selling. No one should ever know more about your product than you. A daily education on your products and learning new sales strategies or closing techniques will be the best time you can spend on your business.
While looking into different companies or opportunities keep this in mind. Always trust your instincts and do as much research as possible on each opportunity. The Online opportunities are endless and everyone claims to have the best opportunity.
Stay away from any business that tells you “you will make a million your first month”. This is definitely exaggerated but a good starting point. Another claim is the business in a box promise. My best advice is to go against what the statistics say people do and spend at least 30 minutes of quality time researching every aspect of the opportunity before you join.
First you need to have a general idea of what type of business that you want to be a part of. Do not join a business that asks you to do things that you are not comfortable doing.
If you are not interested in making cold-calls to prospects make sure this is not included with the business opportunity at hand. Get all information upfront before you join. If you can’t get your questions answered in the beginning you will not get them answered later.
Then you will need to decide your schedule or hours you are willing to work. You should know upfront that working from home may be very time consuming at times. You will not make a decent income if you do not give a considerable amount of time to get your business thriving; however, after the initial start up you will learn how to manage your time more productively. Time management is the key to any businesses success.
Next you will need to gain knowledge of the products you will be selling. No one should ever know more about your product than you. A daily education on your products and learning new sales strategies or closing techniques will be the best time you can spend on your business.
While looking into different companies or opportunities keep this in mind. Always trust your instincts and do as much research as possible on each opportunity. The Online opportunities are endless and everyone claims to have the best opportunity.
Stay away from any business that tells you “you will make a million your first month”. This is definitely exaggerated but a good starting point. Another claim is the business in a box promise. My best advice is to go against what the statistics say people do and spend at least 30 minutes of quality time researching every aspect of the opportunity before you join.
Let’s Talk About the Benefits of a Home Business
There are many different types of home businesses available to willing individuals these days. Home Based Business is a $500 billion dollar a year industry. Businesses such as these provide many wonderful benefits to those who embark upon them and the possibilities are endless with regard to how successful such jobs can be. Five of these benefits are a primary reason why individuals choose to get involved with home business opportunities and after reading about these benefits you too may want to start your own home business it’s not to late.
Child Care Benefits
A beneficial reason to have a home business relates to childcare. Those who run their business from home are often able to care for their kids while doing so. This means that childcare issues are obsolete and this will save money on daycare as well as enable the kids to remain at home while Mom or Dad make a living. You will no longer have to worry about the safety of your children. This is an extreme bonus to having a home business.
Say No to Traffic and the Commute
Those who have their own business are also able to avoid any traffic during a commute to and from work. Having a home office will save you time and money due to lack of travel. Due to the high gas bills these days, avoiding a drive to and from work is a wonderful thing as more money will remain in the business owner's wallet. The fuel companies have made enough profit.
Tax Deductions
An additional benefit to working at home is that many self-employed individuals are able to receive tax deductions their income tax returns. The deductions which can be seen are multiple in number and often yield a good amount of return money for the business owner who claims them. Ask your accountant about the tax deductions specific to your home based business. Many business owners are missing out on entitled deductions.
You are Your Own Boss
Not having to work for a conglomerate of superiors in a big company atmosphere is quite an attractive benefit. In addition, as your own boss, it is you who will make your schedule and your pay rate for the most part. This also allows the business owner to take off when they need to and attend their children’s outside activities or go on a much needed family vacation.
Lessen Your Expenses by Working from Home
Working from home is a great way to reduce business expenses. You the business owner will have complete control of the overhead costs. Since you are already paying the electric and water bills at home, adding another room into the mix will save your business even more money. No need to pay utilities on a rental office or be bound by rental agreements on over priced office space. This is an extremely tempting benefit of working from home.
Child Care Benefits
A beneficial reason to have a home business relates to childcare. Those who run their business from home are often able to care for their kids while doing so. This means that childcare issues are obsolete and this will save money on daycare as well as enable the kids to remain at home while Mom or Dad make a living. You will no longer have to worry about the safety of your children. This is an extreme bonus to having a home business.
Say No to Traffic and the Commute
Those who have their own business are also able to avoid any traffic during a commute to and from work. Having a home office will save you time and money due to lack of travel. Due to the high gas bills these days, avoiding a drive to and from work is a wonderful thing as more money will remain in the business owner's wallet. The fuel companies have made enough profit.
Tax Deductions
An additional benefit to working at home is that many self-employed individuals are able to receive tax deductions their income tax returns. The deductions which can be seen are multiple in number and often yield a good amount of return money for the business owner who claims them. Ask your accountant about the tax deductions specific to your home based business. Many business owners are missing out on entitled deductions.
You are Your Own Boss
Not having to work for a conglomerate of superiors in a big company atmosphere is quite an attractive benefit. In addition, as your own boss, it is you who will make your schedule and your pay rate for the most part. This also allows the business owner to take off when they need to and attend their children’s outside activities or go on a much needed family vacation.
Lessen Your Expenses by Working from Home
Working from home is a great way to reduce business expenses. You the business owner will have complete control of the overhead costs. Since you are already paying the electric and water bills at home, adding another room into the mix will save your business even more money. No need to pay utilities on a rental office or be bound by rental agreements on over priced office space. This is an extremely tempting benefit of working from home.
Attention “Entrepreneurs” 10 Tips to Avoid Online Scams
Attention Entrepreneurs. As children we are all taught to Stop, Look and Listen before crossing the road. What could happen if you don’t? The person who jumps into any opportunity before checking it out is an accident waiting to happen. Do you have any idea of how many sharks are in the waters of online business opportunities! More often than not you will be taken advantage of; you will lose your hard earned money, and in some cases give up on your chance and dreams of becoming successful online.
Follow these 10 tips and avoid the online scams aimed at entrepreneurs. Your odds of
success will greatly improve. Some are no-brainers but people still buy into this hype
everyday.
1. No, you cannot make money while you sleep or rake in a six figure salary in as little as two months. You cannot buy a business in a box and you cannot buy a business that you turn the key and the cash starts to flow. Keep in mind, if sounds too good to be true, it is.
2. There is no secret to online success. Most marketing materials you need can be found online for free if you look hard enough. Sign up for free information when available and stop paying for useless information. The only secret is your personal commitment to daily education.
3. If the website looks unprofessional, chances are the person you will be dealing with also will be. Each online entrepreneur should present themselves as the authority and should have the credibility factor. If the information you are provided on the website cannot be verified do not get involved with the business opportunity.
4. Any product advertised on a website which seems to ramble on and on in a variety of differing fonts about how great the opportunity and the product are is probably a scam.
5. Most images of checks allegedly earned by the marketer who is looking for a down line is probably faked and should be a red flag. How many millionaires do you know
that will share a copy of their checks?
6. Millionaires do not advertise on the Net in broken English. How many people
want to be mentored by a person of this standard. You need to find someone who has
business sense and has something to offer you and your new business opportunity.
7. Products which are faddish by nature have no future. Look for a product that has
proven longevity.
8. Do not invest money prior to being able to explore the business opportunity and do research until all of your questions have been answered to your satisfaction. Although some legitimate businesses operate that way, the majority will not require payment in
advance.
9. You should not be required to keep a certain amount of inventory on hand. In other words, if you are asked to buy $500 or $1,000 in inventory, red flag proceed with caution.
10. Last but not least, if it sounds fishy, take it off your hook and throw it back!
Follow these 10 tips and avoid the online scams aimed at entrepreneurs. Your odds of
success will greatly improve. Some are no-brainers but people still buy into this hype
everyday.
1. No, you cannot make money while you sleep or rake in a six figure salary in as little as two months. You cannot buy a business in a box and you cannot buy a business that you turn the key and the cash starts to flow. Keep in mind, if sounds too good to be true, it is.
2. There is no secret to online success. Most marketing materials you need can be found online for free if you look hard enough. Sign up for free information when available and stop paying for useless information. The only secret is your personal commitment to daily education.
3. If the website looks unprofessional, chances are the person you will be dealing with also will be. Each online entrepreneur should present themselves as the authority and should have the credibility factor. If the information you are provided on the website cannot be verified do not get involved with the business opportunity.
4. Any product advertised on a website which seems to ramble on and on in a variety of differing fonts about how great the opportunity and the product are is probably a scam.
5. Most images of checks allegedly earned by the marketer who is looking for a down line is probably faked and should be a red flag. How many millionaires do you know
that will share a copy of their checks?
6. Millionaires do not advertise on the Net in broken English. How many people
want to be mentored by a person of this standard. You need to find someone who has
business sense and has something to offer you and your new business opportunity.
7. Products which are faddish by nature have no future. Look for a product that has
proven longevity.
8. Do not invest money prior to being able to explore the business opportunity and do research until all of your questions have been answered to your satisfaction. Although some legitimate businesses operate that way, the majority will not require payment in
advance.
9. You should not be required to keep a certain amount of inventory on hand. In other words, if you are asked to buy $500 or $1,000 in inventory, red flag proceed with caution.
10. Last but not least, if it sounds fishy, take it off your hook and throw it back!
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