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Each
month, we will feature a different network marketing or direct selling business.
There are hundreds of companies to choose from if you are considering becoming
involved in this industry or if you are already a network marketer and checking
out other opportunities.
Due diligence should be exercised with any new business venture being considered.
This means researching the company with the Better Business Bureau, your
state Attorney General's office, the Federal Trade Commission, as well as
other resources. Talk to people that are involved or have been involved
and find out their experiences. If the company is publicly traded, all financial
information will be available online. But also keep in mind, that you will
more than likely find negative information about any company - negative
reviews on the Internet, even lawsuits. Be judicious in your research before
investing your time and money and make sure the company is a good match
for you and your family.
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There are
hundreds of direct selling or network marketing companies from which to
choose to invest your time and resources. The products may range from cosmetics,
vitamins or even TRAVEL - which brings us to an opportunity that is receiving
accolades from many experts that study network marketing business ventures.
The international bestseller, "The ABCs of Making Money," written by Dr. Denis Cauvier and Alan Lysaght has rated YTB Travel (yourtravelbiz.com)
as the top company for creating extraordinary income, based on their list
of "The ABCs 15 Power Points of an Ideal Business." YTB Travel
scored 15 out of 15 - just ahead of Primerica.
The criteria ranges from the ability for the business to sell to the masses,offer
low risk and low start-up costs and to provide the opportunity for ongoing
passive income. The authors have written about YTB that it is "...a
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year
old company that is centered on serving the customer and their sales force."
They also stated "...When we were analyzing YTB, we were impressed
by the transparent and honest nature of senior management, as well as the
substantial investments they are making in infrastructure elements that
will insure that they can cope with their expected growth."
YTB was founded in 2001 and is a publicly traded company that experienced
growth of 300% last year and was also ranked #27 - up from #36 last years
by Travel Weekly (an industry
trade publication) on its "2008
Travel Weekly's Power List" of the top US travel agencies by the
amount of travel booked. The travel industry is experiencing dramatic growth,
in large part due to the baby boomers retiring at the rate of one retiree
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With
YTB, there are actually two separate businesses - the marketing site (left)
and the travel site (right). Yourtravelbiz is responsible for the selling
of travel stores - NOT RECRUITING! There is no cost to join YTB as a marketing
representative and to sell the travel stores. YTB Travel and Cruises is
a full service travel agency based in Alton, Illinois and the actual travel
store is the product. The cost to purchase a YTB travel store is $449.99
and a monthly licensing fee of $49.95. Not only is travel offered on your
site, such as cruises, flights, hotels, tours, spa vacations, golf vacations,
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also
purchase sports and entertainment tickets, passports, flowers and honeymoon
registries. All products are commissionable! 85% of all travel is now booked
online. YTB has received the Pinnacle Award from Carnival Cruise Lines for
the past 3 years as the travel agency that booked the most travel. YTB offers
vendor and travel industry training through weekly conference calls, online
seminars, YTB University and extensive documentation.
Good luck with your direct selling efforts! It's not always easy
but your financial future is worth it!!!
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