Amway Corporation, a privately-owned multi-level marketing company was founded in Michigan in 1959. In 1999, a corporate restructure took place, that spun off three additional entities, including Quixtar, Amway's Internet-based company.
How to Find the Best Network Marketing Opportunity
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is an independent agency of the United States government, whose main mssion is to protect consumers from unscrupulous and anti-business practices.When it comes to network marketing and direct sales, the FTC cannot advise you whether or not the company you are considering is running an illegal pyramid scheme, but it has offered seven tips on what to look for when you are conducting your research:
2. Beware of plans that ask new distributors to purchase expensive inventory. These plans can collapse quickly -- and also may be thinly-disguised pyramids.
3. Be cautious of plans that claim you will make money through continued growth of your "downline" -- the commissions on sales made by new distributors you recruit -- rather than through sales of products you make yourself.
4. Beware of plans that claim to sell miracle products or promise enormous earnings. Just because a promoter of a plan makes a claim doesn't mean it's true! Ask the promoter of the plan to substantiate claims with hard evidence.
5. Beware of shills -- "decoy" references paid by a plan's promoter to describe their fictional success in earning money through the plan.
7. Do your homework! Check with your local Better Business Bureau and state Attorney General about any plan you're considering -- especially when the claims about the product or your potential earnings seem too good to be true.
8. Do not be afraid to ask questions of those who are already involved with the prospective company. This could involve contacting the customer service department or upper management. Some companies have created web sites that may address any controversies or misinformation that could be circulating. This can give you the opportunity to check things out for yourself before making your decision.
Remember, most people are probably not going to offer you much enthusiasm when it comes to network marketing opportunities so you may have to travel this road alone. That is why it is so critical for you - the entrepreneur to reach a point where you are comfortable with your decision based on what you have researched and documented. The facts will always speak for themselves.
Below are additional web sites that can provide you with additional information to help you in you search for network marketing and home based business opportunities.
www.profitable-network-marketing.net - Developing your home based business or network marketing opportunity into a profitable venture using marketing and business principles practiced by large corporations. This is not a site that screams at you that "you can make millions with a couple hours each week." It's business based and common sense oriented.
www.home-party-directory.com - This excellent site offers reviews and suggestions about direct selling with home party companies; so you can decide which company is better. Maybe you’d rather host a party, become a distributor or make an online purchase from a different company you may not have know about.
This site is full of information, tips and resources whether you want to host a party, find a consultant in your area, or start your own business. You will also find information regarding tips and details on many direct selling companies to guide you with your decision.
www.jobaggravations.com - This highly informative site offers useful information and advice about interviewing, resume preparation, job hunting and dealing with on-the-job-stress. The topic of job scams is addressed. Unfortunately during times of hardship, many unscrupulous people will prey on those that are in desperate situations. The author bases her advice on personal experience and has assembled a wealth of valuable information that will definitely be useful in your search for opportunites and managing those opportunities when they become available.
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