Why does there appear to be extreme negativity to home business opps.?

A "real" and proven home business opportunity, in the form of network marketing, requires focus, positive thinking, hard work, brain power, creativity, salesmanship, honesty, client service, a high level of personal ethics, dedication to "cold" market lead generation, and consistent follow up with leads. Is there anyone that believes otherwise? I make a very good living at what I am doing, yet the common perception is that it is all a scam!

Why does there appear to be extreme negativity to home business opps.?
William,





I'm happy to hear that you are having success, good news is always nice to hear. The problem with the home business is not neccessarily the business itself, but all the scams that commonly do come with them. I have been looking for a home-based business that doesn't come off as a scam for quite some time. Unfortunately, most opportunities either don't give enough information (scary, lack of info=bad idea in my opinion), just want your money (several places I've tried to contact don't exist, the "business" was a front to get people to send them money for the idea, or to 'take over'), or the company you are going to do the work for has lackluster help if any at all. Also, network marketing is a rather new term I think, that used to be called pyramiding, which isn't allowed anymore. I know the set up is different than the old pyramid idea, but the concept is still kind of the same, and a lot of people never did like the old Amway way of doing things. From what I have seen, as soon as you mention a pay off that is 'pyramid' in shape, you will loose people. But, if you fully believe in what you are doing, then don't worry about the opinions of others, your success will eventually show through and those people will be regretting not hearing you out. Keep up the work, and send me some info on that business!
Reply:It is because certain people and certain companies that have been in the direct sales industry have given these opportunities a bad name.





NETWORK MARKETING ETHICS:





I have been involved with several network marketing opportunities over my years. I have sold water filters, soap, and legal plans. It is the perception of having to sell something to my friends that they don't want or don't need.





The issue with the myriad of companies that have network marketing opportunities is that a lot of their products can be purchased elsewhere in some other form. So, you have a lot of competition already when you get started.





It is when you can find a company that has the "best" of something and is offering it "cheap," or, if the company has the "only" of something, when you have found an opportunity.





If a person can't come out and say exactly what it is that they are selling, then they are being deceptive and are having to coerce somebody into making a decision.





With my home-based business, I give samples out and let people try them. When they like it, they ask me how to get more. Up front, they know exactly what it is that they are trying.





BUSINESS STARTUP COSTS %26amp; MONTHLY MINIMUMS:





A majority of these companies require you to pay a hundred dollars or more just to get started. Then there are other fees and requirements that you have that you didn't know about in the beginning.





Some companies require a hundred dollars or more in purchasing their products to remain qualified.





These shouldn't have to be. If a company can't set the system up to be free to start, then they are having to recoup some of their costs from potential distributors and not their products. The monthly minimum should be just that; minimum.





WRAP UP:





You asked your question, you got your answer. There is nothing to say that not any one person can't make a lot of money in network marketing. It just has to be the right opportunity and it has to fit the majority of the people.





I am having very little problem in having people join my business opportunity. Granted, there are people that will say "no" to everything. Here are the benefits of what I offer:





NO Fees to Participate - Why should you pay a distributor fee to sell for any company? Never pay a distributor fee to join a company ever again!





Powerful Products - UNIQUE cutting edge exclusive products that work fast! Everything designed in-house by world renowned scientists and doctors!





Results Sell - Day one you'll feel it, day two you'll love it and day three you'll be telling your friends.





Manufacturer Direct - Unlike 99% of most so-called "opportunities" who have their products made by someone else and pass high costs on to distributors, this company is the manufacturer direct, and there are no middle sales or multi-level companies.





Solid Company - A 12 year old manufacturer that has the capability of shipping over $10 million dollars worth of product a day.





Free Samples to Dealers - They will continually be giving out Free Samples for Dealers to Hand Out. Most companies simply can't afford to do this, but they make the products and understand the importance of getting people to try the product.





Low Cost - A two months supply for as little as $59. No more trying to sell your friends on buying $200 or $300 of product that they don't need.





Pays Out Checks Daily - They understand the importance of getting dealers money quick.





If an opportunity can't match this, then you have to really force yourself to become a part of that opportunity.





If I can be of further assistance, let me know.





pktull@yahoo.com


http://www.geocities.com/pktull
Reply:I agree with you completely. The problem is that many people either don't have realistic expectations or are up to no good. It's about equal between the parties. I cannot even begin to count the number of scam advertisements and people wanting to put nothing into making those big bucks.


In the last couple years, a lot of emphasis has been put into making it big from being your own boss, with the image of some guy (or women) taking it easy or spending time with their family. While in many cases, an established (key word) business will allow some freedom, advertisers keep on skipping the part about investment you'll need to make to get there.


So people have this idea they can sit in their underwear (or birthday suit) all day long, spending no money while gaining lots of it. Then they see this wonderful "opportunity" where they only spend *gasp* $20 to start their own business. The website is vague about what they'll be selling but hey, the website does say you can earn over 10k a month. Turns out they get a list of names to call (plus referral fees), the materials don't arrive, or they have to carry/ship stock. Then they proceed to blacken the name of all "similar" businesses. And I'm not making it much more dramatic than it really is.
Reply:You are 100% correct i think it is mostly jealousy and not having control of you as an employer i was part time EBay and my boss hated the idea and assumed i was selling his inventory because every boss is a thief in one way or another EX you clock in at 7.46 you will get paid from 8.00 on but clock in at 8.14 you will get paid from 8.30 on and yes i EBay 100% now.Michael

human teeth

Does any one know of any work from home opportunity without paying for work or opening your own business?

Home based business that ties eBay to search engines where you get commissions on the sales, all you have to do is distribute the free software





http://www.mymarketinggenie.com/tamparay





http://www.MyShoppingGenie.com/shopping_...

Does any one know of any work from home opportunity without paying for work or opening your own business?
have you thought about data entry or transcription, even completing online surveys to begin with? what country are you from?





http://american-data-entry.blogspot.com/
Reply:Hi





Yes. You can be web hosting reseller. you just need to setup a simple web site and start to selling web hosting to people or small businesses. If you are interested visit http://www.kaspid.co.uk or simply send me an email and i will send you how you can start. Hopefully this is useful and you can start own business soon.





Take care
Reply:The key to any business is skill and training.





This is our trainer:





1. Go to www.danijohnson.com/video and watch the video.


2. Click on the "Home' page and register as a free member.


Find and listen to the call dated August 29, 2005





and this is the business that she has helped us to develop





www.mymonavie.com/jolly
Reply:you may want to have your own Wireless Store online. you can sell cellphones, phone plans, satellite tvs, etc...online. Free to Join, exciting business and pays good commission. have a look at this site.

I would like to get comments and opinions on the website.ws home business opportunity.?

one thing is definite, never give your email address to them, they spams. (http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/website... )

It is potential Business Opportunity in Indonesia for UK Land Banking?

UK Land Banking, it is the company which buy the Agricultural Land convert to the Commercial Land and then getting the planning permission from UK Goverment. The whole process taking about 10 years.





The gain profit from the convertion to the planning permission approve by UK Goverment is 800 - 1000%. The initial investment you buy the land as little as UK pound 10K - 20K.





What do you think this business can work in Indonesia investors? if no pls tell me why, Thank you.

It is potential Business Opportunity in Indonesia for UK Land Banking?
I'm sorry, I don't understand what you mean. I know you're trying your best, but your English needs a little work. No one will be able to answer this question as it stands now.





Try asking a native English speaker to help you re-write it!
Reply:This business is quite familiar in Indonesia especially for those ESPN subscribers as there is an advertising on this; "buy UK Land, I did"





My own opinion, this business is very potential considering the return is more than 15% which is higher than the current fixed deposit interest rate. In addition, this offers something new in Indonesia.





Welcome in Indonesia.

Intern or job opportunity for high school student in business, economics, politics, biology or chemistry?

Hi, I am a high school junior and I live in San diego, California.





I am currently taking 6 AP courses and I 've maintained very high GPA throughout my freshman and sophomore years.





I have leadership positions in many of my school's most prestigious clubs like Model United Nations and Key Club, and have more than 500 hours of community service.





I have several awards from regional math competitions, science olympiad, and speech tournament.





I also got a score of 225 on PSAT, 800 on Korean SAT, and 790 on Chemistry SAT, and 5 on my AP Chem test. (I haven't taken the real SAT yet.)





I still have one more year to do many many more things so I am trying to find some internship or job opportunities.





I am interested in business/economics/politics/bio/chem so I would be really happy to work at any company/lab related to these fields.





It can be during school year or summer jobs. daily or weekly. It doesn't matter.





Please give me some advice =D thank you

Intern or job opportunity for high school student in business, economics, politics, biology or chemistry?
Find the very best looking place for your resume and go there. If you offer to work for free, you can probably get into anywhere. If you get paid, you will end up doing very boring clerical work and not learn anything.





Right now the experience of a great company or government office is more valuable than $8/hr





Since your in SD, try Qualcomm.

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I am a college student. I'd like to move to taiwan in the future, what business majors should I take?

I'd just like to know if theres any international business opportunities, or any other careers opportunities in Taiwan, by the way, I speak Chinese.

I am a college student. I'd like to move to taiwan in the future, what business majors should I take?
The market in Taiwan is pretty well saturated at the moment if you are interested in business. You could always study business in Taiwan after your studies in the USA. This would probably ensure you find a job, and give you a better understanding of business practices there, rather than just turning up with a shiny new qualification but no idea of the culture. Why not an MBA at NTU (National Taiwan University)? It's very prestigious, and programmes are run in English and Chinese - maybe you should move there now!
Reply:I like flied lice.

God made all colors equal. Why do minorities get all the breaks with regard to business opportunities?

Color and race aside. The best job for the best price ! Minoritiy owned businesses are gouging their customers and allowed to do so.

God made all colors equal. Why do minorities get all the breaks with regard to business opportunities?
They get a few government-sanctioned breaks to offset the mountanous social and economic disavantage that prejudiced rednecks subject them to in every realm of their life; day in and day out.
Reply:Good comment! God made us all equal but white men have not treated them as equals. And I'm so glad to see that as a liberal, I'm part of the problem, according to m v, the poor little whiney redneck. Report Abuse

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Reply:I can't even believe you actually not only asked that question, but that you believe it to be the truth.


First off, minority business owners don't hold a monopoly on gouging their customers, if they are doing it in the first place.


Second, if you are going to say minorities get all the business breaks, why not say so do single parents, first time buyers, those with better credit, those with the best ideas, on and on. There is a click everywhere for everyone if they so desire. Find yours, even if you are a white boy ;-)
Reply:Beacause the ***** and complain alot more
Reply:you can blame that on liberals and the ACLU
Reply:Socioeconomic opportunities have been shown to correlate closely with race. I think enterprise zones create a certain amount of parity that would prevent divisions between communities from becoming more pronounced. By the way, if we insisted on the best job for the best price, everything would be made in China, Mexico and India.
Reply:They get all the breaks like starving in Africa too.