Hi everyone!
First, an answer to how to make a link show up as "view link" on Eons. It's very easy just type in your entire web address..http:// My Candle Cart. com of course don't leave the spaces. Occasionally it doesn't work, you can check this by looking at the "edit" before you post.
Next, how to tell if a company is trustworthy. Here is a good article on my web-site to help you with a few nain things to look for
view linkAnother thing that I like to do is be able to make a phone call to the CEO or head of the company.
* make sure that there is a product involved, and make sure that it's something that you yourself would pay for and use.
* be sure that you product is consumable. Something people want or need on a regular basis. This way, as you grow your business, you are also adding customers that will return.
* Are the products special and not found everywhere? I sell candles, at first glance you would think.....candles are sold EVERYWHERE!! However, our candles are unique, they're made from a formula of vegetable waxes. This allows them to hold more scent, burn clean (no black soot) burn cool and even (they burn with nothing wasted, the jar is clear above your burn line and they last a long long time)
* Adequate Management Team. Very very important. Investigate the owners, look for their history. Call and talk with the person that will be your sponcer......are they knowledgeable, do you feel comfortable with them? Are they easy to contact? This person will be important to your success. Be sure that training is plentifull, ongoing, and free.
* Make sure that there is a oood profit margin. With our company most products you'll have a 100% markup.
* Make sure that the business will work for your style. So many home based or network marketing businesses have LOTS of rules. We set our own prices, sell almost anywhere (but, there is no place you HAVE to sell at) We have absolutely no quotas beyond the Candle of The Month program. Many people join as a way to get their own candles at a discount price!!
* What is the industry. Is it an Industry that has already peaked or been reduced by Technology? We represent 2 industries! 1. Network Marketing Industry. Word of mouth referral. It's been around for over 50 years. 2. Candle Industry. Annual candle sales in the US are estimated at nearly 3 Billion Dollars. As I said above, we are unique. Gourmet candles represent the first innovation in candle making in 150 years!
* Many ways that you can make money. We retail our candles (obviously) Fundraising. Lots of people sure need this right now and are very open to your help. Residual or Ongoing commissions. This is where you recieve an overide on the people that you bring into and train for the company......every time that they place an order. This is ongoing.....forever, even if you decide to stop working actively. This income can be willed to your heirs. Remember, you CAN do all of this, but never will be pressured. You really are the boss and owner with this business.
* Additional sources of income. These are bonuses. In Scent-Sations we have a car bonus, one time advancement bonuses, monthly leadership bonus pool, monthly bonus pool available your first month and every month there after!
* Timing. Is this the right place and the right time for you. We are a young growing company, with only a small percentage of the marketplace right now. We have already survived the growing pains of start up and can only grow stronger in the future (Scent-Sations is 5+ years old) History has shown that when a company reaches momemtum, the people that are established in that company are in a position to make generational wealth!!
This has been a long read. I hope that I've been able to answer some of your questions as to what to look for, or what NOT to fall for in a business opportunity search.
If you'd like more info about me visit my profile. If you'd like more information about my business Scent-Sations selling Mia Bella candles
view link If you'd like some written info and a couple of scent samples contact me with your address. If you'd like to receive a series of emails with more information about Scent-Sations
view linkbelieve in your DREAM,
Pat aka Candle Lady