Wendy’s Coach You To Success Blog

Deciding to start a home based business can be a very scary thing. There are so many different opportunities out there it can be very difficult to figure out where to start. Not only do you have to figure out which opportunity is best for you, you also have to learn how to identify the scams.

I have two basic rules that I use whenever I come across a new opportunity:

1. Never pay for work. The only time this is not true is in Network Marketing. The only reason network marketing is different is that you will need to buy the products in order to sell them. Only buy if you truly believe in what you will be selling.

2. The other rule is to follow your gut. If it sounds to go to be true then it probably is. One major red flag is being asked to handle money and/or shipping out goods. It is a fairly new scam where you are asked to either open a bank account and deposit money orders you receive or someone ships you goods and you repackage and ship them to someone else. Both of these are illegal and ultimately involve stolen credit cards. The truly unfortunate thing is that in many jurisdictions your ignorance of the actual illegal act doesn’t matter. I have known of people who had the police show up at their door!

There are hundreds of legitimate and truly wonderful opportunities out there. I just want to educate people of the dangers and hopefully help them avoid what could be costly mistakes.

Check out different websites and get yourself educated before you decide to jump in and start a home business. Remember most businesses fail due to lack of planning. Don’t let yours be one of them. There are a lot of great resources on the web, your local library and many other places. Seek out a mentor who has done it bigger and better and ask them for assistance. More than likely they would be happy to help you. If you are too afraid to ask then you are too afraid to get into business for yourself.

There are limitless number of work at home business models. There are virtual secretary services, eBay stores, telemarketing even crafting mom’s selling through their own websites. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination and determination. Do your research and find what excites you. With a little common sense and knowledge you too can find a home based business that works for you.

Wendy Stevens, Nashville, TN, as a single mom vaulted to the top of the Direct Sales Industry in 8 months. Wendy is a former 3-time Division I All American Lacrosse Player, NCAA Division I National Champion and Division 1 NCAA Head Coach. Wendy is one of the top 1% earners in the entire direct sales industry. As Marketer, Trainer and Speaker, Wendy is in demand nationally. She earned 7 figures in networking marketing. For information on Wendy, visit www.coachyoutosuccess.com

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