tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423062.post-1128613357176214162003-09-08T08:40:00.000-07:002005-10-06T08:42:37.176-07:00Many people often ask how they know if an opportunity is legitimate. There are so many different scams out there that you should definitely check out any opportunity very thoroughly before getting involved. Especially if they ask for money up front! There are a lot of great legitimate opportunities out there....you just need to find them. <br /><br /><strong>Here are some factors I recommend looking for in an opportunity before you invest your time and/or money: </strong><br /><br />*support systems and training resources available to help the participants succeed. <br /><br />*successful longevity (how long has this particular company been successfully doing business?) Should be at least 5 years or more. <br /><br />*reasonable income expectations with no limit on amounts you can earn <br /><br />*Free to Join, No Hidden Fees, Don't ever have to pay anything, unless you specifically want to in order to help your business <br /><br />*Great Reputation and backed by the Better Business Bureau and/or at least a few of the other companies that help stop you from getting scammed (Internet Trade Bureau, Scambusters, Federal Trade Commission, Direct Sellers Association, etc...) <br /><br />*Great compensation plan with proven system <br /><br />*Unlimited help, training, support, resources, mentors, etc...in real-time <br /><br />*Many Many different products and/or services that you can promote so you are not limited to a few things <br /><br />*Should be a global opportunity (can be done from anywhere) so you are not limited to just one market (such as the United States) <br /><br />*You should have full control over your business so it is actually YOUR home business <br /><br />****Remember there is not a "magic" opportunity, there are no get-rich-quick schemes (unless you want to get scammed), and you should reject any business that sounds too good to be true. <br /><br />I am personally involved in many different opportunities. I have also done a lot of research on work at home and home business opportunities.Bloggernoreply@blogger.com