Choosing the Right Company

by Pete Zdanis

Evaluating network marketing companies can be a daunting task. However, it is well worth the effort to insure that your time, money and reputation are not wasted on trying to build a business with an inferior company.

We know you will find the following guidelines to be valuable in helping you select a company that you will be proud of and that will provide you with the level of lifetime residual income that you aspire to.

There are four main areas to evaluate. First, you'll want to look at the company. Who are the leadership of the company? The management? What are their credentials? Is there a vision for the future? Do they function with integrity, and can you prove it? Is this the company...are these the people that I want to align myself with?

Second, you'll want to look at the products. Does the company do the research and development of the products? Does the company own their formulas? Does the company do their own manufacturing? Are they in control of quality control procedures? Are the products highly consumable...that people use and reorder on a monthly basis, and become loyal to? Do the products have a positive impact on people's lives?

The third issue is timing and trends...timing in the industry, as well as timing in the company. Is the industry just now emerging as a growth industry? Does the company have a history of solid growth...not one that is declining, or flattened out in terms of growth?

And, the 4th is the compensation plan. How do you make money? And, is it fair for the individual who is working on a part-time basis...someone who wants to make an extra few hundred dollars per month, and beyond that... will it pay an individual $10,000, $20,000, or more per month...for the people who really want to go out and create wealth and financial freedom?

Don't short-cut this process! And, trust your answers! Because we know that if any one of these areas is lacking, your chance for success is cut in half. Which means you'll have to work twice as hard to be successful. If two of these areas are lacking, you'll have no chance.

The time to do your homework is before you make the decision to partner with a specific company...not by jumping from one company to another.

Chance or Choice

While having a conversation with a friend the other day, I remembered these words from Timothy Lewis, "we are not broke by chance but by choice". I have to admit I had never heard those words before. After our conversation many different variables came to mind. If we were to be very honest with ourselves, we could fill in the blanks. Let's try it! I am not _______ by chance but by choice. Whatever your wording you decided on leads me to ask you this question, what are you going to do about it? The late Philosopher, Jim Rohn says "in order for things to change you have to change". Ouch! I thought I was just fine and everybody and everything else needed to change. How do you make the changes? I am so glad you asked. Check your environment, your friends, the books you are reading, the things you are listening or better yet, the people you are listening to. The best advice I was ever given was not to take advice from someone who was not were I wanted to be whether it is spiritually, emotionally or financially. I hope this helps!

As A Woman Thinketh

In my business I have encountered woman after woman who knew what they wanted out of life but let those close to her change her mind or convince her she's wrong. When we will realize the power within us to make our own decisions? Something magical happens when you decide to make a change in any area of your life for the better. Have you heard of Proverbs 23:7, As a man or woman thinks in his or her heart, so is he or she? If you think you are a great person, you are! If you think you can be successful in your own business, you can! If you think you are worthless, then you are!

For those of us who are married or in relationships or even have adult children. Yes our decisions affect them but when it can better your life what do you do? Do you just settle because you don't want them to feel bad? Do you live a life less than so that the other person doesn't feel like a failure?
I spoke with two moms recently who were sure that they were meant to be their own boss but their "very educated" daughters have told them this is not a great idea. Are you kidding me? Why is this? Could it possibly be out of fear that the daughters spoke or very little knowledge in the area of business ownership! Noone knows what's best for you but you and the God who created you. Who are you consulting?Who are you listening to? A wise person once told me never take advice from ANYONE who is not where I want to be. I can't thank them enough.

Have you ever stopped to think, when you become better those around might become and do better? And even if that don't that is not your concern. We came into this world by ourselves and will leave this world by ourselves. Think about it!

Have a fantastic week!
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