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Worth It or Just a Home busines Scam? New Network Marketing Health Products -

If you’re considering joining a new network marketing company. health and wellness mlm opportunity than it’s essential that you get the correct information to make a more educated decision.

Currently, there’s a buzz in the MLM industry that very few are aware of. By you reading this and taking action will help determine your future. I must state that this is not a Trump Network scam, but a genuine golden opportunity within reach to you. The Trump Network, is a newly formed company by Donald Trump, which was previously Ideal Health. Ideal Health has been both an innovator and leader in providing America with custom vitamins with their flagship product, custom essentials. We all know that when Donald Trump puts his name, money and self into something its going to be BIG!

The new pre launch mlm health and wellness mlm opportunity is a unique in which you can become a part of. This is the beginning of a once in a lifetime business opportunity.

The new mlm will grow to be the largest networking company in history helping people help themselves with the most advanced products, cutting edge technology, unique products that will improve health and really make a difference in people’s lives!

These health products were previously only available to the medical community. Now they will be available to the masses, which will revolutionize the health and wellness industry. The question is will you be in and reap the benefits or just a spectator.

As an entrepreneur I chose to take action and make things happen. In a short time I have seen the news about the new mlm health opportunity spread like a wildfire. What’s insane is this is only the beginning. The opportunity is still in pre-launch until an official start of November 2009. If you want to stake your claim and do business with a billionare, then email me and make a difference in your life.

Work At Home Ads Are Generally Scams

In this economy I know people are taking a look at something they maybe hadn’t thought about seriously before; and that’s the work at home businesses.

How can you help it especially if you’ve been laid off your job and the phone isn’t ringing with that next job and the savings is getting low. When things get tough you start to look at all your options available and these ads that promise big money for little work. No one could blame you for calling those numbers and sending in that $45 or $100 for more information coz’ sheesh, what could it hurt? Well, let me tell you about a person who did try these ads and what happened to him.

The first ad that was answered was for a guy called Brad Richdale who had a ’school’ where he taught you how to get rich. Considering the cost of the package about $39 it seemed a bargain for all the money that was going to be made. Now when the package arrived this person was all agog and excited for he knew for certain that his financial woes would finally be over. He read through the program in one night and the next day immediately started implementing the plans that the book laid out. This person made certain the he followed the instructions to the letter and after a month of trying, he actually made absolutely $0 in the way of profit. Now don’t get the wrong impression he didn’t try, in fact he kept trying for quite a long time for he felt certain that Brad Richdale’s information was good and he just wasn’t applying himself to the task. In fact, he was trying to get the I believe it was $1500 needed to take Brad Richdale’s advanced class so he could be certain he got the right information so he could start making that money! But unfortunately he couldn’t raise the money and subsequently he didn’t get the class, thus he knew without that class he couldn’t do anything but fail. So finally he gave up this plan but put all his hope in the next one; Carleton Sheets ‘No Money Down’.

Carlton Sheets was on every cable access channel for years hawking his ‘No Money Down’ system to real estate wealth. For $9.99, this valuable information seemed like a steal and yet again this person got excited at the thought of making all this money in real estate with this ‘No Money Down’ system. Well to make a long story short, there was really no information in the package but there was an invitation extended to attend a ‘workshop’ where Mr. Sheets would teach you all the secrets about making money in real estate with ‘No Money Down’ and it would only cost you either $2500 or $5000, I can’t remember. Well naturally that was out of the question because if this person couldn’t afford the $1500 plan, how in the hell could he afford this? Eitherway, that was a bust too so he went looking for someone else and he found them in the person of the charismatic Don Lapre.

Don Lapre for the longest was ‘also’ on a lot of cable access channels running his informercial for ‘Making Money’ package where he swore you could make a fortune through placing these ‘tiny classified ads’ in local and other papers and making a fortune! He had a lot of testimonials to people who claimed that they had made money off of this package and yet again this person began to salivate at the thought of being financially free again. Yeah, he had it bad. Well the package couldn’t come fast enough and yet again when he got it he read through it in an hour or so again. But whoa! something happened this time because something wasn’t right. Yes there was something very familiar about the whole way this ‘Making Money’ package was organized and it seemed like he had seen it before. Thinking for a moment he went and pulled out an old package he had put in a corner a few years ago and read it. Yes, indeed with a few exceptions it almost looked exactly like Brad Richdales get rich quick instruction package. Same books, same cassette (though Don Lapre included a VHS video) basically same sort of information.

Postscript: Brad Richdales offices in Florida were raided by Federal Authorities, I heard Carleton Sheets had some trouble but it was said that he didn’t make his money off of real estate but by selling his packages and classes otherwise he had ‘no money down’ on any properties, and Don Lapre has a rap sheet that dates back years with the Arizona authorities for fraud and bunko though he never did any time but was told to cease his activities. Thus he’s filed for bankruptcy, had to sell his various companies, got in trouble again for hawking vitamins on tv, and it seems looking for his next gig if he hasn’t found it as of this writing.

The message in this article is that most of these work at home deals you see advertised on television and the net are scams. These people prey on those who are desperate for a break or for change in their lives and it’s amazing how often people fall for these scams especially when the time is just wrong. I guess you’ve figured out that the person who tried these things was me, so I’m not talking about something I think but something I have a very sad experience from for none of these ‘get rich’ programs delivered on their promises. All of these people are under investigation at some point by Federal Authorities and they all generally get away with it because what they’re selling in THEORY could work and that disclaimer in tiny print at the bottom of the screen that flashes for ten seconds maybe, that’s their stay-out-of-jail free card.

MLM – Network Marketing Companies – are They a Scam?

Is MLM the Perfect Home Based Business Model or Just Another Scam?

MLM is the perfect model for a home based business and has the ringing endorsement of entrepreneur Robert Kiosaki from the now famous Rich Dad Poor Dad book. And the internet offers the perfect marketing vehicle to MLM success if you take the time to learn it right.

While many people want to escape the rat race and develop their own home based business, it can be a trap for the unwary. The internet is a great source of ideas and systems but before buying into any it is wise to first invest in your education.

For those wondering about the MLM hype, here is some real information that I hope will dispel some of the myths and make choosing the MLM model easier for you. MLM is a marketing scheme used to sell products via networking. Unfortunately it has had the reputation with some of being a scam.

A common question heard: Is it a Pyramid or something? Pyramiding is normally a financial transaction, wherein a borrower promises a very high interest rate to the lender, and then eventually defaults on the payment.

Your primary responsibility in MLM is selling products. Those that gave the industry a bad name years ago, actually sold nothing. In MLM you do sell products, usually excellent products not sold any other way, thereby cutting out the middle man’s markup. Examples of products you may sell are health supplements, vitamins, herbal drinks, satellite dishes or even cards.

Indeed, MLM is growing industry and endorsed by the likes of Robert Kiosaki as the best way for an ordinary person to achieve wealth and financial freedom, it is little wonder.

However the compulsive desire to “get rich quick” and “live the life” is more powerful now than at any time. With so many disgruntled about the prospecting of working for a boss forever only to retire just over broke at 60-something, the movement is alive and well.

But first of all, if you remember the point about pyramid selling was that it was highly unstable and required new members being added all the time whereas network marketing is stable without growth. This is because goods are being sold outside the business structure to fund those inside the structure. MLM or network marketing is when you actually recruit other sales people into an organization or down line in order to sell products. And you as well as your recruits get paid on the amount of sales made. Network Marketing is a very legitimate and increasing business model. Many very well respected business leaders respect it.

One other distinct advantage of online network marketing is that all the leads generated online can be considered pre-qualified since the users are likely led to the web site because they are already looking for relevant information. Therefore, the chances of web users to follow up and consider becoming part of the business are much greater than traditional form of multilevel marketing.

One of the big benefits to network marketing is the low cost of entry. It costs roughly around $50 for a person to sign up as a distributor as he/she has to pay only for the cost of the training materials. Yet it offers the ordinary person like you and me a real opportunity to amass wealth.

Network Marketing is a proven business system, which has been in existence since the 1940’s. Income is generated in two ways – through personal sales and bonus earned from team building. Network marketing is all about duplication. Successful network marketers need to have a system for showing new recruits exactly what they did to become successful. Network marketing is not just a sales business. In fact for those who make it big, its a teaching and mentoring business, although there are those, myself included, who do this through the internet using blogging, microblogging, social networking and email, with the backup of conference calls as needed.

 

But success in networking isn’t based on luck, success in network marketing is based on following some very basic rules, namely building relationships. Some say that’s why network marketing is a natural thing for women to do yet your might notice that most of the big names on the internet are men. Women MLMers and internet marketers are sure to be the next big force and remember women are natural networkers.

Recession can be the Network Marketer’s friend, but it might not be yours. I’m not saying this is good or bad, but for those people who let recession anxiety drive them to a home based business, remember to do your due diligence. The network marketer is responsible for selling the company’s product/service for a commission. When you get the Network Marketer e-book, you not only get a manual on Network Marketing that represents value for money, you also secure the rights to access to a complete marketing system, links to a huge number of affiliate programs, and access to an incredible amount of free resources. Indeed multiple streams of income is the cornerstone of some of the most successful Internet Network Marketers out there.

The marketing thrust of any MLM can seem to be directed to prospective distributors, rather than product promotions to purchasers. This is what helps you to grow your business by finding other business builders. You could then say that it’s true the MLM products are not long distance phone services, vitamin pills, health potions or skin lotions, but rather the investment propositions for new distributorships. The beauty of MLM is the fantastic amounts of money that can be made offering almost any viable product or service. People are eager to join MLM programs.

The truth is, MLM is not inherently good or evil any more than capitalism is good or evil. Both can be done ethically, and both can be done unethically. Similarly, when properly implemented, MLM is different from traditional retailing AND franchising, but can be a very effective way to do business.

 

Juice Plus Scam Or Legitimate home based business?

Juice Plus is one of the more larger Health and Wellness companies out there and the demand for their products appear to be growing despite some wailing ‘Juice Plus Scam’. But is Juice Plus the right opportunity for you and is it really a scam? Read this article to find out if it’s worth your precious time.What Is Juice Plus?Juice Plus is a line of dietary supplements that contain fruit and vegetable extracts with added vitamins and other nutrients.Juice Plus was introduced to the world in 1993 and the owners decided that it would be best to sell these products through Direct Sales or Multilevel Marketing.Juice Plus is advertised as ‘The Next Best Thing To Fruit And Vegetables’ as you can imagine this has created controversy and has attracted the attention of consumer watchdog organizations who say this kind of advertising is misleading.I’d just like to say at this point, from a business stand point this may actually be good. Having a product that attracts and creates controversy has worked well for this company so far by attracting attention to it.ProductsThe Primary products in this line of branded dietary supplements are Orchard Blend and Garden Blend. Orchard blend is a powder based fruit juice and garden blend is a powder based vegetable juice. These products can be bought at a cost of $167 for 4 month supply.Other supplement products in this line include, Vineyard blend a powder based berry/grape juice, gummies, meal replacement powders, soft chewables, capsules, chewable tablets, Juice Plus Thins(wafers) and even a vitamin formulation for cats and dogs.There have been criticism from some that go along the lines of ‘this doesn’t work’ or ‘there is no scientific evidence’. First understand that these products are SUPPLEMENTS and are meant to be supplemental to what you are doing now.In the 21st century we live a hectic lifestyle and don’t have enough time to pay attention to the ins and outs of healthy eating. Juice Plus solves a problem, it negates the need of having to boil vegetables and buy fruits day in and day out(that being said you should eat fruit and vegetables when you can).Using supplements like this can help all of us reach the 5 a day and bridge the nutritional gap between what we should be eating everyday and what we do eat everyday.Business ModelThe business model revolves around MLM or Multi level Marketing for those that don’t like acronyms.Products are sold and marketed through independent distributors who receive sales commissions form sales made.Ranging from 6% for enrolling 5 customers in 30 days to 14% for enrolling 20 customers in 30 days.Some Of The Things I Don’t LikeThis is an MLM company and as such takes a long time for real financial dreams to come to realization. Most people don’t treat MLM for what is is, something that accrues net worth over time much like a mutual fund or a cd.With that being said however the compensation plan leaves something to be desired. 6% for enrolling 5 customers in 30 days? That is challenging even for the most taxing of industry comp plans.Couple this with the fact that 99% fail in this industry and you quickly come to understand that most people don’t have the tenacity of a bull headed and thick skinned slick rick-salesman.So instead of tackling this problem the training provided is the thing that makes everyone fail in the first place.Posting Flyers, 3-foot rule prospecting, meetings, buying leads, cold calling are effective methods reserved for a select few and when I say a select few I mean it, how is 1%.However…..you can make this work for you if you can get people asking you about your business on a daily basis. That’s right anyone in Network Marketing worth their salt know that it is far more effective to attract people, become the hunted instead of the hunter.This is called Attraction Marketing and all the top earners use this method. When you attract people they go into business with you and not your company.When you set yourself apart from all the peddlers that are marketing replicating websites and offering a business opportunity on the front end then you are a leader.If you use Attraction Marketing it won’t matter if your company is shut down or you have people leaving your downline because you’ll have a constant flow of leads coming to you on a daily basis by providing leadership.The Juice Plus scam doesn’t actually exist. The reason most people fail is that they pursue this business in the same way as the 1% at the top. It’s time to stop cold calling and prospecting every man and his dog on the streets.Attraction Marketing is the way forward.